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Tapirus Lodge

3.0 star property
Lodge with free breakfast, near Rainforest Adventures

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Deluxe Room | Terrace/patio
Exterior
Deluxe Room | Room amenity
Hiking
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Tapirus Lodge welcomes guests to an adventurous escape in Costa Rica's wilderness. Start with a local breakfast before ecotours, ziplining, or hiking nearby trails. After exploring, enjoy satisfying meals at Morpho Restaurant or unwind at the coffee shop.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Superior Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Superior Room

Highlights

Balcony
Free rollaway/extra beds
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Sofa bed
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 17 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Ceiling fan
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
In-room safe
  • 17 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Route 32, KM 76 San Jose-Limon, junto al Braulio Carrillo, Guapiles, Limon

What's nearby

  • Braulio Carrillo National Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Braulio Carrillo National Park Trail - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Rainforest Adventures - 12 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Guapiles Central Park - 21 min drive - 14.4 miles
  • Centro America Autonomous University - 22 min drive - 14.6 miles

Getting around

  • Heredia Miraflores Station - 49 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante El Yugo de mi Tata - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪El Fogón de Lola - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Rio Corinto - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Soda la Campesina - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Casa Manigua - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Tapirus Lodge

Lodge near Braulio Carrillo National Park
Located close to Rainforest Adventures, Tapirus Lodge provides free breakfast (local cuisine), a grocery/convenience store, and a terrace. Active travelers can enjoy hiking/biking, ecotours, and ziplining at this lodge. The on-site restaurant, Morpho Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as designer stores on site and a coffee shop/cafe.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A front-desk safe, concierge services, and wedding services
Room features
All guestrooms at Tapirus Lodge offer perks such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Balconies, 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
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Morpho Restaurant

Things to do

  • Designer stores
  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Ziplining

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in hallways
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 floor
  • 5 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1994
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 16.95
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 16.95

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9:00 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 (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 55 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 40 (one-way), (from 3 to 12 years old)
  • Early check-in fee: USD 16.95 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 16.95 (subject to availability)

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
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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Lodge Rainforest
Rainforest Adventure Guapiles
Tapirus Lodge Guapiles
Rainforest Adventure Lodge Guapiles
Rainforest Adventure Lodge Guacimo
Rainforest Adventure Guacimo
Tapirus Guapiles
Tapirus Lodge Lodge
Tapirus Lodge Guapiles
Tapirus Lodge Lodge Guapiles

Frequently asked questions

Is Tapirus Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Tapirus Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Tapirus Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 16.95 (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Tapirus Lodge?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 16.95 (subject to availability).

Does Tapirus Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 55 per person applies.

Where is Tapirus Lodge located?

Situated in a national park, this lodge is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Rainforest Adventures and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Braulio Carrillo National Park. Guapiles Central Park and Centro America Autonomous University are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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