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Hotel Cerro Lodge

3.0 star property
Riverwalk lodge with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool

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Hotel Cerro Lodge, near Jardín Pura Vida, offers a lush tropical setting. Guests enjoy an outdoor pool, regional dishes at Lapaz restaurant, ecotours, hiking/biking, free self-parking, an on-site snack bar/deli, and helpful staff.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Quadruple Room

Highlights

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

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

POD single capsule

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Map
3 km sobre la Calle Vieja a La Barca, Intermedios de Tarcoles, Lagunillas, Puntarenas

What's nearby

  • Carara National Park - 12 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Playa Tárcoles - 19 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Hacienda las Agujas - 24 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Mantas Beach - 34 min drive - 26.0 km
  • Canopy Vista Los Suenos Adventure Park - 35 min drive - 28.0 km

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante El Jardín - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Soda Nidia - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Soda El Guácimo - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pescaderia Tarcoles - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Rústico Lapas - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Hotel Cerro Lodge

Lodge near Jardín Pura Vida
Located close to Crocodile Bridge and Catarata Manantial de Agua Viva, Hotel Cerro Lodge provides a terrace, a garden, and a playground. Active travelers can enjoy hiking/biking, fishing, and ecotours at this lodge. The on-site Regional cuisine restaurant, Lapaz, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to laundry facilities and a snack bar/deli, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • Bicycle parking, a water dispenser, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Cerro Lodge have perks such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and room service.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils, daily housekeeping, and desks

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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 transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

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 elevator

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 organized 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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of USD 100 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Does Hotel Cerro Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Hotel Cerro Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a deposit of USD 100 per stay and a fee of USD 10 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Cerro Lodge?

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

What time is check-out at Hotel Cerro Lodge?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Hotel Cerro Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Hotel Cerro Lodge located?

Situated on the riverwalk, this lodge is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Jardín Pura Vida and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Catarata Manantial de Agua Viva. Crocodile Bridge and Carara National Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Hotel Cerro Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 196 out of 334 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 95 out of 334 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 334 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 334 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 334 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

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

Amanda

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

Robert

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

Stephen

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

10/10 Excellent

Nerijus

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

Connie Marie

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

10/10 Excellent

Grace

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

Sonja

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

Cynthia

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

8/10 Good

Kristina

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

gary

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

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pods were great, nice place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful spot. Love the patio to eat and watch birds.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very nice and clean, breakfast was poor, rooms very small, but nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The facility was great, the bird guide was fantastic and the setting was quiet and peaceful. We could easily have spent more time in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clayton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were howler monkeys outside in our first morning when we arrived. We also saw scarlet macaws both mornings we were there and the breakfast was nice and convenient to start the day with. The staff were very friendly and very helpful in planning tours for the days.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

orlando

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

8/10 Good

Ulrich

Liked: Staff & service
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brayan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to enjoy nature.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying here, wonder place to relax surrounded by wildlife.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023