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Ara Ambigua Lodge

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At Ara Ambigua Lodge, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, a free daily manager's reception, and a terrace. Treat yourself to a hot stone massage, a body scrub, or a body treatment at the onsite spa. The on-site Regional cuisine restaurant, La Casona, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and happy hour. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a playground.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a window with a view of greenery, a bedside table, and a nightstand.

Classic Quadruple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Classic Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Bed

Classic Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed and 2 Double Beds OR 3 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Puerto Viejo, Ara Ambigua Lodge is in a rural area. La Selva Biological Station and Braulio Carrillo National Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Costa Rica Best Chocolate and Mini Zoo and Jardin Yori. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like ziplining. Visit our Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui travel guide
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400m North of the Church in La Guaria, Puerto Viejo, Heredia

What's nearby

  • San Agustin Church
    3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Costa Rica Best Chocolate
    6 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • La Selva Biological Station
    6 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Costa Rica Nature Pavilion
    20 min drive - 10.5 miles
  • Tirimbina Rainforest Center
    22 min drive - 8.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Epic Coffee & Grill
    8 min drive
  • Comedor de la Estación Biológica La Selva
    9 min drive
  • Restaurante Típico La Carreta
    3 min drive
  • Dining Room
    5 min drive
  • Soda Doña Julia
    10 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free 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 restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • La Casona

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Playground
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish 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.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Mosquito nets
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

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 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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
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
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

Frequently asked questions

Does Ara Ambigua Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Is Ara Ambigua 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 Ara Ambigua Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Ara Ambigua Lodge?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Ara Ambigua Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Ara Ambigua Lodge located?

Situated in a rural location, this spa hotel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from San Agustin Church and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Costa Rica Best Chocolate. La Selva Biological Station and Braulio Carrillo National Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Ara Ambigua Lodge Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 81 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast included, comfy beds and helpful front desk. Wait staff was attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lars

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful. If we hadn’t reserved a room for the next night in a different place along our route, we would have stayed at least one more night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Chandler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was comfortable and the pools were tranquil and surrounded by beautiful scenery. The walls of the room were a bit thin (we could hear our neighbours very clearly) but the property itself was great. Breakfast was yummy and there were a lot of exotic creatures throughout the hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this place. Clean, comfy and friendly
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Juan Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was in middle of jungle, did night and bird watching around lodge and we saw many animals. Very happy we found this gem. Rooms are basic and breakfast wss great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Hank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The food at this resort is quite bad.. The rooms are great, the staff was great, the pool is great but the food (most all of it) is really pretty bad. The pizza is awful, the pasta overcooked and bland, The specials were fine, but the food overall was very bad.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good except some rooms are a long walk uphill when carrying a bunch of luggage. Staff is great. Bed and shower great. Cool birds and frogs around Would stsy again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Adely

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This property is a little bit out dated but is equipped with all basic amenities. The lodges are surrounded by nature. This hotel has international cable TV, which is not available everywhere in Costa Rica. The hotel has a gift shop and a restaurant with good food. The restaurant also serves fresh pizza and room service is available. This hotel also offers you different tours. The night walk tour on the property was worth it for only $20 p.p.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All great
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Evie

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

Great stay and great value for money

Really enjoyed our stay here, wish we could have stayed longer! Saw so many tropical frogs too.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was there for work so all I did was sleep, but beds were fine and ac worked ok.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good for birding!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were really surprised when we arrived to this Lodge. There are lovely walking trails around the property and lots of wildlife all around. Our room was large and clean. Staff was very friendly and helpful. We look forward to going back in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was an unexpected joy. Absolutely stunning landscaping that invites many different types of birds to hang out near the restaurant. I could have watched for hours. Staff went above and beyond in every aspect of our visit. If I could give it better than 10/10 I would. Should we visit Costa Rica again, we will come back to this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No shampoo or conditioner. There is a coffee maker in the room not no coffee to make. There is no refrigerator or microwave.. beds are very hard.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Amazing wildlife - but lacking some comforts

It was very hot and humid when we arrived. The rooms are quite small with cramped bathrooms but quite clean. Unfortunately our AC was barely adequate. It was on but not cooling well - they had 2 people check it, but it made basically no difference - by nighttime it was tolerable (running at max capacity for several hours) but not great.The staff seemed mildly annoyed that we wanted it cooler and there was no fridge in the room (although they did allow us to keep items in the restaurant fridge), so it was hard to keep comfortable. That said, there is wildlife everywhere and amazing trails (although also a lot of mosquitoes!). We saw howler monkeys, green macaws, sloths, white collared manakins, trogons, red eyed tree frogs, Jesus Christ lizards and more. The pools were good for wildlife viewing but not very clean. Great place for birding. Breakfast was nice, good selection of hot and cold items. Overall the restaurant has perfectly decent food, nothing great, ok prices. I would come back for the trails, but not sure if I would stay the night again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ein schönes Hotel mit der Möglichkeit Vögel und Frösche zu beobachten. Unser Zimmer hatte eine wundervolle Terrasse. Es war sauber und auch das Frühstücksbuffet war okay. Es hat uns gut gefallen
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kirsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mitten in der Natur, leckeres Essen und Happy hour. Freundliches Personal.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Suzanne

Liked: Staff & service

Très très vieillot!

Très très vieillot, cet hôtel aurait besoin d une rénovation complète et de plus d éclairage dans les chambres comme à l extérieur! Les prises sont toutes branlantes et une sur 2 fonctionnent… bonne idée la machine à café, mais sans dosettes! Le restaurant n est vraiment pas terrible! La salle de bain rudimentaire, rue pour poser vos affaires, la seule chose positive c est la pression dans la douche… J allais oublié devant la terrasse du restaurant, la nuit vous pourrez voir de nombreuses rainettes aux yeux rouges! Par contre, tout une partie de l hôtel est complètement désaffecté, ça fait peur! Nous avons testé les massages qui sont très bien, mais ont vous fait descendre dans une pièce qui sent l humidité, c est vraiment dommage!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

laurent

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

Super sejour

Super sejour Personnels agréables, peuvent faire les réservations de visites pour vous . Restaurant de lhotel tres bon
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Sonja

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicht sein Geld wert.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

sylvain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Beau séjour

Hôtel au milieu de la végétation, très bel endroit avec deux piscines. Très propre. Il manque juste le wifi dans les chambres et une salle de bain un peu plus confortable sinon c'était parfait!
Piscine d'en haut
Vue de la terrasse de la chambre
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

bertrand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très bon établissement a l'ecart de la route calme beau parc avec piscine Bon restaurant très bon petit déjeuner A recommander
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Daniele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022