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Maquenque Lodge

3.0 star property

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$320
includes taxes & fees
17 June - 18 June

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3.5 km north of Boca Tapada School, Pital, Alajuela, 21011

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Bungalow

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Tree House, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View

Tree House, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Bungalow, 2 Queen Beds

Bungalow, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Tree House, Multiple Beds, Mountain View

Tree House, Multiple Beds, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Family Tree House, Mountain View

Family Tree House, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Tree House, Multiple Beds, Mountain View

Deluxe Tree House, Multiple Beds, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Tree House, Multiple Beds, Mountain View

Deluxe Tree House, Multiple Beds, Mountain View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

About the area

Pital

At Maquenque Lodge, you'll be 28.4 km (17.6 mi) from Quebrada Grande Biological Reserve. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free buffet breakfast. .A day of pampering can include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages and facials. The restaurant, El Paso de la Lapa, serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the pool loungers along with access to boat tours and ecotours. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights in the vicinity of this 3-property class Pital hotel include Costa Rica Best Chocolate and Tirimbina Rainforest Center.

Restaurants

  • ‪Centro Familiar Cuyito - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Arara's Café - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Los Laureles - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Maquenque Lodge

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An outdoor pool, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly Maquenque Lodge. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Pital hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • 23 buildings
  • Built in 2009
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Maquenque Lodge offers 23 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a ceiling fan. Rooms open to furnished balconies. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas and includes desks. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Cots/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages and facials.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

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

Restaurants on site

  • El Paso de la Lapa

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Boat tours
  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Kayaking
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rowing/canoeing

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Dock
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Swedish massages

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
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 floor
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 23 buildings
  • 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
  • Built in 2009
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Mosquito nets
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • LED lighting
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 9:00 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 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests should notify this property in advance of their anticipated arrival time.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Maquenque Lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Maquenque
Maquenque Eco-Lodge
Maquenque Eco-Lodge Boca Tapada
Maquenque Eco-Lodge Hotel
Maquenque Eco-Lodge Hotel Boca Tapada
Maquenque Eco-Lodge Costa Rica/Boca Tapada
Maquenque Eco-Lodge Hotel Boca Arenal
Maquenque Eco-Lodge Boca Arenal
Hotel Maquenque Eco-Lodge Boca Arenal
Boca Arenal Maquenque Eco-Lodge Hotel
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Hotel Maquenque Eco-Lodge
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Maquenque Eco Lodge Hotel Cutris

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Maquenque Lodge?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Maquenque Lodge?

As of 3 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Maquenque Lodge on 17 Jun 2026 start from NZ$320, 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 Maquenque Lodge?

Yep, Maquenque Lodge has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Is there a spa on site at Maquenque Lodge?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like facials as well as Swedish massages.

Does Maquenque Lodge have a pool?

Maquenque Lodge has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

What makes Maquenque Lodge a romantic place to stay?

Garden-view dining and a lounge bar, as well as rainfall showerheads and private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Maquenque Lodge.

Is Maquenque Lodge family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals and laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Maquenque Lodge is a hit with families.

Does Maquenque Lodge serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary buffet brekkie is served daily between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Maquenque Lodge?

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Maquenque Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Maquenque Lodge?

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

Are pets allowed at Maquenque Lodge?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Maquenque Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything from food to rooms was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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6/10 Okay

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
pathways and cover
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful ecolodge with beautiful trails, pool, kayaks, and excursions.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Marie Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The birds that we were able to see from the restaurant!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Polly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great birds, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bird feeder at the hotel was really cool and a lot of wild life on the resort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The nature around the hotel was unique
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

ashish

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great secluded jungle adventure
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you want an amazing experience, this is the place to stay. Absolutely one of the best experiences ever.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a nature lovers paradise! We really enjoyed staying in the treehouse and enjoying all the wildlife. We had a few things come up during our stay and the staff was quick to rectify the issues. Breakfast was great and it has a beautiful view of the lagoon.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was awesome
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kartik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If there was an option to give more than 10 for excellent services, extremely courteous staff and the value of money - I would have done that. The facility and services were beyond our expectations. Would definitely recommend all readers to try this place - just 5 stars
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

A M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a magical, peaceful place with many species of birds in beautiful grounds. The staff are all so professional, courteous & helpful. Specifically, Sylvia and Vicky in reception & tours were very welcoming and friendly; and Uriel and his team at the restaurant provided superb service in a relaxed atmosphere. We look forward to a return visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
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4/10 Poor

Joshua

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Not the friendliest, very stingy, food not great, waste of money
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Sherri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stop at Maquenque was one of our favorites. We didn’t realize we’d have to take a boat across the river (with a bunch of luggage and baby stroller in the rain) to get to the lodging, but staff was quick to help do all the heavy lifting and it was not a biggie. We enjoyed the boat tour and the dining. The included breakfast was great. Unfortunately, the lodges don’t have a/c. The amazing nature we were able to see made up for it!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

A happy return

We came back to Costa Rica just because of our memories of the first time we stayed here and were not disappointed. They'd improved the dining room since last time but the birds were still as great. The last 20k of the approach is now sealed apart from the last 3.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
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6/10 Okay

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Booked through Expedia however hotel decided to downgrade the room I booked and couldn’t honour what I had actually reserved - also did not lower the price. They did given an upgrade for 1 night and a free tour but don’t think this compensated enough for the mess they caused. If you use a booking agent to make reservation be sure to double check the accommodation they are giving you. Place is lovely though and I would consider staying again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dorthe og Lars

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastisk oplevelse
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Vi bodde 2 dar i hus ( cottage) med altan intill liten sjö och en natt i trädkoja. Båda jättefina! Många djur, fin pool, trevlig personal, god mat. Vi deltog i en utflykt med båt till Nicaraguas gräns. Bra guidning, såg bland annat krokodiler och apor. Stället kan verkligen rekommendwras!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Excellent hôtel en pleine nature !

Excellent hôtel en pleine nature. Il faut prendre une pirogue depuis le parking pour accéder au lodge. Certaines chambres sont à 20 mètres de haut dans les arbres. D’autres au bord d’un plan d’eau d’un bon confort (clim’, ventilo, réfrigérateur ET congélateur, terrasse). Mais le top est la nature environnante où on peut croiser pleins d’animaux sauvages ! Bref, un excellent hôtel à découvrir où plein d’activités (payantes et assez chères) sont proposées. Je recommande vivement. Un point d’amélioration tout de même : le restaurant du soir est relativement cher et surtout il n’y a pas grand chose dans l’assiette. Dommage que le menu du lunch ne soit pas proposée le soir. Excellent hotel surrounded by nature. You have to take a canoe from the car park to reach the lodge. Some rooms are 20 metres up in the trees. Others are on the edge of a lake and are very comfortable (air conditioning, fan, fridge AND freezer, terrace). But the best part is the surrounding nature, where you can encounter lots of wild animals! In short, an excellent hotel to discover, offering a wide range of activities (which are quite expensive). I highly recommend it. One area for improvement, however : the evening restaurant is relatively expensive and, above all, the portions are small. It's a shame that the lunch menu isn't available in the evening.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Randolf

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

Einmaliges Vogelparadies.

Tolle Unterkunft. Wie hatten eine Hütte in der Nähe der Rezeption/Restaurant. Die Anlage ist toll angelegt. Viele Rundwege, auf denen man insbesondere Vögel beobachten kann. Wir haben noch nie so viele verschiedene und bunte Vögel in freier Natur gesehen. Kaimane, Nasenbären, Schildkröten inclusive. Die Zimmer sind super sauber. Die Preise im Restaurant sind nicht überteuert. Einfach einmalig.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

AHM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Mooie locatie om vogels te spotten

Mooie locatie waar zeer veel mooie vogels vliegen. Verder kun je er veel doen, al dan niet onder begeleiding.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wir verbrachten unsere Nächte in einem Baumhaus mitten im Dschungel. Die Lage der Lodge ist einfach einzigartig - eingebettet in schönster Natur. Wir konnten die vielfältige Tierwelt von Costa Rica hautnah miterleben. Die Unterkunft war sehr sauber und schön eingerichtet. Das Personal war ausserordentlich freundlich und hilfsbereit. Wir hatten uns rundum wohl gefühlt und den Aufenthalt sehr genossen.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A hidden gem
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Volker

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Auto konnte auf einem Parkplatz belassen werden, bevor es dann mit dem Boot auf die andere Seite des Flusses ging. Dort sind wir denn bis zur Rezeption gelaufen, was uns schon einmal einen schönen Eindruck der Umgebung gegeben hat. Der Willkommenstrunk und das Erfrischungstuch wurden uns direkt an der Rezeption gereicht. Hier wäre es schöner gewesen, wenn man sich dazu irgendwo hätte schön hinsetzen können und dies nicht im Stehen zu sich nehmen hätte müssen. Die Unterkunft (wir hatten ein Tree-House) war super schön. Vor allem die nächtlichen Geräusche im Dschungel waren ein super tolles Erlebnis. Den Pool haben wir nicht genutzt, fanden diesen aber auch nicht so schön gelegen. Es konnten aus dem Restaurant heraus schon viele Tiere (Kaiman, Vögel, Nasenbären …) beobachtet werden.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023