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Offering its guests an outdoor pool and an à la carte restaurant, Ara Ambigua Lodge is located in La Guaría, Costa Rica. The property has free breakfast included and Wi-Fi access. The functional rooms here will provide you with a TV set and air conditioning. The private bathrooms also come with a shower, and some units include toiletries and a hairdryer, plus a seating area. The on-site restaurant serves international-style dishes and opens daily from 07:00 to 22:00. Other facilities offered at Ara Ambigua Lodge include a tour desk, a children's playground and a laundry. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including billiards, birdwatching, hiking and visiting a butterfly garden. Juan Santamaría International Airport is 1 hour and 25 minutes’ drive away. The property offers free parking.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Breakfast info

Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 double beds
Triple Room
2 double beds
or
1 double bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
Double Room
1 extra-large double bed
or
1 double bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
Classic Quadruple Room
2 double beds
or
1 double bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
Family Room
1 single bed
and
2 double beds
or
3 double beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.6
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
8.6
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Deryn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Large rambling hotel with individual or joined garden rooms in beautiful gardens full of wildlife including 2 secluded swimming pools and walks. Lovely staff and good food. The almost-cinematic view of foliage and incredible variety of birds (and...
  • Rebecca
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Very spacious place with great nature. Restaurant was really nice and you can watch the frogs in the evenings. Our son loved the pool.
  • Susan
    United States United States
    Mostly the birds, which is what we were in the area for, but didn't expect so many at the hotel. We had several bird photo opportunities there. Gardens everywhere. Also enjoyed the pool. Nice place with modern facilities. Even has a decent gift shop.
  • Sylvette
    France France
    The location is marveĺous, everywhere we are surrounded with flowers, plants and trees. We saw all sorts of animals, aras,monkeys, birds of all colours , enormous iguanas ,it was wonderful ,we also enjoyed the two swimming pools
  • Debbie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely big room great, big floor to ceiling glass windows so it was like sitting outside, dinners tasty, staff lovely , 2 nice swimming pools , frog 🐸 pond great .
  • Simone
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Good staff, nice bed and AC. Sweet pool. Frog pool and caiman were nice extras
  • Jessica
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Loved the pool, air-conditioning, spotting tree frogs and wandering along their forest footpaths. Enjoyed discovering the garden where the food in the restaurant is grown.
  • Keti
    France France
    The hotel is very big and immersed in nature. There are activities and trails that you can take to look for animals/birds inside the hotel that are very interesting. The food was good and we got to have our breakfast sorrounded by birds in the...
  • Jasmina
    Belgium Belgium
    Clean and spacious room, quiet, watching frogs in the evening.
  • Chris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely pools and food at night. There are incredible poison dart frogs on site that the staff are happy to show you and when you hear the howler monkeys, follow the howls. We saw so many of there beautiful faces from the trails. The birding is...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • La Casona
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Ara Ambigua Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Hiking
  • Children's playground
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Tour desk
  • Packed lunches
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
  • Room service
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
Wellness
  • Kids' pool
  • Yoga classes
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre
    Additional charge
  • Sauna
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

House rules
Ara Ambigua Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about Ara Ambigua Lodge

  • Yes, Ara Ambigua Lodge is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at Ara Ambigua Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Guests staying at Ara Ambigua Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Buffet
    • À la carte
  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Ara Ambigua Lodge is 2.2 miles from the centre of Sarapiquí. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Ara Ambigua Lodge include:

    • Quadruple
    • Triple
    • Double
    • Family
  • Ara Ambigua Lodge offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Hiking
    • Children's playground
    • Spa facilities
    • Swimming Pool
    • Yoga classes
    • Spa lounge/relaxation area
    • Steam room
    • Spa/wellness packages
  • Check-in at Ara Ambigua Lodge is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Ara Ambigua Lodge has 1 restaurant:

    • La Casona