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House of the Macaws

Bed and breakfast

Garabito

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Why people book this hotel

Friendly staff
16 mentions

The pool was great too, staff were very welcoming and friendly

Friendly staff Great pool Walk to the beach Excellent food at the restaurant

Great location
11 mentions

Just a very short walk to the beach with a beautiful sunset

The location

Pool
9 mentions

we could use the kitchen Very nice people swimming pool

Very nice place with a swimming pool right in the heart of beautiful Costa Rica …

Comfortable rooms
6 mentions

We were happy to stay in this quiet and local place in stead of Jaco near by

clean room, clean pool, and friendly staff

Clean rooms
4 mentions

The rooms are basic but clean and there was no hot water when we stayed there, b…

It is in a great location with access direct to the beach and still has a lovely…

Breakfast available
4 mentions

There still is a lot of work to be done but the pool, the breakfast and the dinn…

Six flew by during one breakfast

Overview

Located in Tarcoles and only 300 metres from Tarcoles Beach, House of the Macaws provides accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 5.8 km from Bijagual Waterfall, 7.4 km from Pura Vida Gardens And Waterfall and 22 km from Rainforest Adventures Jaco. All units are complete with a private bathroom and air conditioning, and selected rooms are equipped with a balcony. The units include bed linen. The nearest airport is Juan Santamaría International Airport, 63 km from the bed and breakfast.

Traveller reviews

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Lisa

couple

January 16, 2026

10

Great to observe macaws

Amazing place to observe macaws and other wildlife, sometimes right off your balcony! The pool was great too, staff were very welcoming and friendly. Just a very short walk to the beach with a beautiful sunset. Parking was secure (they close the gate at night). Would recommend!

F

Felix

family_with_children

September 18, 2025

1

Don’t go there. Spend your money somewhere else

Nothing

F

Forbes

couple

March 9, 2025

6

The location. At one time the buildings would have got a five star rating. The wildlife was great. It is called House of the Macaws because of the Macaws

P

Pierre-Marc

family_with_children

February 28, 2025

10

Love to come back

Friendly staff Great pool Walk to the beach Excellent food at the restaurant. Thanks to Joanna

S

Sabrina

extended_group

February 17, 2025

9

A feeling of stepping back in time. Macaws everywhere!

This is a family owned establishment. The staff were wonderful and made us feel at home. This hotel doubles as a school for the local children. It was a unique and lovely experience staying here.

B

Bernd

family_with_children

February 12, 2025

9

Good value for money

Hotel is under new management and they are very eager to improve the place. There still is a lot of work to be done but the pool, the breakfast and the dinner were excellent. The rooms are basic but clean and there was no hot water when we stayed there, but it was not necessary. Staff was very nice.

K

Ken

couple

February 8, 2025

6

OK

The House of Macaws used to be the very smart Hotel Carara. It is in a great location with access direct to the beach and still has a lovely swimming pool which is cleaned daily. You are guaranteed to see Scarlet Macaws! Six flew by during one breakfast! The family who now live at the hotel, particularly the mother and daughter, are helpful and pleasant.

E

E

couple

January 25, 2025

7

There is a beautiful garden with ARA's you can take the public bus for watching a lot of crocodiles. we could use the kitchen Very nice people swimming pool

G

Gregory

solo_traveller

May 8, 2024

8

Great value

Macaws. Clean and tidy, friendly staff, good value, parking near rooms

V

Valentin

couple

May 5, 2024

10

Agustino was very king and helpfull, the place is very well maintain, awesome Access to the beach through a little park where you can see many couple of arras very well. Better than in cararra national Park actually.

J

John

couple

April 8, 2024

3

Friendly staff

S

steve

couple

March 19, 2024

4

Fairly easy to find—easy with Waze. Not bad location—near ocean. Near national park. Quaint village with mix people.

L

Liz

couple

March 8, 2024

1

Do not be fooled by the outdated photo of the hotel it’s dirty and broken.

The staff were as helpful as they could be.

E

Elise Oeland

couple

February 18, 2024

9

A local quiet place with lots of Macaws.

It’s a bit worn out, but is situated in a smal cozy village by the sea. Macaws flew around and were so beautiful. It’s easy to go to Carara National Park and the crocodile tour is down the road. We were happy to stay in this quiet and local place in stead of Jaco near by. The staff were extremely helpful and we were even invited to a 15.th birthday. It is not touristic at all, and we felt we were in REAL Costa Rica.

I

Ivana

family_with_children

February 9, 2024

6

we just stayed there for 1 night so not much to say about it. clean room, clean pool, and friendly staff.even though they didnt speak much english, they really made an effort to make us welcome.

N

Nora

couple

November 13, 2023

3

Beautiful sunset, uncomfortable accommodation

Proximity to the beach was great. Beautiful sunset there. Lovely birds in the garden. Staff were friendly.

T

tankcmdr

solo_traveller

October 14, 2023

10

Very nice place with a swimming pool right in the heart of beautiful Costa Rica nature. The staff was very helpful with arranging my trip request. It is away from busy places, nice and quiet.

H

Helen

solo_traveller

August 15, 2023

9

A friendly place to stay.

The breakfast was very good - a good choice, plus juice and coffee. Dinner was good too and there were a lot of options. The staff were friendly and welcoming. I was upgraded to a better room on arrival which was a nice surprise. There is a lot of wildlife around. The restaurant is a pleasant place to eat and there is also a little area with comfy chairs and books where you can relax. There is a little path leading to the beach, which is stunning. There is also a fairly large swimming pool.

S

Sally

couple

August 12, 2023

7

Beautiful place close to crocs, needs updating, cheap!

Super close to the beach and nice pool. Food in the restaurant was great, although limited to what stock they had on that day. Staff were lovely. Security was good. Balcony was nice.

E

Edward

family_with_children

July 26, 2023

8

Lovely place for birding, needs a fresh up.

It’s a lovely place for sure. We saw many macaws and other interesting birds flying around. The hotel has a faded charm, but the owner should not wait anymore with some fresh ups and serious investments. Lovely host that really cares about her guests. OK Breakfast and suitable for basic diners too.

Facilities

Food & Drink

Breakfast options

General

Pets allowed, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning

Internet

Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi

Parking

Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Parking

Pool and wellness

Swimming Pool, Swimming pool

Family Room

This family room features a private bathroom and air conditioning. The unit offers 4 beds.

Max 6 guests 35 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Double Room with Balcony and Sea View

This double room features a private bathroom, air conditioning and sea views. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 25 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Economy Double Room

This double room features a private bathroom and air conditioning. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 23 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Triple Room

This triple room features a private bathroom and air conditioning. The unit offers 2 beds.

Max 5 guests 28 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Quadruple Room

This quadruple room provides a private bathroom, and air conditioning. The unit offers 2 beds.

Max 7 guests 30 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 14:00 to 21:00
Check-outFrom 11:00 until 12:00
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 printNo special policies listed.
Last updated: Apr 10, 2024, 3:46 AM

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House of the Macaws - 3 Star Hotel in Tarcoles