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Heliconia Island

3.0 star property
Riverfront bed & breakfast with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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Standard Double Room, Garden View, Garden Area
Hiking
Family Apartment, Multiple Beds | Living area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$158
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May

Explore the area

Map
Las Horquetas, Horquetas, Las Horquetas, Heredia
  • La Selva Biological Station
  • Costa Rican Bird Route
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Mixto Maquenque
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Family Apartment, Multiple Beds

In-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Apartment, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Fridge
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Garden Area

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Garden Area

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Garden Area

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

In-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Fridge
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Garden View, Garden Area

Standard Double Room, Garden View, Garden Area

Standard Double Room, Garden View, Garden Area

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Fridge
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Basic Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds

In-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

About the area

Las Horquetas

At Heliconia Island, you'll be 6.6 km (4.1 mi) from Mini Zoo and Jardin Yori and 7.8 km (4.8 mi) from Costa Rican Bird Route. Highlights at this B&B include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. Added amenities include coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Las Horquetas B&B include Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Mixto Maquenque and San Juan–La Selva Biological Corridor.
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What's nearby

  • Costa Rican Bird Route - 11 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Mixto Maquenque - 11 min drive - 8.3 km
  • San Juan–La Selva Biological Corridor - 11 min drive - 8.3 km
  • San Agustin Church - 13 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Tirimbina Rainforest Center - 28 min drive - 24.9 km

Getting around

  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 120 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Soda Lucrecia - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Casona Tica Linda - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Licorera El Colonial - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Soda La Casita De Mami - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Chicharronera La Cabaña - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Heliconia Island

Riverfront bed & breakfast with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Heliconia Island. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Las Horquetas bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2007
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Heliconia Island offers 5 accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. This Las Horquetas bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Dutch, English, German, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Rowing/canoeing

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • Built in 2007
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit 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 and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Heliconia Island
Heliconia Island B&B
Heliconia Island B&B Sarapiqui
Heliconia Island Sarapiqui
Heliconia Island B&B Las Horquetas
Heliconia Island Las Horquetas
Heliconia Las Horquetas
Heliconia Island Las Horquetas
Heliconia Island Bed & breakfast
Heliconia Island Bed & breakfast Las Horquetas

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Heliconia Island?

Heliconia Island offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Heliconia Island?

As of 8 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Heliconia Island on 17 May 2025 start from NZ$157.98, 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 Heliconia Island?

Yep, Heliconia Island has a free self car park.

What makes Heliconia Island a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Heliconia Island.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Heliconia Island?

No, Heliconia Island does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Heliconia Island?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Heliconia Island?

Check-in begins at 1 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Heliconia Island?

No, pets are not allowed.

Heliconia Island Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 48 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pierre, our host was friendly and accommodating. We enjoyed a wonderful breakfast omelette while watching birds at the feeding stations. The gardens were very enjoyable. Our air conditioned room with our ensuite bathroom with a fantastic shower was wonderful after bird watching in several sites within a short driving distance.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

Endroit enchanteur pour les ornithologues

Gentillesse du proprio. Air climatisé. Eau chaude. Tranquillité. Beaucoup beaucoup d’oiseaux pour nous les amoureux de la faune ailée. Avons vu plus de 50 espèces d’oiseaux. Avons vu de petites chauves souris. Avons vu deux paresseux. Beaux jardins de fleurs et de plantes.Très bon déjeuner Costa ricien. Je vous le recommande.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Berit

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely, small hotel in a beautiful rainforest setting. No restaurants within walking distance, but Pierre is a great cook.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joree

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We didn't stay. The place was deserted accept for some sound (maybe a tv) coming from the furthest structure, leaving us with an eirie/ weird feeling of being alone in a strange place.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ramin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If I could, I would have stayed longer in this establishment. The pictures and description does not do justice to this amazing place. The rooms are old but in reasonable state, and they are clean. The breakfast is good and with a perfect view over the garden. The garden is the best thing about the place. The property is actually like an island with a small old metal bridge and it is full of mutiple species of Heliconia and also a nice untouched forest for small walk and discovery. We saw both spider and howler monkeys, sloths (with their children) and numerous types of birds. The property has direct access to the river so you can bath there. It is simplely amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Murali

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with a lot of Heliconias and birds. Property is well kept. The room had AC which was good to counter the somewhat humid conditions when we were there. Food options are limited but that didn’t bother us too much as we were outside most of the time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lidia, Southampton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the most beautiful surroundings I’ve ever spent a night in. Birds, flowers, may be monkeys. Pierre is a wonderful host.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ravonna, Sarnia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a gem. Who needs a rainforest tour. Just stay here and sleep right with the animals of Costa Rica.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aliaksandr

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property! A lot of birds at the breakfast time! Hospitable owner!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mikael

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique atmosphere, excellent quality food!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely spot but bedsheets stained and bathroom not clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Owners not there and we were only people staying for 2 nights. We found the staff to be pleasant but somewhat disinterested almost as if we were in the way somehow. The room and veranda seating area was not clean and I had to find a brush to clean areas down. The place in general needs TLC and our room had several lights not working etc. I don’t mind a room not being cleaned during a stay but at these prices expected at least a clean room to start with and a daily clean especially for the used toilet paper bins given the high heat and no air con. No evening meal facilities so a drive of 10 mins minimum. Have travelled in South America and Far East and stayed in backpacking places so not a fusspot but don’t think I’ve been more disappointed with a place. On plus side were the gardens, great rafting on Sarapiqui with Green Rivers company and an extremely well presented Best Chocolate Tour
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was well situated in a little oasis. The service was great even though the rooms may be basic in luxury. Windows were screened and there was a fan but no AC. Fabulous gardens and breakfast view of monkeys, lizards, iguanas and toucans are what set it apart. I had a great sleep and was quite comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Eric, California

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful setting. Delicious breakfast. When we reported that the air conditioner didn’t work host said that it wasn’t broken but that there is an extra charge to use. So far they are the only place that charges extra in CR. Would have been nice to know ahead of time!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Steven

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

Beautiful gardens, nice rooms

Beautiful gardens, very nice rooms. I didn’t see any animals, but that may here been due to inclement weather. Did a night walk too and didn’t see anything notable. Flowers, however, were excellent. Many Heliconia species.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Darren

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

Great place for wildlife

Staff wonderful, if it’s wildlife you want to see this is deftly the place to stay as it’s right on your doorstep. Food great and a very friendly and accommodating lovely family who made our stay a very special memory. Thankyou very much. Just a shame about the weather but hey tour in the rain forest :)
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2017

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

So much potential

From the outside, this place looks amazing. But on the inside, not so much. There was a massive dead cockroach in the bathroom, the fan wasn't very helpful in the hot and humid weather. This part of the country is full of mosquitos and bugs, so even a crack in the window (which there was) meant you were being eaten up by bugs all night. Lastly, the sheets were stained by sweat or something else. We were so tired from our long drive that we decided to stay, but chose to leave at sunrise! Friendly staff though.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Loretta

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

Very pleasant visit

I stayed here one night. There is the MOST beautiful garden and for a patient photographer with a good camera, a great place to taking photos. The rooms are very nice, built up high so you can sit and look out over the garden, flowers and birds. And the air conditioning was most welcome as the humidity was exceptionally high that week. Over breakfast, I saw 19 birds ( two new life birds ) in the 1 1/2 hours I sat there. They put out fruit to attract them so you are bound to see some interesting species.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

6/10 Okay

Chris

Disliked: Staff & service

Amazing grounds but!

Amazing grounds, friendly staff and good breakfast. Don't bother with dinner here and road traffic noisy at night!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful grounds / flowers / birds

For $22 US dollars per person you can do a night time walk of the grounds. Thaught the price a bit expensive.

10/10 Excellent

Myra, St Ives UK

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

Paradise

This peaceful, beautiful garden is a delight. The cabins are tasteful and comfortable and the breakfast and staff cannot be faulted.

10/10 Excellent

Thierry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ingeborg

Liked: Staff & service
Wir haben selten einen so engagierten und netten Gastgeber wie Pierre erlebt. Frühstück nach Wunsch und auf Anfrage extra für uns ein großartiges Barbecue gemacht. Er war immer present und ansprechbar. Wir würden jederzeit wieder kommen.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025