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El Sabanero Eco Lodge

3.0 star property
Comfortable hotel with free breakfast and spa services

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Sundeck
Property grounds
In-room safe, desk, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Property grounds
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

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Explore the area

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between Santa Cruz and Tamarindo, Tamarindo, Guanacaste, 50309
  • Popular LocationCasino Diria4 min drive
  • Popular LocationTamarindo Beach16 min drive
  • Popular LocationHacienda Pinilla Golf Course20 min drive
  • AirportLiberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)72 min drive

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About the area

Tamarindo

At El Sabanero Eco Lodge, you'll be 11.6 km (7.2 mi) from Tamarindo Beach and 25.2 km (15.6 mi) from Flamingo Beach. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free continental breakfast. .The restaurant, El Sabanero, serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a children's swimming pool and a snack bar/deli. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .In the area of this 3-property class Tamarindo hotel, you'll find Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course.

What's nearby

  • Casino Diria - 4 min drive
  • Canopy Vista Tamarindo - 7 min drive
  • Tamarindo Beach - 16 min drive
  • Hacienda Pinilla Golf Course - 20 min drive
  • Playa Langosta - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Oveja Bar & Restaurant - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Hacienda Pinilla Beach Club - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Lola's - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Dragonfly Bar & Grill - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪El Fogón de Doña Luisa - ‬7 min drive

About this property

El Sabanero Eco Lodge

Comfortable hotel with free breakfast and spa services
El Sabanero Eco Lodge offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Spa services, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly El Sabanero Eco Lodge. An area shuttle within 25 km and an airport shuttle (available on request) are available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Tamarindo hotel.

  • 1 floor
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 11 buildings
  • Built in 2005
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
El Sabanero Eco Lodge offers 10 accommodations with a safe and free toiletries. Rooms open to balconies. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and in-room massages can be requested. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include massages.

Languages

English, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 25 km
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • El Sabanero

Things to do

  • 18 holes of golf
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

More

  • 11 buildings
  • Built in 2005
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Floor

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CRC 15.0 per day.

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: CRC 35000 per vehicle (return)
  • Rollaway bed fee: CRC 15.0 per day

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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 and Eurocard. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.

Property is also known as

El Sabanero Eco-Lodge
El Sabanero Eco-Lodge Canafistula
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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at El Sabanero Eco Lodge?

Yep, El Sabanero Eco Lodge has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to El Sabanero Eco Lodge?

The closest beach to El Sabanero Eco Lodge is Tamarindo Beach (9.2 km).

Is there a spa on site at El Sabanero Eco Lodge?

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

Does El Sabanero Eco Lodge have a pool?

El Sabanero Eco Lodge has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool.

What makes El Sabanero 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 El Sabanero Eco Lodge.

Does El Sabanero Eco Lodge serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary continental brekkie is served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at El Sabanero Eco Lodge?

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at El Sabanero 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 El Sabanero Eco Lodge?

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

Is there a golf course on site at El Sabanero Eco Lodge?

There is a golf course next to El Sabanero Eco Lodge.

El Sabanero Eco Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 87 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 87 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 87 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 87 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
We stayed here in 2013 and it had a completely different vibe. This time we weren't greeted upon arrival, we weren't explained about the food and dining, the state of the property had suffered over 5 years and the road that went by the property had changed from a dirt road with little traffic to a paved road with traffic and traffic noise up considerably. That said, the people who stayed there for the yoga appeared to enjoy their stay although they may not have previously stayed there.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ashley, S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great lodge set outside of Tamarindo.
Great little cabins. A quiet getaway from busy Tamarindo. Close enough to taxi to the beaches and the action, but quaint and lovely to enjoy Costa Rica at its finest. The owners are lovely and the food and property are amazing too. We had a wonderful time there and even made some good friends too. Highly recommend if you want something a little bit different.
The pool
The pool
Our porch
View from breakfast table

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome place and owners
Wonderful! So relaxing!

10/10 Excellent

Dawn n David, Laguna Beach, California USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Shhh.... Secret place
The staff was extremely accommodating and friendly, and couldn't be better. Whether there as a family, on a surf trip/ and/or for an adventurer or romance, the lodge is remote but at the fingertips of it all, .... And the chef is the best (best price also) with his special dishes for you! Don't pass it up.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
dislike their hidden charge of extra $25 / night !
Pros: Cozy 10 cabin lodge, loved waking up to the sound of bird song. Friendly fellow travelers with whom to share breakfast conversations in the common area. It was hot, so the pool is welcome. Cons: The lodge is isolated, it's 15 driving minutes from the nearest town and beach. I almost didn't book it because it has a hidden charge. Just as you're near the end of booking a room at the stated price, it says that El Sabanero will charge your credit card with an additional amount which added on about $25 extra dollars per night to the price of our room. I really dislike this trick and wouldn't have booked it except they're almost everything else was already booked.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Excellent staff, nice location
Awesome stay at this lodge/hotel. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Kids loved the pool and lodge area for hanging out. The food was awesome, above anything we have ever experienced. Very relaxed atmosphere.

10/10 Excellent

Marcello, New York, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautifully Rustic and Tranquil Oasis
We really enjoyed our stay at El Sabanero. The rooms are actually beautiful and private little cabins set in the foothills of Canafistula. It is just a 10 minute drive to Tamarindo! The manager Harold and all of the staff were wonderful and It felt like home. We look forward to returning to this very special and unique Oasis in beautiful Guanacaste, Costa Rica!

10/10 Excellent

Michael, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thumbs up
Really nice staff and owners! Beautiful place

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Was a bit over priced.
Great owner, cool place, clean, everything you need. A bit hard to find and overpriced.

10/10 Excellent

JP, Ashland, Oregon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Hidden Gem
We stayed here for four nights at the end of a three week trip with our four and seven year old boys. The cabinas are rustic, tasteful and spacious and the grounds are beautiful. The infinity pool offers sweeping views of the valley and has a generous shallow end, which our boys enjoyed. Harold, the proprietor, was welcoming and helpful. We heard Howler Monkeys at night. This place is a gem.