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Sarapiquis Rainforest Lodge

3.0 star property
Enjoy free breakfast at this 3-star La Virgen hotel

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Terrace/patio
Reception
Property entrance
Property entrance

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
La Virgen de Sarapiqui, La Virgen, Heredia
  • Costa Rica Nature Pavilion
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Tirimbina Rainforest Center
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Laguna Río Cuarto
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪111 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Tirimbina

In La Virgen .Stay at this La Virgen hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Costa Rica Nature Pavilion and 2 miles (3 km) of Serpentario. Tirimbina Rainforest Center and Sarapiquís Gardens are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Costa Rica Nature Pavilion - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Tirimbina Rainforest Center - 15 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • La Selva Biological Station - 23 min drive - 12.6 miles
  • Laguna Río Cuarto - 38 min drive - 17.7 miles
  • La Paz Waterfall Gardens - 54 min drive - 21.1 miles

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 119 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rusti Ticos - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Soda Marielos - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Pizzaria La Terraza - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pollo Ranchero - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪pizerria el tronco - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Sarapiquis Rainforest Lodge

Enjoy free breakfast at this 3-star La Virgen hotel
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at Sarapiquis Rainforest Lodge. Self parking is free.

This 3-star La Virgen hotel is smoke free.

  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • 6 buildings
  • Built in 2000
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Sarapiquis Rainforest Lodge offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and ceiling fans. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

Similar properties

Relax in our serene garden lounge, surrounded by lush greenery and comfortable seating.

Tirimbina Rainforest Lodge

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, 64 reviews
$109 nightly
The price is $123
Aug 6 - Aug 7
Total includes taxes and fees
Tirimbina Rainforest Lodge

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Outdoor pool

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
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 20 per day.

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.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 20 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20 per day

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
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, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Pool access is available 24-hours a day.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.

Property is also known as

Centro Neotrópico SarapiquíS
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Sarapiquis Rainforest Lodge to the airport?

Sarapiquis Rainforest Lodge is 41 mi (119-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 Sarapiquis Rainforest Lodge?

As of Jul 29, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sarapiquis Rainforest Lodge on Jul 30, 2025 start from $135.0, 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 Sarapiquis Rainforest Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sarapiquis Rainforest Lodge.

Does Sarapiquis Rainforest Lodge offer free breakfast?

Sarapiquis Rainforest Lodge offers free cooked-to-order breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Sarapiquis Rainforest Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Sarapiquis Rainforest Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Sarapiquis Rainforest Lodge?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Sarapiquis Rainforest Lodge have a pool?

Sarapiquis Rainforest Lodge features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy 24-hour pool access.

Does Sarapiquis Rainforest Lodge have a restaurant?

Sarapiquis Rainforest Lodge is home to Restaurant Zeledon, which features pool views.

Does Sarapiquis Rainforest Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Sarapiquis Rainforest Lodge to downtown La Virgen?

Sarapiquis Rainforest Lodge is 0.1 mi away from Tirimbina.

Sarapiquis Rainforest Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda, California

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value. Beautiful property with beautiful pool right next to wonderful Tirimbina reserve. Best place we stayed at in Costa Rica. My kids loved it too . Also excellent wi fi
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rachel , New Forest, England

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

Amazing eco lodge experience

Sarapiqui rainforest lodge was one of the highlights of our three week trip round Costa Rica which saw us stay in 7 different hotels! It really was what i thought an ecolodge experience would be. The rounds huts were really great, the hotel has a lot of beautiful grounds and an amazing infinity pool surrounded by gardens and rainforest. We saw all manner of birds and wildlife from the pool including toucans and a huge lizard which actually briefly got in the pool with the children much to their squeals of delight (or was it fright)! The staff were so friendly and couldn't do enough for us. One morning we missed breakfast as we were off early on a trip (Dave and Dave's nature park). When we got back we were plied with orange juice and fresh fruits and asked whether we wanted anything else. It was such a personal service - they actually realised we missed breakfast and wanted to make sure we were ok. The buffet breakfast was great and in the evening there is a buffet to A La Carte to choose from. The food was really good and good value. As others have said the rooms are fairly basic but more than good enough. We didn't spend hardly any time in them - there was too much to do! Everything in Sarapiqui is close at hand. Right next door to Sarapiqui lodge is Tirimbina rainforest reserve. You could walk through the hotel grounds into the reserve. Do the chocolate tour and night walk there. Go white water rafting and visit Dave and Dave's nature park just up the road. Must see place
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Great for a quick stay

Hotel is set back from the road along the river which you can hear but not access. Very relaxing,peaceful setting. Good place to stay for a couple of nights if rafting.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Expectations are important

It is truly a rainforest lodge experience. The grounds, pool, and nearby reserve are beautiful. Don't miss walking through the nature trail where many plants' medicinal uses are explained. Rooms are good sized, lots of hot water with good pressure. But the cacophony of insects and birds, which can't be muted as the window/door has no shutters or glass, just a screen, might keep some awake. A few bugs in the room were expected with normal clearances under the doors, not needing to be sealed in this climate, and not a fault of the hotel's cleanliness. If you are expecting an authentic rainforest experience you will not be disappointed. Breakfast was average, typical Costa Rican "gringo hotel" fare but with friendly service. There's not much of a town, just a few tour outposts and maybe a restaurant or two. But you would mostly be visiting this area for rafting, ecotourism, or outdoor adventures.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

A bit isolated...

We stayed here for 2 nights. We couldn't get a room at tirimbina lodge so had to pay more to stay here. The place is great and the staff were really helpful,especially when we were trying to get to an activity park without our own car. If you have no car then the location leaves you very isolated. On our last night we encountered 3 large cockroaches. I would suggest closing off the gaps under the doors to your rooms to avoid this happening in the future. We couldn't sleep much because of that as my girlfriend was really on edge about it.

4/10 Poor

"Chuck", San Juan, Puerto Rico

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel should have been excellent in the past

The hotel is in beautiful grounds, it has a nice and original architecture, but it has past better days; strongly in need of recapping. We found, almost by accident, a much better place, with better restaurant: Ara Ambigua Lodge.

8/10 Good

Jim Mielke, Broomfield Colorado USA

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Two day stay at Centro Neotropico SarapiquieS

The facility was very interesting. Service was excellent. Grounds were very nice. Tropic plant display and ancient burial grounds and chocolate tour were excellent activities. Food was excellent. Pool was relaxing. Bed was bad. Room format was unique. Room maintenance just acceptable. The hotel had many other activities a person could have taken advantage of. Prices were reasonable. I discussed this review with the desk person and they seemed concerned and took action to improve the room condition immediately.

6/10 Okay

RANDALL P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lugar de descanso

Un lugar exclusivo para el descanso, rodeado de naturaleza, dista de comodidades tecnologías o de entretenimiento y falta de información,
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Camilo

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

EMYLIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Un site enchanteur, propre. Tout y est pour relaxer et à proximité de pleins d'attrait touristique et du village.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Caroline

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Un beau cadre mais cher pour les prestations

Hôtel situé dans un très joli cadre, piscine très agréable et personnel sympathique. Malheureusement, literie extremement inconfortable et restaurant pas à la hauteur...
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

GILBERT

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

Très bel hôtel

Très bel hôtel inspiré de l'architecture des palenques indiennes. Il comprend un petit site archéologique, un parc très arboré et fleuri où l'on peut croiser singes, iguanes. La sublime piscine avec vue sur la jungle et les toucans qui viennent, en fin d'après midi picorer dans les arbres tout proche. Le bar et le restaurant sont corrects. Le personnel très prévenant comme souvent au Costa Rica.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Stefanie

Liked: Staff & service
Lodge liegt schön mit viel grün rundherum. Zimmer war geräumig aber sehr dunkel und etwas in die Jahre gekommen. Schöner Pool mit Ausblick. Sehr kleine Auswahl beim Frühstück.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Jasper, Netherlands

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and friendly staff. Rooms are very specious and the bed is huge. The room is a bit dark and the lightning could be of more ambiance.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tolle Anlage mit wunderschönem Pool und leckerem Frühstück.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Grundsätzlich eine schöne Hotelanlage mit originellem Thema. Die Zimmer waren aber sehr abgewohnt, die Einrichtung sehr einfach. Durch die Übernachtung von vielen Reisegruppen fehlt etwas die Persönlichkeit.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nette, ruhig gelegene Lodge mit kleinem Pool. Das Essen im Restaurant ist okay und die Preise fair. Das Team ist sehr zuvorkommend. Für uns wurde eine Rafting-Tour organisiert. Wir würden am Hotel abgeholt und unser Zimmer konnten wir behalten, um anschließend duschen zu gehen, obwohl die Tour an unserem abreistag stattfand. Top!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

ARNAUD

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

Au top !

Le restaurant est de très bonne qualité. L'emplacement est idéal pour les sorties au parc de Tirimbini, du "Dave & Dave" ou encore du Snake Garden. La piscine donne un effet cascade vers la forêt qui lui donne également un certain design. J'ai beaucoup apprécié ce séjour.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Ruggero

schöne anlage

sehr schön gelegen in einem park mit viel natur und tieren. anlage sehr speziel mit den runden häuser. zimmer sehr gross
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Joannes, Amsterdam

Liked: Cleanliness

Te duur voor wat het is.

Mooie omgeving. Schoon. Overrated restaurant. Veel te druk met groepen Nederlanders
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

jeff, liege

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Bel hôtel dans la forêt

Un bel hôtel qui s’intègre bien dans la forêt, un personnel aimable, par contre très grosse déception à la piscine, en effet on se trouve assez vite à l’ombre et surtout aucuns transats n’étaient fonctionnels, une catastrophe tous déchiré donc obligé de s’assoir sur une chaise
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Prettig verblijf

Prettig verblijf gehad in een basic kamer. Vriendelijk personeel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017