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Hotel Cerro Lodge

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

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Relax by the serene pool surrounded by lush greenery and tropical plants.
Cozy bungalows blend seamlessly into the lush tropical landscape.
Enjoy meals with a view of lush greenery and distant hills in this outdoor dining area.
Experience the unique bunk bed design in this stylish room, featuring a combination of wood and metal construction.
Escape to a serene tropical haven with a simple, single-story building surrounded by lush greenery and a tranquil atmosphere.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Two single beds with brown headboards, a nightstand, and a potted plant adorn this traditional room.

Standard Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Quadruple Room

Two single beds with white bedding, a ceiling fan, and a painting of a parrot adorn this cozy space.

Deluxe Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Quadruple Room

Enjoy a restful stay in this stylish room with a comfortable bed, bedside table, and wall-mounted lamp.

Deluxe Quadruple Room

Highlights

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

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Enjoy a restful stay in this stylish room with a comfortable bed, bedside table, and wall-mounted lamp.

Deluxe Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Double Room

Relax in comfort with a neatly made bed, a plush teddy bear, and a warm ambiance.

Standard Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Comfortable beds are arranged in a tiered layout, offering a cozy atmosphere and a focus on guest comfort.

POD single capsule

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Triple Room

Enjoy a restful stay in this stylish room with a comfortable bed, bedside table, and wall-mounted lamp.

Deluxe Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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
  • 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
  • Playa Guacalillo Bird Observatory - 48 min drive - 25.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante El Jardín - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Rústico Lapas - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Soda Nidia - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Vista Mar - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪La Fiesta del Marisco - ‬19 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 travellers can enjoy ecotours, fishing and hiking/biking trails 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 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
  • Bike parking, 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, daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English, Spanish

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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 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
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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
  • 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 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 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

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.

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).

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Hotel Cerro Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 187 out of 323 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 93 out of 323 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 323 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 323 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 323 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pods were great, nice place
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

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

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were ok, very interesting bathroom. Shower opened to a garden area. We had no hot water. Batteries in tv remotes didn’t work.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alexa

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
SOLO TRAVELERS AND BACK PACKERS BEWARE!!!!! Please do not come here this place is every back packer and solo travelers nightmare it is dirty and all the facilities to use are outdated and a safety hazard and the front desk provides no use or care the restaurant food is overpriced and the security for your “dorm” is a rock and log the showers are outside and there is faulty wiring please save yourself from being stranded like I was! There was mold everywhere and dead insects and animals and what look like bed bugs on the mattresses and sheets they provide the views may be worth it but not for the risk you take there are cheaper places I promise you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good lodge close to Carara

I enjoyed my two days at Cerro. The cabin was spacious and the outdoor (screened) shower tres cool. Staff were friendly and helpful. Guides and tours can be arranged at the hotel. I wouldn’t recommend the river tour.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

8/10 Good

Ulrich

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

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of birds and monkeys. Good stop over for a night in the jungle
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jonas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Needs new beds, but monkeys!

This was a brief one night stay. The grounds are natural/immaculately beautiful. Upon arrival, we were greeted by howler monkeys in the trees directly above, macaws and parrots. This place is a rustic nature lovers dream. The rooms are VERY basic and the bed was not comfortable (dip in the middle that makes it difficult for two people to share), mold in the shower and a ill-fitting door that lets in small bugs are what dropped this rating down. Pool is beautiful and relaxing, the wonderful food from the restaurant, the overall environment and the staff were great- 5 stars for those things.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Noel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property and surrounding area was beautiful with a lot of birds. The staff was great. The food was really good even the pizza! My only complaint is the the walls were very thin and we could hear practically every word our neighbors said.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nature setting. good bird feeder. Excited to found oout that a pair of macaw eating at next table
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lots of birds!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brayan

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

8/10 Good

Gustavoadolfo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place is good an convenient, the premises are good too, you can see animals around, breakfast is good, the staff need to improve.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

orlando

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

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A place to see macaws!

We were celebrating my sister’s birthday day with a family trip. This hotel was close to our destination and price was good (through Hotels.com, it was way more expensive when I called the hotel). They had a delicious breakfast and the scarlet macaws came to eat fruit, it was beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024