Tirimbina Rainforest Lodge
1 km al norte del Cementerio de la Virgen de Sarapiquí Sarapiqui Heredia
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Why people book this hotel
“Our room was very comfortable and spacious with a lovely terrace where we could …”
“The room was really comfortable and from our balcony we could see and hear so mu…”
“The location was ideal for wildlife watching”
“Good option within 2 hours of San Jose airport”
“We were upgraded which made the value for money very good including the pass to …”
“Dave and Dave’s up the road is worth a visit whilst you’re staying here - amazin…”
“Lovely watching wildlife from your breakfast table”
“Breakfast was basic but satisfactory”
“The room is clean, large, with comfortable beds but the highlight is that beyond…”
“The room was spacious and clean”
“Friendly restaurant with reasonable food for dinner and breakfast”
“The staff were all great, the location to the forest was very convenient”
Overview
This lodge is set in the Tirimbina Nature Reserve and 2 km from De la Virgen Park. It features free Wi-Fi, an extensive garden and a furnished terrace. The rooms have basic décor and include air conditioning, a fan, safety box and garden views. The bathrooms are private and come with shower. Tirimbina Rainforest Lodge offers free breakfast and a buffet at its restaurant. The guests can arrange activities such as birdwatching, batwatching, water rafting in the Sarapiqui River, and make the Chocolate Tour and the Café Tour. The Tirimbina Rainforest Lodge is 30 minutes’ drive from a bus station and 1 hour’s drive from Juan Santamaria International Airport.
Traveller reviews
John
couple
June 8, 2026
“We enjoyed staying at Tirimbina Eco Lodge. It was perfect for us to explore the reserve.”
The location was ideal for wildlife watching. We enjoyed two excellent guided walks with very qualified and interesting guides that spoke good English. Our room was very comfortable and spacious with a lovely terrace where we could watch birds and reptiles. The suspension bridge
Rachel
couple
May 25, 2026
“This is a fantastic place, you have access to all tracks and wildlife in this amazing rainforest”
The room was really comfortable and from our balcony we could see and hear so much wildlife. Hummingbirds, squirrels, woodpecker etc and Merlin could hear so many more. In the day we wandered throughout the reserve without a guide and saw Howler and Capuchin Monkeys, a sloth, toucans, iguanas, poison dart frogs, lizards and so many birds
NATHALIE
couple
May 8, 2026
“HORRIBLE HOTEL BUT GREAT NIGHT WALK”
The only good thing in this place was the night tour with a young lady guide : amazing! sloth, snakes, frogs, spider....The guide was wonderful.
Dimitrios
solo_traveller
April 14, 2026
“From the backyard of the room you can jump in the rainforest!”
The room is clean, large, with comfortable beds but the highlight is that beyond the backyard starts the rainforest!
george
family_with_children
January 29, 2026
“Nice memories here, will come back for sure”
Good option within 2 hours of San Jose airport. Super easy access to primary forest. Sloths and monkeys in abundance around your room.
John
couple
January 19, 2026
Room was a good size and comfortable. Lodge is within a reserve with lots of birds, iguanas and other wildlife. Secure parking area is a comfort- and a good wildlife spotting area!
Margot
couple
January 7, 2026
“I enjoyed the stay but the security staff kept us awake until 1am. Pretty frustrating given that we had a bird tour book”
Having access to the forest was fantastic.
Helen
couple
December 15, 2025
“Hotel location next to the park, the tour guide was the best we had in Costa Rica”
Great location next to the park, the night tour was great and very informative.
Annie
couple
December 6, 2025
“Beautiful accommodation but restricted times to visit the forest”
The room was beautiful with our own patio looking into a line of vegetation
Katie
family_with_children
September 9, 2025
“Great location, lovely staff , tired decor”
The forest is fantastic -the aerial bridges breathtaking. Saw loads of wildlife just in the little garden area at the back of our room .
Evan
couple
August 24, 2025
“Great reserve and authentic lodges with great guides”
We were upgraded which made the value for money very good including the pass to the park (we paid 86€ for two people). - They can provide you with great guides! We had an awesome experience with ours for the twilight tour.
Silvia
family_with_children
July 28, 2025
“Nice stay with nice trails”
The room was spacious and clean. The trails on the property were a nice addition. We encounter an howler monkey while crossing the bride.
Margaret Kaszo
couple
April 13, 2025
This place is fantastic spent 3 days and would have liked to stay longer. Beautiful location in protected rainforest, great walks and guides , lots of birds and wildlife
Paul
couple
March 28, 2025
“A brilliant rainforest experience”
In the middle of the rainforest so great fauna and flora. Really enjoyed the night walk. Lovely watching wildlife from your breakfast table. It would be great if they could rent out some good binoculars.
Mark
solo_traveller
March 13, 2025
“Great location on the Sarapiqui River with pristine forest, good guides, comfortable rooms.”
Great location on the banks of the Sarapiqui River, impressive suspension bridge walkway across the river to the tropical forest on the other side, very good guided tours at night and in day time. Friendly restaurant with reasonable food for dinner and breakfast. Simple but comfortable rooms. Be sure to also book a visit to "Dave and Daves" park 150 metres down the road as well for good visibility of local animal and bird species.
Sandra
couple
February 16, 2025
“In a biological reserve so interesting, but quite basic.”
Breakfast was basic but satisfactory. The location is good; nice trails to follow although not lots of animals to see. The chocolate tour was fun! Dave and Dave’s up the road is worth a visit whilst you’re staying here - amazing birds to see close up.
Ian
couple
February 9, 2025
The staff were all great, the location to the forest was very convenient. Enjoyed the chocolate tour. Comfortable bar/restaurant nothing very fancy but reasonably priced. Air con in the room was very good.
Liina
extended_group
February 2, 2025
The private reserve with the trails a d bridges is the main reason for staying in this lodge. The guides are knowledgeable and they're are animals like sloths, monkeys and green iguanas right around the buildings. There's a coffee maker and tea and coffee available in the room.
Andrea
couple
January 2, 2025
The location was great, so close to the national park and an amazing amount of different animals. We did the night tour and the guide was so knowledgeable and spotted animals we never would have seen.
christophe
extended_group
December 28, 2024
Access direct to the reserve Twi light tour is fantastique Animals !!!
Facilities
Activities
Temporary art galleries, Walking tours, Bike tours
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Kid meals, Kid-friendly buffet, Wine/champagne, Restaurant, Bar
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered
General
Bicycle parking, Non-smoking rooms, Safety deposit box, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, WiFi available in all areas
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Garden, Terrace, Outdoor furniture
Parking
Accessible parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Parking, Free parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
24-hour security, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available
Self check-in
Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive
Services
Shuttle service, Laundry, Tour desk, Luggage storage, Shuttle service (additional charge), Shared lounge/TV area
Deluxe Double Room
This room has basic décor and includes air conditioning, a fan, safety box and a terrace with garden views. The bathrooms is private and comes with shower. Please note that the (Room) rate is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 3 guests (see Hotel Policies)
Double Room
Boasting a terrace, this double room also features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker and a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit has 1 bed.
Standard Double Room
This room has basic décor and includes air conditioning, a fan and safety box. The bathrooms is private and comes with shower. Please note that the (Room) rate is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 4 guests (see Hotel Policies).
Economy Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
This twin room has a desk, a patio, garden views and a shared bathroom. The unit has 2 beds.
Hotel Policies
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