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Guayabo Lodge

3.0 star property
Resort in Santa Cruz de Turrialba with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Lounge
Lobby
Studio Suite, 2 Double Beds | View from room
Property grounds
Meeting facility
Escape to Guayabo Lodge, where you can indulge in continental breakfast, rejuvenate with a massage at the spa, and savor local cuisine at La Granadilla restaurant. Enjoy the serene garden views from the terrace or stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Room options

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In-room safe, free WiFi, wheelchair access

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 26 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Double Room | In-room safe, free WiFi, wheelchair access

Double Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Pillow menu
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • 26 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, wheelchair access

Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Pillow menu
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 36 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Studio Suite, 2 Double Beds | In-room safe, free WiFi, wheelchair access

Studio Suite, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Pillow menu
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 36 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz de Turrialba is home to Guayabo Lodge. Caribbean Rainforest Sloth and Caribbean Botanical Garden are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Paseo Metrópoli and Terramall. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
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Turrialba, Santa Cruz de Turrialba, Cartago, 30504

What's nearby

  • Catie - 17 min drive - 8.7 miles
  • Monumento Nacional Arqueológico Guayabo - 18 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Monumento Nacional Guayabo - 32 min drive - 10.5 miles
  • Irazu Volcano National Park - 43 min drive - 18.1 miles
  • Parque Nacional Volcan Irazu - 52 min drive - 20.0 miles

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 156 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Salon Rio De Janeiro - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Carnitas Chani - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Río Restaurante y Pizza a la Leña - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Tipico La Cocina De Mi Pueblo - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Soda Los Tucanes - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Guayabo Lodge

Property highlights
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, a free manager's reception, and a terrace at Guayabo Lodge. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, La Granadilla, offers breakfast, dinner, and light fare. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a computer station, and wedding services
  • A ballroom, a banquet hall, and a TV in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at Guayabo Lodge include comforts such as pillow menus, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • La Granadilla

Things to do

  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Room service

More

  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 7 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room; children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per day

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Guayabo Lodge
Guayabo Lodge Santa Cruz de Turrialba
Guayabo Santa Cruz de Turrialba
Guayabo Santa Cruz Turrialba
Guayabo Lodge Resort
Guayabo Lodge Santa Cruz de Turrialba
Guayabo Lodge Resort Santa Cruz de Turrialba

Frequently asked questions

Is Guayabo Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Guayabo Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Guayabo Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Guayabo Lodge?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Guayabo Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Guayabo Lodge located?

Situated in Santa Cruz de Turrialba, this resort is 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Turrialba Volcano National Park and 9.9 mi (15.9 km) from Catie. Monumento Nacional Guayabo and Ruins of Ujarras are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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Reviews

Guayabo Lodge Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 156 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 156 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 156 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 156 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 156 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Wonderful staff. Great view of Turrialba and the valley below. Lots of suggestions for activities. Grow and offer their own coffee, cheese, marmalade. Great breakfast. We’ll be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful spot!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fulvio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful and the service was stellar. If you dont want crowds, go during the beginning of June. The owner was so kind, excellent host, and purchase their coffee, Incredible quality! We will definitely revisit.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Agnes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A flight of beauty

Guayabo Lodge was amazing Friendly and safe environment. The gardens were well kept and the birding prospect was to a different level… spectacular, We saw birds that we just impressive.
Entrance to guayabo Lodge
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and property
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in the Turrialba Volcano area, definitely would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jose Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place!!

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service excellent people
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and unbeatable views. The owner was so welcoming and the food was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

ronald a

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Up up on the mountain

Nice hotel, clean, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marianela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We wanted to spend a couple quiet days/night together at the end of our vacation. The Guayabo Lodge was perfect. Such a beautiful part of the country with very comfortable climate. We would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful with well kept gardens and plenty of beautiful birds. The room was clean and had everything we needed. The view is spectacular. The shower was excellent, good pressure and hot water.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helena

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
beautiful area with a gorgeous view. I enjoyed the gardens and bird watching all around. The owner is very hospitable, as is the staff. We had dinner at the hotel one evening and the beef was outstanding.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The property is so beautiful with stunning grounds and a beautiful lodge with scenic views. Our room was spacious and very clean. The dinner served was excellent, and we were treated very well by all the staff members.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hidden paradise!! Loved everything about it!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I arrived after hours due to a delayed flight and the staff waited for me to arrive. I can’t thank them enough. Great location, amazing views - would stay again thank you
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is great , beautiful view of the mountains and valleys. Lobby is very nice set up and the design is pretty The room is clean kind of basis but the patio is nice and view of the mountains is peaceful. Quite . You can see the Turrialba Volcano The only thing that the driveway From the road to the Hotel is very rough big rock , made our drive uncomfortable Good thing that is not too long Other than that we enjoyed our stay We would recommended The breakfast was good, everything fresh and home made
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Goog stuff

Very nice location one must know not to use Google if driving to this hotel on their own contact the hotel for proper directions or else you’ll end up in a coffee plantation this place is beautiful the owner was very nice and the food was good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, you can tell it's very well ran. Staff where extremely friendly and personable and the food was great. The rooms were remarkably clean. They serve a nice dinner that although is not very fancy was very good for a very reasonable price. They have a bar right in the lobby and the drinks are reasonably priced. The breakfast the next morning was great. We were only there for one night so we didn't really get a chance to explore much of the trails around. It's right off the main road and easy to find even at night with gps.

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place for a remote accommodation by Turrialb

the location is remote. the grounds are well-maintained and full of flowers. The weather did not cooperate with us so there was no view of the volcano. We had dinner at the Lodge because we arrived late and did not want to go explore other options and the food was great. A great option to stay close to Turrialba. I would recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stunning Views, Very Comfortable

A great friendly welcome we stayed here as we had visited Irazú volcano and Turrialba volcano as well as Guayabo national monument. Making a trip from one to the next…. Do not try to drive to Turrialba if you don’t have 4x4, local people told me the road, which I drove almost to the end, was FATAL… anyway that’s just a tip if that’s your plan. The hotel, lodge was fantastic. Our room spacious, comfortable and all we needed for an overnight stay, and womdeviews of the mountains around and a view of Turrialba Volcano behind us. Evening dinner was tasty and plentifully enough and enjoyed by all. We made use of the bar before dinner and played cards in the lounge area in the lodge. Travelling around a country there’s never enough time spent in one place, this place I wished we had spent a couple more days in. Thank you ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

María de Jesús

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hermoso lugar
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo fue lindo, no hay nada de preocupsrse
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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