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San Rafael Ecolodge

5.0 star property
San Rafael Ecolodge combines natural beauty with comfort, offering a peaceful retreat with an outdoor pool and spa treatments for travelers seeking relaxation

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Located near Proyecto Asis, San Rafael Ecolodge offers cycling trails, a sun-lounger-lined pool, Colibrí Restaurant, a garden, and an art gallery. Guests can book body wraps, aromatherapy, enjoy free continental breakfasts, and get help from multilingual staff.

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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

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  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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About the neighborhood

Located in La Tigra, San Rafael Ecolodge is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Children's Eternal Rainforest and La Fortuna Waterfall, while Arenal Adventure World and Puentes Colgantes del Arenal are popular area attractions. Proyecto Asis and Costa Rica Chocolate Tour are two other places to visit that come recommended. Kayaking and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and horse riding nearby. Visit our La Tigra travel guide
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La Tigra, San Carlos, La Tigra, Alajuela

What's nearby

  • Children's Eternal Rainforest
    19 min drive - 3.9 miles

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)
    123 min drive

Restaurants

  • La Pollera
    16 min drive
  • Soda La Negrita
    19 min drive
  • Quincho's Pizza
    16 min drive
  • BAR EL ESCONDITE
    6 min drive
  • Salón Batará
    15 min drive

About this property

San Rafael Ecolodge

Luxury family-friendly hotel near Children's Eternal Rainforest
Located close to Proyecto Asis, San Rafael Ecolodge provides free continental breakfast, a poolside bar, and a terrace. Active travelers can enjoy cycling at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the outdoor treatment areas, and indulge in a deep-tissue massage, aromatherapy, or a manicure/pedicure. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Colibrí Restaurant, the on-site family restaurant. In addition to an art gallery on site and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and multilingual staff
  • A TV in the lobby, a reception hall, and farming classes
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as private pools and premium bedding, as well as perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters, recycling, and LED light bulbs
  • 17 bathrooms with rainfall showers and eco-friendly toiletries
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Private yards, wardrobes/closets, and eco-friendly cleaning products

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Colibrí Restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Art gallery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bingo
  • Books
  • Farming classes
  • Games
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas
  • Winery release events

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • 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
  • Daily housekeeping (for a fee)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 646 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Reflexology
  • Sports massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (47 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 1 floor
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 7 buildings
  • 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
  • Built in 100
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Mosquito nets
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 17 private bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with cable channels
  • Private pool

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Late-night room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Printer
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: USD 45 for check-in between 7:30 PM and 10:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 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 170 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Late check-in fee: USD 45 for check-in between 7:30 PM and 10:30 PM
  • Housekeeping fee: USD 10.00 per night

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the hot springs
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Villas San Rafael Natural Paradise Resort La Tigra
Villas San Rafael Natural Paradise Resort
Villas San Rafael Natural Paradise La Tigra
Rafael Natural Paradise Tigra
San Rafael Boutique
San Rafael Ecolodge Hotel
San Rafael Ecolodge La Tigra
San Rafael Ecolodge Hotel La Tigra
Villas San Rafael Natural Paradise Resort

Frequently asked questions

Does San Rafael Ecolodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–7:00 PM.

Is San Rafael Ecolodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at San Rafael Ecolodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 7:30 PM– 10:30 PM for a fee of USD 45.

What time is check-out at San Rafael Ecolodge?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does San Rafael Ecolodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 170 per vehicle applies.

Where is San Rafael Ecolodge located?

Located on the riverwalk, this family-friendly hotel is 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from Children's Eternal Rainforest and 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Proyecto Asis. Arenal Adventure World and Costa Rica Chocolate Tour are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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Reviews

San Rafael Ecolodge Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

10

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

ABBY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very warm and welcoming !
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vaibhav

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Giovanni and Luis are great hosts, very helpful, welcoming and accomodating throughout my stay. Excellent service, clean rooms and beautiful views all around. Would highly recommend and visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and friendly staff. La Fortuna is about a 30 min drive. The friendly (Giovanni and Louis) make the drive worth it. We were able to spot sloth from the facility (guess we were lucky). I would definitely recommend it if you are on a budget.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a charming resort. Luis and Giovanni were gracious, welcoming, and helpful! They pointed out several attractions. We very much enjoyed our stay and recommend this location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Antony

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This place is worth going to. It was absolutely beautiful and very clean. It deserves a 5 stars! The owners were very friendly and I’m glad I stayed there.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Giovanni and Luis were fantastic, warm and welcoming hosts. Their attention to our needs was second to none, and the breakfasts were excellent! I recommend anyone traveling to the Fortuna area, looking to get a bit more into nature, consider their ecolodge the first choice. You won’t be disappointed!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was in the forest saw a sloth, frogs, toucan. Giovani and Louis were just outstanding with everything helping with where to go great breakfast and lunch showing us all the critters at night it was one of the best experiences so far on our trip
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paola

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Little gem in the forest! The property is very clean and well maintained. Very relaxing. Our room had no space for clothes, but we managed. We had dinner there and the food was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was a true pleasure staying at San Rafael Ecolodge. We enjoyed the homemade food, natural environment (where we spotted a baby sloth), pool, and proximity to La Tigra and surrounding sights. Giovanni's hospitality, as well as all the hotel staff, including Luis and the talented chef, was above and beyond what we could have expected. We stayed for two nights as apart of our honeymoon—our only regret was not staying longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the best possible place to stay in Costa Rica! Not only because of the great location in the rainforest, all the sloths on the property, and great facilities, but mostly because the hosts Giovanni and Luis run the best lodge in the country. They will go the extra mile to make sure you are comfortable and treat you like family! They also cook the best food I’ve ever had in Costa Rica. 11/10!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ines

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a quiet place where you can really enjoy nature. Staff was wonderful, all of them were very friendly and kind. Delicious food. With no doubt I recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay about 30 min drive from busy and touristy La Fortuna town. The hosts were phenomenal: accommodating, friendly, everything was taken care of. Great homemade food! What a wonderful stay, will return in the future for sure.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Damodar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had great time. Giovani and luise are very caring. We were lucky enough to see armadillo from our patio. It is an Ecolodge and is surrounded by woods. It is in La tiagra and is about 30 min drive to get in to La Fortuna. In San Rafael the breakfast area is ery nice with pool and wood view. It itself looks like a bird and animal sanctuary.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gwendal

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

Excellent place, super services

Giovanni and Luis are super welcoming, helpful and flexible. Their place is really unique in the region, quiet and confortable. We truly enjoyed our stay at San Rafael.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Shankar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice quiet offbeat location, away from the hustle bustle of La Fortuna. The downside being, u r 40-45min away from most activities. Rooms we were nice & clean with each cilla/apartment having a nice private outdoor sitting space. The staff was extremely courteous treating you more like family than guest. There us a small strwam running through the property. So the sound of running water amidst the dense green canopy gives the full feel of rainforest.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Giovanni and his staff were terrific.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at San Rafael Ecolodge. The 2 bedroom villa we stayed in was perfect for us and was accessible. We could park right by our door. We saw toucans, lots of birds, blue jeans dart frogs, a baby sloth, and more on the property. We felt comfortable and at home. It is a peaceful place. It was really perfect for us. The sofa on our back porch overlooking the jungle was a highlight of our trip. We sat there each morning looking and listening for birds. The food was good. The location is central to many activities/places. We look forward to returning!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, extremely hospitable and helpful. Great food; we ate breakfast and dinner there. So nice to hear the river and the wildlife at night, just outside the hotel. A little far removed from the main town of La Fortuna (took about half an hour to get there) but that suited us fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hospitality is a top priority here. All our wishes were immediately fulfilled by Giovanni and his staff, whether it was about eating or laundry. The apartment had everything it needed, everything was very clean and the beds were comfortable. The location is quiet, the garden beautiful and supermarkets are nearby. Me and my daughters would come back any time.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hosts were super nice and helpful, the area was beautiful and very clean. They have the cutest dog who is super friendly well trained and loves to play. The pool was very clean. House was nice, but the bathroom door in the house we stayed at was very hard to close. There was also a hole where a lizard crawled through. Didn’t both us much though because besides that the place and hosts were lovely and we had a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful retreat in La Tigra. Giovanni and Luis are the nicest people you are likely to meet. Even when we had a middle of the night emergency, they handled it with such grace and care. Their lodge is clean, quiet and the restaurant serves fresh delicious local food. Each morning staff would take the time to show us where the local sloth was hanging out in the property trees. La Tigra is small and quiet, and a bit of a drive from La Fortuna, but the roads are good and we felt it worth it to stay in such a peaceful area. There are also several local sights very close by that are also worth visiting. We had a well appointed suite with twin beds for the children, double for us and a kitchen/lounge area. Very comfortable stay. We'd love to visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm courteous hosts and excellent sloth viewing!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nisha

Amazing experience
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Giovanni and Luis were most welcoming. Even Tor was wondering. An oasis in the jungle. Even with a family of sloths. Puts Vida
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon Pierce

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family & I (husband, 2 boys ages 11 & 15) stayed at the San Rafael Ecolodge for 7 nights in mid February. We had never stayed in such a place before & had an absolutely wonderful time! The dinning & common areas are all open-air yet very cozy. The food is freshly made to order & is so delicious! There is numerous wildlife to see right there at the ecolodge too! We saw a Sloth, Yellow-throated Toucan, Motmot Parrot, Red-eyed Tree Frogs, Plumed Basilisk Lizard & a House Gecko! The 3 people who run the ecolodge (Giovanni the owner, Luis & Elisabeth) are terrific! They are very accommodating & their hospitality is above & beyond! Giovanni had said to me " Tara, this is now your home." And by the end of our stay, we most certainly felt that way! We highly recommend staying at the San Rafael Ecolodge & would definitely go back!
Sloth
Yellow-throated Toucan
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026