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Lapa Rios Lodge

4.5 star property
Luxurious 4.5-star hotel with spa

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Brisa Suite | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer
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Lapa Villas | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar
Premier Villas | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Deluxe Bungalows

  • 850 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Forest View Bungalow

  • 850 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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Brisa Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Brisa Suite

  • 1808 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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Lapa Villas | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Lapa Villas

  • 1679 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Premier Villas | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Premier Villas

  • 1496 sq ft
  • 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, minibar

Matapalo Suite

  • 850 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Puerto Jiménez

Oceanside 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

About this property

Lapa Rios Lodge

Luxurious 4.5-star hotel with spa
A private beach is featured. Lapa Rios Lodge offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Lapa Rios Lodge. A roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a beach shuttle are free. Free self parking is available.

This 4.5-star Puerto Jiménez hotel is smoke free.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • 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
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Lapa Rios Lodge offers 17 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include safes and ceiling fans. 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, Shó V Quibí. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, facials, and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology. The spa is open daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 18 km
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

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

Things to do

  • 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.
  • 20 steps to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
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; 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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Lapa Rios Lodge

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Additional fee: USD 25 per person, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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

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
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. 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.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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.

Does Lapa Rios Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Lapa Rios Lodge offers a free airport shuttle, available 24 hours a day.

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: 2:30 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.

Does Lapa Rios Lodge have a restaurant?

Lapa Rios Lodge is home to Brisa Azul, which features Fusion cuisine and ocean views.

Does Lapa Rios Lodge have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Shó V Quibí, where you can enjoy massages, reflexology, and body wraps.

How close is Lapa Rios Lodge to downtown Puerto Jiménez?

Lapa Rios Lodge is 8 mi away from Puerto Jiménez.

Lapa Rios Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Monkey Adventure

It is an unbelievable place - we saw so many monkeys right near our cabin with an incredible view of the bay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher A

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place is magnificent, nature and the animals are amazing, the staff and facilities are wonderful this place is worth your time and money!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

jeffrey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is very unique in that you will see wildlife everywhere. People who have issues walking should avoid the villas . There are just too many steep steps leading to the main lodge. The roads are not paved so be prepared for bumpy rides.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

christiane

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

george

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Although housekeeping worked hard each day to mop the floors and deck we believe the coffee cups and glasses in the room never changed nor cleaned via dishwashing. It appears they were wiped out with a towel in the bungalow. After 5 nights we asked for clean pillowcases since none of the sheets were yet changed. The staff was very nice and friendly and assist you in speaking the Spanish we learned prior to visiting.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ankur

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place, amazing time, amazing people. If you think about going, just go.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Myles, PSC 59 APO

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
More art in the reception more decoration in general maybe indiginous art from Costa Rica
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

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

Experiencia inolvidable

Lapas Ríos ocupa una extensión de terreno grandísima. Consecuencias: casi todo lo que se pueda ver en Corcovado está en Lapa Ríos y alrededores. Es un todo incluido (con actividades cada 3-4 horas para tener todo el día algo que descubrir). Guías super preparados que te enseñarán a encontrar lo que tú no ves. Excelencia culinaria, zumos maravillosos y esmerada atención. El único pero es la carrera de acceso, son 18 km de baches por una pista de tierra, pero por el camino tb tienes la oportunidad de ver animales y aves, lo cual es un plus y la recompensa final es inmensa.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robbie, Dorset, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic food and service right in the middle of the forest!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Wonderful

Excellent stay. Beautiful room with a view of the Guelph and Pacific Ocean into the rainforest, room 9. There are 17 rooms in total, the last being 225 stairs away. Lots of wildlife walking to and from your room. The hikes are well guided. The beach is a short walk downhill 10 minutes away. A shuttle is available at certain times to return or a short workout up the hill to the lodge. The staff are exceptional, kind and willing to do whatever it takes to make your stay complete. The meals are delicious and presented artistically. We stayed 3 nights and enjoyed every moment. Wonderful memories!

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan, London, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great resort, once in a lifetime holiday.Few snags

We had a great stay at the resort. Steps may be an issue for some but we liked being at the bottom of the hill as the wildlife was great, we had more privacy. The bigger issue was the difficulty in communicating with the hotel when you needed something. With no phones in the room, and a big climb to get to reception, it is a bit of a problem. It could be easily fixed by giving guests a radio handset (commonly used by staff throughout the resort). On one evening when we returned to our room, the housekeeping staff hadn't closed the door properly. we returned to find the door wide open. In a normal hotel this is bad, but when your hotel is in the jungle with monkeys, shakers, armadillos, scorpions and ants all in abundance, it is a problem. They hotel was very apologetic, but this kind of thing shouldn't happen in a resort which costs $500 a night. The experience didn't detract away from our holiday though. I would heartily recommend the experience of staying at the resort to anybody. The activities were all brilliant. Wildlife in abundance. The policy of no wifi is welcome to allow guests to completely escape work etc. The food was good, too, though they could focus on giving less choice and rotating the menu a bit. Waiting staff and activity leaders were all great.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Terrific stay

We just spent 5 nights at Lapa Rios with our two kids ages 10 and 8. We all loved it. Great setting, great rainforest experience, terrific staff across the boards, and really good food.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location and views from the property can’t be beat. The food was fabulous, and the staff is incredibly accommodating. Gabriel and Sandra are amazing servers at the bar/restaurant;and Efrein at the front desk is extremely customer service oriented and very kind to work with. Looking forward to my next visit back at this wonderful hotel!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023