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Heliconia Island

3.0 star property
Riverfront bed & breakfast with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Standard Double Room, Garden View, Garden Area | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi
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Family Apartment, Multiple Beds | Living area
Heliconia Island offers a peaceful retreat with tranquil settings and lush gardens. Start your day with breakfast at the restaurant, unwind with drinks at the bar, and enjoy complimentary WiFi. The multilingual staff is consistently praised by previous guests.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 28 - Sep 29
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Tomorrow

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Family Apartment, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Garden Area

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Garden Area | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Garden Area

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Garden View, Garden Area

Standard Double Room, Garden View, Garden Area | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Garden View, Garden Area

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Basic Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds

1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Basic Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Las Horquetas, Heliconia Island is in a rural area and on a river. Sarapiquís Gardens and Heliconia Island are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at La Selva Biological Station and Tirimbina Rainforest Center. Don't miss out on a visit to Mini Zoo and Jardin Yori. Kayaking and canoeing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and horse riding nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Frogs Heaven - 10 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • La Selva Biological Station - 12 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • San Agustin Church - 13 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • Tirimbina Rainforest Center - 28 min drive - 15.5 miles
  • Braulio Carrillo National Park - 37 min drive - 21.8 miles

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 120 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Palmitour - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Casona Tica Linda - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Centro Recreativo Los Cocos - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Comedor de la Estación Biológica La Selva - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Soda El Paso, Puerto Viejo Sarapiqui - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Heliconia Island

Bed & breakfast near Mini Zoo and Jardin Yori
Located close to La Selva Biological Station and San Agustin Church, Heliconia Island provides a terrace, a firepit, and a garden. Adventurous travelers may like the rowing/canoeing and fishing at this bed & breakfast. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Tour/ticket assistance, multilingual staff, and luggage storage
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Heliconia Island offer comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Showers, hair dryers, and shampoo
  • Furnished balconies or patios, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Rowing/canoeing

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • Built in 2007
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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 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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Heliconia Island
Heliconia Island B&B
Heliconia Island B&B Sarapiqui
Heliconia Island Sarapiqui
Heliconia Island B&B Las Horquetas
Heliconia Island Las Horquetas
Heliconia Las Horquetas
Heliconia Island Las Horquetas
Heliconia Island Bed & breakfast
Heliconia Island Bed & breakfast Las Horquetas

Frequently asked questions

Is Heliconia Island pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Heliconia Island?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Heliconia Island?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Heliconia Island?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Heliconia Island located?

Situated on a river, this bed & breakfast is within 9 mi (15 km) of Mini Zoo and Jardin Yori, La Selva Biological Station, and San Agustin Church. Tirimbina Rainforest Center and Sarapiquís Gardens are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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