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Canon de La Vieja Lodge

3.0 star property
Hotel in Curubandé with a full-service spa and free breakfast

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Body treatments, mud baths, aromatherapy, facials, massages
Body treatments, mud baths, aromatherapy, facials, massages
Body treatments, mud baths, aromatherapy, facials, massages
Canon de La Vieja Lodge sits in a tranquil rural setting where guests enjoy aromatherapy and massage treatments at Aquetzally Spa. The day starts with a breakfast buffet, and travelers appreciate the free WiFi while relaxing by the pool or in the garden grounds.
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8.4 out of 10
Very good

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Highlights

Yard
Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

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Yard
Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Double Room

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Yard
Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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  • Sleeps 4
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About the neighborhood

Located in Curubandé, Canon de La Vieja Lodge is in a rural area and in a national park. Sabanero Statue and Museo de Guanacaste are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park and Area de Conservación Guanacaste. Go Adventures and Ericka's Fruit Stand are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like rock climbing.
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Guanacaste, Curubandé, Rincon de La Vieja

What's nearby

  • Galeria 1824 Gallery - 11 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Museo de Guanacaste - 13 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Liberia Parque Central - 13 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Iglesia Inmaculada Concepción de María - 13 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Rio Negro Hot Springs - 44 min drive - 21.9 km

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Surf Box - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪El Callejero Restaurante - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Donde Pipe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bar Restaurante Chaparrastique - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante El Pilon - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Canon de La Vieja Lodge

Hotel in a rural location
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a poolside bar, and a terrace at Canon de La Vieja Lodge. Indulge in a body treatment, a massage, and a facial at Aquetzally Spa, the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with free cabanas
  • Free self parking
  • Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and smoke-free premises
  • Barbecue grills and a front-desk safe
Room features
All 50 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Private yards, daily housekeeping, and desks

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rafting
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Facials
  • Massage
  • Mud bath

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Canon de La Vieja
Canon de La Vieja Liberia
Canon de La Vieja Lodge
Canon de La Vieja Lodge Liberia
Canon Vieja Lodge Curubande
Canon Vieja Curubande
Curubande Canon de La Vieja Lodge Hotel
Hotel Canon de La Vieja Lodge Curubande
Canon de La Vieja Lodge Curubande
Canon Vieja
Canon Vieja Lodge
Hotel Canon de La Vieja Lodge
Canon de La Vieja Lodge Hotel
Canon de La Vieja Lodge Curubandé
Canon de La Vieja Lodge Hotel Curubandé

Frequently asked questions

Does Canon de La Vieja Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Canon de La Vieja Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Canon de La Vieja Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Canon de La Vieja Lodge?

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

What time is check-out at Canon de La Vieja Lodge?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Canon de La Vieja Lodge located?

Situated in a national park, this spa hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Go Adventures and within 6 mi (10 km) of Sabanero Statue and La Leona Waterfall. Museo de Guanacaste and Iglesia Inmaculada Concepción de María are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Canon de La Vieja Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 238 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 78 out of 238 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 238 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 238 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 238 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grounds, Clean,comfortable beds, great food, friendly service. Swimming pool, hot spring pools, and river swimming area were great amenities. We would stay here again and recommend to all.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay close to Liberia airport on your last night. Rustic feel with nice pool and soaking tubs overlooking the River. Ziplining was fun too!! Would stay again! Justin from Montreal.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sabine

Sehr schöne Anlage mit Pool und Bar. Die Unterkunft ist sehr sauber und das Personal sehr nett und hilfsbereit
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pour voir la chute de la leona. L’endroit est parfait pour la proximité
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful property! Great staff, good food, lots of activities! We love the place!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying at Canon de La Vieja Lodge for our first few nights in Costa Rica. It was a short distance from the airport and close to the National Park. Lots to explore in the area. The property had many activities to enjoy. Even though the property is popular with tour groups we never felt it was crowded and always found quiet areas to enjoy by ourselves. We greatly appreciated the hot water pools down by the river as well as the main pool with it's swim up bar. Highly recommend this Lodge. Keep in mind it has an eco lodge vibe. There are many animals as well as insects.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place great facilities, quiet, staff were really friendly, spa and hot springs were an added bonus!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely love this place, particularly the views from the trails near the river.

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

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

Nice stay near Rincon de la Vieja

We enjoyed our stay! It was comfortable, rustic and basic needs were met. Nothing fancy. Restaurant was yummy. Free breakfast was good typical Costa Rican food. Many activities available. Spa service, mud baths, horseback riding, rock climbing all available. Nice poolside bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful relaxing views
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The activities were very good. Cabins were very nice, staff were very nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Raquel

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Podría mejorar mucho, no tiene café ni refri ni jabón en el tocador. Las muchachas del restaurante son toscas en el trato
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

laurence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best steak dish. All in one location. Close to rincon de la vieja and llanos del cortes
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Anne-Marie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Service and food at restaurant was great. Accommodations and grounds not worth the $97. Just better than an hostel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Admittedly, we discovered this lodge because our flight from the Liberia airport was unexpectedly cancelled. We had spent a long, awful day at the airport and it was rather late when I booked through Expedia. (The airline had no accommodations planned for travelers. Ufff). I was SO relieved that the staff were willing to stay open late to receive us. They even asked the restaurant staff to stay late so we could all get something to eat before bed. The natural surroundings and nature are beautiful. The breakfast was a perfect Tico breakfast with gallo pinto and huevos. I am so grateful to have had a safe, clean cabin with air-conditioning in which to stay. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

vera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great accommodation, 1/2 h from Liberia Airport by taxi. We had 2 rooms in one separate cottage in the middle of dry forest. We didn’t see for years such a beautiful Sky at night with so many starts. Clean air. Good breakfast. Great package for activities. Very accommodating front desk with each and every request. Overall- very good Expirience.

6/10 Okay

Hilary

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointing.

Disappointing experience. Aged facilities, no amenities, bathroom in poor condition. The river side thermal pools, sustainability elements and the breakfast were the reason I am not leaving a 1 star review. Left after just one night and forfeited hundreds of dollars for my remaining reservation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Eddie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No hot water to shower for 2 days! Called the front desk on the 1st night they said housekeeping is off duty. Next day we were out all day for our adventures and when we returned still no hot water. 1st night dinner at their restaurant the whole lodge lost power for few hours. We ate dinner in the dark, it was kind of adventurous. Dinner was ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
At first I thought it had a bit of a weird vibe, because it clearly caters to big groups, but this was actually a bonus because the groups don’t stick around during the day, which means we had the pool area all to ourselves. The pool area was really nice. The restaurant had a pretty basic menu, and the food was ok, not great, but well priced. Rooms were also basic, but clean and met all our needs. We stayed three nights and did the La Leona Waterfall tour in Curubande and walked at the Rincon de la Vieja National Park. With a car, the lodge was well located for this. Also very close to Liberia and the airport, but still felt rural, out of the way, quiet. The grounds were also nice, treed. Zip lining at the lodge looked fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Lorena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Not what is promised
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property was a very typical Costa Rican Lodge. Beautiful location along a very nice river, off the beaten track away from loud city noise. The convenience of offering rafting, tubing, zip lining rappelling, spa service etc all in one place is very nice. It is reasonably priced for activities and the restaurant is very good. A nice buffet breakfast is included. Nice swim up bar and pool are. Service was prompt. As I stated earlier, the lodge was typical and can use a little updating. It had old school louvered windows and half of them had broken handles to open and close them which made it difficult for the A/C to be of optimum performance. Our entrance door dragged a little on the floor about halfway open, but a little lifting and it opened fully. If would be nice to have a mini fridge in the rooms. Hot water worked well! Overall, I really liked the place though. Staff was very friendly and the grounds were very pretty. I will be back with the kids next time to enjoy the activities offered.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Jessica

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Canon de la Vieja was...weird. The reception desk did check us in efficiently and shared some pertinent details about the property. But what staff failed to share was also rather important, e.g. where our room was (they showed us on the map but then we were left on our own to figure out a rather circuitous arrangement of cabins) and how to unlock the surprisingly tricky (and backwards!) lock on the cabin door. It was only our luck that there was a staff member outside the cabin next to us who let us in - didn't say a word, by the way, just opened it and left. We then entered a very simple, underwhelming room inclusive of many, many bugs and paper thin walls. Lastly, as we entered the restaurant for dinner we were ushered in to a different place and then left awkwardly standing next to a pool bar. We were not greeted and were left to our assumptions. Eventually, our server was lovely and the food was, well it was ok. This was our last stop on our trip through Costa Rica and my husband and I were only staying one night to be closer to the airport in Liberia for our next morning flight out. Let's just say that I'm glad we weren't planning on staying any longer. I would've been more accepting of the rustic facilities if there had been a little more hospitality involved.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Frank

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025