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Hotel Cerro Lodge

Property class: 3
3-star lodge near Crocodile Bridge

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A pool surrounded by lush greenery, a wooden structure, and a staircase leading up to a rock formation.
A wooden deck with tables and chairs overlooking a lush green landscape.
A pathway leading to a building surrounded by lush greenery and a sign with a phone number.
A house with a green roof, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden table, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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3 km sobre la Calle Vieja a La Barca, Intermedios de Tarcoles, Lagunillas, Puntarenas
  • Place, Carara National Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Playa Tárcoles
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Hacienda las Agujas
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪75 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Triple Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a potted plant.

Standard Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with two wooden beds, a ceiling fan, a painting of a parrot, and a door.

Deluxe Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A neatly made bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, and a bedside table with a vase of flowers.

Deluxe Quadruple Room

  • Garden view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A neatly made bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, and a bedside table with a vase of flowers.

Deluxe Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Room

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a wooden headboard, a bedside table, a lamp, and a vase with flowers.

Deluxe Triple Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Lagunillas

Seaside stay .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Lagunillas lodge, you'll find Crocodile Bridge and Jardín Pura Vida. Also, Catarata Manantial de Agua Viva is within 3 miles (5 km) and Carara National Park is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Carara National Park - 14 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Playa Tárcoles - 21 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Hacienda las Agujas - 24 min drive - 21.1 km
  • Canopy Vista Los Suenos Adventure Park - 38 min drive - 29.8 km
  • Mantas Beach - 42 min drive - 29.1 km

Getting around

  • Tambor (TMU) - 177 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante El Jardín - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Los Cocodrilos - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Soda Nidia - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Steven Lisa's - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Como en Casa - ‬21 min drive

About this property

Hotel Cerro Lodge

3-star lodge near Crocodile Bridge
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Hotel Cerro Lodge. Free self parking is available.
  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Water dispenser
  • Dining venue
Hotel Cerro Lodge offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: USD 12 for adults and USD 6 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Ecotours
  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 10 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of USD 100 per stay
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 12 for adults and USD 6 for children
  • Pet deposit: USD 100 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Hotel Cerro Lodge Tarcoles
Hotel Cerro Lodge
Cerro Tarcoles
Cerro Hotel Tarcoles
Hotel Cerro Lodge Lodge
Hotel Cerro Lodge Lagunillas
Hotel Cerro Lodge Lodge Lagunillas

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Cerro Lodge to the airport?

Hotel Cerro Lodge is 54.6 mi (177-min drive) away from the Tambor (TMU) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Cerro Lodge?

As of Nov 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Cerro Lodge on Dec 7, 2026 start from CA $135, excluding 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.

Does Hotel Cerro Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Hotel Cerro Lodge offers an airport shuttle.

How close is Hotel Cerro Lodge to the beach?

This lodge is 14.8 mi (44-min drive) from Mantas Beach and 18.2 mi (37-min drive) from Herradura Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Cerro Lodge offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hotel Cerro Lodge, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 12 for adults and USD 6 for children.

Is there a casino at Hotel Cerro Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

What time is check-in at Hotel Cerro Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Hotel Cerro Lodge?

This lodge offers free self parking.

Does Hotel Cerro Lodge have a pool?

Hotel Cerro Lodge features an outdoor pool.

Does Hotel Cerro Lodge have a restaurant?

Hotel Cerro Lodge is home to Lapaz, which features Regional cuisine.

Does Hotel Cerro Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this lodge.

How close is Hotel Cerro Lodge to downtown Lagunillas?

Hotel Cerro Lodge is 2.6 mi away from Lagunillas.

Hotel Cerro Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 224 out of 383 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 110 out of 383 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 383 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 383 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 383 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Clean room, staff really helpful, very peaceful place.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful place full of macaws and howlers - outstanding pizza - excellent breakfast but the very very very best thing is the wonderful staff - so kind and helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location surrounded by nature and animals, hospitable staff and delicious restaurant
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay, easy reach of the airport at San Jose but far enough away to be surrounded by birds and wildlife
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean room, good breakfast buffet, staff were very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

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The staff was great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff are very friendly. Location excellent. The room is clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

We loved seeing all the wildlife at this hotel. There were monkeys in the trees and we saw Scarlet Macaws.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff were all incredibly kind and helpful. The rooms were very clean and spacious. The scarlet macaws and howler monkeys were so fun to watch in the morning right outside of our rooms! The food was delicious, especially the pizzas. I would highly recommend this hotel! Unless you’re at Carara National park at dusk or dawn, you’re going to see way more parrots at this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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Comfortable and clean. The view was great and we enjoyed seeing all the birds and animals.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Wonderful staff. Convience of a restaurant. Excellent breakfast and pizza. Had a pool. Excellent birds around and we heard monkeys most of the night and finally got to see them at sunrise. Definitely off the beaten path.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful hotel in an amazing location. Really feel the pura vida. Not luxurious but connected to nature
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was better than our expectations ❤️ We had a great stay and would definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

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Spacious and clean room, shower hot water worked a bit awkward. Great to have air conditioner. Restaurant has good food but a bot on the pricy side.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Room was clean and the facility was good. Did show it’s age a bit, but nothing that detracted from the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The overall property is very beautiful, located in a forest setting. The open air restaurant with its observation deck is a great place for birdwatching since there are feeders at the edge of the deck and the staff puts out fruit and seeds early when the birds are active. The staff is wonderful, very helpful and friendly! And the location is very near the river tours and Carara National Park. The only negative thing we can offer is that the standard room is very basic, and shows some signs of needing renovation. We had no hanging closet and no furniture with drawers, so were living out of our suitcases. Still, we loved everything else and would return, but maybe try to get an upgraded room. My overall summary: a 5 star experience, with a 3 star room. Pura Vida!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent food and birds.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place right in the mountains.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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I loved our stay. The only reason we gave the resort four stars instead of five is because the room simple but clean. The hotel is rustic, but if you want to see wildlife, there is nothing better. Troops of Howler monkeys fill the trees above. Birds are continually chattering and screeching to one another. Just sitting at the restaurant, you will see more animals than walking for hours at the national park The food at the restaurant was excellent. I particularly enjoyed their award-winning pizza. I would definitely go back again. Great value for the experience.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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Friendly helpful staff. Room was small but clean. Perfect for a short stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Second time staying here, wonder place to relax surrounded by wildlife.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic stay. Hates to leave.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

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What a beautiful place! The staff were great, the room was clean and comfortable, and the restaurant was super. Great place to enjoy nature and relax.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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We absolutely loved staying at Cerro lodge. We were staying in this area of Costa Rica for a few days to see Scarlet Macaws and other birds. After arriving in the afternoon, we saw macaws, a motmot and howler monkeys in the trees right next to the restaurant from their deck. Loved eating meals or just having drinks on that deck as we were always seeing something. Meals were delicious. Our room was clean and comfortable. It was nice to have air conditioning. There is a trail on the property to walk around. The pool is wonderful. The staff is so helpful and friendly. They arranged a boat tour to see crocodiles and shore birds which was a great tour.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely - food was fantasic - don’t order a cocktail
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026