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Selva Verde Lodge

Property class: 3
3-star guestrooms with balconies

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A resort with multiple wooden buildings, lush greenery, and a variety of plants and trees.
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Chilamate, Puerto Viejo, Heredia, 55-3069
  • Place, Costa Rica Best Chocolate
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, La Selva Biological Station
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Braulio Carrillo National Park
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds (Sarapiqui Room)

A hotel room with a sofa, two beds, a desk, a ceiling fan, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds (Sarapiqui Room)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the area

Puerto Viejo

In Puerto Viejo .A stay at this hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Costa Rica Best Chocolate and 3 miles (5 km) of Braulio Carrillo National Park. Tirimbina Rainforest Center and Sarapiquís Gardens are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Costa Rica Best Chocolate - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • La Selva Biological Station - 11 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Costa Rica Nature Pavilion - 13 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Braulio Carrillo National Park - 46 min drive - 18.1 km
  • Camara de Ganaderos de San Carlos - 47 min drive - 58.0 km

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Epic Coffee & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Comedor de la Estación Biológica La Selva - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Soda Marielos - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Típico La Carreta - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dining Room - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Selva Verde Lodge

3-star guestrooms with balconies
Selva Verde Lodge offers its guests a children's pool, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A library, a terrace, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Selva Verde Lodge. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Puerto Viejo hotel is smoke free.

  • 47 guestrooms or units
  • 17 buildings
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Selva Verde Lodge offers 47 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and ceiling fans. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Selva Lodge
Selva Verde
Selva Verde Lodge
Selva Verde Lodge Sarapiqui
Selva Verde Sarapiqui
Selva Verde Hotel Sarapiqui
Selva Verde Lodge Costa Rica/Sarapiqui
Selva Verde Lodge Costa Rica/Sarapiqui
Selva Verde Lodge Hotel
Selva Verde Lodge Puerto Viejo
Selva Verde Lodge Hotel Puerto Viejo

Frequently asked questions

How close is Selva Verde Lodge to the airport?

Selva Verde Lodge is 48.4 mi (87-min drive) away from the Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Selva Verde Lodge?

As of Sept 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Selva Verde Lodge on Oct 7, 2026 start from CA $180, 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 Selva Verde Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Selva Verde Lodge offers an airport shuttle.

Does Selva Verde Lodge offer free breakfast?

Selva Verde Lodge offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Selva Verde Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Selva Verde Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Selva Verde Lodge?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Selva Verde Lodge have a pool?

Selva Verde Lodge features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Selva Verde Lodge have a restaurant?

Selva Verde Lodge is home to Selva Verde, which features international cuisine.

Does Selva Verde Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Selva Verde Lodge to downtown Puerto Viejo?

Selva Verde Lodge is 9.9 mi away from Puerto Viejo.

Selva Verde Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 185 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 185 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 185 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 185 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 185 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice lodge with very friendly staff. Excellent breakfast buffet. Lots of wildlife and birdwatching opportunities.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frédérick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is very well, the food is good and there are bird feeders for bird watching.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

STEVEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nice view.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The grounds are absolutely stunning, we had a riverside room and it was pure paradise! Extremely pleasant and helpful staff. There's an excellent hiking trail throughout the property as well as a guided tour available across the suspension bridge into the park. Highly recommend this place for bird watchers and jungle enthusiasts alike!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Selva Verda is in a beautiful location on the Sarapiqui river, slightly further off the tourist trail but a true eco-lodge. Great place to stay to immerse yourself in the Costa Rican rainforest and spot wildlife. We spotted a lot within the lodge area. I would recommend the guided nature hike which took us further into the grounds of the lodge. The guide was very knowledgeable and went at a manageable pace for our group of mixed ages. The swimming pool was good. Rooms are functional and clean and some have great views. The food was slightly disappointing but the location and experience made the stay worthwhile.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

bhadresh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for viewing wildlife, especially birds. All staff very friendly and happy to assist in booking all our tours. Room was of good quality. Much better than online pictures. Nice on-site Italian restaurant. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice breakfast especially looking over the bird feeders
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did not visit pool.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Meredith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It’s was a beautiful lodge with amazing access to wildlife, especially birds. The staff were friendly, the rooms were clean. It was lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to enjoy birding in this area Wish there was granola or other cereal available at breakfast Will definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are absolutely amazing. Really enjoyed the on-site restaurant. The lodge is in a very unique setting and is well taken care of. There are some self guided walking trails on the property, but to use the trails across the river on the other side of the hanging bridge, you have to pay for one of the guided tours. The grounds are gorgeous. It is important to note that the lodge is conveniently located right off of a main road, which is good for easy access, but we could hear some road noise throughout the night from our cabin. Hot water in the shower and WiFi access in our cabin and in common areas. Overall we really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice property and accommodations for bird watching. Friendly, knowledgeable staff; clean, well-appointed, cabin-like rooms; very good food at breakfast buffet and at the Italian restaurant; lovely pool; all make for a wonderful experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to stay for seeing birds and wildlife. I’d highly recommend the guided nature walk or guided bird watching. The rooms and grounds are beautifully kept, as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and rooms great staff, especially Juana! Didn’t want to leave!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maggie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and great team ! The lodge is beautifully maintained and the grounds are built for exploration and relaxation. The rooms are large and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
OMG we loved this place. Best part of out 10 day trip that included Arenal and Manuel Antonio. Great early birding tour, and saw tanagers and kingbirds from our balcony. The cabins and walkways are of beautiful wood, nestled in trees and flowers.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daviel Y

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This lodge is a dream. I enjoyed the rooms, the staff, the location, the wildlife. I wish I never had to leave.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ligia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kishor

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

Breakfast with nature

Eco conscious hotel. Overall hotel was very nice. Breakfast was limited for vegetarians. Excellent view of the river. Highlight was having breakfast with nature in direct view, such as toucans, deers, iguanas etc having breakfast same time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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

Don't hesitate - Excellent Lodge

This is a cannot miss for eco travelers and for families. Excellent comfort, food, wildlife! I have stayed here 8 times, this is the first time for my family and it was their favorite location of three in Costa Rica. Excellent!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful eco resort by the river. We went to sleep listening to the river and saw a great many bird watchers and photographers on the site. Two very different restaurants and a nice pool. The howler monkeys put on a great show by the pool.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely rooms set on raised platforms in the forest, verandas all around for watching the birds. Guided walks all around the forested property. Dinner was an ample buffet as was breakfast. Lovely stream rushing past our rooms. Idyllic.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

mengling

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s in the jungle close to a rafting venue. Comfortable room and bed with a/c and just right amount of comforter/blanket. Friendly and helpful front desk.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed the natural setting and wildlife around the lodge, and the boat tour itself was a nice experience. However, I was disappointed by how the transportation to the boat dock was handled. When booking the tour, I was told not to worry about transportation, which led me to believe it was included in the tour cost. Upon checkout, I was surprised to see that transportation was charged separately — and at a cost higher than the tour itself. I wish this had been clearly communicated upfront so I could make an informed decision. Greater transparency about additional charges would have made the experience much better.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We like the room very much and the pool was lovely. The front desk staff was very helpful in arranging great activities. We did not enjoy the sounds and smells from the construction. We also would have like more self-guided walks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023