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Hotel Cerro Lodge

3.0 star property
Lakefront lodge with outdoor pool, near Crocodile Bridge

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Outdoor pool
Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets
Garden view
Garden view
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Regional cuisine

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Playa Tárcoles
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Hacienda las Agujas
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Cable channels
Desk
Pet friendly
  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Cable channels
Desk
Pet friendly
  • Garden view
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Cable channels
Desk
Pet friendly
  • Garden view
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Cable channels
Desk
Pet friendly
  • Garden view
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room

Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Cable channels
Desk
Pet friendly
  • Mountain view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Triple Room

Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Garden view
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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 Jardín Pura Vida. 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 Catarata Manantial de Agua Viva and Carara National Park.
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What's nearby

  • Carara National Park - 11 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Playa Tárcoles - 18 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Hacienda las Agujas - 21 min drive - 20.0 km
  • Playa Agujas - 28 min drive - 23.9 km
  • Mantas Beach - 32 min drive - 26.3 km

Getting around

  • Tambor (TMU) - 177 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante El Jardín - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Soda Nidia - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Soda El Guácimo - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Rústico Lapas - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Manolo Coffee - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Hotel Cerro Lodge

Lakefront lodge with outdoor pool, near Crocodile Bridge
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

  • 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
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.

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. 206 out of 348 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 98 out of 348 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 348 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 348 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 348 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Robert

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is nice. They stay was good. I could not see nor enjoy much but, I had a good night. However, the breakfast was expensive and extremely poor. It is not worth at all. Unfortunately!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our flight was diverted due to weather, causing a 5 hour delay so we were not actually able to stay overnight but staff kindly let us hang out in the morning and enjoy our breakfast. The breakfast was super tasty and filling. Two scarlet macaws ate bananas at the feeders while we had our breakfast. Such a cool experience!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Travelled with partner
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning! Macaws, monkeys, sweet staff, incredible area
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was amazing! Wildlife was naturally maintained and cabins were in the midst. Well groomed plants. Quiet. Peaceful. Beautiful. Cabins were very large and lovely. Cabins further away had internet connectivity problems but worked very well closer to front desk.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The most amazing place; in the forest!! So well groomed, beautifully landscaped, peaceful, remote, quiet. Suites are very large, spacious cabins with outdoor space. Our bathroom actually had trees which are part of the forest! Food was very tasty. Customer service excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mona

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonja

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at the Cerro Lodge. The grounds are beautiful and well maintained, and wonderful for bird watching. Our room was very clean and comfortable, and the staff was exceptionally friendly and helpful. The restaurant was a very comfortable place to be, and the pizza was delicious! Between birdwatching, floating in the pool, and enjoying the restaurant/observation deck, we were able to fully relax at Cerro Lodge!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nerijus

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to see macaw's! Nice staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

eric

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Proximité des singes et des oiseaux .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alexa

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
SOLO TRAVELERS AND BACK PACKERS BEWARE!!!!! Please do not come here this place is every back packer and solo travelers nightmare it is dirty and all the facilities to use are outdated and a safety hazard and the front desk provides no use or care the restaurant food is overpriced and the security for your “dorm” is a rock and log the showers are outside and there is faulty wiring please save yourself from being stranded like I was! There was mold everywhere and dead insects and animals and what look like bed bugs on the mattresses and sheets they provide the views may be worth it but not for the risk you take there are cheaper places I promise you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excelente lugar

Excelente servicio, el personal increíble, la alimentación exquisita, las habitaciones muy comoda, el ambiente natural muy respetable
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace, Fort Lauderdale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best dining, pool and rainforest view at an unbelievable rate.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie Marie

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

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were ok, very interesting bathroom. Shower opened to a garden area. We had no hot water. Batteries in tv remotes didn’t work.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

sidrah

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Luis Alvaro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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