Aranwa Sarapiquí Rainforest Lodge

Property class: 3

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You can look forward to a garden, a bar and a restaurant at Aranwa Sarapiquí Rainforest Lodge. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
The current price is AU$155
includes taxes & fees
26 Sept - 27 Sept

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

Family Room, Multiple Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
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About the area

La Virgen is home to Aranwa Sarapiquí Rainforest Lodge. Costa Rica Nature Pavilion and Tirimbina Rainforest Center reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Costa Rica Best Chocolate and Mini Zoo and Jardin Yori. Frogs Heaven and Corso Lechería are also worth visiting. Visit our Tirimbina travel guide
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La Virgen de Sarapiqui, La Virgen, Heredia

What's nearby

  • A large tree trunk with moss and lichen, surrounded by dense green foliage.
    Braulio Carrillo National Park
    53 min drive - 21.6 km
  • A forested area with a flowing stream and a waterfall in the background.
    La Paz Waterfall Gardens
    60 min drive - 40.6 km
  • Costa Rica Nature Pavilion
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Tirimbina Rainforest Center
    21 min drive - 10.4 km
  • La Selva Biological Station
    23 min drive - 20.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Soda Marielos
    15 min drive
  • Epic Coffee & Grill
    7 min drive
  • Soda Marielos
    9 min walk
  • Restaurante Típico La Carreta
    12 min drive
  • Dining Room
    10 min drive

About this property

Aranwa Sarapiquí Rainforest Lodge

  • Property highlights
  • You can look forward to a garden, a bar and a restaurant at Aranwa Sarapiquí Rainforest Lodge. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
  • You'll also find perks such as:
    • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
    • Free self-parking
    • Full breakfast (surcharge), multilingual staff and outdoor furniture
    • Smoke-free property
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Aranwa Sarapiquí Rainforest Lodge include comforts, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as safes.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and hairdryers
    • Ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: USD 12 for adults and USD 8 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • El Sereno
  • Restaurant Zeledon

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 6 buildings
  • Built in 2000
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 20 per day

Payment types

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Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately USD 12 for adults and from USD 8 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 20 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20 per day

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 fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
24-hour pool access
Construction is underway at a neighbouring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Frequently asked questions

Does Aranwa Sarapiquí Rainforest Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is available 24 hours a day.

How much does it cost to stay at Aranwa Sarapiquí Rainforest Lodge?

As of 21 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Aranwa Sarapiquí Rainforest Lodge on 26 Sept 2026 start from AU$155, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Aranwa Sarapiquí Rainforest Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Aranwa Sarapiquí Rainforest Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Aranwa Sarapiquí Rainforest Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Aranwa Sarapiquí Rainforest Lodge?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Aranwa Sarapiquí Rainforest Lodge located?

Situated in La Virgen, this hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Costa Rica Nature Pavilion and within 6 miles (10 km) of Tirimbina Rainforest Center and Sarapiquís Gardens. Costa Rica Best Chocolate and San Agustin Church are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Reviews

Aranwa Sarapiquí Rainforest Lodge Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The grounds here were very pretty- several trails where you could bird watch, and the view from the infinity pool was very nice. The staff were helpful and friendly. The only things we found to lower my rating slightly were that the rooms (depending on where you're assigned) can be a little way down a path and there didn't seem to be a golf cart/similar vehicle to help you with your bags. I had a group of teenagers, so hauling their own luggage wasn't a problem except that it was raining the night we stayed so everyone got wet moving luggage to our rooms. Also, you drive to the end of the road to register (and this is where you unload your luggage to take to your rooms), but then you've got to park your car in a lot closer to the main entrance, so there is extra walking involved if you had mobility issues. I know the beauty of the place is that it's surrounded by nature, but in one of our rooms we found 3 centipede/millipede type creatures (2 on the floor and 1 on the wall), and one other insect that weren't there when we first got into the room, but later likely came in via the crack under the exterior door. This freaked my daughters out as we found them right before bedtime, so if you were insect averse you might consider a location in a less outdoorsy place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great birding place!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Maravilloso lugar para desconectarse y descansar
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Agréable jardin, où il y avait des singes qui se balade. Très belle piscine avec vue sur la jungle. Chambre simple et efficace pour 1-2 nuits
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel très propre et près de la réserve tirimbina, où il est possible d'observer les oiseaux depuis la magnifique piscine de l'hôtel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
O local era muito bonito e calma, rodeado de paisagens verdejantes. Os jardins eram muito relaxantes e ótimos para descansar junto à piscina. O pequeno almoço foi muito bom
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness

Lugar de descanso

Un lugar exclusivo para el descanso, rodeado de naturaleza, dista de comodidades tecnologías o de entretenimiento y falta de información,
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Un site enchanteur, propre. Tout y est pour relaxer et à proximité de pleins d'attrait touristique et du village.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value. Beautiful property with beautiful pool right next to wonderful Tirimbina reserve. Best place we stayed at in Costa Rica. My kids loved it too . Also excellent wi fi
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Un beau cadre mais cher pour les prestations

Hôtel situé dans un très joli cadre, piscine très agréable et personnel sympathique. Malheureusement, literie extremement inconfortable et restaurant pas à la hauteur...
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
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8/10 Good

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

Très bel hôtel

Très bel hôtel inspiré de l'architecture des palenques indiennes. Il comprend un petit site archéologique, un parc très arboré et fleuri où l'on peut croiser singes, iguanes. La sublime piscine avec vue sur la jungle et les toucans qui viennent, en fin d'après midi picorer dans les arbres tout proche. Le bar et le restaurant sont corrects. Le personnel très prévenant comme souvent au Costa Rica.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Lodge liegt schön mit viel grün rundherum. Zimmer war geräumig aber sehr dunkel und etwas in die Jahre gekommen. Schöner Pool mit Ausblick. Sehr kleine Auswahl beim Frühstück.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and friendly staff. Rooms are very specious and the bed is huge. The room is a bit dark and the lightning could be of more ambiance.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tolle Anlage mit wunderschönem Pool und leckerem Frühstück.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Grundsätzlich eine schöne Hotelanlage mit originellem Thema. Die Zimmer waren aber sehr abgewohnt, die Einrichtung sehr einfach. Durch die Übernachtung von vielen Reisegruppen fehlt etwas die Persönlichkeit.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nette, ruhig gelegene Lodge mit kleinem Pool. Das Essen im Restaurant ist okay und die Preise fair. Das Team ist sehr zuvorkommend. Für uns wurde eine Rafting-Tour organisiert. Wir würden am Hotel abgeholt und unser Zimmer konnten wir behalten, um anschließend duschen zu gehen, obwohl die Tour an unserem abreistag stattfand. Top!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
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10/10 Excellent

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

Au top !

Le restaurant est de très bonne qualité. L'emplacement est idéal pour les sorties au parc de Tirimbini, du "Dave & Dave" ou encore du Snake Garden. La piscine donne un effet cascade vers la forêt qui lui donne également un certain design. J'ai beaucoup apprécié ce séjour.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
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8/10 Good

schöne anlage

sehr schön gelegen in einem park mit viel natur und tieren. anlage sehr speziel mit den runden häuser. zimmer sehr gross
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness

Te duur voor wat het is.

Mooie omgeving. Schoon. Overrated restaurant. Veel te druk met groepen Nederlanders
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Bel hôtel dans la forêt

Un bel hôtel qui s’intègre bien dans la forêt, un personnel aimable, par contre très grosse déception à la piscine, en effet on se trouve assez vite à l’ombre et surtout aucuns transats n’étaient fonctionnels, une catastrophe tous déchiré donc obligé de s’assoir sur une chaise
Stayed 1 night in May 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Top Hotel. Super Pool und Dusche mit hammer Wasserdruck. Personal sehr freundlich.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Prettig verblijf

Prettig verblijf gehad in een basic kamer. Vriendelijk personeel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
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8/10 Good

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

Schöne Lodge an ruhiger Lage

Diese von freundlichem Personal geführte Lodge eignet sich gut als Zwischenstopp auf einer Rundreise. Das Zimmer war ziemlich düster, aber sauber. In der Nacht waren wir froh um den Ventilator (keine Klimaanlage). Sehr schön ist der Pool. Internet funktionierte im Hauptgebäude problemlos. Für Gäste, die nicht auswärts essen wollen, hat es ein Restaurant mit einer kleinen Auswahl an Speisen. Das Essen war gut, wenn wahrscheinlich auch teurer als in den Restaurants in der Umgebung. Auch das Frühstück ist in Ordnung.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
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10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing eco lodge experience

Sarapiqui rainforest lodge was one of the highlights of our three week trip round Costa Rica which saw us stay in 7 different hotels! It really was what i thought an ecolodge experience would be. The rounds huts were really great, the hotel has a lot of beautiful grounds and an amazing infinity pool surrounded by gardens and rainforest. We saw all manner of birds and wildlife from the pool including toucans and a huge lizard which actually briefly got in the pool with the children much to their squeals of delight (or was it fright)! The staff were so friendly and couldn't do enough for us. One morning we missed breakfast as we were off early on a trip (Dave and Dave's nature park). When we got back we were plied with orange juice and fresh fruits and asked whether we wanted anything else. It was such a personal service - they actually realised we missed breakfast and wanted to make sure we were ok. The buffet breakfast was great and in the evening there is a buffet to A La Carte to choose from. The food was really good and good value. As others have said the rooms are fairly basic but more than good enough. We didn't spend hardly any time in them - there was too much to do! Everything in Sarapiqui is close at hand. Right next door to Sarapiqui lodge is Tirimbina rainforest reserve. You could walk through the hotel grounds into the reserve. Do the chocolate tour and night walk there. Go white water rafting and visit Dave and Dave's nature park just up the road. Must see place
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017