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Hotel Cerro Lodge

3.0 star property

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Outdoor pool
Garden view
Garden view
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Regional cuisine
Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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3 km sobre la Calle Vieja a La Barca, Intermedios de Tarcoles, Lagunillas, Puntarenas
  • Place, Carara National Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Playa Tárcoles
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Hacienda las Agujas
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Quadruple Room

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

POD single capsule

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

Hotel Cerro Lodge

Riverwalk lodge with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool
Along with an outdoor pool, this lodge has a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance. Housekeeping is available on request.
Hotel Cerro Lodge offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Hotel Cerro Lodge. During your stay, you'll be close to Crocodile Bridge. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Free self parking and RV/bus/truck parking
  • Enjoy Regional cuisine while dining at Lapaz
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast offered for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, a car charging station, and a terrace
  • Onsite recreation includes hiking/biking trails and a playground
  • 10 minutes by car from Crocodile Bridge and 12 minutes from Carara National Park
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Hotel Cerro Lodge. Free self parking is available.
Guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee.
Lapaz - This restaurant specializes in Regional cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service is available.

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 10 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of USD 100 per stay
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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

Hotel Cerro Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 197 out of 335 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 95 out of 335 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 335 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 335 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 335 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

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

Stephen

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

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
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

Cynthia

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Mona

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonja

Travelled with partner
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

Nerijus

Travelled with family
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

Ryan

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

eric

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Proximité des singes et des oiseaux .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excelente lugar

Excelente servicio, el personal increíble, la alimentación exquisita, las habitaciones muy comoda, el ambiente natural muy respetable
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace, Fort Lauderdale

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

Connie Marie

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

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

sidrah

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Luis Alvaro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHERYL, Powell

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kristina

Travelled with partner
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

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

Clayton

Travelled with family
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

Gary

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

gary

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