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Maquenque Lodge

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A wooden structure with a view of dense forest.
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An aerial view of a lush green forest with a small blue pool surrounded by dense foliage.
A wooden treehouse with a balcony, surrounded by dense forest.
A room with a wooden ceiling, a sofa, a coffee table with books, and a wall with a natural light view.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Bar
The current price is $221
$196 nightly
$221 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5

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3.5 km north of Boca Tapada School, Pital, Alajuela, 21011
  • Place, Maquenque Nature Reserve
    ‪16 min drive‬

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A small house with a red roof surrounded by dense green foliage.

Bungalow

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 645 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A treehouse structure with a platform and a canopy, surrounded by dense forest.

Tree House, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A room with two beds, a TV, and a view of greenery.

Bungalow, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 645 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A treehouse with a green roof, surrounded by dense forest.

Tree House, Multiple Beds, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A room with two beds, wooden flooring, a desk, and large windows with curtains.

Family Tree House, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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A treehouse with a red roof, a balcony, and a wooden deck.

Deluxe Tree House, Multiple Beds, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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A wooden treehouse with a balcony, surrounded by dense forest.

Deluxe Tree House, Multiple Beds, Mountain View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Pital

When you stay at Maquenque Lodge in Pital, you'll be on the riverwalk and 4.1 mi (6.5 km) from Maquenque Nature Reserve. .This hotel is 17.6 mi (28.4 km) from Quebrada Grande Biological Reserve and 29.7 mi (47.9 km) from Aquas Zarcas Square.

What's nearby

  • Maquenque Nature Reserve - 16 min drive - 4.5 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Centro Familiar Cuyito - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Los Laureles - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Arara's Café - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Maquenque Lodge

Maquenque Lodge offers 23 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

Children under 15 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision. Guests under 15 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, and facials.
Make yourself at home in one of the 23 guestrooms. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages and facials. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Satisfy your appetite with local cuisine at El Paso de la Lapa, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a garden view. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-out, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
El Paso de la Lapa - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

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

Restaurants on site

  • El Paso de la Lapa

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Boat tours
  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Kayaking
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rowing/canoeing

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Dock
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 floor
  • 23 buildings
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Built in 2009
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Mosquito nets
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • LED lighting
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Contactless check-out available

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 9:00 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 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 5:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Guests should notify this property in advance of their anticipated arrival time.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Diners ClubDiscoverJCB InternationalMastercardVisa

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
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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Guests under 15 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, and guests under 15 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool with adult supervision

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Maquenque Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 89 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel! Superfriendly staff! Good food! Fun tours! An adventure!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Magical place, giving the full jungle experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything from food to rooms was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful ecolodge with beautiful trails, pool, kayaks, and excursions.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Polly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great birds, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Marie Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The birds that we were able to see from the restaurant!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying at Maquenque Lodge was a pleasant surprise as staying in the middle of the rainforest was an unknown experience. The staff was very welcoming, there for all of your needs, and very helpful. The Wifi was outstanding throughout the property, AC units for the treehouses were perfect for the humid conditions and the jacuzzi was a fun bonus. Plenty of activities to do on your stay and be prepared to be doing lots of walking as houses are a bit away from restaurant.But, it's worth the hike as seeing many views and animals along the way. I would highly recommend Maquenque Lodge for anyone looking for that different type of adventure and experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The nature around the hotel was unique
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bird feeder at the hotel was really cool and a lot of wild life on the resort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
pathways and cover
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ashish

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great secluded jungle adventure
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you want an amazing experience, this is the place to stay. Absolutely one of the best experiences ever.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a nature lovers paradise! We really enjoyed staying in the treehouse and enjoying all the wildlife. We had a few things come up during our stay and the staff was quick to rectify the issues. Breakfast was great and it has a beautiful view of the lagoon.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was awesome
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kartik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If there was an option to give more than 10 for excellent services, extremely courteous staff and the value of money - I would have done that. The facility and services were beyond our expectations. Would definitely recommend all readers to try this place - just 5 stars
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a magical, peaceful place with many species of birds in beautiful grounds. The staff are all so professional, courteous & helpful. Specifically, Sylvia and Vicky in reception & tours were very welcoming and friendly; and Uriel and his team at the restaurant provided superb service in a relaxed atmosphere. We look forward to a return visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sherri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stop at Maquenque was one of our favorites. We didn’t realize we’d have to take a boat across the river (with a bunch of luggage and baby stroller in the rain) to get to the lodging, but staff was quick to help do all the heavy lifting and it was not a biggie. We enjoyed the boat tour and the dining. The included breakfast was great. Unfortunately, the lodges don’t have a/c. The amazing nature we were able to see made up for it!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Joshua

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Not the friendliest, very stingy, food not great, waste of money
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

A happy return

We came back to Costa Rica just because of our memories of the first time we stayed here and were not disappointed. They'd improved the dining room since last time but the birds were still as great. The last 20k of the approach is now sealed apart from the last 3.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Booked through Expedia however hotel decided to downgrade the room I booked and couldn’t honour what I had actually reserved - also did not lower the price. They did given an upgrade for 1 night and a free tour but don’t think this compensated enough for the mess they caused. If you use a booking agent to make reservation be sure to double check the accommodation they are giving you. Place is lovely though and I would consider staying again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Treehouse was amazing. My 18-year-old son kept saying "Wow!" We did three guided tours (Night, Birdwatching, and Rainforest Hike), all interesting and informative. Food was great. Only regret is not staying longer.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Iriabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our experience was amazing, everything was great, food was delicious and property was well groomed and stunning. The staff was very friendly and knowledgable. The treehouse had a very workable air conditioning and WiFi was outstanding for being in middle of forest. We give them 5 stars and great for adventure and hiking seekers.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alles Tip Top da Baumhaus im Regenwald war beeindruckend und eines der besten Adventure gotel das ich bis jetzt hatte
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

René

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr saubere Anlage. Das Personal war sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend. Sehr gutes Frühstück. Die Zimmer verfügen über eine efektive Klimaanlage.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Juerg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Einmalig schöne Anlage, sehr naturnah
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026