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Ara Ambigua Lodge

3.0 star property

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2 outdoor pools
Property grounds
Lounge
Interior detail
Interior detail

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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400m North of the Church in La Guaria, Puerto Viejo, Heredia
  • Place, San Agustin Church
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, La Selva Biological Station
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Tirimbina Rainforest Center
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Family Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed and 2 Double Beds OR 3 Double Beds

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Classic Quadruple Room

Classic Quadruple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Classic Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Bed

Classic Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui

Located in Puerto Viejo, Ara Ambigua Lodge is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of San Agustin Church and Costa Rica Best Chocolate. .This spa hotel is 25.5 mi (41.1 km) from Braulio Carrillo National Park and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from La Selva Biological Station.

What's nearby

  • San Agustin Church - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • La Selva Biological Station - 11 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Tirimbina Rainforest Center - 15 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Sarapiquís Gardens - 15 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Costa Rica Nature Pavilion - 18 min drive - 16.1 km

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 118 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rusti Ticos - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Típico La Carreta - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pizzaria La Terraza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Momentos - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Soda La Casita Típica - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Ara Ambigua Lodge

Hotel in Puerto Viejo with 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa
Ara Ambigua Lodge offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. This Puerto Viejo hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.
2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a steam room.

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

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include hot stone massages, sports massages, Swedish massages, and facials. The spa is equipped with a sauna. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 50 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor swimming pools and a steam room. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at La Casona serving guests of Ara Ambigua Lodge. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and a water dispenser. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 9:00 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
La Casona - This restaurant specializes in Regional cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • La Casona

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Playground
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Mosquito nets
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

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

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
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

Property is also known as

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