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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 in particular 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 full beds
Triple Room
2 full beds
or
1 full bed
and
1 king bed
Double Room
1 king bed
or
1 full bed
and
1 king bed
Classic Quadruple Room
2 full beds
or
1 full bed
and
1 king bed
Family Room
1 twin bed
and
2 full beds
or
3 full 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

  • Keith
    United States of America United States of America
    Beautiful lodge with birds all around, trails, big room and great buffet breakfast. They arranged a bird guide for us which was very good.
  • Maxine
    United States of America United States of America
    This is a beautifully landscaped property. Birds abound, lots of flowers, the food was good (a little expensive) , the bed was comfortable and the water was hot. We really liked it.
  • Douglas
    United States of America United States of America
    Ara Ambigua has a wonderful trail system through the jungle that is a birder’s paradise. I spent hours wandering the property getting close views of keel billed toucans, gulllemots, oropendolas, chacalacas, black vultures, roadside hawks clay...
  • Martha
    United States of America United States of America
    The property is beautiful, lush, with tropical flowers and trees. The wildlife was wonderful birds, frogs, and the Costa Rican tree frogs
  • Theresa
    Costa Rica Costa Rica
    The breakfast was delicious and fresh. I would rank this in the top 10% of CR hotel breakfast offerings.
  • Abdul
    United States of America United States of America
    A very nice hotel in a lovely location with friendly and courteous staff. The restaurant has a great selection menu.
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    Bruce
    United States of America United States of America
    Nice pools, the grounds were beautiful. Enjoyed the vegetation and ponds right in front of the restaurant to watch the birds as well as trying to locate red eyed frogs and blue jean frogs. Very nice staff.
  • Abdul
    United States of America United States of America
    A nice hotel surrounded by a beautiful jungle with opportunities for birdwatching and relaxing. The room was air conditioned and comfortable, the restaurant was attractive with good selections priced reasonably. The staff were kind, courteous and...
  • Kay
    United States of America United States of America
    Beautiful gardens, delicious provided breakfast, AC in rooms.
  • Angelika
    United States of America United States of America
    A nice lodge with very spacious but scarcely furnished rooms. The walking trails are nice and give you a first glimpse into a tropical forest. The food in the restaurant was good. We chose the hotel for its proximity to La Selva Research Station....

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

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

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

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Spa
  • Bar
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Hiking
  • Playground
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Bar
Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/out
  • Tour desk
  • Packed lunches
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
  • Room service
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
Spa
  • Kids' pool
  • Yoga classes
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    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 3:00 PM
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

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

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

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to 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 minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

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

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

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about Ara Ambigua Lodge

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

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

    • Spa
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Hiking
    • Playground
    • Spa facilities
    • Swimming pool
    • Yoga classes
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Steam room
    • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Room options at Ara Ambigua Lodge include:

    • Quad
    • Triple
    • Double
    • Family
  • The prices at Ara Ambigua Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

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

  • Check-in at Ara Ambigua Lodge is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

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

  • Ara Ambigua Lodge has 1 restaurant:

    • La Casona