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Hotel Cerro Lodge

3.0 star property

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Outdoor pool
Basic Cabin
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Regional cuisine
Aerial view
Exterior detail

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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3 km sobre la Calle Vieja a La Barca, Intermedios de Tarcoles, Lagunillas, Puntarenas
  • Jardín Pura Vida
  • Crocodile Bridge
  • Carara National Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪71 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Standard Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Deluxe Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Deluxe Quadruple Room

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Deluxe Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

POD single capsule

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Deluxe Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Lagunillas

Located in Lagunillas, Hotel Cerro Lodge is on the riverwalk, within a 15-minute drive of Crocodile Bridge and Carara National Park. .This lodge is 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from Jardín Pura Vida and 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from Catarata Manantial de Agua Viva.
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What's nearby

  • Carara National Park - 12 min drive - 9.1 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
  • Playa Guacalillo Bird Observatory - 48 min drive - 25.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante El Jardín - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Rústico Lapas - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Soda Nidia - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Vista Mar - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪La Fiesta del Marisco - ‬19 min drive

About this property

Hotel Cerro Lodge

Riverwalk lodge with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool
Hotel Cerro Lodge offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 25 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at Lapaz, a restaurant which specializes in Regional cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and a water dispenser. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge.
Lapaz - This restaurant specializes in Regional cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry 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 lift

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 organised 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

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

Hotel Cerro Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 187 out of 323 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 93 out of 323 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 323 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 323 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 323 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

CHERYL, Powell

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Treasure off the beaten path

Jungle surroundings, with lots of butterflies, birds, and monkies. A memorable relaxing spot.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kristina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful place! The staff were great, the room was clean and comfortable, and the restaurant was super. Great place to enjoy nature and relax.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

10/10 Excellent

Clayton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were howler monkeys outside in our first morning when we arrived. We also saw scarlet macaws both mornings we were there and the breakfast was nice and convenient to start the day with. The staff were very friendly and very helpful in planning tours for the days.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

gary

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent food and birds.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth A

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The facility was great, the bird guide was fantastic and the setting was quiet and peaceful. We could easily have spent more time in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Travelled with group
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

Robert, Inverness

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pods were great, nice place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of birds and monkeys. Good stop over for a night in the jungle
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lots of birds!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nature setting. good bird feeder. Excited to found oout that a pair of macaw eating at next table
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Lorene

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful spot. Love the patio to eat and watch birds.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tousif

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

8/10 Good

Noel

Travelled with partner
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

Victor

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very nice and clean, breakfast was poor, rooms very small, but nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

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