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Natural Lodge Caño Negro

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Cano Negro National Wildlife Refuge

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Exterior
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Reception
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Food and drink

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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250m oeste Super Centro, Caño Negro Centro, Caño Negro, Alajuela
  • Place, Cano Negro National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Medio Queso Wetlands
    ‪53 min drive‬
  • Place, Upala Central Park
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Caño Negro

On river.You'll be 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Cano Negro National Wildlife Refuge with a stay at this Caño Negro hotel.

What's nearby

  • Cano Negro National Wildlife Refuge - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Rio Frio Marina - 43 min drive - 25.2 km
  • Medio Queso Wetlands - 53 min drive - 37.8 km
  • Upala Central Park - 56 min drive - 43.8 km

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 158 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante El Fogón - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Rancho Santiago - ‬11 min drive
  • pollo feliz
  • ‪Soda Ruta 138 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Soda La Palmera - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Natural Lodge Caño Negro

3.5-star hotel near Cano Negro National Wildlife Refuge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Natural Lodge Caño Negro. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Caño Negro hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 42 guestrooms or units
  • 7 buildings
  • Built in 2008
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Natural Lodge Caño Negro offers 42 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps).

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rowing/canoeing

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between August 13 and November 15.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: CRC 100 per night
  • Breakage deposit: CRC 100 per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Natural Caño Negro Los Chiles
Natural Lodge Caño Negro
Natural Lodge Cano Negro Hotel Cano Negro
Natural Lodge Caño Negro Los Chiles
Natural Lodge Caño Negro Hotel
Natural Lodge Caño Negro Caño Negro
Natural Lodge Caño Negro Hotel Caño Negro

Frequently asked questions

How close is Natural Lodge Caño Negro to the airport?

Natural Lodge Caño Negro is 57.2 mi (158-min drive) away from the La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Natural Lodge Caño Negro?

As of Apr 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Natural Lodge Caño Negro on May 3, 2026 start from CA $234, 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 Natural Lodge Caño Negro have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Natural Lodge Caño Negro.

Does Natural Lodge Caño Negro offer free breakfast?

Natural Lodge Caño Negro does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Natural Lodge Caño Negro?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Natural Lodge Caño Negro?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM.

Is there free parking at Natural Lodge Caño Negro?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Natural Lodge Caño Negro have a pool?

Natural Lodge Caño Negro features an outdoor pool.

Does Natural Lodge Caño Negro have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Natural Lodge Caño Negro have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Natural Lodge Caño Negro to downtown Caño Negro?

Natural Lodge Caño Negro is 0.1 mi away from Caño Negro.

Natural Lodge Caño Negro Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sohail

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, and lovely place to stay run by the nicest people with the most delicious food in town.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very good stay recomend this hotel.

Great place with nice garden and bird feeders. Had a couple of boat tours arranged by them which were excellent. Very helpful staff even lent us the bars kettle so we could make tea. Food was also excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

MaryAnn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hidden gem

We decided to stay at this hotel because we wanted to experience the everglade type atmosphere. It was a bit of a jot to get here with some tough roads and very rural area, but it is a hidden gem. We absolutely loved it and are so glad we decided to go outside our comfort zone and stay here I’m sure not many people do, but it is well worth the trip to say that we came to this location and specifically this hotel. And we finally got to see a family of monkeys on our river boat tour. We were beginning to think they were not really in Costa Rica. thank you
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Proximity to natural environment for biding excellent. Very friendly and helpful staff. An excellent chef. Overall 5 stars.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
We were almost the only people there. The staff were very friendly and helpful and the tours organised from the lodge were excellent and both overran their projected time considerably. Food was fair but not special.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Turo

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Cano Negro

The registration people were quite helpful and friendly; they spoke English well. The guides provided on the tours taken were not well trained to interact with groups. Their English language skills were marginal, and their biological explanations were lower in quality than other guides we had used at other sites. The roads leading to this place were washboard-like for hours, making travel challenging. One would really want to see this place to put up with such road conditions.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect!

We arrived late and the staff was happy to wait for us to check in-we weren't able to arrive on-time. They also were happy to start breakfast for us TWO HOURS EARLY as we left the hotel at 0600 to go fishing. The staff was VERY friendly and accommodating.

4/10 Poor

jorge, Costa Rica

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Nice hotel for rest

This hotel is ok, is for people wanna see a wildlife and rest. Don't have tv and wifi just around the lobby and bar

8/10 Good

Gregory, Star Valley Ranch, Wyoming

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Natural Lodge Visit

The best part about our stay was the staff! They went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed!! And the tour they arranged of the Rio Frio and the Lagoon was fantastic!!

10/10 Excellent

Rui C, DC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome area

Simple rooms. Awesome area. Canoeing tour with Jimmy is a must do. Good food and reasonable priced.

6/10 Okay

Brad and Claire, Lake Saint Louis, MO

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Okay, but overpriced

We enjoyed the area, but probably would have appreciated it more if there wasn't a drought. not much to do other than be on the water. It was definitely overpriced for other comparable lodges in rural Costa Rica.

4/10 Poor

Reasonable Man, Connecticut USA

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We booked and paid for the room but did stay there

Dear Expedia, We booked a room at this hotel after reading it's description. However after being shown to the room we were taken by surprise that it did not come close to the expectations of it's description or price. My wife used the bathroom first thing and toilet did not work which was very embarrassing for her. The room looked like $60 room not the $140 we booked.... not even close! We talked to front desk explaining that we're not comfortable with the price compared to the written description of the facility and what we discovered. There was no manager on site so she got one on the phone. He explained there was nothing he could do about the price. I said ok, we're leaving. While we waiting to talk to the manager, another guest expressed their displeasure and said they we were leaving after one night. The next day we saw them and they said the inclusive breakfast was one fried egg, 2 pieces of toast and one cup of coffee. They were discussed with the hotel at that price..., ok place for $50 a night but no way over $120 a night! We would hope Expedia would refund our money for this booking. I have stayed at many, many hotels and cabinas all over Costa Rica and other countries for over 35 years, never, ever have I walked away from a booking.... never! This hotel was way over the top misleading and way over priced. The grounds and room we're at $50 per night facility, not $140! Please refund our money. Sincerely, Mark

10/10 Excellent

Markus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Das Essen hat uns sehr positiv überrascht
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lugar Hermoso, Naturaleza increíble y lo mejor sus colaboradores.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Patrik

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dla miłośników ptaków i przyrody.

Wspaniałe miejsce do obserwacji ptaków na rozlewiskach rzeki. Profesjonalny przewodnik z łodzią do wynajęcia.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

4/10 Poor

German

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
El Hotel cuenta con buena atención en general el personal muy atento las camas y almohadas pésimas termine con dolor de espalda las paredes muy delgadas si el vecino tocia escuchaba
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

charles

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Bien situé

Literie deplorable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Guillermo Esteban