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Ara Ambigua Lodge

2.5 star property
Hotel in Puerto Viejo with 2 outdoor pools and full-service spa

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2 outdoor pools
Superior Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds
Food court
Superior Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, body treatments, aromatherapy
Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • BarBarBar

Explore the area

Map
400m North of the Church in La Guaria, Puerto Viejo, Heredia
  • Popular LocationLa Selva Biological Station7 min drive
  • Popular LocationRefugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Mixto Maquenque9 min drive
  • Popular LocationTirimbina Rainforest Center13 min drive

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

8/10 Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui

At Ara Ambigua Lodge you'll be 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from San Agustin Church and 3.5 km (2.2 mi) from La Selva Biological Station. Highlights at this hotel include 2 outdoor swimming pools, a full-service spa and a restaurant. .A day of pampering can include hot stone massages, Swedish massages, body wraps and body scrubs along with access to the sauna. The restaurant, La Casona, serves Regional cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the steam room and kids' swimming pool as well as access to a playground. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and laundry facilities. Free continental breakfast is available daily between 7 AM and 9:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .In proximity to this Puerto Viejo hotel you'll find Poás Volcano National Park.

What's nearby

  • La Selva Biological Station - 7 min drive
  • Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Mixto Maquenque - 9 min drive
  • Costa Rican Bird Route - 9 min drive
  • Tirimbina Rainforest Center - 13 min drive
  • Costa Rica Nature Pavilion - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 133 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Tipico La Carreta - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Soda Doña Julia - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Comedor de la Estación Biológica La Selva - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪El Surco Restaurante (Hotel El Bambú) - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Soda El Paso, Puerto Viejo Sarapiqui - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Ara Ambigua Lodge

Hotel in Puerto Viejo with 2 outdoor pools and full-service spa
Ara Ambigua Lodge offers its guests a full-service spa, 2 outdoor swimming pools, a steam room, and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, barbecue grills, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Ara Ambigua Lodge. Free self parking is available.

This Puerto Viejo hotel is smoke free.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Gift shop
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Ara Ambigua Lodge offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. This Puerto Viejo hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.
Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the on-site 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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 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
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Weight limit: 22 lb per pet
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (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
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, Discover and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Ara Ambigua Lodge Sarapiqui
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Ara Ambigua Lodge Hotel
Ara Ambigua Lodge Puerto Viejo
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Ara Ambigua Lodge?

Ara Ambigua Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Ara Ambigua Lodge?

As of 16 June 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ara Ambigua Lodge on 18 June 2024 start from AU$215.22, 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.

Is parking available at Ara Ambigua Lodge?

Yep, Ara Ambigua Lodge has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at Ara Ambigua Lodge?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Ara Ambigua Lodge. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as hot stone massages.

Does Ara Ambigua Lodge have a pool?

Ara Ambigua Lodge has 2 outdoor swimming pools and a kids' pool.

Does Ara Ambigua Lodge serve breakfast?

Yep, free continental breakfast is on offer daily between 7 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ara Ambigua Lodge?

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Ara Ambigua Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Regional cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Ara Ambigua Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Ara Ambigua Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 58 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Becky, Murray

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this place. Clean, comfy and friendly

6/10 Okay

Adely

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This property is a little bit out dated but is equipped with all basic amenities. The lodges are surrounded by nature. This hotel has international cable TV, which is not available everywhere in Costa Rica. The hotel has a gift shop and a restaurant with good food. The restaurant also serves fresh pizza and room service is available. This hotel also offers you different tours. The night walk tour on the property was worth it for only $20 p.p.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Amazing wildlife - but lacking some comforts
It was very hot and humid when we arrived. The rooms are quite small with cramped bathrooms but quite clean. Unfortunately our AC was barely adequate. It was on but not cooling well - they had 2 people check it, but it made basically no difference - by nighttime it was tolerable (running at max capacity for several hours) but not great.The staff seemed mildly annoyed that we wanted it cooler and there was no fridge in the room (although they did allow us to keep items in the restaurant fridge), so it was hard to keep comfortable. That said, there is wildlife everywhere and amazing trails (although also a lot of mosquitoes!). We saw howler monkeys, green macaws, sloths, white collared manakins, trogons, red eyed tree frogs, Jesus Christ lizards and more. The pools were good for wildlife viewing but not very clean. Great place for birding. Breakfast was nice, good selection of hot and cold items. Overall the restaurant has perfectly decent food, nothing great, ok prices. I would come back for the trails, but not sure if I would stay the night again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were really surprised when we arrived to this Lodge. There are lovely walking trails around the property and lots of wildlife all around. Our room was large and clean. Staff was very friendly and helpful. We look forward to going back in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was an unexpected joy. Absolutely stunning landscaping that invites many different types of birds to hang out near the restaurant. I could have watched for hours. Staff went above and beyond in every aspect of our visit. If I could give it better than 10/10 I would. Should we visit Costa Rica again, we will come back to this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

L

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good for birding!

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Daniele, Riverside

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022