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La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge

3.0 star property

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In-room safe, desk, bed sheets
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Lobby

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$217
includes taxes & fees
4 Mar - 5 Mar

Explore the area

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7 km north of Boca Tapada, Pital, Alajuela, 995-1007
  • Place, Costa Rica Nature Pavilion
  • Place, Catarata del Toro
  • Place, Camara de Ganaderos de San Carlos

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

  • Lake view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

About the area

Pital

At La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge, you'll be 25.8 km (16 mi) from Quebrada Grande Biological Reserve. Highlights at this lodge include free buffet breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .The lodge's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy access to ecotours, horse riding/hire and rowing/canoeing. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights in the vicinity of this 3-property class Pital lodge include Costa Rica Best Chocolate and Tirimbina Rainforest Center.
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Restaurants

  • ‪Centro Familiar Cuyito - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Arara's Café - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Los Laureles - ‬7 min drive

About this property

La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Pital lodge.

  • 1 floor
  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • 4 buildings
  • Built in 1992
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge offers 20 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature air conditioning. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Bathrooms include a shower. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Library
  • Rowing/canoeing

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 floor
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 4 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 1992
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 11 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • 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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 200.00 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)

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
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
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 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, American Express and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • One child aged 11 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Laguna del Lagarto
Laguna del Lagarto Lodge
Laguna del Lagarto Lodge Santa Rita
Laguna del Lagarto Santa Rita
Laguna Lagarto Lodge Pital
Laguna Lagarto Lodge
Laguna Lagarto Pital
Laguna del Lagarto Lodge
Laguna Lagarto Eco Lodge Pital
La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge Lodge
La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge Pital
La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge Lodge Pital

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge?

La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge?

As of 3 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge on 4 Mar 2026 start from 216.76, 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 La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge?

Yep, La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge has a free self car park.

What makes La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge.

Does La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary buffet brekkie is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs from 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-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 La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 9 AM.

Are pets allowed at La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

xingning

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Birds watching station on site, breakfast is wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zhe Wei

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wade

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cristian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The birding was amazing! It was nice to be able to take the canoes out in the pond whenever we wanted. The porch on the back of the rooms with hammocks was really nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Not an enjoyable visit this year

This was my second time staying at Laguna del Lagarto and I'm afraid it wasn't a positive experience this year. My last day of photography was ruined by the apparent immediate need to take down the existing feeder and put up a new one in anticipation of a photography group that was coming and yet no photography group came. This lodge caters to photography groups so if you're on your own then you may be out of luck. The birds stayed away from the area due to all the noise. The fan, toilet and shower were broken/not working properly. The people are very nice which makes writing a bad review difficult but we didn't enjoy our stay.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great for bird lovers

Staff was wonderful. Food was great!!! Loved the morning "Bird Show" It was the highlight of my day. The crocodile show was so good. Nice vacation stay.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Birdwatchers Paradise

We really enjoyed our stay and wish we'd been able to spend more than 3 nights! Great birding and comfortable environment.

10/10 Excellent

Rob M., Redding, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Costa Rician jungle and wild life.

Laguna de Largato Lodge is not for everyone, but for those who want to see the remote jungles of Costa Rica and exotic birds, this is the place for you. The location is pretty remote, a little over an hour on a dirt road. The rooms are pretty small with little amenities, but the wild life is amazing. They have a pole next to their balcony which they place bananas and it attacks all sorts of exotic birds. You can sit on the balcony in the early morning or late afternoon and see numerous birds including serveral types of toucans. On the jungle hike you can see monkeys, birds, coati, and agouti. They have caiman in the lagoon. The lodge caters to Germans as we were the only couple from the States.

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Una maravillosa experiencia!

Precioso lugar Personal muy amable Comida deliciosa Senderos donde se puede apreciar flora y fauna en abundancia Cumplió todas mis expectativas!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcel

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Man kann von der Terrasse perfekt sehr viele verschiedene Vögel fotografieren. ACHTUNG: vor Antritt einer zusätzlich gebuchten Aktivität genau nachfragen, was sie kostet.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tolle Lofge inmitten vom Regenwald. Super Möglichkeiten um Vögel zu beobachten. Tolle Wander Möglichkeiten und sehr freundliches Personal. Etwas weiter Anreise aber auf jeden Fall die Strapazen wert.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Anja, Landau

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

Perfekt für die Vogelbeobachtung

Wir waren nur 2 Nächte in der Lodge, haben den Aufenthalt und die Ruhe aber sehr genossen. Tolle große Veranda mit Hängematten und Schaukelstühlen. Wir haben alle 3 vom Hotel angebotenen Touren mitgemacht und vor allem bei der Kaimantour mit Henry viel Spaß gehabt.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sandra , Frankfurt, Germany

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

Best place in Costa Rica

Great tours! Most animals! Best place in Costa Rica!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

great hotel in paradise

the hotel is just in the middle of the beatiful nature, we had an really relaxing stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

6/10 Okay

Conny

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel für Birdwatching

Sehr beschwerliche Anreise- 40 km dauern über 2 Stunden. Zimmer könnten sauberer sein, wir hatten lebende und tote Kakerlaken. Hotelmanager ist sehr nett und freundlich. Die beschwerliche Lage lohn nur insoweit, als dass Tukane, kleine Papageien und viele andere Vögel leicht fotografiert werden können, da sie angefüttert werden. Das Abendessen ist teuer und einfache Küche.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Traumhaft

Super netter Service. Familiäre Atmosphäre. Super tolle Anlage mit viel zu entdecken. Vor der Frühstücksterasse sind Vogelfutterstellen aufgebaut, so dass man dort zahlreiche Vögel beobachten kann. Jede Zimmerterrasse hat eine eigene Hängematte zum relaxen und man kann die Kanus selbst nutzen um auf den See zu fahren.

8/10 Good

Claudia, Köln

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Lodge mit toller Terrasse mit Blick auf die Lagune

Das Beste an der Lodge ist die gemütliche Terrasse mit Hängematte, Schaukelstühlen und tollem Ausblick. Sie liegt abgelegen mitten im Dschungel, ist aber trotzdem mit dem Mietwagen gut zu erreichen (Schotterpiste ohne großen Schwierigkeiten). Ringsrum schöne Natur und großer Tierreichtum. Sehr empfehlenswert! Lediglich das Essen ist verbesserungswürdig. Es gab beim Abendessen am "Buffet" keine Auswahl und es wurde sogar darauf geachtet, dass man nicht zu viel nimmt.