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Rafiki Safari Lodge

2.5 star property

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Standard Tent, Mountain View
2 outdoor pools
1 bedroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Camino de Rio Savegre, Río Nuevo, San José, 60601
  • Place, Manuel Antonio Beach
  • Place, Biesanz Beach
  • Place, Playa La Macha
  • Airport, Quepos (XQP)
    ‪62 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Tent, Mountain View

Standard Tent, Mountain View

  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Tent, Lake View

Superior Tent, Lake View

  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom

Deluxe Tent, Mountain View

  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Tent, Mountain View

Family Tent, Mountain View

  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the area

Río Nuevo

With a stay at Rafiki Safari Lodge in Río Nuevo, you'll be on the riverwalk, and 27.5 mi (44.3 km) from Manuel Antonio Beach and 16.9 mi (27.2 km) from Matapalo Beach. .This hotel is 17.5 mi (28.2 km) from Linda Beach and 18.5 mi (29.8 km) from Playa Hatillo.

What's nearby

  • Matapalo Beach - 58 min drive - 33.1 km

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Joron - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Club Finca Maritima - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪Bar y Restaurante La Casona - ‬61 min drive
  • ‪Rancho Tico - ‬53 min drive

About this property

Rafiki Safari Lodge

Riverwalk hotel with 2 outdoor pools and free breakfast
Rafiki Safari Lodge offers 14 accommodations. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
2 outdoor swimming pools are on site.

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

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include facials and manicures and pedicures.
Make yourself at home in one of the 14 guestrooms. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
Relax and unwind with massages and facials. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and shopping on site.
At Rafiki Safari Lodge, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Rafiki Safari Lodge has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Mountain biking
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • High chair

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bathroom

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Reviews

Rafiki Safari Lodge Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Antoine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic place. The rafting activity is a must do. Great food. Keep going team!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025