Is Santa Juana Lodge and Nature Reserve pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Santa Juana Lodge and Nature Reserve?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Santa Juana Lodge and Nature Reserve?

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

Does Santa Juana Lodge and Nature Reserve provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 265 per vehicle applies.

Where is Santa Juana Lodge and Nature Reserve located?

Situated on the boardwalk/promenade, this lodge is within 16 mi (25 km) of Los Campesinos Reserve, Nahomi Park, and Playa La Macha. Manuel Antonio Beach and Cascada El Salto are also within 20 mi (32 km).

10/10 Excellent

mitchell

Aug 11, 2025

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Amazing property and community. Staff were incredibly nice, room was awesome with a first class view

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruben

May 1, 2023

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A wonderful destination for nature lovers! Wonderful getaway with great local staff!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Dec 1, 2024

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Alan and his staff are amazing! They made us feel like family. The views and proximity to wildlife were fantastic. The authentic Costa Rican meals were delicious and healthy. We enjoyed bird watching, hikes to the waterfalls and a short trip to ziplining.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ranjit

Dec 29, 2023

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Secluded peacefull place , a wonderful gem

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Jan 14, 2016

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Serene place to go.

A place to get away from everything. The drive up is bunny for about 45 minutes.

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Apr 9, 2023

Nestled in nature with mountaintop views

Beautiful, peaceful location on top of a mountain with cabins surrounded by trees and birds/creatures that the guides will be searching for in the national parks. Great views, home-cooked meals, and friendly, helpful staff. If you're renting a car to drive there, be sure to get a 4WD (in any season) as the roads outside of tourist towns are packed dirt with rocks and mountain roads can be steep.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vikash

Dec 31, 2023

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This was 5 star experience that is hard to match. Starting from location secluded top of mountain to spacious nice room with no windows only screens. Tens of birds every morning with walking trails and fresh tasty food cooked right in front and very friendly staff, Andre, Allen and their families made our stay like being at home.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

karen

Jul 25, 2022

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Wow. Spectacular views and rooms. Great, personalized dining. Freshest fruits in Costa Rica. Amazing. The drive was an adventure.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Feb 5, 2024

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Escape to Santa Juana Lodge

We stayed in Santa Juana Lodge for 6 nights and had a wonderful experience: Although it’s quite a challenging road up the hill from the main road, it’s fine if you have a 4WD and is well worth the journey. The people who run Santa Juana made it for us. Allan and his family were absolutely charming and the bird watching, home grown, home cooked food each day was lovely. We enjoyed the experience of meals with other families and the opportunity to talk to people from all over the world. The walking, waterfalls and the peaceful environment: A visit to Santa Juana Lodge is a unique travel experience not to be missed.

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Muhammad

Jan 1, 2025

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If you don’t have 4x4 it’s hard to reach to the place and try to reach early as possible. Not bad place nice view and fresh air. We reached late and it was late keep our driver with us coz it was dark and raining they charge me extra $75 for that.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Nov 24, 2022

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Had such an exceptional stay here this week! I loved everything from the stunning bungalow which had the best view I think I’ve ever had, the staff were incredibly kind and friendly and nice the food was spot on! High points: - Gorgeous accomodation with hammock, modern bathroom, kitchen with everything you need, chrome cast tv, comfortable bedding and lounge - Complimentary breakfast was awesome. I had breakfast and dinner there daily and the food was super fresh and tasty. Great coffee too! - Free laundry services and little convenient touches like umbrellas, extra towels, torch etc - Close to some great walking tracks and waterfalls - The most lovely staff - The surroundings are breathtaking. Lots of toucans right next to you Zero low points! Cannot recommend highly enough

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kirstine

Mar 17, 2023

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Go Go Go!!

This place is magical 🦜 we stayed there for 3 nights before we had to go to Tamarindo. We could have stayed there WAY longer and are also considering going back before we head home. The people there are amazing, smiling and helpful. We got a flat tire and one of the locals came to the rescue as we didn’t had the right tools. ❤️ The view from the room is spectacular and the animal sounds are the most calming. ❤️ A little piece of heaving in the middle of the rainforest. ❤️ WE LOVED IT!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gaurav

Jan 1, 2023

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Excellent, marvelous stay in the mountains!

As a family of 3, including our 6-year old daughter, we had an amazing time at Santa Juana lodge that is beyond words. It is located at top of the mountains with awesome views and to top it up, we loved the friendly staff and how nice everyone was. We also did a guided tour to the nearby waterfall, which was worth it. It also included exploring a small herb garden on the property and extracting sugarcane juice right next to it! The drive to the lodge was a bit adventurous, but we were warned ahead of time to ensure that we have a 4WD and we plan to get their before sunset. The lodge has a restaurant to have all meals, but we did have a small kitchenette in our cabin, with good number of basic utensils, a good sized refrigerator, a stove, a microwave and an oven offering us an option to cook if we wanted to. We ended up eating at the restaurant other than making coffee in our cabin, which tasted great while sitting in our balcony looking over the lush green mountains!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chloe

Feb 18, 2025

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What an amazing experience staying at Santa Juana Lodge! Myself, my husband and our 2 year old daughter had an amazing time here. The views were incredible, and sleeping in the screened in bedrooms listening to the wildlife was so relaxing. Even though we were here in February it was very comfortable and cool sleeping at night. We arranged transport through Santa Juana Lodge which I would highly recommend. It was nice not having to worry about driving up the mountain. My husband did the birding tour with Alan which was absolutely incredible, they saw 55 birds in a few hours! My daughter and I walked to the waterfalls (with her in a hiking backpack), it is about 1 mile out and back on a very quiet road. I loved that there was a smaller waterfall which was great for her. The big waterfall looked amazing but was more appropriate for adults or kids who can swim. It is a steep walk back! The best part was the welcoming and friendly staff. We especially loved making empanadas with Julia, fresh tropical juices with every meal, and the endless supply of fruit (which made my toddler so happy!) I wish we stayed an extra day so that we could do the nature / waterfall excursion. But we hope to return in the future! Staying at Santa Juana was one of my favorite travel experiences I have ever had.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan Gale

May 15, 2025

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Peaceful, Authentic, and Truly Special – Santa Juana Lodge My friend Vickie and I spent several unforgettable days at Santa Juana Lodge & Nature Reserve, and we can’t recommend it enough. Getting there was part of the adventure—a scenic four-hour drive from the airport, with the final stretch on a gravel road through rain and cows! But once we arrived, we were welcomed into a peaceful paradise. Our private casita had stunning views of the rainforest and distant Pacific, and we were surrounded by the sounds of nature—birds, monkeys, and fresh mountain air. The lodge blends eco-luxury with deep respect for Costa Rican culture and sustainability. Meals were included, and they were a true highlight—delicious, locally inspired, and beautifully presented. Huge thanks to Lady, Julia, Maribel, and Liz for their incredible cooking and hospitality. Everyone we met was warm and welcoming—from Allan and Hugo, who shared the lodge’s inspiring history, to Andres, Ariel, Randal, Cucho, Karolina, Liz, and Alexis, who made everything run so smoothly. If you're looking for a stay that offers comfort, connection, and adventure in a truly unique setting—Santa Juana is the place. We loved every moment and hope to return!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

jean-marc

Apr 12, 2025

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Lieu unique ,en pleine foret, aidant a faire vivre un petit village et ses habitants Assez difficile d acces

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Apr 2, 2025

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Our family LOVED our time here. So amazing

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

Mar 3, 2025

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Magical place to stay

Such a magical environment, all the staff are so friendly and welcoming. Allen’s passion for the forest and animals is contagious and encyclopaedic ; we learned so much. The property is surrounded by beautiful forests in all directions, and you eat breakfast watching hummingbirds and toucans. It’s truly incredible. Our car broke down around 7km before arriving to the lodge and Allen and his team could not have been more helpful or friendly. They kindly came and met us, helped jumpstart the car, and brought us safely to the lodge. Real hospitality and kindness, and so appreciated.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Feb 3, 2025

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We loved everything about Santa Juana Lodge: Alan was a terrific host, the drive up was awesome, the room and view was fantastic. We went to the waterfall and did a few other hikes around, highly recommend! Nikki & Henry

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Dec 31, 2024

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Allan's hospitality was amazing!! He made us feel incredibly welcome. He did a wonderful job of pointing out the incredible birds around the property and we also really enjoyed talking to him about Costa Rica.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Dec 31, 2024

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ALLAN = SMILE = TOP ACCUEIL

Tres bel acceuil et service ! ALLAN TOP ET SA FEMME TRYS 👍👍👍 Simplement choisir periode avec beau temps Sinon vite dans les Nuages de par la hauteur Chambre top (tout équipé) avec vue ouffff Restaurant très simple Par contre pour le soir

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Dec 28, 2024

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Perfect setting to unplug, wind down, and recharge. The staff was super proud of the environmentally focused environment they’ve created in the middle of the Costa Rican jungle. We coordinated all our transports through Santa Juana so Hugo met us in Quepos and drove us the 45mins up the mountain to the lodge. The views from the lodge are unbelievable and change as the clouds float through the valleys and various birds visit. Most of the staff are extended family members who have lived on this mountain their entire lives and now support the lodge cooking/serving meals and coordinating activities/adventures. We hiked to several unbelievable waterfalls on the extended property and swam in one of the natural pools, zip lined and repelled into another natural pool, had been expert massages from one of the staff members, and then went on a long bird watching walking tour that was the highlight of the trip. The bird watching tour was led by Allan whose mother (cook), brother (waiter), and wife (masseuse) are the backbone of the staff who support Santa Juana. Allan grew up on the mountain and is super proud to hat visitors from all over the world come visit Santa Juana. He gets giddy with excitement pointing out the birds and educating about each species. We thought the second half of the tour was even more interesting when he walked us around the resort to explain the fauna of the region. Santa Juana is magical if you can commit to the slower pace and enjoy the Pura Vida!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamina

Nov 30, 2024

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Wonderful Stay

Beautiful views, cute cabins, yummy local food, but mostly a great experience because of the warm and inviting people that work there. They were so accommodating and friendly it made the stay extra enjoyable.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Aug 11, 2024

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We had the most relaxing vacation of our lives, everything was breathtaking, staff so attentive and friendly, we enjoyed every moment

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Feb 26, 2024

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Andres, Allen and the rest of the team were wonderful; plus, the views, waterfall hike and food were remarkable. For a relaxing, authentic experience, stay here!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

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