House of the Macaws
Garabito
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Why people book this hotel
“The pool was great too, staff were very welcoming and friendly”
“Friendly staff Great pool Walk to the beach Excellent food at the restaurant”
“Just a very short walk to the beach with a beautiful sunset”
“The location”
“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 …”
“We were happy to stay in this quiet and local place in stead of Jaco near by”
“clean room, clean pool, and friendly staff”
“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…”
“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
Lisa
couple
January 16, 2026
“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!
Felix
family_with_children
September 18, 2025
“Don’t go there. Spend your money somewhere else”
Nothing
Forbes
couple
March 9, 2025
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
Pierre-Marc
family_with_children
February 28, 2025
“Love to come back”
Friendly staff Great pool Walk to the beach Excellent food at the restaurant. Thanks to Joanna
Sabrina
extended_group
February 17, 2025
“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.
Bernd
family_with_children
February 12, 2025
“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.
Ken
couple
February 8, 2025
“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
couple
January 25, 2025
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
Gregory
solo_traveller
May 8, 2024
“Great value”
Macaws. Clean and tidy, friendly staff, good value, parking near rooms
Valentin
couple
May 5, 2024
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.
John
couple
April 8, 2024
Friendly staff
steve
couple
March 19, 2024
Fairly easy to find—easy with Waze. Not bad location—near ocean. Near national park. Quaint village with mix people.
Liz
couple
March 8, 2024
“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.
Elise Oeland
couple
February 18, 2024
“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.
Ivana
family_with_children
February 9, 2024
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.
Nora
couple
November 13, 2023
“Beautiful sunset, uncomfortable accommodation”
Proximity to the beach was great. Beautiful sunset there. Lovely birds in the garden. Staff were friendly.
tankcmdr
solo_traveller
October 14, 2023
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.
Helen
solo_traveller
August 15, 2023
“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.
Sally
couple
August 12, 2023
“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.
Edward
family_with_children
July 26, 2023
“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.
Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
This double room features a private bathroom, air conditioning and sea views. The unit offers 1 bed.
Economy Double Room
This double room features a private bathroom and air conditioning. The unit offers 1 bed.
Triple Room
This triple room features a private bathroom and air conditioning. The unit offers 2 beds.
Quadruple Room
This quadruple room provides a private bathroom, and air conditioning. The unit offers 2 beds.
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