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Selva Color Forest & Beach Ecolodge

2.5 star property
Enjoy free breakfast at this Tárcoles hotel

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Calle 3, Quebrada de Ganado, Bosques Margarita, Tárcoles, Puntarenas, 61101
  • Place, Hacienda las Agujas
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Mantas Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Playa Blanca
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tambor (TMU)

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  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
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  • Garden view
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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  • Mountain view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Tárcoles

In Tárcoles .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Tárcoles hotel, you'll find Hacienda las Agujas and Playa Agujas. Also, Playa Bochinche is within 3 miles (5 km) and Playa Tárcoles is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Hacienda las Agujas - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Carara National Park - 11 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Mantas Beach - 14 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Playa Blanca - 15 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Jacó Beach - 21 min drive - 13.9 miles

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Carabelas - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪La Ostra - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Steven Lisa's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ti-Ko Restaurante - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Selva Color Forest & Beach Ecolodge

Enjoy free breakfast at this Tárcoles hotel
Selva Color Forest & Beach Ecolodge offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Free breakfast is available daily. A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Selva Color Forest & Beach Ecolodge. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Tárcoles hotel.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • Smoking in designated areas
Selva Color Forest & Beach Ecolodge offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room coffee/tea makers and minibars. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 6 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Selva Color Forest & Beach Ecolodge to the airport?

Selva Color Forest & Beach Ecolodge is 62 mi (185-min drive) away from the Tambor (TMU) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Selva Color Forest & Beach Ecolodge have an airport shuttle?

Selva Color Forest & Beach Ecolodge offers an airport shuttle.

How close is Selva Color Forest & Beach Ecolodge to the beach?

This hotel is 10.7 mi (26-min drive) from Jacó Beach and 2.3 mi (13-min drive) from Playa Agujas. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Selva Color Forest & Beach Ecolodge offer free breakfast?

Selva Color Forest & Beach Ecolodge offers free continental breakfast every day from 7 AM to 9 AM.

Is there a casino at Selva Color Forest & Beach Ecolodge?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Selva Color Forest & Beach Ecolodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM.

Is there free parking at Selva Color Forest & Beach Ecolodge?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Selva Color Forest & Beach Ecolodge have a pool?

Selva Color Forest & Beach Ecolodge features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Selva Color Forest & Beach Ecolodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Selva Color Forest & Beach Ecolodge to downtown Tárcoles?

Selva Color Forest & Beach Ecolodge is 3.7 mi away from Tárcoles.

Selva Color Forest & Beach Ecolodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 104 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Harsimrat

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henni

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our brief stay here. It's a beautiful sanctuary of nature. Feels like middle of the jungle, but groomed. Our room was clean and inviting, the staff friendly and Patricia was super helpful in helping with our transportation needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

ramona

Traveled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Large room with cooking facility. Comfortable. Difficult to find without your own means of transport. When the bus dropped us at the main road we called the hotel and a vehicle was quickly sent to pick us up. Because it is so far from shops and restaurants we ordered food via WhatsApp messages to the manageress (Patricia) & she kindly brought it to us in her car. Staff helpful. Breakfast was provided at the pool side. Howler monkeys would start screaming at about 4.30 am
The forest around our cottage
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Gary

Traveled with partner
The place was ok for one night. Difficult to figure out where to check in so plan ahead.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful place in jungle. Great staff. Saw macaws and howler monkeys right from our rooms patio.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La habitación es comfortable, cómoda y el lugar es precioso. Faltó tener una cocina y TV.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

JEAN-PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

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

Beautiful place in the forest

We loved our stay at Selva Color. Great attentive staff who looked after us very well.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cabins are comfortable and clean, and the A/C worked great. The cabins are surrounded by lovely tropical forest and gardens. We didn’t have time to use the pool, but it looked clean and inviting. Staff are friendly and accommodating. The location is perfect for catching early morning birding tours at nearby Carara NP. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved Selva Color for a place to stay near Carara National Park and the village of Tarcoles, where you can see the gorgeous Scarlet Macaw Parrots, many other beautiful birds, monkeys, and other wildlife. 10 minute drive. There are Macaws right on the property to squawk their greetings as you check in. The staff was friendly and professional and answered all of my questions in English. The cabin I had was older, but beautifully decorated with the Scarlet Macaw red theme (perfect for me). Everything worked well, such ad frige and coffee maker, and everything was clean. The bed was comfortable and the secured grounds felt very quiet and safe. I went to Tarcoles village beach to watch the Macaws turn in for the evening and to enjoy a fabulous sunset. I recommend Selva Color for a good night sleep before serous birding in Carara National Park.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ashli

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

Quaint little EgoLodge

Sweet little spot to make your south in Costa Rica
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful secluded cabins in a beautiful setting.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place for us. Cabins layed out nicely to feel secluded but very close to pool and dinning area. Wonderful and beautiful property. August 2024
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Don’t stay there!!

The water got cut off when we needed to take showers after swimming, and then came back after about one hour. It sounded like that happens a lot because they told us to use the emergency water which they store in a couple of 6 liter water underneath the sink. The worse part is the electricity went down at 10:39pm, so we didn’t have power, air conditioning, and the internet until 9:30 am the next day. It was hot and humid in the room. I didn’t feel safe sleeping the whole night because the staff all went home at 9pm and we were the only customers there that night. As for the breakfast, they gave us plain toasted breads, a couple pieces of cut fruits, and coffee because they didn’t have the electricity to cook hot breakfast. The hotel needs some serious major updates. Windows and entrance door have so many crakes that we had to put toilet paper to block the insects, such as mosquitoes, ants, etc. to come into the room. Towels are so old and ripped (see pictures attached). With that kind of condition they shouldn’t be charging what they are charging currently. They should not be in the hotel business if they are not able to provide their customers with basic essential services, such as water, electricity, and safety. I didn’t feel safe being there.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

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

Two night stay

Great two night stay part of a bigger trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anamaria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and peaceful property.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

SHAWN

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a lovely place to stay, hearing the birds in the am was very nice. highly recomend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful secluded location in the heart of the forest. The pool was really nice and only 25 metres from our lodge. So much wildlife all around, a pair of Macaws up in a tree and many other species of birds and reptiles. The staff that provided breakfast were wonderfully friendly and overall it was a lovely place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

MARK

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

wes

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
THIS HOTEL WAS A NICE PLACE TO STAY TO GET AWAY FROM IT ALL. THE TOWN IS SMALL BUT HAS ALL THE STORES AND SERVICES THAT YOU MAY NEED. THE RESTURAUNTS OFFER GOOD FOOD. PATRICICA HELP US OUT WITH TRANSPORATION AND ANY QUESTIONS THAT WE HAD. YOU REALLY GET TO HEAR HOW PURE NATURE SOUNDS LIKE. THE POOL WAS GREAT IN THE MIDDDLE OF THE DAY AND YOUR CLOSE TO MANY EXCURSIONS. I RECCOMEND THIS PLACE TO STAY TO GET OUT OF THE BIG CITY LIFE. WE WILL BE BACK.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our favorite property we stayed at during our trip and we stayed at multiple hotels around the country. Staff were amazing, and we loved the pool. It felt very cozy and private and like we had a little jungle paradise to ourselves. Our room was very spacious and comfortable. Only con is we wish their was more wall plugs by the beds. Breakfast was fantastic and we would recommend this hotel to anyone going to Carara National Park.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

graham

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024