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Macaw Lodge

3.0 star property
Lodge in Carara with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Bungalow (Natural) | Garden view
Restaurant
Family Bungalow | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Living area
Travelers at Macaw Lodge start with a full breakfast before enjoying the mountain surroundings. The terrace is perfect for sunbathing, the garden invites strolls, free WiFi keeps everyone connected, the library offers quiet reading, and laundry facilities handle needs.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Family Bungalow | Balcony

Family Bungalow

Highlights

Furnished patio
Kitchen
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Bungalow (Natural) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bungalow (Natural)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Bungalow | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bungalow

Highlights

Furnished patio
Kitchen
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Carara, Macaw Lodge is in the mountains and in a national park. Jacó Walk Shopping Center and Auto Mercado Herradura are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Carara National Park and Bijagual Waterfall. Hacienda las Agujas and Neo Fauna are also worth visiting. Kayaking offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
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Cerros de Turrubares, Carara, San Jose

What's nearby

  • Rainforest Adventures Jaco - 45 min drive - 14.2 miles
  • Canopy Vista Los Suenos Adventure Park - 50 min drive - 20.1 miles
  • Jacó Beach - 59 min drive - 19.4 miles
  • Herradura Beach - 59 min drive - 24.0 miles
  • Marina Los Sueños - 60 min drive - 24.2 miles

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 115 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rancho Shadday - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Sady - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪pocho's bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bar Bijagual - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪El Búho - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Macaw Lodge

Lodge in the mountains
Take advantage of free full breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at Macaw Lodge . Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a library and laundry facilities.
Other perks at this lodge include:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and luggage storage
  • A water dispenser, smoke-free premises, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Macaw Lodge have amenities such as free WiFi, safes, and free bottled water.
More amenities include:
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and eco-friendly toiletries
  • Ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library
  • Yoga classes

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 2 floors
  • 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
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 12 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 130 per vehicle (one way)

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, debit cards, and cash
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Macaw Lodge Turrubares
Macaw Turrubares
Macaw Lodge
Macaw Lodge Lodge
Macaw Lodge Carara
Macaw Lodge Lodge Carara
Macaw Lodge an Authentic Ecolodge

Frequently asked questions

Is Macaw Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Macaw Lodge ?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Macaw Lodge ?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Macaw Lodge ?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Macaw Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 130 per vehicle applies.

Where is Macaw Lodge located?

Situated in a national park, this lodge is 6.5 mi (10.4 km) from Bijagual Waterfall and within 16 mi (25 km) of Rainforest Adventures Jaco and Playa Tárcoles. Carara National Park and Crocodile Bridge are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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