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Rancho El Vago

Property class: 3

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A pool with a slide, surrounded by lush greenery and a small building in the background.
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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.
A building with a red roof and multiple dining areas with tables and chairs.
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Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $80
$70 nightly
$80 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 Twin 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 Twin 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 Twin Beds and 1 Twin 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 Twin 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 Twin 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 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

San Lorenzo

With a stay at Rancho El Vago in San Lorenzo, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Proyecto Asis and Canopy San Lorenzo. .This hotel is 24.3 mi (39.2 km) from La Fortuna Waterfall and 28.1 mi (45.3 km) from Tabacon Hot Springs.

What's nearby

  • Proyecto Asis - 15 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Quesada City Park - 25 min drive - 12.4 miles
  • Camara de Ganaderos de San Carlos - 28 min drive - 14.7 miles
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 50 min drive - 28.6 miles
  • Tabacon Hot Springs - 60 min drive - 34.3 miles

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

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 showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 4 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access.
At Rancho El Vago, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Grab a drink at the swim-up bar while enjoying a refreshing dip in the hotel pool.A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Rancho El Vago has a restaurant on site.

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 transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property 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

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