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Offering garden views, Heliconia Island in Sarapiquí provides accommodations and a garden. With river views, this accommodation features a balcony. The accommodation offers free Wifi, as well as a terrace and a family-friendly restaurant. At the bed and breakfast, every unit is equipped with a wardrobe. The rooms have a private bathroom with a hair dryer, while selected rooms will provide you with a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave. At the bed and breakfast, the units have bed linen and towels. The area is popular for fishing, and car rental is available at this 3-star bed and breakfast. La Selva Biological Station is 5.5 miles from the bed and breakfast, while Ebal Rodriguez Stadium is 22 miles away. Fortuna Airport is 48 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

FREE parking!


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
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1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
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1 queen bed
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.0
Free Wifi
8.0

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Marina
    Switzerland Switzerland
    The lodge garden was amazing! You can see so many different birds during the morning breakfast. We saw more birds here than during our private 8hours birdwatching tour! Apart from that you can also see basilics and other reptiles around as well....
  • Irma
    United States of America United States of America
    Big comfortable room and bed. The beautiful gardens were stunning with paths around the flowers, plants and trees. We saw many colorful birds and heard several howler monkeys. Dinner was offered and was delicious.
  • Shawn
    Canada Canada
    The new owner, Pierre, who tries to accommodate almost all of your requests. The beautiful garden
  • Meagan
    Canada Canada
    Beautiful property and large, comfortable room. Nice breakfast included. I would definitely stay here again.
  • Caroline
    Belgium Belgium
    The location is great, next to the river and with a beautiful garden. The beds are spacious, and the breakfast is good with homemade bread. It was nice bathing in the river.
  • Wendy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A truly wonderful place to stay. You park your car and then walk over a small metal bridge to enter a garden island, completely surrounded by water, which is so beautiful, full of trees, flowers, and wildlife. Excellent range of birds in the...
  • Suku
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful location.amazing hospitality and the host is friendly and welcoming. Surrounded by beautiful gardens, photographers paradise. Woke up each morning to an orchestra of birds singing. Thank you to the host for making us welcome.
  • Agnes
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very beautiful location in heliconia garden and by a river. rooms are lovely and comfortable
  • Richard
    France France
    A clean and comfortable room set in a beautiful garden and next to a river were one can bathe. Pierre the host was very helpful who makes delicious scrambled eggs and his own bread (which is much better than what you can buy locally). He also...
  • Dagmar
    Germany Germany
    Beautiful garden with a huge variety of heliconias and a feeding station with excellent bird watching during breakfast

Managed by Heliconia Island

Company review score: 8.9Based on 125 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

We are a very small lodge located in the middle of a beautiful botanical garden, somewhere in the Sarapiquí Rainforest. The lodge has very nice rooms, with an amazin garden view. Come a visit Sarapiquí, We will be honored to receive you.

Property info

Heliconia Island an ideal place for nature lovers. The most beautiful botanical garden of Costa Rica. Feel like you are at home in a private atmosphere. Enjoy the birds, animals, the river and walk around in the garden.

Neighborhood info

Heliconia island is just 10 minutes from La selva biologic nature park. 20 minutes from Tirimbina natura park and national park Braulio Carrillo. There are a lot of activities like: rafting, canopy.boat trip, hiking, birding, Horse back ride. Choclate tour, frog garden, Arial tram. Visit a nice waterfall and make a hike in the jungle. On Heliconia Island we do night walks and you can start from here for a safari kayak tour on the river. It`s save to swim in the river or tubing down the island. We are 1 1/2 hrs drive from San José , 2 hrs drive from Poas vulcano, 2 hrs drive from Tortuguero. Puerto viejo de sarapiqui is only 10 min. drive.

Languages Spoken

German,English,Spanish,Dutch

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Heliconia Island Garden and river lodge
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Amenities of Heliconia Island
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • River view
  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Horseback riding
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Fishing

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)

Internet
Basic free Wifi 8 Mbps. Suitable for streaming content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.

Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

    Services

    • Private check-in/out
    • Baggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Car rental
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    General

    • Smoke-free property
    • Mosquito net
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Private entrance
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Accessibility

    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

    Languages Spoken

    • German
    • English
    • Spanish
    • Dutch

    House rules
    Heliconia Island takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM
    Check-out
    From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
    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.

    Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    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 - 1 years
    Extra bed upon request
    $20 per child, per night
    Crib upon request
    $10 per child, per night
    2+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    $20 per person, per night

    Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that the restaurant prepares breakfast, lunch and dinner. Please take into account that this property accepts cash only, either colones or dollars.

    Please take into account that this property accepts cash only, either colones or dollars.

    Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

    FAQs about Heliconia Island

    • Room options at Heliconia Island include:

      • Double
      • Family
    • Check-in at Heliconia Island is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • Heliconia Island has 1 restaurant:

      • Heliconia Island Garden and river lodge
    • Heliconia Island is 6.8 miles from the center of Sarapiquí. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Heliconia Island may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Heliconia Island offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Horseback riding