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Esquinas Rainforest Lodge

3.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with free breakfast and an outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Interior
Standard Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished
Villa | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished
Villa | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished
Immerse yourself in nature at Esquinas Rainforest Lodge, where the sounds of the rainforest harmonize with local cuisine at breakfast. Relax by the outdoor pool or unwind on the sun-kissed terrace surrounded by lush gardens. With a library, concierge services, and multilingual staff, this hotel offers a serene retreat.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Room options

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Standard Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished

Standard Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Villa | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished

Villa

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchen
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished

Family Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
La Gamba, Piedras Blancas National Park, Golfito, Puntarenas, 60701

Getting around

  • Golfito (GLF) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante La Playa - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Pizzeria skylyn - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Bar La Pista - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Buenos Días - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Black Point - ‬23 min drive

About this property

Esquinas Rainforest Lodge

Hotel by the river
Located close to Playa Cacao and Golfito Marina, Esquinas Rainforest Lodge provides free breakfast (local cuisine), a terrace, and a garden. The on-site Regional cuisine restaurant, Hotel restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and garden views. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a gift shop, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Concierge services, a front-desk safe, and multilingual staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding, as well as amenities like safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Furnished balconies or patios, free extra beds, and ceiling fans

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Hotel restaurant

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 floor
  • 8 buildings
  • Built in 1994
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
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
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Esquinas
Esquinas Lodge
Esquinas Rainforest
Esquinas Rainforest Golfito
Esquinas Rainforest Lodge
Esquinas Rainforest Lodge Golfito
Esquinas Rainforest Hotel Golfito
Esquinas Rainforest Lodge Costa Rica/Golfito
Esquinas Rainforest Golfito
Esquinas Rainforest Lodge Hotel
Esquinas Rainforest Lodge Golfito
Esquinas Rainforest Lodge Hotel Golfito

Frequently asked questions

Does Esquinas Rainforest Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Esquinas Rainforest Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Esquinas Rainforest Lodge?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Esquinas Rainforest Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM.

What time is check-out at Esquinas Rainforest Lodge?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Esquinas Rainforest Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Esquinas Rainforest Lodge located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Playa Cacao, Golfito Marina, and Refugio Nacional de Fauna Silvestre Golfito.

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Esquinas Rainforest Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 2 reviews
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8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

2.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

Beautiful setting but overpriced.

The lodge has a beautiful setting in the forest and the facilities fine. Only the food was disappointing and made me feel the lodge is overpriced. Pity.

8/10 Good

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rainforest property with good birding opportunity, birds song, cicadas, and frogs, but "touristy", so the natural vibe gets ruined. It seems they cater to tour groups, so not very private or queit. Have to pay for 3 meals a day but on their schedule that's too late for serious birding and not as healthy as I'd prefer. I travel solo and do not enjoy sitting by myself or wasting time I could be out finding birds sitting in a restaurant. I go ut birding before daybreak so, lunch as late as 13:00 and O MG on the dinner at 19:00 hours! That's almost bedtime for a serious birder, so unhealthy. I also disliked the large group tours and no options for private guide at such a perfect, well known place to find endemic and special birds place. No fridge in room to keep my own food cold. NO WIFI in room!! Make sure you see that. I couldn't message home without walking down to the restaurant (again back out with all the people - exactly the opposite of the serene rainforest experience I'd hoped for.) Sorry to report negativity. It IS a beautiful place if being with a group instead of the self-in-nature is your thing. The road is also in bad condition - narrow with many potholes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

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