Located in Lagunillas, Hotel Cerro Lodge is on the riverwalk, within a 10-minute drive of Catarata Manantial de Agua Viva and Jardín Pura Vida. .This lodge is 4 mi (6.5 km) from Crocodile Bridge and 5.6 mi (9 km) from Carara National Park.
Canopy Vista Los Suenos Adventure Park - 38 min drive - 18.5 miles
Mantas Beach - 41 min drive - 17.7 miles
Getting around
Tambor (TMU) - 177 min drive
Restaurants
Restaurante Los Cocodrilos - 10 min drive
Restaurante Rústico Lapas - 9 min drive
Restaurante El Jardín - 10 min drive
Marisquería Las Tekas - 9 min drive
Restaurante Nambi - 9 min drive
About this property
Hotel Cerro Lodge
Hotel Cerro Lodge offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.
Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 25 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at Lapaz, a restaurant which specializes in Regional cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and a water dispenser. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge.
Lapaz - This restaurant specializes in Regional cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service is available.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Electric car charging station on site
Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
Free self parking on site
Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: USD 12 for adults and USD 6 for children
A restaurant
Private picnics
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
Lapaz
Things to do
Bicycle storage
Ecotours
Fishing
Hiking/biking trails
Outdoor pool
Playground
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Playground
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Water dispenser
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Garden
In a national park
On a lake
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
No elevator
More
100% renewable energy
Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
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
Banquet hall
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Double-glazed windows
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
Local artist showcase
Local culture and ecosystem education
Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic water bottles
Reusable cups
Reusable tableware
Water dispenser usage encouraged
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Shampoo
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Room service
More
Air conditioning
Bulk dispensers for toiletries
Desk
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Water-efficient showers
Water-efficient toilets
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of USD 100 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 12 for adults and USD 6 for children
Pet deposit: USD 100 per stay
Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per day
Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Hotel Cerro Lodge Tarcoles
Hotel Cerro Lodge
Cerro Tarcoles
Cerro Hotel Tarcoles
Hotel Cerro Lodge Lodge
Hotel Cerro Lodge Lagunillas
Hotel Cerro Lodge Lodge Lagunillas
Hotel Cerro Lodge Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Great location surrounded by nature and animals, hospitable staff and delicious restaurant
Dana
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Yousef
Jan 1, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean room, good breakfast buffet, staff were very friendly
Yousef
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Frank
Feb 18, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfortable and clean. The view was great and we enjoyed seeing all the birds and animals.
Frank
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Robert
Feb 1, 2026
Beautiful hotel in an amazing location. Really feel the pura vida. Not luxurious but connected to nature
Robert
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified
8/10 Good
Scott
Jan 29, 2026
Room was clean and the facility was good. Did show it’s age a bit, but nothing that detracted from the stay.
Scott
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified
8/10 Good
Joo
Feb 10, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly staff, especially Jessica at the reception area. Not many vegan options on the menu, but they are willing to make some vegan (Vegana) food for us to take for our morning bird walk. Only complaint was that it was noisy with the leaves/branches hitting the roof.
The location is very special for bird spotting. We also saw cappuccino monkeys and local squirrels. And macaws! Great pool, has hammock, but the best part was Jessica at the front desk! She was so helpful with my questions and just a great person.
Friendly helpful staff. Room was small but clean. Perfect for a short stay
Heather
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
kristine
Jan 28, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice property. Nice owner. Room was plain but clean with ok beds. The outdoor bathroom was lovely.
We enjoyed the pool.
Food was ok, our order was wrong many times. we didn’t mind but if you are fussy it may not be the best choice for you.
Don’t expect 5 star it’s a simple place surrounded in beautiful nature.
I had a fantastic stay at Cerro Lodge. There’s so much wildlife around and the staff are all very friendly. They even showed me where I could spot an elusive Pacific Owl.
Wonderful staff. Excellent location with great birding opportunities right outside the door. Clean room. Pool was being renovated but we were notified beforehand and provided with a complimentary drink and snack. Would return.