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Villa Lapas Jungle Village

3.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel with 2 outdoor pools and bars

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Villa Lapas Jungle Village welcomes families to its mountain setting. Parents can relax on the sunny terrace while children enjoy the playground. The property offers engaging ecotours and features an arcade/game room that previous guests particularly appreciate.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • All inclusive
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Estándar Queen, Mountain View

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Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

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Air conditioning
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Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Tree House, 1 King Bed, River View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
  • 39 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room Superior with River View

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite Deluxe with Garden View

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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Double Room Standard

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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Double Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

About the neighborhood

Map
3 km south from Carara National Park, Garabito, Jaco, Tárcoles, Puntarenas

What's nearby

  • Playa Tárcoles - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Carara National Park - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Hacienda las Agujas - 8 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Playa Agujas - 15 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Mantas Beach - 18 min drive - 13.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Soda El Guácimo - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Vista Mar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pescaderia Tarcoles - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪El Hicaco Grill Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Playa Blanca - ‬19 min drive

About this property

Villa Lapas Jungle Village

Family-friendly hotel in the mountains
At Villa Lapas Jungle Village, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a playground. Adventurous travelers may like the ecotours at this hotel. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Casa del Rio, the on-site restaurant. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with an arcade/game room and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), RV/bus/truck parking, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Babysitting (surcharge), a billiards/pool table, and multilingual staff
Room features
All 76 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • 25-inch LED TVs with cable channels
  • Ceiling fans, daily housekeeping, and desks

All inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Villa Lapas Jungle Village are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

All à la carte meals, snacks, and select beverages included
Basic alcoholic beverages included

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee: USD 15 for adults and USD 15 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Casa del Rio

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 861 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

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

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1991
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 25-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 15 for adults and USD 15 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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
Children under 7 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Hotel Villa Lapas
Villa Lapas
Villa Lapas Hotel
Villa Lapas Hotel Tarcoles
Villa Lapas Tarcoles
Villa Lapas Rainforest Eco-Resort Hotel Tarcoles
Villa Lapas Rainforest Eco-Resort Hotel
Villa Lapas Rainforest Eco-Resort Tarcoles
Villa Lapas Rainforest Eco-Resort
Villa Lapas Rainforest Eco Resort
Lapas Jungle Village Tarcoles
Villa Lapas Jungle Village Hotel
Villa Lapas Rainforest Eco Resort
Villa Lapas Jungle Village Tárcoles
Villa Lapas Jungle Village All Inclusive
Villa Lapas Jungle Village Hotel Tárcoles

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Lapas Jungle Village have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Is Villa Lapas Jungle Village pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Villa Lapas Jungle Village?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa Lapas Jungle Village?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Lapas Jungle Village?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Villa Lapas Jungle Village provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Villa Lapas Jungle Village?

Some rate plans available at this hotel are all-inclusive.

Where is Villa Lapas Jungle Village located?

This family-friendly Tárcoles hotel is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Playa Tárcoles and Carara National Park. Hacienda las Agujas and Playa Agujas are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Villa Lapas Jungle Village Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.2

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 286 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 88 out of 286 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 286 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 286 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 286 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice resort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unique, comfortable place with great walking trails, on-site dining, swimming pools, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property in a lovely setting. Casita wasn't fancy, but adequate. I enjoyed the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHAWN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is more like a resort the grounds are beautiful, room was great. Breakfast was excellent. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

sharelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was wonderful! This place had a restaurant, a bridge of some historic background, a river, etc. This place was a 10 out of 10 near Jaco, Costa Rica. The staff was amazing and friendly. Near a lot of things to see and discover if you are a tourist! One of the best stays in Costa Rica for the price!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is such a gem! Great value for the price. We stayed with our two young children (6 and 8 years old). It is conveniently located with plenty of parking. Absolutely loved the grounds and walking to breakfast each morning and taking a dip in the pool every afternoon. Would love to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Lewis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property.just don’t expect many meal/booze choices.ifyou want something different than fancy resorts.check them out.rent a car,lots to do in close proximity..
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Maria

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nature, trees, building
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

ROMAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a nice natural setting, but the property is old and run down, needs upgrade. The road to the hotel is bumpy and dusty. No good beaches around. The receptionist lady was busy talking to a colleague for too long when we checked in and we had remind her that we were waiting for her service.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Picturesque lodgings surrounded by the rainforest. Wildlife roaming the property. Friendly staff. Excellent rooms. Small swimming pools but very clean. As in the rest of Costa Rica it is difficult to obtain transportation to nearby places on your own if you are not on a tour. Overall we had a wonderful stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the treehouse for one night. The whole resort was way over the top. Friendly staff, awesome grounds and good food. We saw so many birds on the property, it was amazing. You drive off the highway, so you are in the jungle. I would highly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Christopher

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room smelled old and musty. The door didn't seal well, allowing bugs or anything to enter under the door. The food was good, but definitely over priced for that quality of resort. The atmosphere was peaceful and definitely a "jungle" setting, which was unique. Small pools, nice river access. It was a good 1 night stay, but i wouldn't want to stay any longer than that.

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sufficient for our purpose

Very clean and comfortable. Authentic Costa Rican experience! All-inclusive resort for locals but our reservation did not include meals and it was unclear if continental breakfast was included or not. Either way, the 6am breakfast was not what we think of as continental and it didn't appear open. On-site dining was not as good as other places we have stayed. Would have liked to explore the grounds more but we stayed one (rainy) afternoon and night on our way to the airport for departure. Promising, and perhaps will give it another try.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Chels

Checking in took forever. There was a long line, and only one person working... Did not seem organized. They mischarged our card.. overall not what I was expecting.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Run down - beautiful location

A bit run down. Choose room in ‘the old section’ of the hotel - away from pool and bar. It is all inclusive hotel for families - but you can book a room with breakfast. The location is beautiful. We got a very basic tired familyroom - not a room you were looking forward to Enter - even the paintings at the wall was renoved. We asked for two rooms in The Santa Lucia section instead and payed a lot for that upgrade - ended up as an expensive stay - but it was def worth it, cause the first room was depressing. Ticos are nice so even though the pool and bar was crowded the mood was nice. They should def fix up the hotel - then it would be a gem because of the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Richard

Good jungle setting and pleasant place

Overall Villa Lapas Jungle Resort was a good place to stay. We had 2 rooms with breakfast, but did not pay for the all inclusive stay because we are vegetarian and don’t drink alcohol. Positives: 1. Front reception staff, restaurant, and housekeeping are all very nice. 2. The setting is beautiful and well designed facilities. 3. The playground was great for our grandson. This was a huge plus. 4. When termites invaded our room the staff helped clean it and gave us a different room nearby. 5. Breakfast was really good! We loved having local food available every morning. 6. Parking is free and available, usually near the rooms. Negatives. 1. Hot water was inconsistent in both rooms we used. 2. Everything costs extra. We were quoted 29 USD per person to eat lunch or supper. 3. The bridges trail is locked unless you pay a 30 USD fee to have a guided tour. This was a huge disappointment to us. We hike a lot as a family and selected Villa Lapas because of the chance to do some hiking together on the property. It didn’t seem right to charge hotel guests 30 USD per person to go on a hike on hotel property. 4. I’m a birdwatcher but found bird guides outside much more reasonable than the quote the hotel mentioned for me to use the one who comes to the property. Overall a good stay was good and we enjoyed our trip. We used Viator to book tours in the area, each tour was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We paid a premium for the treehouse room. Looks great from the outside and it is a huge empty room, with a really comfy high bed which was great but the standard size air con unit couldn’t deal with the size of the room and it remained stuffy and hot inside. This in mind, a fridge would also have been great to keep food and drink fresh. With the size of the room it would have been great to have some shelves or ledges to put luggage on rather than stoop down to the floor to access your bag - obviously this is only if you do not want to unpack everything as their was a drawer. The treehouse was also at the far end of the complex, so far from reception, restaurant and pool it required a drive - which is fine, but there was very little parking spaces available. One could always walk as it is not that far but you would get eaten alive by the mozzies on the way there and back. For the price, you would expect a full compliment of toiletries rather than just a single 2in1shower gel and a small soap packet. The towels were changed every day which will have to mark down the eco friendliness too. We stayed three nights and the promised breakfast buffet was only available on the last day - I guess because there was a coach party arrive and the other days there was not enough guests to warrant the buffet. The provided portions on the non buffet days were slightly inadequate. Other than that, it is a beautiful, tucked away, quiet little complex.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Herberth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Es un lugar muy agradable, tranquilo, en la selva, mucha vegetación y especies silvestres, precio acorde a los servicios, personal amable y comprometido. Lo recomiendo
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed here before several times and they have done and are continuing to do a lot of improvements. The entire staff from checking in , kitchen and wsit staff, grounds crew have all been very friendly and efficient. The grounds crew does a fantastic job of keeping the jungle and it's critters from literally taking over. There is a lot of wildlife to be seen just walking around and exploring the grounds. The food and beverages have all been very good. I'm staying in 1 of the 2 Tree House rooms and would higjly recommend choosing these rooms. Their balcony"s literally look over the Tarcolito stream and the jungle across the stream is alive with squaking Parrots and Macaws. Truly one of my favorite spots in Costa Rica.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Ginny

Liked: Staff & service
No hot water The door had openings around it so it was possible for insects, reptiles to enter. Room142 Hot tubs were not hot and dirty
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacinto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very cool spot. Will be back with my kids and friend with kids. Close to SJ CR easy peasy
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Olivia Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was beautiful and had wonderful food, staff was very friendly and acommadating. Water was inconsistent only one day but otherwise was working. I would recommend this for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Resolvieron bien y de inmediato un problema con la habitación contigua.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Everything was nice, but de jacuzzi in the room doesn’t work and the staff did nothing about it
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025