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Lapa Rios Lodge

4.5 star property
Luxurious 4.5-star hotel with spa

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Fusion cuisine, ocean views
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • All inclusive
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Spa

Explore the area

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Playa Matapalo, Osa Peninsula, Puerto Jiménez, Puntarenas
  • Place, King Louis Waterfall
  • Place, Pan Dulce Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Corcovado National Park Office
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Puerto Jiménez (PJM)

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Bungalow Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 883 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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Premier Villas | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Premier Villas

  • 2045 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Lapa Villas | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Lapa Villas

  • 2024 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Matapalo Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Matapalo Suite

  • 1206 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Brisa Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Brisa Suite

  • 1815 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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Forest View Bungalow | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Forest View Bungalow

  • 883 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Puerto Jiménez

Seaside stay .Stay at this Puerto Jiménez hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Playa Sombrero and 2 miles (3 km) of Pan Dulce Beach. Also, King Louis Waterfall is within 3 miles (5 km) and Playa Tamales is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Pan Dulce Beach - 8 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Corcovado National Park Office - 24 min drive - 12.7 miles
  • Puerto Jimenez Pier - 25 min drive - 12.9 miles
  • Golfo Dulce - 25 min drive - 12.9 miles
  • Puerto Jiménez Beach - 25 min drive - 13.1 miles

Getting around

  • Puerto Jiménez (PJM) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Buena Esperanza - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Martina’s Bar & Restaurant - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Lapa Rios Lodge

Luxurious 4.5-star hotel with spa
Some rates at Lapa Rios Lodge are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Lapa Rios Lodge offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury Lapa Rios Lodge. An area shuttle within 18 kilometers and an airport shuttle (available on request) are available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete renovation of Lapa Rios Lodge was completed in October 2023.

This 4.5-star Puerto Jiménez hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1993
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Lapa Rios Lodge offers 17 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature laptop-compatible safes and bathrobes. Rooms open to balconies. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. This Puerto Jiménez hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.

The spa is open daily. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 18 km
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 3 spaces per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Books
  • Cooking classes
  • Ecotours
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Yoga classes

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Grab bar near toilet (39 inches high)
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Raised toilet seat (20 inches high)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (34 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Free local calls
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Please note that this property is in a remote area, and access to guestrooms requires climbing steps. There is no Internet access or phones in guestrooms, and limited mobile phone reception on site.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children 6 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 6 are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

The listed mandatory additional fee covers the Lapa Rios Lodge Conservation Support Fee that subsidizes local conservation and community efforts.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 160 per vehicle (roundtrip, maximum occupancy 4)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 6 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Lapa Rios
Lapa Rios Eco Lodge Puerto Jimenez
Lapa Rios Eco Puerto Jimenez
Lapa Rios Lodge
Lapa Rios Lodge Puerto Jimenez
Lapa Rios Puerto Jimenez
Lapa Rios Eco Lodge

Frequently asked questions

How close is Lapa Rios Lodge to the airport?

Lapa Rios Lodge is 10.4 mi (18-min drive) away from the Puerto Jiménez (PJM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lapa Rios Lodge?

As of Nov 5, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lapa Rios Lodge on Nov 7, 2025 start from $685.08, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Lapa Rios Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Lapa Rios Lodge offers an airport shuttle from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM, at scheduled times, for a charge of USD 160. per vehicle, roundtrip.

How close is Lapa Rios Lodge to the beach?

This hotel is a short 4-minute walk from Playa Sombrero and 1.6 mi (3-min drive) from Pan Dulce Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Lapa Rios Lodge offer free breakfast?

Lapa Rios Lodge offers free cooked-to-order breakfast every day from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Lapa Rios Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Lapa Rios Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Lapa Rios Lodge?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Lapa Rios Lodge have a pool?

Lapa Rios Lodge features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Does Lapa Rios Lodge have a restaurant?

Lapa Rios Lodge is home to Guapira, which features Fusion cuisine, ocean views, and al fresco dining.

Does Lapa Rios Lodge have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features body treatments, body scrubs, and facials.

How close is Lapa Rios Lodge to downtown Puerto Jiménez?

Lapa Rios Lodge is 8 mi away from Puerto Jiménez.