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Hotel Cerro Lodge

3.0 star property

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A pool surrounded by lush greenery, a wooden structure, and a staircase leading up to a rock formation.
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden table, a TV, and a window with curtains.
A pathway leading to a building surrounded by lush greenery and a sign with a phone number.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
A house with a green roof, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is AU$100
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept

Explore the area

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3 km sobre la Calle Vieja a La Barca, Intermedios de Tarcoles, Lagunillas, Puntarenas
  • Place, Carara National Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Playa Tárcoles
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Hacienda las Agujas
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Triple Room

Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Quadruple Room

A hotel room with two wooden beds, a ceiling fan, a painting of a parrot, and a door.

Deluxe Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Quadruple Room

A neatly made bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, and a bedside table with a vase of flowers.

Deluxe Quadruple Room

  • Garden view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room

A neatly made bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, and a bedside table with a vase of flowers.

Deluxe Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Double Room

Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Triple Room

A hotel room with a wooden headboard, a bedside table, a lamp, and a vase with flowers.

Deluxe Triple Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Lagunillas

At Hotel Cerro Lodge you'll be 2.5 km (1.6 mi) from Crocodile Bridge and 4.3 km (2.7 mi) from Catarata Manantial de Agua Viva. Highlights at this lodge include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Lapaz, serves Regional cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy access to ecotours, hiking/biking trails and a playground. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available. There's also free RV/bus/truck parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Lagunillas lodge include Jardín Pura Vida and Carara National Park.
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What's nearby

  • Carara National Park - 14 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Playa Tárcoles - 21 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Hacienda las Agujas - 24 min drive - 21.1 km
  • Canopy Vista Los Suenos Adventure Park - 38 min drive - 29.8 km
  • Mantas Beach - 41 min drive - 28.4 km

Getting around

  • Tambor (TMU) - 177 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Los Cocodrilos - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante El Jardín - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Rústico Lapas - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Marisquería Las Tekas - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Soda Nidia - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Hotel Cerro Lodge

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Hotel Cerro Lodge. Free self parking is available.
  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Water dispenser
  • Dining venue
Hotel Cerro Lodge offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with free toiletries and blackout curtains. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. 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 on a daily basis.

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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 transport

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

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

  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally sourced food prioritised
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Some LED lighting used
  • 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
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 10 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of USD 100 per stay
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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

Is parking available at Hotel Cerro Lodge?

Yep, Hotel Cerro Lodge has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Cerro Lodge?

As of 3 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Cerro Lodge on 1 Sept 2026 start from AU$100, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Cerro Lodge?

The closest beach to Hotel Cerro Lodge is Mantas Beach (12.7 km).

Does Hotel Cerro Lodge have a pool?

Hotel Cerro Lodge has an outdoor pool.

Does Hotel Cerro Lodge serve breakfast?

Sure does, cooked-to-order brekkie is served at Hotel Cerro Lodge.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Cerro Lodge?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Cerro Lodge?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Hotel Cerro Lodge's onsite restaurant that serves Regional cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Cerro Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Hotel Cerro Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 223 out of 378 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 108 out of 378 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 378 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 378 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 378 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place full of macaws and howlers - outstanding pizza - excellent breakfast but the very very very best thing is the wonderful staff - so kind and helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fabiola

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, staff really helpful, very peaceful place.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, easy reach of the airport at San Jose but far enough away to be surrounded by birds and wildlife
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Xiaoxiong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very friendly. Location excellent. The room is clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location surrounded by nature and animals, hospitable staff and delicious restaurant
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine

We loved seeing all the wildlife at this hotel. There were monkeys in the trees and we saw Scarlet Macaws.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yousef

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean room, good breakfast buffet, staff were very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laurel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were all incredibly kind and helpful. The rooms were very clean and spacious. The scarlet macaws and howler monkeys were so fun to watch in the morning right outside of our rooms! The food was delicious, especially the pizzas. I would highly recommend this hotel! Unless you’re at Carara National park at dusk or dawn, you’re going to see way more parrots at this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Wonderful staff. Convience of a restaurant. Excellent breakfast and pizza. Had a pool. Excellent birds around and we heard monkeys most of the night and finally got to see them at sunrise. Definitely off the beaten path.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious and clean room, shower hot water worked a bit awkward. Great to have air conditioner. Restaurant has good food but a bot on the pricy side.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfortable and clean. The view was great and we enjoyed seeing all the birds and animals.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Beautiful hotel in an amazing location. Really feel the pura vida. Not luxurious but connected to nature
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Scott

Room was clean and the facility was good. Did show it’s age a bit, but nothing that detracted from the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful lodge! Liked it so much we rearranged our itinerary to come back for another night. Super quiet & scenic. Really enjoyed the pool, deck, restaurant, and seeing birds, monkeys and iguanas. Arrived too late for pizza the first night, but stayed to have it for lunch and it truly was delicious. However, learned later that Costa Rica’s ban on feeding wildlife extends to private property and bird feeders, so it would better not to feed the birds at all, or at least farther from the deck so macaws don’t swoop in for human breakfast food.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly staff, especially Jessica at the reception area. Not many vegan options on the menu, but they are willing to make some vegan (Vegana) food for us to take for our morning bird walk. Only complaint was that it was noisy with the leaves/branches hitting the roof.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely - food was fantasic - don’t order a cocktail
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second visit to Hotel Cerro Lodge and it was as magical as the first visit. If you love nature and birds and don't mind a bit of rustic, this is the place for you. The huge, covered patio overlooking the forest is so comfortable. I've done my work job from that patio both visits and just relaxed with my camera at the ready, waiting for the birds, or iguanas, or monkeys, or any number of other creatures to appear. Huge shout out to Jessica, Jeremy, and Erica who served us well at reception and during breakfast and dinner. Speaking of breakfast/dinner, wow do they have a couple of talented chefs in their kitchen. Highly recommend the Ragu pasta in meat sauce. Favorite dish of the trip and it is served in a freshly baked, warm, and yummy bread bowl. Very easy to access from San Jose and lots to do in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is very special for bird spotting. We also saw cappuccino monkeys and local squirrels. And macaws! Great pool, has hammock, but the best part was Jessica at the front desk! She was so helpful with my questions and just a great person.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

gary

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

10/10 Excellent

Sam

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

Excellent for wildlife

I had a fantastic stay at Cerro Lodge. There’s so much wildlife around and the staff are all very friendly. They even showed me where I could spot an elusive Pacific Owl.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Connie Marie

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

10/10 Excellent

orlando

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