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Macaw Lodge

3.0 star property
Enjoy free breakfast at this 3-star Carara lodge

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Bungalow (Natural) | Garden view
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Family Bungalow | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Restaurant

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Cerros de Turrubares, Carara, San Jose
  • Place, Bijagual Waterfall
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Carara National Park
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Place, Jacó Beach
    ‪59 min drive‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪107 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Bungalow | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bungalow

  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Bungalow | Balcony

Family Bungalow

  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Bungalow (Natural) | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bungalow (Natural)

  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Carara

In Carara .Stay at this Carara lodge and you'll be within 9 miles (15 km) of Bijagual Waterfall and 16 miles (25 km) of Rainforest Adventures Jaco. Playa Tárcoles and Carara National Park are within 16 miles (25 km).
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What's nearby

  • Bijagual Waterfall - 21 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Carara National Park - 38 min drive - 14.0 miles
  • Hacienda las Agujas - 40 min drive - 14.9 miles
  • Rainforest Adventures Jaco - 45 min drive - 14.2 miles
  • Jacó Beach - 59 min drive - 19.4 miles

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 115 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rancho Shadday - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪pocho's bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Sady - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Bar Bijagual - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Paz del Campo - ‬18 min drive

About this property

Macaw Lodge

Enjoy free breakfast at this 3-star Carara lodge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Macaw Lodge . An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Carara lodge is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Macaw Lodge offers 12 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library
  • 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.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 12 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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 130 per vehicle (one way)

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, debit cards, and cash
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
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, Discover, debit cards, and cash. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 12 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property is also known as

Macaw Lodge Turrubares
Macaw Turrubares
Macaw Lodge
Macaw Lodge Lodge
Macaw Lodge Carara
Macaw Lodge Lodge Carara
Macaw Lodge an Authentic Ecolodge

Frequently asked questions

How close is Macaw Lodge to the airport?

Macaw Lodge is 53.3 mi (115-min drive) away from the Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Macaw Lodge ?

As of Nov 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Macaw Lodge on Dec 8, 2025 start from $124.94, 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 Macaw Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Macaw Lodge offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 130 per vehicle, one way.

How close is Macaw Lodge to the beach?

This lodge is 13.2 mi (46-min drive) from Playa Tárcoles and 17.7 mi (56-min drive) from Playa Agujas. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Macaw Lodge offer free breakfast?

Yes, Macaw Lodge offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Macaw Lodge ?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

What time is check-in at Macaw Lodge ?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

Is there free parking at Macaw Lodge ?

This lodge offers free self parking.

Does Macaw Lodge have a pool?

Macaw Lodge does not have a pool.

Does Macaw Lodge have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Macaw Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this lodge.

How close is Macaw Lodge to downtown Carara?

Macaw Lodge is 2.4 mi away from Carara.

Reviews

Macaw Lodge Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 32 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William, Victoria

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay in this rustic but comfortable lodge located in the Costa Rican wilderness. The staff are lively and the food excellent. Outstanding bird watching as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very relaxing stay. Will recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maryse

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose Pablo

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jose Pablo

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Robin

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is not much to say over and above What others have said. Stayed with my daughter for 2 nights, and enjoyed bathing in the pools above the waterfall, extensive and safe trails. Be really careful walking around the waterfall as help is a long way off if needed. A 24-hour chorus of wildlife seems to change every few minutes. The chocolate is absolutely fantastic. We slept in and had all of our meals in the lodge. The food was delicious and unique. With each meal was a different kind of freshly made juice. The staff are all very helpful and friendly, and are obviously just as happy to be there. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful place to get away from the crowds at all the national parks. It’s about an hour up a bumpy dirt road so i definitely recommend a vehicle with 4 wheel drive. The staff is very friendly and accommodating! They grow most of the food on site, and each meal is fresh and delightful. There are hiking trails and beautiful ponds and waterfalls. There are two outdoor yoga decks for self guided meditation. A special thanks to the manager, Fabiola, who went above and beyong to make us feel comfortable! This place is a hidden gem.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

eulabeans, New Mexico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful ecolodge, good birding

After the 50-minute drive from the highway, in 2d gear nearly all the way, I was hopeful that Macaw Lodge would provide everything we needed so that we needn't drive at all while there. This proved true. Staff was welcoming, coming out to meet us and carrying our luggage to our room. They were helpful and generous at every turn; Alvin found us out walking and offered a tour, with tastings, of the fruit orchard and vegetable gardens. The grounds are beautiful, with gardens thoughtfully planted. We purchased the full-board plan, and the food was very good and plentiful. Our room in the lodge was very comfortable, though if we were staying for longer than a couple nights, we'd probably want to rent one of the cabins to have a little more space. Our room offered large screened windows overlooking the ponds below, perfect for a couple of birders wanting to see birds coming to the pond. Birding was good right around the lodge, with a large variety of species coming to a couple of fruiting trees right above the parking lot. NOTE: the Googlemap directions linked to the website send you up Rt. 320 if you are coming from the northwest - this road is significantly rough, potholed, and slow going for much of the way. When we left, we asked a couple of fellows in the nearest town which way to go to get to a coastal town southeast of Jaco, and they directed us down a different road that was MUCH smoother and more pleasant, and came out at Jaco. Worth taking!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Small lodge, amazing grounds for relaxing.

Amazing gardens, beautiful hike to private waterfalls. Has some service issues. Refrigerator was out of order in our deluxe bungalow and kitchen was missing basics like towels, dish rack and utensils. No information was offered about this and it could not be fixed. Personnel is awesome. Food is not a la carte, but it is a pleasurable experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Paradise

Absolutely amazing and wonderful place - the people, flora and fauna, the BIRDS, and waterfall spas and walks.

6/10 Okay

California Girl, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Only for special type of customer

This place is very remote. Super long drive over a slow bumpy road with lots of rocks. The staff does not speak good English and we had communication problems which made me feel badly since I am very courteous and try to be polite and humble, but they did not understand our questions. The rooms were nice but the beds and bedding not the best quality. The food was excellent, but you are limited to eating there, no other choices and it's pricey. The grounds are beautiful, they have the best waterfall! And a natural spa. It's a nice eco lodge, they aspire to be self sustaining and you can feel good about that.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great and relaxing

Great place for relax and detox time. Eco-friendly lodge with awesome gardens, trails and a waterfall. Bungalows have a great view to the mountains. Excellent and healthy food. Road requieres a 4WD, but it is NOT dangerous, just bumpy.

10/10 Excellent

Dariusz, Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A true retreat

This was an experiment, Macaw Lodge is not your typical hotel, it is a remote place of beauty and serenity. It started very well, seeing we were tired after getting there (use a 4WD vehicle and give yourself up to one hour to travel the last 12 miles long stretch of the unpaved road - it is well worth it!) the nice lady at the reception immediately suggested that we go to our room and rest instead of checking in. Our room had no glass windows, instead, one of the walls was just a screened opening. Falling asleep to all the noises from the jungle and nearby ponds and waking up to the birds was an amazing experience. The locally-grown food is well prepared and the breakfast beautifully presented. If you go to Costa Rica for nature, away from the crowds, I highly recommend Macaw Lodge, if you go for zip-lining, parasailing, nightlife and such, this is not your place.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Johannes

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr schöne Lodge in ruhiger Natur. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip & Nicole

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr schöne abgelegene Lodge. Tolle Möglichkeit Aras und viele weitere Tiere zu beobachten. Leckeres Essen.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Volker

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Der Bungalow war zweckmäßig eingerichtet. Wir hatten zusätzlich zum Queenbett noch zwei Einzelbetten. Die Matratzen waren generell nicht sehr bequem. Bei einem Einzelbett war diese extrem durchgelegen. Es war sehr warm, da es nur einen Deckenventilator sowie einen zusätzlichen Standventilator gab. Die Fenster konnten nicht richtig geschlossen werden und es waren auch teilweise die Fliegengitter kaputt. Wir haben keine Tour gebucht. Wir sind zum Wasserfall gewandert. Hier ist uns aufgefallen, dass einige Geländer kaputt waren, welche dringend mal repariert werden müsste. Das Essen war leider nicht so gut. Es hat geschmacklich immer etwas gefehlt und z. B. das Huhn war leider viel zu trocken. Es gab den ganzen Tag über die Möglichkeit Wasser und Kaffee zu trinken, wobei der Kaffee leider ab Mittag bereits lauwarm war. Espresso gab es leider nicht.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

herman

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lieu fantastitique. Accueil et service impeccable
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

2/10 Terrible

Jean-Bernard

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Superschöner Aufenthaltlt inmitten drr Nstur mit eigenem Trailmund Möglichkeit am Wasserfall zu svhwimmen. Sehr familiär, sehr sauberes und dchönes Zimmer. Zimmer mit Ausblick. Absolut freundliches Personal. Achtung - Im Navi 'Villas Lspas' eingeben, damit man die richti e Strasse erwisvht. Ielmn
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Katja, Hamburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unser bestes Hotel in Costa Rica

Wunderschön angelegte Anlage. Es beginnt mit einer von Palmen und großen Farnen gesäumten Zufahrt. Dazu kommen hübsche Teiche, reizvolle Plätze zum Entspannen und Vögel beobachten, gepflegten Bungalows mit tollen Ausblick. Ein kurzer Wanderweg führt zu einem Wasserfall, ein anderer durch Kakaopflanzen. Die eigene Schokolade ist übrigens köstlich. Sehr freundliches und äußerst hilfsbereites Personal und sehr gute Küche. Rundum TOP.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017