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Ara Ambigua Lodge

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

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Ara Ambigua Lodge offers a rural escape with continental breakfast, manager's receptions, reflexology, aromatherapy, and regional dishes at La Casona. Families enjoy two outdoor pools, a children's pool, playground, and free WiFi throughout.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AED 441
AED 498 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec

Room options

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Classic Quadruple Room | In-room safe, free WiFi

Classic Quadruple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

Classic Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Bed

Classic Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed and 2 Double Beds OR 3 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
400m North of the Church in La Guaria, Puerto Viejo, Heredia

What's nearby

  • San Agustin Church - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Costa Rica Best Chocolate - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
  • La Selva Biological Station - 8 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Tirimbina Rainforest Center - 15 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Costa Rica Nature Pavilion - 18 min drive - 16.1 km

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 118 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rusti Ticos - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Pizzeria La Terrazza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Típico La Carreta - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Yacare Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Panadería cafetería La Sarapiqueña - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Ara Ambigua Lodge

Hotel in a rural location
Consider a stay at Ara Ambigua Lodge and take advantage of free continental breakfast, a free daily manager's reception, and a terrace. Treat yourself to reflexology, a body scrub, or a hot stone massage at the onsite spa. The on-site Regional cuisine restaurant, La Casona, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and happy hour. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a playground.
Other perks include:
  • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a water dispenser, and a ballroom
  • Meeting rooms, a banquet hall, and barbecue grills
Room features
All 50 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Electric kettles and daily housekeeping

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includes taxes & fees
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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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 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

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Mosquito nets
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

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

Property 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
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
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Ara Ambigua Lodge Sarapiqui
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Ara Ambigua Lodge Costa Rica/Sarapiqui
Ara Ambigua Lodge Hotel
Ara Ambigua Lodge Puerto Viejo
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Frequently asked questions

Does Ara Ambigua Lodge have a pool?

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

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

As of 9 December 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ara Ambigua Lodge on 22 December 2025 start from $135.6, 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 Ara Ambigua Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ara Ambigua Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Ara Ambigua Lodge?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Ara Ambigua Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Ara Ambigua Lodge located?

Situated in a rural location, this spa hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of San Agustin Church, La Selva Biological Station, and Costa Rica Best Chocolate. Tirimbina Rainforest Center and Sarapiquís Gardens are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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