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The Zancudo Lodge

4.0 star property
Beachside lodge to enjoy outdoor pool and black sand beach

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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | View from room
Interior
Outdoor pool, free cabanas, pool umbrellas
The Zancudo Lodge sits on a beautiful black sand beach where travelers can fish, take motor boats, or join guided tours. After kayaking, guests relax by the pool in private cabanas with WiFi, then dine at The Game fisher restaurant with ocean views.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Standard Room, Garden View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Room, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | Living room | 32-inch TV with digital channels, iPod dock

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Room, 1 King Bed, Poolside | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Junior Room, 1 King Bed, Poolside

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Pavón, The Zancudo Lodge is on the beach. Golfito Marina and Puerto Jimenez Pier are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Playa Zancudo and Playa Pavón. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkeling and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ziplining and ecotours.
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Playa Zancudo, Pavon, Pavón, Puntarenas

What's nearby

  • Playa Zancudo - 6 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Pavones Beach - 51 min drive - 16.0 miles

Getting around

  • Golfito (GLF) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Mar y Luna - ‬75 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Buenos Días - ‬77 min drive
  • ‪El Canto del Tucan - ‬82 min drive
  • ‪Chicken Bros - ‬78 min drive
  • ‪Comales - ‬79 min drive

About this property

The Zancudo Lodge

Upscale lodge by the ocean
Consider a stay at The Zancudo Lodge and take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. This lodge is a great place to bask in the sun with a black sand beach, fishing, and motor boating. The on-site local and international cuisine fine-dining restaurant, The Game fisher, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy onsite activities like boat tours and kayaking. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks at this lodge include:
  • An outdoor pool along with free cabanas and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A front-desk safe, concierge services, and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at The Zancudo Lodge feature perks such as free international calls and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and hair dryers
  • 32-inch TVs with digital channels
  • Balconies, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 5:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 14 for adults and USD 10 to 14 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Game fisher

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Boat tours
  • Fishing
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with digital channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free international calls
  • Free local calls
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 4 AM - 8 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

The property is closed during December, January, and February.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
1 total pets

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 14 for adults, and USD 10 to 14 for children

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
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
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
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
Alcohol is not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Zancudo Lodge Golfito
Zancudo Golfito
Zancudo Beach Hotel Golfito
The Zancudo Lodge Costa Rica/Golfito
The Zancudo Lodge ex Zancudo Beach Resort
Zancudo Lodge
The Zancudo Lodge Lodge
The Zancudo Lodge Pavón
The Zancudo Lodge Lodge Pavón
The Zancudo Lodge Lodge
The Zancudo Lodge Pavón
The Zancudo Lodge Lodge Pavón

Frequently asked questions

Does The Zancudo Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Zancudo Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at The Zancudo Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Zancudo Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Zancudo Lodge?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The Zancudo Lodge located?

Nestled on the beach, this Pavón lodge is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Playa Zancudo and 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Playa Pavón. Pavones Beach and Rio Coto Mangroves are also within 25 mi (40 km).

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