Hotel Cerro Lodge
3.0 star property

Comfortable riverwalk lodge near Crocodile Bridge
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May 2024

Hotel Cerro Lodge

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Outdoor pool
Exterior detail
Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Regional cuisine
Shower, free toiletries, towels, shampoo

Overview of Hotel Cerro Lodge

8.8

Excellent

Highlight
  • Staff & service is scored top 10% in Lagunillas by travellers.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
The price is NZ$146
Price available on 6/4/2024

Explore the area

3 km sobre la Calle Vieja a La Barca, Intermedios de Tarcoles, Lagunillas, Puntarenas
  • Popular LocationSoda El Guacimo6 min drive
  • Popular LocationMarisquería Las Tekas8 min drive
  • Popular LocationRestaurante Rústico Lapas9 min drive
  • Popular LocationCrocodile Bridge10 min drive
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Room options

Standard Triple Room

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Deluxe Quadruple Room

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Deluxe Quadruple Room

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Deluxe Room

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Standard Double Room

cleanliness

Highlights

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

POD single capsule

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Deluxe Triple Room

cleanliness

Highlights

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

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About the area

Lagunillas

Located in Lagunillas, Hotel Cerro Lodge is in a national park and on the riverwalk. Crocodile Bridge and Jardín Pura Vida are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Carara National Park and Catarata Manantial de Agua Viva. Don't miss out on a visit to Hacienda las Agujas. Explore all the area has to offer with ecotours, ziplining and hiking/biking trails.

What's nearby

  • Crocodile Bridge - 10 min drive
  • Carara National Park - 12 min drive
  • Jardín Pura Vida - 25 min drive
  • Catarata Manantial de Agua Viva - 25 min drive
  • Playa Guacalillo Bird Observatory - 42 min drive

Getting around

  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • Restaurante El Jardín - 10 min drive
  • Restaurante Los Cocodrilos - 9 min drive
  • Restaurante Rústico Lapas - 9 min drive
  • Soda Nidia - 9 min drive
  • Antigua Hacienda - 13 min drive

About this property

Hotel Cerro Lodge

Lodge near Carara National Park
Located close to Crocodile Bridge and Jardín Pura Vida, Hotel Cerro Lodge provides a terrace, a garden and a playground. Active travellers can enjoy fishing, hiking/biking trails and ecotours at this lodge. The on-site restaurant, Lapaz, features Regional cuisine. In addition to laundry facilities and a snack bar/deli, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and an electric car charging station
  • Secured bike storage, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket information
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Hotel Cerro Lodge boast comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and room service.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

Sustainability

Sustainability practices

100% renewable energy
Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
Comprehensive food waste policy
Locally-sourced food (80% minimum)
This information is provided by our partners.

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

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
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 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
  • 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

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
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are 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 on 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

Optional extras

  • 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

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 any lifts

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.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Cerro Lodge?

As of 29 Mar 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Cerro Lodge on 6 Apr 2024 start from NZ$145.77, 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 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.

How much is parking at Hotel Cerro Lodge?

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?

Checkout 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).

Hotel Cerro Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 239 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 76 out of 239 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 239 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 239 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 239 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Pei Hong, Rockville

Travelled with family
Reserved a two beds room and got a 1 bed room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

nancy, corvallis

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A safe location off the road near Tarcoles. The area was high and dry when we visited in February. They arranged a guide for tour in nearby Carrara NP.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Craig

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was ok. I have to say that like other reviews the pizza at restaurant was good, but that was about it. Though the server was trying, she forgot almost every item we ordered and had to ask for each thing multiple times. The room was fine, and the private but outdoor shower and toilet was a unique feature. If the shower was not freezing and only dribbling out I might have enjoyed it. With nothing to do in the area after dark we attempted to watch the tv, but it did not work. We did see macaws and monkeys up close around the restaurant which was a highlight.

8/10 Good

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was super comfortable. The food is delicious. Most of the staff were great too. It did have some downsides for me. -very difficult without a private car. Shuttle buses dont go there, no local buses, no local taxis, hotel wont organise one. Hard to get to. -Dominated by tour groups. -They feed the scarlet macaws by hand and also the capuchin monkeys with great heaps of fruit each morning encouraging them to come within 1 meter of visitors. It clearly alters their behaviour. I don't think this is ethical and is very different to what I experienced everywhere else in Costa Rica where people go to great lengths to keep wildlife wild. It made me embarrassed to be a tourist.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

sulaksh, arlington

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property especially for birders. For foodies, best Italian pizza in town.

8/10 Good

Poh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
On arrival at check in, the property and surrounding area had no electricity so it was a disappointment. Hotel offered free breakfast to compensate. Other than this, it was a pleasant stay especially we can to see many birds including 3 large macaws feeding at breakfast place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

ELENA

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denis, Manotick

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second stay at Cerro Lodge. We appreciated the availability of having breakfast, lunch and dinner on site. Restaurant has a good selection of pizzas and pastas.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property in the middle of no where but close enough to the main road that goes to Jaco. Breakfast was really good and rooms are clean and we'll mantained.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Connie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023