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La Palapa Eco Lodge Resort

3.5 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Bungalow
Private beach nearby, beach shuttle
Bungalow | Terrace/patio
Reception

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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Portalón de Savegre, 800 m from Portalón entrance, Savegre, Puntarenas, 60602
  • Place, Linda Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Matapalo Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Playa Hatillo
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Quepos (XQP)
    ‪30 min drive‬

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About the area

Portalon

Located in Savegre, La Palapa Eco Lodge Resort is in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Linda Beach and Matapalo Beach. .This resort is 21.6 mi (34.7 km) from Manuel Antonio Beach and 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Playa Hatillo.
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What's nearby

  • Linda Beach - 13 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Matapalo Beach - 13 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Playa Hatillo - 15 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge - 23 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Playa Dominical - 26 min drive - 24.7 km

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Good Coffee Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪El Patio Café & Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪La Langosta Feliz - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Rancho Alegría - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪El California - ‬4 min drive

About this property

La Palapa Eco Lodge Resort

La Palapa Eco Lodge Resort offers 13 accommodations with ceiling fans. Bathrooms include showers. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available.
Recreational amenities at the resort 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 13 guestrooms. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include ceiling fans, and both cribs/infant beds (complimentary) and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are available on request.
Head down to the water and enjoy a day at the private beach, or take advantage of other recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).
Satisfy your appetite with international cuisine at Pura Vida, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a garden view. Wrap up your day with a drink at the poolside bar. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 8:30 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 8:30 AM.
Pura Vida - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7 AM to 8:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Pura Vida

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No lift

More

  • 1 floor
  • 8 buildings
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are available for CRC 12500.0 per night

Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: CRC 12500 per vehicle (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: CRC 12500.0 per night

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 fire extinguisher
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
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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La Palapa Eco Lodge Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 56 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Don’t, Nyc

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
WHATEVER YOU DO. DO NOT STAY HERE. I REPEAT DO NOT STAY HERE. THE FOOD IS OLD, STALE, HORRIBLE, I ASKED FOR CLEAN TOWELS AND THE OWNER AND I GOT INTO A SHOUTING MATCH. HE EVEN TOLD ME GO BACK TO AMERICA. WE CHECKED OUT AN ENTIRE DAY EARLIER AND WAS CHARGED A 25$ US CANCELLATION FEE. FOR WHAT??? Only God knows. STAY AWAY FROM THERE. ITS DESERTED, NOTHING TO DO AND NOT AS DESCRIBED AS IN THE PUCTURES ON THE WEBSITE.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

2/10 Terrible

Carrie, Wisconsin

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

Not a resort for family with kids

Desk staff was rude. I booked three adults through Expedia but had no proof and hotel said I only had reservations for two and wanted to charge me an additional $700 for the third person. Breakfast was any kind of processed meat they could get from the garbage. The fruit was local and great. Will return to Costa Rica but would never recommend this resort. The bedding and pillows stunk. No coffee maker in huts.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018

6/10 Okay

robert , alaska

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great spot to be away from it all.

Card machine for paying bills seems to always be offline and not working. The hotels grounds where beautiful and he staff was great. The rooms let in mosquitoes by the hundreds it seems like. Doors always closed and no windows open. Every night we had to hide under the sheets to keep from getting eaten alive.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

adriana, baltimore

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

A beautiful jungle retreat

We truly enjoyed our stay at this off-the-beaten-path property. Tucked away along the coastal highway, it is in close proximity to the many beautiful beaches and waterfalls of Osa province. We were given excellent advice on nearby sights by the resort owner. The resort bungalow was roomy, well built, and contained a small kitchen that was a huge bonus to my family. The included breakfast was delicious and the service wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017

4/10 Poor

Mel, BC, Canada

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

So so

It's a lovely setting in the jungle but very muggy of course and the fans in the room can only help a little. We did see a very big and healthy cockroach as we were unpacking though. We informed the front desk of our roommate and they sprayed the room. When we returned, it was laying dead in the bathroom. You definitely need a car here! It's longer than 3km to Matapalo beach.

10/10 Excellent

Graham, Ithaca, NY

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

Rainforest Bungalow

This place is awesome! Highly recommend. The staff are all very friendly, and the grounds are immaculate. You will legitimately feel like you are living in the rainforest. Go ahead and spring the extra $$ for the private bungalow- well worth it! The road to La Palapa is very bumpy, but our 2WD Toyota Yaris managed it just fine.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Nice hotel in the rainforest

Love the ambiance of the hotel. Very clean and friendly staff. When at the hotel, it feels as if you are in the rainforest. The hotel is very well maintain and the rooms are very clean.

8/10 Good

Idit and Chuck

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

Paradise in the rain forest

This is an ecolodge. The grounds are a paradise, a Garden of Eden in the middle of the rain forest, the attention devoted to the gardening and outdoor milieu is remarkable, the work of a lifetime and of love. We highly recommend staying here, extended our initial two nights to four. For the price it is an absolute steal. The rooms (cabins) are spacious, with a fully equipped kitchen and pleasant furnishings, but in rustic style. Very comfortable, but not luxurious if that is what you are looking for. Internet is spotty in the rooms, no coffee in the rooms and no a/c (though the fans were enough most of the time). Pool is for cooling off only, not big enough to swim. Breakfast is a simple version of the standard Costa Rican breakfast. Do not eat other meals here, we had a dinner which was simply terrible. The staff is friendly, but with the exception of the owner and front desk do not speak English. We loved staying here, it is a paradise, but there is a tension between the loving effort they devoted to the grounds, cabins, the exterior, and the level of service provided. There is a feeling that everything has been very carefully measured, e.g. you get just a certain amount of fruit for breakfast, not more. So we recommend forgetting the limited problems and highkly recommend staying here.

10/10 Excellent

joanna, Planet Earth

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

Great place, welcoming, nice big room - great pool

Very relaxing and welcoming as we arrived a lot later than expected (8.30pm) lovely room and gardens. Would definitely recommend!!

10/10 Excellent

Doug, San Diego

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

Beautiful Place to Stay

I was looking for a place to stay close to Dominical and booked this at the last minute. It cam up as The Deal of the Day. So glad we stayed there. It was beautiful, charming, clean, green and the staff was great. I'd highly recommend it.

8/10 Good

lucie s.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

awesome place

Very private,with a lot tings to see.the staff was really helpful to us .

10/10 Excellent

Maria, Germany

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

Excellent hotel, great staff, very well located

Great location, super close to the fabulous 'Praia Linda'. It was a great base to visit the Pacific Coast and Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio. The Hotel staff is very friendly, rooms are very nice and the Hotel is truly located inside the tropical forest. Really recomend it for nature lovers who also enjoy good comfort and premium location. Excellent value for money.

6/10 Okay

SoCalcat, Cali USA

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Costa Rica is not for everyone! :)

CR has many different lodging options. This is def an "ecolodge". You will hear animals,find bugs plus more in CR. If you want 5 star accomm do not stay at an ecolodge! If you are going to stay at one this is good place.loved all the beauty in the gardens. The owner has invested alot into the grounds. There is even a nice hiking trail & waterfall on the property.I also liked how he had a ton of signs all over the property directing which way to go.owner is a very knowledgeable man We had many conversations with him& enjoyed his stories as well as help with activities & area. He may have a strong personality for some but he really does not intend to be rude. We were fine once we understood his personality type. He was nice to my family.The breakfast was VERY tasty as well as one of the best that we've had on our travels in CR. Beans/rice,eggs, fresh fruit & 3 different types of homemade bread along with 2 amazing jams!! (Yum!) The coffee & fresh juice was also a nice addition to bfast. He offers a nice dinner f (best meal in 10 days!) Dined both nts of stay. Make sure to ask what he is preparing for the eve.There is a not a menu to choose from. Also food can be expensive in CR. There is a 10% gratuity + 12% tax added on. 1st nt we had 3 plates & 2nd nt we had 4 plates. I pd a extra $129- US dollars at ck out for meals. Also Pd expected extra $100 @ ck in. Was told expedia reservation was just for 2 ( had 2 kids w/us)So I was very dissapointed I had to pay more $!!:(

6/10 Okay

Linda, Atenas, Costa Rica

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

Beautiful grounds, Beware of Owner

It's a shame really. The hotel grounds and garden are so beautiful. The price with a free breakfast to boot is fantastic. Location was great for us to explore south to Dominical and Uvita as well as north to Quepos. Breakfast was good enough with hot coffee, small serving of fruit, nice banana bread and serving of scrambled eggs, rice/beans, chorizo. Just beware the owner is snarly and confrontive over things that could easily be handled. It's a shame to have such negative energy in an otherwise good place. Would recommend the bungalows far above garden rooms for small price difference for added space, and cooler temps due to better fans, kitchen and nice to have small outside porch area.

10/10 Excellent

jk, Baltimore, MD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice eco-resort in a great natural setting. The owner is also very knowledgeable of the area and recommended a great smorkeling/whale watching excursion near Drake Bay.

10/10 Excellent

jose bates, united kingdom

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

A paradise!

Very exciting Beautiful tropical gardens 2 km to a stunning private beach I loved it

10/10 Excellent

Saria, Phoenix

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

A magical beautiful plush sanctuary

La Palapa is an absolute jewel! As I walked up the gorgeous plush flora trail to the reception a large Blue Morpho Butterfly fluttered softly in front of me, and I thought, this place is going to be AMAZING! Surely enough it was. The Palapa is a rainforest/garden delight with flora and fauna splendor. The bungalows and rooms are adorable, spacious, and beautifully decorated. The patios are so perfect to enjoy the pleasant rain that visited in the evenings. I could go on and on about the Palapa. I will say that this place provided a look in to an authentic slice of what Costa Rica is all about. We extended our stay and I wish to return in the future. I am so happy to have La Palapa memories in my life.

6/10 Okay

kavya

Disliked: Staff & service

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The place was nice, the experience not so much, the place has some "rules" like ask for your dinner before 3pm, first night we didn't even knew this exist so we couldn't even eat there, and also, there's no menu! Anyway we book there because Im trying to quit smoking and it's a non smoking place so I thought this will be nice, but next night, On the restaurant/bar the owner of the place was smoking right next to the "thanks for no smoke", well, so much of that... The place has nice rooms, they are very well equipped, kitchen and refrigerator, the road it's a little uncomfortable so make sure you go on a high car. Raiting: 3 out of 5

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Too far

Beautiful but far away from everything

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful hotel

Wonderful, really nice and clean hotel. Perfect place to relax and enjoy nature. We highly recommand this place. It is 30 min by car to manuel antonio park. Things to know: -There's no AC but you won't need it. The fan do perfectly the job. -The hotel is like a big botanical garden. -There's no tv and wifi in the room. For wifi you will need to go next to the pool and the reception.

8/10 Good

Steve

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

10/10 Excellent

Simon, Canada

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

Amazing experience

Amazing location, incredible landscaping. The staff was super friendly and helpful!

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

WORST EVER !!!

Bed full of suposely the manager said was worm excrement and not rat excrement, manager wants 20$ extra to change room because 2 beds... no TV, no AC, etc.

10/10 Excellent

Alexei, Moscow

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

La Palapa

La Palapa is the best hotel/resort in this area. For money paid you are getting much more than expected.