Top Hotels in Sarapiqui
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Discover the best hotels in Sarapiqui, Province of Heredia including Tirimbina Rainforest Lodge, La Quinta Sarapiqui Lodge, Hacienda La Isla Lodge, Heliconia Island, Ara Ambigua Lodge, Heliconia Island, La Selva Biological Station, Mirador Prendas, Casa Ecologica - Sarapiqui, Epic Adventure Lodge.
Restaurants in Sarapiqui
1. Tirimbina Rainforest Lodge
Overall Ratings
4 based on 284 reviews
Located in the Sarapiqui region, the Tirimbina Rainforest Lodge along the Sarapiqui River, is contiguous to a Biological Reserve of 852.5 Acres.We offer 12 comfortable rooms with A/C, safe deposit box, hot water, WI-FI, and phone. Enjoy our welcoming atmosphere and discover the exciting tropical forest, walking along several trails and suspension bridges of tropical forest and river discoveries from our study trails and bridges.Services (Restaurant, laundry , 24h security, a be-lingual staff welcomes)Facilities (souvenir shop, parking lot, A/C conference room, library, internet access) Attractions: (More than 9km trails, chocolate tour, bird watching, bat program, self walking tour, guided tour, night walking tour, eco education programs, volunteer and research opportunities and more)
An Enjoyable Stay!
Reviewed By Dick SEnjoyed a two-night stay for exploring the reserve as well as shorter trips here and there including the La Selva Biological Station. The room was spacious, clean and comfy especially with the ceiling fan and AC. Very quiet at night. The paved walkway from the parking lot to reception and our nearby room made for easy movement of our wheeled luggage. Lunch and breakfast were buffet style while we ordered from the menu for supper. Food was tasty and portions were more than enough. Staff in the bar area and restaurant were friendly and most accommodating. I particularly appreciated the servers pointing out the trogon in a nearby tree and their attempt to teach me spanish for buffet items. We appreciated seeing the sign mentioning Sir David Attenborough having stayed at the Lodge as we have enjoyed seeing various wildlife films which he narrated. The long swinging bridge over the river is not for the faint-of-heart but provided access to the rain forest on the other side. There, the well maintained trails contributed to our birding experience. All-in-all we thoroughly enjoyed seeing numerous birds on the property in addition to reptiles, frogs, bugs and the like. Howlers relatively close to our room added another dimension to our stay at Tirimbina Lodge. Would we stay at Tirimbina Lodge again? Most certainly!
2. La Quinta Sarapiqui Lodge
Overall Ratings
4 based on 336 reviews
La Quinta Sarapiquí Lodge is a simple but charming hotel, located 95 kilometers from San José. This perfect destination combines a tremendous biological diversity with comfortable accommodations, easy access and personalized Costa Rican hospitality. It is an ideal base for both casual and avid birders. Our lodge has 35 rooms in bungalows, most of them accesible by wheelchair, complemented by a roofed porch with a hammock and rocking chairs. Our rooms are surrounded by tropical gardens rich in heliconias, gingers, palms and flowering trees, which are home to hundreds of different species of flora and fauna. On site features include a butterfly house, a frog land, lush tropical gardens, two swimming pools, reforestation area, vegetable gardens, animal production units and pathways along the riverside. We also offer homemade jams cooked with 100% renewable energy using products from our gardens. One of the very few Costa Rican hotels certified with 5 leaves in sustainable tourism.
Nice Place to Stay
Reviewed By travelbob1The "lobby" is an open air patio where you gain access to wi-fi (non in room). Around the lobby is a library, pool, seating and a restaurant. Complimentary coffe and tea are available throughout the day. The room was comfortable with a patio. chairs and hammock. There is a nice nature walk on property and opportunity to see local flora and animal life. On site is a bird feeding station where you can relax and watch the many birds come to feast on fruit.
3. Hacienda La Isla Lodge
Overall Ratings
4 based on 366 reviews
Hidden in the foothills of the impressive Braulio Carrillo National Park, the Spanish colonial-built Hacienda La Isla Lodge is very well located in the center of numerous top attractions of Costa Rica.A perfect gateway for your visit to the rainforests and the adventure sites (rafting, canopy, horseback riding, etc.) of Sarapiqui, the exotic Caribbean beaches, the active volcano Arenal or the world famous Tortuguero canals and sea turtles. Guests will encounter the mysteries of the rainforest while enjoying a comfortable stay in the historically designed rooms of the hacienda. Hacienda La Isla lodge is a unique departure from the common tourism experience in Costa Rica.
Nice place for a night
Reviewed By Philippe KVery warm welcome from the owners. A place where you feel part of a family. You’re not a number but a true guest. Rooms are comfortable but not luxurious (and they don’t have to be). The swimming pool is really nice and enjoyable. The trail around the property is a good way to start a hike in Costa Rica. Easy and short (1h).
4. Heliconia Island
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 168 reviews
Heliconia Island a perfect place for nature lovers. The most beautiful botanical garden of Costa Rica. Feel like you are at home in a private atmosphere. Enjoy the birds, the river and walk around in the garden where you find a huge collection of heliconias.We have two rooms with air conditioning and two rooms with a fan. Also there is a family apartment. All the rooms have hot water and a good mattress, The furniture is made of bamboo. On the balcony you have a nice view over the garden. In the restaurant we serve breakfast, lunch and dinner.Sarapiqui is a green area in the lowlands in the north of Costa Rica. There are 3 national parks, Braulio Carillio, La Selva and Tirimbina. Many activities can be done like rafting, canopy tour, horseback ride and boat trips. You can visit a pinapple, bananas or coffee plantation. For birdwatchers it is a real paradise.There is a busstop only 500 mts from the hotel.Discover Heliconia island, a small bed and breakfast in a magical garden. Cross the bridge into a unique world of natural harmony surrounded by the sounds of birds, frogs, monkeys and the flowing river. Relax and enjoy: Pura Vida!
A magical place
Reviewed By carlbenkHeliconia Island changed hands over the last couple of years. You can no longer get a guided tour of the gardens but they are still beautifully maintained and you can wander through them at your leisure. This place is magical and so who really cares if the accommodations are a bit on the rustic side with squishy mattresses and a cranky electrical system. Breakfast was delicious and accompanied by a wonderful show of tropical birds attracted to the papaya and banana that owner Pier put out for them. We also enjoyed canoeing on the Sarapiqui, but be prepared for a bit of effort to get the canoe down and later up the steep and muddy set of stairs leading to the river.
5. Ara Ambigua Lodge
Overall Ratings
4 based on 229 reviews
Ara Ambigua is a beautiful mountain hotel, located in Sarapiquí in the Northern Zone of Costa Rica just 1.5 hours from San Jose. Here, you can enjoy the peace and exotic beauty of the tropical rainforest. Throughout your stay, you'll have a relaxing and enjoyable experience in this family-owned and run hotel.
Beautiful gardens
Reviewed By LauraP3113This was our first stay as soon as we landed in CR. After a long flight, this hotel immerse in the lush vegetation was perfect for us to have a sense of the Costa Rican wildlife. Gardens are well maintained. Rooms are simple, but quite big compared to others we stayed in. restaurant and restaurant personeel (Jonathan, Hazel and Bianca) were very friendly. The only downside I can say is that at times I could hear our room neighbours, but other than that, everything was great!
6. Heliconia Island
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 168 reviews
Heliconia Island a perfect place for nature lovers. The most beautiful botanical garden of Costa Rica. Feel like you are at home in a private atmosphere. Enjoy the birds, the river and walk around in the garden where you find a huge collection of heliconias.We have two rooms with air conditioning and two rooms with a fan. Also there is a family apartment. All the rooms have hot water and a good mattress, The furniture is made of bamboo. On the balcony you have a nice view over the garden. In the restaurant we serve breakfast, lunch and dinner.Sarapiqui is a green area in the lowlands in the north of Costa Rica. There are 3 national parks, Braulio Carillio, La Selva and Tirimbina. Many activities can be done like rafting, canopy tour, horseback ride and boat trips. You can visit a pinapple, bananas or coffee plantation. For birdwatchers it is a real paradise.There is a busstop only 500 mts from the hotel.Discover Heliconia island, a small bed and breakfast in a magical garden. Cross the bridge into a unique world of natural harmony surrounded by the sounds of birds, frogs, monkeys and the flowing river. Relax and enjoy: Pura Vida!
A magical place
Reviewed By carlbenkHeliconia Island changed hands over the last couple of years. You can no longer get a guided tour of the gardens but they are still beautifully maintained and you can wander through them at your leisure. This place is magical and so who really cares if the accommodations are a bit on the rustic side with squishy mattresses and a cranky electrical system. Breakfast was delicious and accompanied by a wonderful show of tropical birds attracted to the papaya and banana that owner Pier put out for them. We also enjoyed canoeing on the Sarapiqui, but be prepared for a bit of effort to get the canoe down and later up the steep and muddy set of stairs leading to the river.
7. La Selva Biological Station
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 180 reviews
Love birds & wildlife? THEN YOU HAVE TO VISIT
Reviewed By jos_purrAs keen bird/wildlife watchers - this was our favourite part of our birding trip to Costa Rica Rooms are basic, but they are functional and comfortable - and the place is well looked after & clean. Food is good, and is just what is needed after entire days spent walking through the jungle And (if you're a fan of birds/wildlife) why on earth wouldn't you want to spend your entire day walking through the jungle - it was INCREDIBLE - I cannot exaggerate how much there is to see here - the jungle is alive with birds, insects, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, etc. I could happily spend a week or even 2 here, as no two days were alike Probably worth hiring a local guide for at least some of your time here - for us it was a real privilege to have somebody who had grown up locally share their 40 years of knowledge, understanding, enthusiasm, and love of nature with us If we ever return to Costa Rica - La Selva will be at the very top of the list!
8. Mirador Prendas
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 40 reviews
Mirador Prendas is a rural tourism project 100% Costa Rican located in Horquetas of Sarapiqui. We have multiple services and activities available for the whole family we have a unique architecture. We operate canopy, rappelling, river safari, paintball, guided walks and more. We also offer shared, private and The Tree House Room.
Magical and stunningly beautiful
Reviewed By WhizzywomanWhat an extraordinary creation this is. Costa Rica’s biggest wooden dwelling, this is an idiosyncratic, beautiful place in a rainforest setting. Every room is different, every one of them charming and individually designed. We stayed four days. The family who run the place are so friendly and helpful, and we enjoyed both an intrepid night walk and a walk through the forest to a waterfall. I wouldn’t miss this place for anything! The road does need 4WD, but we went by public transport and they will help you organise transport up to the Mirador. Don Prendas, the creator, was very interesting to talk with (in Spanish) - and plied us with his home made liqueur too. In short, we loved it. Do visit- I’ve never been anywhere like it!
9. Casa Ecologica - Sarapiqui
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
Rafting y canopy de primer nivel en Sarapiqui
Reviewed By cdonoso71A dos horas de San Jose, se toma un tour para ir hasta este parque natural muy bien conservado y limpio. Tiene canopy y rafting nivel 3,4 y 5. El río tiene buena corriente y desniveles, el canopy tiene 9 estaciones que van por la selva. El equipo que dirige la excursión es de primer nivel, simpáticos y profesionales. Se puede almorzar e ir por el día sin problema. Vale la pena!
10. Epic Adventure Lodge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Located in the quite, authentically Costa Rican town of San Miguel of Sarapiquí, you will find your own slice of paradise at EPIC!!! From the moment you enter our property, you will be overwhelmed by the stunning views, the tranquil setting, and the local charm of our staff. Whether you are looking for upscale, hostel-style, or something in between, you will find all of our accommodations are a step up from what is available in a similar category anywhere else in Costa Rica. We’ll cater to your every need, and keep you coming back, year after year.
What a wonderful place, we were treated like family!
Reviewed By C2025JHgbBeautiful place near Sarapiqui, we used it as our base for white water rafting and horse back riding. The breakfast was delicious and the cabin just perfect. But what sets Epic Adventures apart from everyone else is the kindness and warmth from the owners and everyone else. We will be back soon!
