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Rafiki Safari Lodge

2.5 star property

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Consider a stay at Rafiki Safari Lodge and take advantage of free full breakfast, a free daily manager's reception, and a terrace. Adventurous travelers may like the horseback riding, hiking/biking, and ecotours at this hotel. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a massage, a manicure/pedicure, or a facial. In addition to shopping on site and a garden, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Standard Tent, Mountain View | 1 bedroom

Standard Tent, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Tent, Lake View | 1 bedroom

Superior Tent, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom

Deluxe Tent, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Tent, Mountain View | 1 bedroom

Family Tent, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Río Nuevo, Rafiki Safari Lodge is in the mountains and on the riverwalk. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge and Manuel Antonio Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ziplining. Visit our Río Nuevo travel guide
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Camino de Rio Savegre, Río Nuevo, San José, 60601

What's nearby

  • Matapalo Beach
    57 min drive - 20.6 miles

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP)
    47 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Good Coffee Cafe
    36 min drive
  • Club Finca Maritima
    36 min drive
  • Bar y Restaurante La Casona
    61 min drive
  • El Joron
    23 min drive
  • Rancho Tico
    53 min drive

About this property

Rafiki Safari Lodge

Hotel by the lake
At Rafiki Safari Lodge, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a free daily manager's reception, and a terrace. Active travelers can enjoy horseback riding, hiking/biking, and ecotours at this hotel. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a massage, a manicure/pedicure, or a facial. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as shopping on site and a garden.
Other perks include:
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Free self parking
  • Wedding services, concierge services, and luggage storage
  • Outdoor furniture, a water dispenser, and tour/ticket assistance
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Decks/patios, highchairs, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Mountain biking
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • High chair

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bathroom

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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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

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Does Rafiki Safari Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.

Is Rafiki Safari Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Rafiki Safari Lodge?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Rafiki Safari Lodge?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Rafiki Safari Lodge located?

Situated on the riverwalk, this hotel is within 20 mi (32 km) of Matapalo Beach, Linda Beach, and Playa Hatillo. Titi Canopy and Playa Playita are also within 25 mi (40 km).

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Reviews

Rafiki Safari Lodge Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

10

Staff & service

10

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

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

JORGE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nature 100%, the staff very kind and friendly, food excellent, activities very exciting
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family and I stayed here for 6 nights and had the most amazing time! The property is absolutely gorgeous, peaceful, and just the right amount of isolation in the mountains. The staff was incredibly nice and accommodating, always checking to make sure you're having a great time. The excursions were fantastic, we highly recommend the white water rafting! I took my 6 year old daughter on it, and felt very safe with the expertise of our guides. If you are looking for a true getaway in nature, this place is for you! You will wake up every morning to the sounds of the rainforest, including the most beautiful birds! The property has trails with waterfalls, a small swimming pool and "warm pool", and the food was delicious. Highly, highly recommend a stay at Rafiki!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was one of the best "glamping" experiences we have ever had! We were in a tent but it was a huge very well ventilated rigid tent on a solid platform with an attached beautiful bathroom with huge walk in shower. We sat on our two rocking chairs on the huge open deck area and watched the birds every morning and the sunsets every night. We fell asleep to the sounds of the jungle and woke up to the many bird songs. Breakfasts were included with our stay and varied between a fixed menu and a buffet depending on how many guests were there. We ate every meal there and frequented the bar as well. The Lodge is too far away from any other options. The food was excellent! We were surprised how reasonable the prices were for both bar and restaurant. The staff were fantastic! Stephanie helped us with our many questions and put us on the right path for an excellent hike on the property. Randal was our guide for a night walk on the property with the best experience we've ever had with red-eyed tree frogs. Randal was also one the guides who accompanied us on our white water rafting trip. It was excellent! They even provided fruit during the experience at a beautiful waterfall. We had a guide in each of the small rafts and they all made even the road trip to the starting point interesting. They kept stopping the truck and picking different types of plants for us to identify...beautiful herbs and medicinal plants. Thank you Rafiki and staff...we'll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Antoine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic place. The rafting activity is a must do. Great food. Keep going team!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026