San Rafael Ecolodge
★★★★★ · La Tigra, San Carlos, Alajuela ·
+73 photosAbout this hotel
Luxurious Spa and Recreational Amenities - Indulge yourself with massages and body treatments, and enjoy the outdoor pool and bicycles for rent.
Dining and Entertainment Options - Experience delicious meals at Colibrí Restaurant, unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, or enjoy a cocktail by the poolside bar.
Exquisite Rooms and Relaxation - Stay in uniquely decorated guestrooms with private pools, premium bedding, and balconies/patios, offering the perfect blend of comfort and luxury.
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What guests say
Superb 9.2/10 · summarised by AI from 20 reviews👍 Friendly, attentive owner and staff (Giovanni and Luis)👍 Excellent wildlife viewing (birds, frogs, bats, sloths)👍 Peaceful, natural setting and relaxing pool area
- ⚠️ At least one report of a used/dirty room and problematic bathroom
- ⚠️ Some photos/views felt misleading to one guest (expected mountains)
- ⚠️ No in-room fridge/minibar requested by guests
Policies & good to know
No childrenNo pets
Check-in & house rules
- General: Events/parties not allowed
Children & extra beds
- Children and extra beds: No rollaway/extra beds available
- Children and extra beds: No cribs (infant beds) available
Pets
- Pets: Pets not allowed
- Pets: Service animals not allowed
Health, safety & sustainability
- Check-in & Check-out: Contactless check-out is available
- Guest type: Essential workers only - NO
- Guest type: LGBTQ friendly
- General: Professional property host/manager
- Check-in & Check-out: Contactless check-in is available
Other
- Accessibility: No elevators
Amenities (95)
Internet
- ✓Free WiFi
- ✓Free wired internet
Pool & wellness
- ✓Conference space
- ✓Pool sun loungers
- ✓Wheelchair-accessible spa
- ✓Wheelchair-accessible pool
Fitness & activities
- ✓Arcade/game room
- ✓Bicycle rentals nearby
- ✓Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
- ✓Games
- ✓Bicycle parking available
Food & drink
- ✓Free breakfast
- ✓Continental breakfast
- ✓Snack bar/deli
- ✓Free continental breakfast
- ✓Couples/private dining
- ✓Reusable coffee/tea filters
- ✓Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
Parking & transport
- ✓Area shuttle (surcharge)
- ✓Wheelchair accessible parking
- ✓Free self parking
- ✓Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
- ✓Wheelchair-accessible van parking
- ✓Accessible shuttle
- ✓No accessible shuttle
Beach & outdoors
- ✓Terrace
- ✓Garden
- ✓Picnic area
- ✓Vegetable garden
Family
- ✓Ecotours nearby
Services
- ✓Luggage storage
- ✓Concierge service
- ✓Safe-deposit box at front desk
- ✓Front desk (limited hours)
- ✓Tours/ticket assistance
- ✓Housekeeping on request
Business
- ✓Computer station
Accessibility
- ✓Wheelchair accessible
Safety & security
- ✓Smoke-free property
Comfort
- ✓Television in common areas
- ✓No elevator (single level property)
More
- ✓Front entrance ramp
- ✓Proposal/romance packages available
- ✓Hot springs nearby
- ✓Comprehensive recycling policy
- ✓Books
- ✓Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
- ✓Farming classes
- ✓Sustainability/community reinvestment (10% revenue or more)
- ✓Bingo
- ✓Gift shops or newsstand
- ✓Hiking/biking trails nearby
- ✓Kayaking nearby
- ✓Rafting nearby
- ✓Multilingual staff
- ✓Mountain biking nearby
- ✓Wedding services
- ✓Mosquito nets
- ✓Art gallery on site
- ✓Wine release events
- ✓Reception hall
- ✓Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
- ✓Eco-friendly toiletries
- ✓LED light bulbs
- ✓Recycling
- ✓Eco-friendly cleaning products used
- ✓Motor boating nearby
- ✓Horse riding nearby
- ✓Swimming nearby
- ✓Change of towels (on request)
- ✓Change of bed sheets (on request)
- ✓Well-lit path to entrance
- ✓Stair-free path to entrance
- ✓Organic food
- ✓Humane animal treatment
- ✓Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
- ✓Showcase for local artists
- ✓Locally-sourced food on site (80% or more)
- ✓At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
- ✓All property's electricity comes from renewable sources
- ✓Comprehensive food waste policy
- ✓Vegan menu options available
- ✓Vegetarian menu options available
- ✓Bulk dispenser for toiletries
- ✓Water-efficient showers only
Location
La Tigra, San Carlos, Alajuela
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Good to know
- This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply).
- Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 10:30 PM.
- If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation.
- The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
- For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
- Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.