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Heliconia Island

3.0 star property
Morning coffee in the garden or evening gatherings around the firepit set the scene for relaxing days that end with dinner at the on-site restaurant

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Heliconia Island offers a peaceful retreat with tranquil settings and lush gardens. Start your day with breakfast at the restaurant, unwind with drinks at the bar, and enjoy complimentary WiFi. The multilingual staff is consistently praised by previous guests.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Double Room, Garden View, Garden Area

Standard Double Room, Garden View, Garden Area

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Fridge
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Garden Area

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Garden Area

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Garden view
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Apartment, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Fridge
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Fridge
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Garden view
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Located in Las Horquetas, Heliconia Island is in a rural area and on a river. Sarapiquís Gardens and Heliconia Island are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at La Selva Biological Station and Tirimbina Rainforest Center. Don't miss out on a visit to Mini Zoo and Jardin Yori. Kayaking and canoeing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby. Visit our Las Horquetas travel guide
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Las Horquetas, Horquetas, Las Horquetas, Heredia

What's nearby

  • Frogs Heaven
    8 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Mini Zoo and Jardin Yori
    10 min drive - 8.0 km
  • La Selva Biological Station
    10 min drive - 9.0 km
  • San Agustin Church
    11 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Costa Rica Best Chocolate
    14 min drive - 17.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Yacare Bar
    14 min drive
  • Mirador Prendas
    20 min drive
  • Palmitour
    5 min drive
  • Casona Tica Linda
    8 min drive
  • Panadería cafetería La Sarapiqueña
    13 min drive

About this property

Heliconia Island

Bed & breakfast near Mini Zoo and Jardin Yori
Located close to La Selva Biological Station and San Agustin Church, Heliconia Island provides a terrace, a firepit and a garden. Adventurous travellers may like the fishing and rowing/canoeing at this bed & breakfast. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Coffee/tea in reception, multilingual staff and smoke-free property
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guestrooms at Heliconia Island offer comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers, hairdryers and shampoo
  • Furnished balconies or patios, fridges and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Rowing/canoeing

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • Built in 2007
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Heliconia Island
Heliconia Island B&B
Heliconia Island B&B Sarapiqui
Heliconia Island Sarapiqui
Heliconia Island B&B Las Horquetas
Heliconia Island Las Horquetas
Heliconia Las Horquetas
Heliconia Island Las Horquetas
Heliconia Island Bed & breakfast
Heliconia Island Bed & breakfast Las Horquetas

Frequently asked questions

Is Heliconia Island pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Heliconia Island?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Heliconia Island?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Heliconia Island?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Heliconia Island located?

Situated on a river, this bed & breakfast is within 9 mi (15 km) of Mini Zoo and Jardin Yori, La Selva Biological Station and San Agustin Church. Tirimbina Rainforest Center and Sarapiquís Gardens are also within 16 mi (25 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Heliconia Island Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 48 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dmytro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hospitable friendly owner, nice location within the nature
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely, small hotel in a beautiful rainforest setting. No restaurants within walking distance, but Pierre is a great cook.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pierre, our host was friendly and accommodating. We enjoyed a wonderful breakfast omelette while watching birds at the feeding stations. The gardens were very enjoyable. Our air conditioned room with our ensuite bathroom with a fantastic shower was wonderful after bird watching in several sites within a short driving distance.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aliaksandr

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property! A lot of birds at the breakfast time! Hospitable owner!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lidia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the most beautiful surroundings I’ve ever spent a night in. Birds, flowers, may be monkeys. Pierre is a wonderful host.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ravonna

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a gem. Who needs a rainforest tour. Just stay here and sleep right with the animals of Costa Rica.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Murali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with a lot of Heliconias and birds. Property is well kept. The room had AC which was good to counter the somewhat humid conditions when we were there. Food options are limited but that didn’t bother us too much as we were outside most of the time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ramin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If I could, I would have stayed longer in this establishment. The pictures and description does not do justice to this amazing place. The rooms are old but in reasonable state, and they are clean. The breakfast is good and with a perfect view over the garden. The garden is the best thing about the place. The property is actually like an island with a small old metal bridge and it is full of mutiple species of Heliconia and also a nice untouched forest for small walk and discovery. We saw both spider and howler monkeys, sloths (with their children) and numerous types of birds. The property has direct access to the river so you can bath there. It is simplely amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique atmosphere, excellent quality food!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Joachim

Liked: Staff & service
It is a nice little paradise, plants and birds are wonderfull.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joree

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We didn't stay. The place was deserted accept for some sound (maybe a tv) coming from the furthest structure, leaving us with an eirie/ weird feeling of being alone in a strange place.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

Endroit enchanteur pour les ornithologues

Gentillesse du proprio. Air climatisé. Eau chaude. Tranquillité. Beaucoup beaucoup d’oiseaux pour nous les amoureux de la faune ailée. Avons vu plus de 50 espèces d’oiseaux. Avons vu de petites chauves souris. Avons vu deux paresseux. Beaux jardins de fleurs et de plantes.Très bon déjeuner Costa ricien. Je vous le recommande.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ingeborg

Liked: Staff & service
Wir haben selten einen so engagierten und netten Gastgeber wie Pierre erlebt. Frühstück nach Wunsch und auf Anfrage extra für uns ein großartiges Barbecue gemacht. Er war immer present und ansprechbar. Wir würden jederzeit wieder kommen.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Leuk verblijf in het groen. Veel planten en dieren kunnen hier spotten. Het ontbijt is prima. Sommige dingen zijn een beetje verouderd maar het is prima!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Stefanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Pierre war sehr nett und das Frühstück super. Nur der Wasserhahn im Zimmer hat schon gewackelt.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tess

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nous avons passé l’une des meilleures nuit de notre vie pour le cadre idyllique en pleine jungle ! Cette propriété est absolument merveilleuse, son gérant est très sympathique. Bonus pour la baignade dans la rivière. Lieu qui protége son environnement pour la faune et la flore. Et le repas du soir ainsi que le petit déjeuner étaient excellents.

10/10 Excellent

Martinus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Prachtige locatie met heel veel wildlife. In de ochtend gewekt worden door brulapen
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely spot but bedsheets stained and bathroom not clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Die Unterkunft lag in einem wünderschönen Garten und beim Frühstück konnte man die Vögel beobachten, weil diese mit Obst gefüttert wurden.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Stephan, Franjfurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr freundliches und bemühtes Personal. Zimmer sind soweit ok, Frühstück war landestypisch. Toll waren die Vögel und Reptilien, die während des Frühstücks beobachtet werden konnten.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness
Enfach augestattete Unterkunft mit schwieriger Anfahrt!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Owners not there and we were only people staying for 2 nights. We found the staff to be pleasant but somewhat disinterested almost as if we were in the way somehow. The room and veranda seating area was not clean and I had to find a brush to clean areas down. The place in general needs TLC and our room had several lights not working etc. I don’t mind a room not being cleaned during a stay but at these prices expected at least a clean room to start with and a daily clean especially for the used toilet paper bins given the high heat and no air con. No evening meal facilities so a drive of 10 mins minimum. Have travelled in South America and Far East and stayed in backpacking places so not a fusspot but don’t think I’ve been more disappointed with a place. On plus side were the gardens, great rafting on Sarapiqui with Green Rivers company and an extremely well presented Best Chocolate Tour
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was well situated in a little oasis. The service was great even though the rooms may be basic in luxury. Windows were screened and there was a fan but no AC. Fabulous gardens and breakfast view of monkeys, lizards, iguanas and toucans are what set it apart. I had a great sleep and was quite comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Karin, Röttenbach, Bayern

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Die Hütten liegen in einem herrlichen Garten, in dem man sehr gut Tiere wie Kolibris, Singvögel, Echsen und Faultier beobachten kann. Beim Frühstück hat man einen tollen Blick auf die Futterstelle für Vögel, die gut besucht ist. Sehr netter Empfang, wir fühlten uns sehr wohl. Und die lauten Brüllaffen übertönten teilweise sogar die LKWs der Nähe gelegenen Straße.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ein sehr schön angelegter Garten, gutes Frühstück, einfache, etwas in die Jahre gekommene Zimmer, aber sauber. Mit 79 $ ohne Frühstück aber zu teuer.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019