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Hotel Cerro Lodge

Hotel

3km sobre La Calle Vieja a la Barca - Tarcoles

5 nights, 2 adults

USD$745.8

USD$597

Includes taxes and charges

5 nights, 2 adults

USD$745.8

USD$597

Includes taxes and charges

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Why people book this hotel

Great location
11 mentions

Great location, loads of wildlife

The food was delicious, the staff super friendly and helpful and the location wa…

Friendly staff
8 mentions

The birds and monkeys in particular, and the helpful enthusiastic staff looking …

Staff is very kind and accommodating

Comfortable rooms
8 mentions

Pizza was great; room was a lot of fun in the jungle

Very comfortable

Breakfast available
4 mentions

The breakfast was ok, but nothing special

Very calm place with a stunning view of the sea and nature, and lots of birds co…

Clean rooms
1 mentions

The deluxe rooms are also very good and clean

Good value
1 mentions

Friendly and great value

Overview

Offering a outdoor pool and sun terrace, Cerro Lodge is located in Tárcoles in the Puntarenas Region. Guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant and free private parking is available on site. Some rooms include Birds Eye View, views of the mountains or garden and each room includes a private bathroom. Cerro Lodge features free WiFi . Alajuela is 49 km from Cerro Lodge, while Tambor is 47 km away. The nearest airport is Juan Santamaría International Airport, 49 km from the property.

Traveller reviews

B

Benjamin

couple

May 20, 2026

10

Great place to stay to see the Costa Rican rainforest

Pizza was great; room was a lot of fun in the jungle

C

Christine

solo_traveller

May 10, 2026

10

Great location, loads of wildlife. Very comfortable.

K

Keryn

couple

April 24, 2026

10

Fantastic, would love to come back again.

Everything. The birds and monkeys in particular, and the helpful enthusiastic staff looking after us.

K

Kayleigh

family_with_children

April 16, 2026

9

Wonderful - from the staff, to the food and to the general vibe of the hotel.

The food was delicious, the staff super friendly and helpful and the location was very relaxing with lots of parrots to be seen.

J

jennie

family_with_children

April 11, 2026

8

Great location

J

Jessica

family_with_children

April 7, 2026

8

Great location for a variety of bird and small animal visits and beautiful views!

Location is beautiful, great spot for a bird enthusiast! Lots of activity here, the hotel's restaurant has a deck space specifically for birds and other creatures to enjoy some fruit! Truly a remarkable experience! Staff is very kind and accommodating. Food at the restaurant is very tasty, they take alot of pride in their food! They do what they can to ensure your stay is comfortable. Due to the high animal activity in the area, you may have some visitors outside your room. So fun!

B

Bram

couple

March 30, 2026

10

Birdwatching paradise

Birds!! Great place to watch the wildlife. The Italian chef makes delicious pizza and pasta.

B

Björn

couple

March 15, 2026

10

My wife and I stayed there for two nights at the end of February. We received a very warm welcome. The deluxe rooms are also very good and clean. We were there primarily for bird photography. We especially enjoyed being so close to the macaws and other birds. The peaceful atmosphere of the lodge, nestled in nature, was also a big plus. For dinner, we had pizza and beef burgers, both of which we highly recommend. We took excursions to Carara National Park and two boat trips on the Tarcoles River. These were also fantastic for birdwatchers, especially at sunset. A hike along the beach to the mouth of the Tarcoles River, with its numerous pelicans and various gulls, was also a great experience. So, if you're looking for a lodge in nature with plenty of birds to observe, this is an excellent choice.

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Peter

couple

March 7, 2026

4

Getting tired, not very helpful

Location

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Per

couple

March 4, 2026

9

Fantastic food and lovely scarlet macaws

The breakfast was ok, but nothing special. However, the food for lunch and dinner was outstanding. Pizza was phenomenal and so was the ham & cheese sandwich. It was great to sit in the outdoor restaurant watching birds and monkeys. Compared to 11 years ago, the quality of the food has increased significantly. They do have a pair of scarlet macaws visiting every morning at around 7, and this is a great asset. At the same time, they have 2-3 visiting monkeys. They are also an attractive asset.

T

Tattiana

couple

February 23, 2026

8

Good finding

Very calm place with a stunning view of the sea and nature, and lots of birds coming while you are taking breakfast . The staff is very helpful

J

Julia

extended_group

February 21, 2026

8

Great location, kids loved the pool. The outdoor bathroom was fun, too.

A

andrew

couple

February 2, 2026

10

Friendly and great value. Birding also good around the lodge and nearby. Lovely pizza! Reception staff very helpful.

R

Rebecca

extended_group

January 29, 2026

8

Lovely spot near many bird habitats.

Cerro is perfectly located near the coast and national parks. The staff are excellent and the facilities just beautiful. Tours on offer at additional cost. The pizzas were astounding but much of the food on offer was quite expensive.

D

Dominik

couple

January 23, 2026

6

Location is top, room was the worst on the the whole trip through Costa Rica.

Superb location for birders. Got Trogons and many other bird species right in front of the room. Famous location for seeing Scarlet Macaw. Room had air-conditioning.

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LIANNE

family_with_children

January 20, 2026

9

Great stay in a nice location - loved the monkeys and macaws!

We had a great 3 night stay at Cerro Lodge. They were so accommodating to us despite them being quite busy. The staff worked really hard and often went above and beyond. Breakfasts were a little hit and miss but it did depend on when you got there and how busy they were. There was generally cereal, fruit, pancakes and eggs plus plenty of tea, coffee and juice. Nice to have cold water and ice available the whole day. Lovely to see the monkeys and macaws come for food in the dining area. Beds were comfortable and we all slept well. We ate in the restaurants and the pizzas were delicious! Bathrooms were a joy in the 3 bed rooms - not so nice in the 4 bed ones.

S

Serve

couple

January 9, 2026

9

Exceptionnel location, great for bord watching

L

Luca

extended_group

January 8, 2026

10

Everything very good From services , food and staff Special thanks to Jessica , very professional and helpful

M

Monixen

couple

January 7, 2026

8

A good place for birding

Good birding from the breakfast area .Jess is very good at arranging tours The Pizza is very good. We had Scarlett Macaws fiesting on the almond three just beside our room. The crccodile Safari was very good.

O

Oliver

family_with_children

December 18, 2025

8

Amazing wildlife, close to nature. Very good pizza

Facilities

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible, Toilet with grab rails

Activities

Golf course (within 3 km), Hiking, Snorkelling, Public Bath, Walking tours, Bike tours, Happy hour, Tour or class about local culture

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

Kid meals, Breakfast options, Restaurant, Wine/champagne, Fruits, Snack bar

Food & drink safety

All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation

General

Bicycle parking, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Pets allowed, Non-smoking rooms, Facilities for disabled guests

Internet

Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi

Outdoors

Outdoor pool, Garden, Terrace, Sun terrace, Outdoor pool (all year)

Parking

Parking on site, Private parking, Parking, Free parking, Accessible 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

Pool and wellness

Swimming Pool, Sun umbrellas, Swimming pool, Pool with view, Plunge pool, Pool/beach towels, Shallow end

Reception services

Invoice provided

Safety & security

Key access, CCTV in common areas

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, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Face masks for guests available

Services

Shuttle service, Pet basket, Concierge service, Shuttle service (additional charge), Airport shuttle (additional charge), Daily housekeeping, Tour desk, Fax/photocopying, Airport shuttle, Laundry, Room service, Meeting/banquet facilities, 24-hour front desk

Transport

Airport pick up, Airport drop off

Standard Double Room

The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 28 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Standard Triple Room

This air-conditioned triple room is comprised of a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with garden views. The unit has 2 beds.

Max 3 guests 28 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Superior Triple Room

The spacious triple room offers air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 2 beds.

Max 3 guests 40 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Quadruple Room - Disability Access

This air-conditioned quadruple room is comprised of a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with garden views. The unit has 3 beds.

Max 4 guests 40 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Quadruple Room with Bathroom

This air-conditioned quadruple room is comprised of a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with garden views. The unit has 3 beds.

Max 4 guests 40 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Queen Room with Two Queen Beds

This air-conditioned quadruple room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with garden views. The unit offers 2 beds.

Max 4 guests 40 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 15:00 to 23:30
Check-outFrom 01:00 until 11:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printPlease inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Last updated: Apr 10, 2024, 3:46 AM

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Hotel Cerro Lodge - 3 Star Hotel in Tarcoles