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Rancho El Vago

Property class: 3

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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3 KM Hacia Bajo Rodriguez, Santa Clara, San Lorenzo, Alajuela, 21001
  • Place, Proyecto Asis
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Quesada City Park
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Camara de Ganaderos de San Carlos
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern bathroom with a large white sink, a toilet, and a glass-enclosed shower.

Standard Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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A modern bathroom with a large white sink, a toilet, and a glass-enclosed shower.

Standard Quadruple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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A bedroom with two bunk beds, a desk, a television, and a ceiling fan.

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Superior Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted picture.

Comfort Quadruple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A modern bathroom with a large white sink, a toilet, and a glass-enclosed shower.

Comfort Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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A modern bathroom with a large white sink, a toilet, and a glass-enclosed shower.

Comfort Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

Classic Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

About the area

San Lorenzo

At Rancho El Vago, you'll be 8.2 km (5.1 mi) from Canopy San Lorenzo and 16.3 km (10.1 mi) from Quesada City Park. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free continental breakfast. .This smoke-free hotel has free WiFi in public areas and a 24-hour front desk. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions in proximity to this 3-property class San Lorenzo hotel include Arenal Volcano National Park and La Fortuna Waterfall.

What's nearby

  • Proyecto Asis - 15 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Quesada City Park - 25 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Camara de Ganaderos de San Carlos - 28 min drive - 23.6 km
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 50 min drive - 46.0 km
  • Tabacon Hot Springs - 60 min drive - 55.1 km

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Soda Idaly - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Termales Del Valle - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Happy Pub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cocina Tipica La Parroquia - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Soda La Negrita - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Rancho El Vago

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the swim-up bar. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Free self parking is available.

This 3-star San Lorenzo hotel is smoke free.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
  • Swim-up bar
Rancho El Vago offers 4 accommodations with air conditioning. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant
  • A swim-up bar

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Rancho El Vago?

Yep, Rancho El Vago has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Rancho El Vago?

The closest beach to Rancho El Vago is Puntarenas Beach (46.7 km).

Does Rancho El Vago have a pool?

Rancho El Vago has an outdoor pool.

Does Rancho El Vago serve breakfast?

You bet, free continental brekkie is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Rancho El Vago?

No, Rancho El Vago does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Rancho El Vago?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Rancho El Vago's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Rancho El Vago?

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

Are pets allowed at Rancho El Vago?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Rancho El Vago Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

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

7.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
10 minutes before check in they contacted me saying they were full and had no space for me and my family.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La propiedad es muy hermosa. Lo único es que está en recuperación financiera por lo que no se puede esperar más de la cuenta. El pico personal es atento y servicial.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La relación costo beneficio es muy buena
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El desayuno era muy completo y delicioso
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026