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Hotel Cerro Lodge

3.0 star property
Riverwalk lodge with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Outdoor pool
Exterior detail
Fishing
Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets
Shower, free toiletries, towels, shampoo

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Pool
    Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
3 km sobre la Calle Vieja a La Barca, Intermedios de Tarcoles, Lagunillas, Puntarenas
  • Crocodile Bridge
    10 min drive
  • Jardín Pura Vida
    25 min drive
  • Catarata Manantial de Agua Viva
    25 min drive
  • Tambor (TMU)
    244 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Triple Room

Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

POD single capsule

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Lagunillas

At Hotel Cerro Lodge you'll be 3.3 km (2.1 mi) from Jardín Pura Vida and 3.3 km (2.1 mi) from Catarata Manantial de Agua Viva. Highlights at this lodge include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Lapaz, serves Regional cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy access to ecotours, hiking/biking trails and a playground. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available. There's also free RV/bus/truck parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Lagunillas lodge include Crocodile Bridge and Carara National Park.
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What's nearby

  • Crocodile Bridge - 10 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Carara National Park - 12 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Jardín Pura Vida - 25 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Mantas Beach - 36 min drive - 23.9 km
  • Playa Guacalillo Bird Observatory - 42 min drive - 22.1 km

Getting around

  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante El Jardín - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Rústico Lapas - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Antigua Hacienda - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Soda Nidia - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Vista Mar - ‬18 min drive

About this property

Hotel Cerro Lodge

Riverwalk lodge with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool
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 free toiletries and blackout curtains. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. 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 on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Restaurants on site

  • Lapaz

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • 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

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

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: from approximately USD 12 for adults and from 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 fire extinguisher 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 all 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

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Cerro Lodge?

Hotel Cerro Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 21 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Cerro Lodge on 23 Nov 2024 start from NZ$305.43, including 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.

Is parking available at Hotel Cerro Lodge?

Yep, Hotel Cerro Lodge has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Cerro Lodge?

The closest beach to Hotel Cerro Lodge is Herradura Beach (18.3 km).

Does Hotel Cerro Lodge have a pool?

Hotel Cerro Lodge has an outdoor pool.

Does Hotel Cerro Lodge serve breakfast?

Sure does, cooked-to-order brekkie is served at Hotel Cerro Lodge.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Cerro Lodge?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Cerro Lodge?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Hotel Cerro Lodge's onsite restaurant that serves Regional cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Cerro Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Hotel Cerro Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 153 out of 278 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 85 out of 278 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 278 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 278 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 278 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nazilya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Road to get there was very hard to drive on and full of rocks and potholes. Bathroom was a separate room that was outdoors, covered by a wall of thin tarp and trees. It was a cool concept but I feel like people can hear you use the bathroom and flush the toilet. Also there was wildlife and bugs since it was outdoors. Restaurant was pretty good and staff was nice!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose Alfredo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente lugar, definitivamente recomendado una experiencia, gratificante el personal muy amable Regresaría sin duda
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

James Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful with a friendly staff and pretty macaws
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

LUC

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

10/10 Excellent

Rhett, Thousand Oaks

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Travelled with family
At check in, they took a photo of everyone's passport, which seems sketchy. Even children under 18. With a cell phone. I understand they need to write down the passport number of everyone, but taking a photo was weird. We found a scorpion in the bathroom, so be careful. Beautiful grounds and animals around.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Jimmy

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Advertised to have good internet connectivity. Internet connectivity is terrible and disconnected intermittently
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Pablo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Tuvimos una buena estancia de 1 noche. La comida es espectacular, la atención es muy muy buena. El lugar es súper bonito, con vistas extraordinarias, se pueden ver lapas rojas al alcance de la mano. La habitación que nos tocó es vieja y estaba descuidada. Además el baño tiene un espacio abierto que da a afuera de la habitación, lo cual me parece riesgoso, ya que se puede meter un animal y causar daño al visitante.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mckenzie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to stay! In the jungle, bedrooms have AC. Pool is small but everyone was cool and respected each other’s space. Restaurant was really good and had so many options. Got to see some monkeys and tucans as I ate.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a really good experience here. The location secluded and is great for wildlife viewing. The food was good and they kept the facilities clean. I thought the staff was outstanding. Ceasar was very good and arranged transportation and coordinating some activities for me in Jaco.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fourth time at Cerro Lodge. Always a pleasure.
Always amazing. Our fourth time there.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A wonderful place to stay
This place is a hidden gem! Located in Tarcoles, about 30 minutes from Jaco, this property is surrounded by the lush jungle and has gorgeous macaws coming over frequently to snack on fruits and seeds at the restaurant patio. The on-site restaurant serves a delicious breakfast and dinner and there’s also a nice pool where you can cool off on a hot sunny day. Staff is very friendly and welcoming. I couldn’t recommend this place enough!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

GRACE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff are very welcoming and helpful. We saw a lot of wildlife around the property more than in Carara Nacional Park. Around 4:45am howler monkey starts making noise and then tons of birds. We saw about 15 Scarlet macaws nearby the lodge.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria Lucille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grateful for the staff very accommodating
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brayan, Heredia

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to enjoy nature.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Honorine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice lodge
Great place in the middle of nature. We enjoyed the pool after a very hot day. The room is very comfy with a nice outdoor bathroom. The buffet breakfast was a good surprise.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Uladzimir

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Cons: 1) Our bungalow was full with red ants - hotel just shared with us chemical spray and we spent a few hours spraying all areas with ants in our bungalow. And still at night they comes to our beds. Very inconvenient. 2) The road to the hotel from the main highway is too bumpy and hard to pass if you have small car. 3) Bathroom is included to the bungalow but technically it is open for outside and you are taking a shower and doing all other things outside with insects. Pros: 1) Friendly staff. 2) Good breakfast with nice views. 3) Very natural experience and good quality beds and rooms equipment.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noelia

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an excellent choice! Rooms are nice, beds are comfortable. Hotel is located 10min from Carara park. They offered us the Tarcoles cocodrile tour and it was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grandma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, clean, easy, reasonably priced
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Janice

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Some atttention needed
The facility needs some refreshing. Pool chairs were mismatched and broken or missing pads, condiments at the restaurant were empty for the whole time we were there, and towels were thin. On the plus side, the bungalos had comfortable beds and the outdoor showers were an interesting surprise.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome rustic cabins a unique experience
Clean comfy bed and stunning views. Macaws and monkeys visit the dining area in the morning. So comical when a monkey stole the bird’s breakfast right in front of us.Staff told us about a shortcut to The crocodile bridge so we took that easy walk and saw these amazing creatures too. Very interesting shower set up water could have been a bit hotter but wasn’t too cold and I know it’s better for environment. It’s fairly far from Jaco but that suited us found Jaco too busy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Pei Hong, Rockville

Travelled with family
Reserved a two beds room and got a 1 bed room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

nancy, corvallis

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A safe location off the road near Tarcoles. The area was high and dry when we visited in February. They arranged a guide for tour in nearby Carrara NP.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Craig

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was ok. I have to say that like other reviews the pizza at restaurant was good, but that was about it. Though the server was trying, she forgot almost every item we ordered and had to ask for each thing multiple times. The room was fine, and the private but outdoor shower and toilet was a unique feature. If the shower was not freezing and only dribbling out I might have enjoyed it. With nothing to do in the area after dark we attempted to watch the tv, but it did not work. We did see macaws and monkeys up close around the restaurant which was a highlight.