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Hotel Cerro Lodge

3.0 star property
Riverwalk lodge with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool
Aerial view
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Regional cuisine
Exterior detail
1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi
Hotel Cerro Lodge, near Jardín Pura Vida, offers a lush tropical setting. Guests enjoy an outdoor pool, regional dishes at Lapaz restaurant, ecotours, hiking/biking, free self-parking, an on-site snack bar/deli, and helpful staff.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Deluxe Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Deluxe Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Deluxe Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Deluxe Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Cable channels
Desk
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
Puntarenas, Lagunillas, 3 km sobre la Calle Vieja a La Barca, Intermedios de Tarcoles

What's nearby

  • Carara National Park - 12 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Playa Tárcoles - 19 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Hacienda las Agujas - 24 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Mantas Beach - 34 min drive - 26.0 km
  • Canopy Vista Los Suenos Adventure Park - 35 min drive - 28.0 km

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante El Jardín - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Soda Nidia - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Soda El Guácimo - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Vista Mar - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Pescaderia Tarcoles - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Hotel Cerro Lodge

Lodge near Jardín Pura Vida
Located close to Crocodile Bridge and Catarata Manantial de Agua Viva, Hotel Cerro Lodge provides a terrace, a garden, and a playground. Active travelers can enjoy ecotours, fishing, and hiking/biking at this lodge. The on-site Regional cuisine restaurant, Lapaz, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to laundry facilities and a snack bar/deli, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • A banquet hall, bicycle parking, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Cerro Lodge have perks such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and room service.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: USD 12 for adults and USD 6 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Lapaz

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Ecotours
  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of USD 100 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 12 for adults and USD 6 for children
  • Pet deposit: USD 100 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Hotel Cerro Lodge Tarcoles
Hotel Cerro Lodge
Cerro Tarcoles
Cerro Hotel Tarcoles
Hotel Cerro Lodge Lodge
Hotel Cerro Lodge Lagunillas
Hotel Cerro Lodge Lodge Lagunillas

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Cerro Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Hotel Cerro Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a deposit of USD 100 per stay and a fee of USD 10 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Hotel Cerro Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Cerro Lodge?

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

What time is check-out at Hotel Cerro Lodge?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Hotel Cerro Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Hotel Cerro Lodge located?

Situated on the riverwalk, this lodge is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Jardín Pura Vida and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Catarata Manantial de Agua Viva. Crocodile Bridge and Carara National Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Hotel Cerro Lodge Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 196 out of 334 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 95 out of 334 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 334 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 334 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 334 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful staff. Room was small but clean. Perfect for a short stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was better than our expectations ❤️ We had a great stay and would definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nerijus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to see macaw's! Nice staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay. Hates to leave.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

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

Great stay

Excellent stay, room rustic but good liked the outside shower. Food very good but very big portions so should have ordered one between the 2 of us. Great views of birds from the deck.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ulrich

Liked: Staff & service
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

orlando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place right in the mountains.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brayan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to enjoy nature.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying here, wonder place to relax surrounded by wildlife.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Scott

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

Good lodge close to Carara

I enjoyed my two days at Cerro. The cabin was spacious and the outdoor (screened) shower tres cool. Staff were friendly and helpful. Guides and tours can be arranged at the hotel. I wouldn’t recommend the river tour.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were ok, very interesting bathroom. Shower opened to a garden area. We had no hot water. Batteries in tv remotes didn’t work.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Gustavoadolfo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place is good an convenient, the premises are good too, you can see animals around, breakfast is good, the staff need to improve.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Noel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property and surrounding area was beautiful with a lot of birds. The staff was great. The food was really good even the pizza! My only complaint is the the walls were very thin and we could hear practically every word our neighbors said.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Lucille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grateful for the staff very accommodating
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor

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

A place to see macaws!

We were celebrating my sister’s birthday day with a family trip. This hotel was close to our destination and price was good (through Hotels.com, it was way more expensive when I called the hotel). They had a delicious breakfast and the scarlet macaws came to eat fruit, it was beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Alexa

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
SOLO TRAVELERS AND BACK PACKERS BEWARE!!!!! Please do not come here this place is every back packer and solo travelers nightmare it is dirty and all the facilities to use are outdated and a safety hazard and the front desk provides no use or care the restaurant food is overpriced and the security for your “dorm” is a rock and log the showers are outside and there is faulty wiring please save yourself from being stranded like I was! There was mold everywhere and dead insects and animals and what look like bed bugs on the mattresses and sheets they provide the views may be worth it but not for the risk you take there are cheaper places I promise you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

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

Wonderful stay!

We had a wonderful stay at Hotel Cerró Lodge. The staff were amazing and made sure that we enjoyed our time. They booked us on a bird and crocodile tour on the Rio Tárcoles that I would certainly recommend. The pizza we had for dinner was delicious. Rooms very clean and comfortable. The surroundings are beautiful and peaceful. I look forward to visiting again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jonas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Needs new beds, but monkeys!

This was a brief one night stay. The grounds are natural/immaculately beautiful. Upon arrival, we were greeted by howler monkeys in the trees directly above, macaws and parrots. This place is a rustic nature lovers dream. The rooms are VERY basic and the bed was not comfortable (dip in the middle that makes it difficult for two people to share), mold in the shower and a ill-fitting door that lets in small bugs are what dropped this rating down. Pool is beautiful and relaxing, the wonderful food from the restaurant, the overall environment and the staff were great- 5 stars for those things.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shengjia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything is excellent. The only thing I don't like is the transportation.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is a rocky road for a few miles to get there, and limited dining/food options once you're there, (so take the prepaid option), but you are in nature, with birds and monkeys. My wife is a birder and absolutely loved it. Be sure to confirm whether your bathroom is inside or outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique and pleasant experience. Good food!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Noelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an excellent choice! Rooms are nice, beds are comfortable. Hotel is located 10min from Carara park. They offered us the Tarcoles cocodrile tour and it was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daria

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

A wonderful place to stay

This place is a hidden gem! Located in Tarcoles, about 30 minutes from Jaco, this property is surrounded by the lush jungle and has gorgeous macaws coming over frequently to snack on fruits and seeds at the restaurant patio. The on-site restaurant serves a delicious breakfast and dinner and there’s also a nice pool where you can cool off on a hot sunny day. Staff is very friendly and welcoming. I couldn’t recommend this place enough!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

Beautiful

Amazing and beautiful place. Staff were very helpful and nice. Food at the restaurant was delicious. Surrounded by nature, especially the monkeys, was really cool.
The restaurant
The pool
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

marvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a clean property, friendly staff, excellent food. the wildlife around the property was thrilling. The only room for improvement might be an ice machine, but the staff was kind enough to fill our ice bag from the kitchen.