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Tarcoles Birding Lodge

3.0 star property

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Pool
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Exterior
Standard Chalet

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire chalet

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 410 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Tárcoles Lodge, Lagunillas, Puntarenas Province
  • 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.)
    ‪74 min drive‬

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About the area

Lagunillas

At Tarcoles Birding Lodge, you'll be 4.4 km (2.7 mi) from Jardín Pura Vida and 8.8 km (5.5 mi) from Carara National Park. Highlights at this chalet include in-room free WiFi and LED TVs. .This smoke-free chalet offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and a picnic area. Each morning full breakfast is served between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this 3-property class Lagunillas chalet, you'll be 16.8 km (10.5 mi) from Hacienda las Agujas and 20.2 km (12.6 mi) from Playa Agujas.
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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 - 41 min drive - 28.4 km

Getting around

  • Tambor (TMU) - 180 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Los Cocodrilos - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cevichera Hellen - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Rústico Lapas - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante El Jardín - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Nambi - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Tarcoles Birding Lodge

As a guest of Tarcoles Birding Lodge, you'll find a garden and a picnic area. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Lagunillas chalet is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Tarcoles Birding Lodge offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations, with free toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LED televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Lagunillas chalet provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Microwave

Dining

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of USD 20

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Deck/patio
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Limited-hour front desk

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 6 units
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 7:00 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 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after noon 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.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 full breakfast: from approximately USD 10 for adults and from USD 10 for children
  • Hosted evening meal: USD 20

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 and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash.

Property is also known as

Tarcoles Birding Lodge Chalet
Tarcoles Birding Lodge Lagunillas
Tarcoles Birding Lodge Chalet Lagunillas

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Tarcoles Birding Lodge?

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

Is parking available at Tarcoles Birding Lodge?

Yep, Tarcoles Birding Lodge has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Tarcoles Birding Lodge?

The closest beach to Tarcoles Birding Lodge is Mantas Beach (12.9 km).

Does Tarcoles Birding Lodge serve breakfast?

You bet, full breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Tarcoles Birding Lodge?

No, Tarcoles Birding Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Tarcoles Birding Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Tarcoles Birding Lodge?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Tarcoles Birding Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stacey, red deer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Room was big and clean. Staff was excellent. Was so peaceful we enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kurk

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Wonderful birding site

The birding on the property was great, especially walking the road away from the highway (Scarlet Macaws and Howler Monkeys when we arrived!). The tower provided wonderful views of the surrounding countryside. Abram was a great host who prepared delicious meals for breakfast and dinner. I found the mattresses to be a bit too firm, but our kids slept like rocks. There were a couple of minor maintenance issues, like a bathroom door that didn't fully close. But all in all I would stay there again happily!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great property, friendly proprietor and staff. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James E

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Federico was the perfect host. The accommodations was very nice and clean and spa like.The surrounding area was amazing. Breakfast and dinner was available and was very good. Staff were nice and very helpful. Close to Tarcoles Bridge and Carrara National Park. Great opportunity to see birds and monkeys.I would highly recommend. Also the host went above and beyond to assist. I would definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Xenofon

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Enjoy a beautiful sunset in this local gem

This is a place to spend a few nights on your way to further South of Costa Rica as we did. The location is stunning up on a hill overlooking the Pacific and enjoying a majestic sunset. The owner and staff very friendly and approachable, and the food home cooked, local and delicious. I believe this place is fairly new, and is evolving but has a great potential to become very special. We loved our room, and yes the construction especially of doors and windows could be better but this is a problem in many places in Costa Rica anyway
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laure

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Joli séjour dans la jungle

Le lieu est au calme dans la jungle où on peut voir des oiseaux. Nous avons vu des aras dans l’arbre en face de notre chambre et des singes. C’était magique. Propreté ok. Le personnel est agréable et souriant. Je recommande
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jens

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice place for one night. No internet/wifi in the room. Very nice area!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
New and clean rooms Nice pool Good A/C Rooms are very basic No fridge No cupboard No hairdryer Only one chair No table No TV
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024