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Ara Ambigua Lodge

3.0 star property
Hotel in Puerto Viejo with 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa

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2 outdoor pools
Property grounds
Interior detail
Classic Quadruple Room | In-room safe, free WiFi
Superior Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds | In-room safe, free WiFi

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed and 2 Double Beds OR 3 Double Beds

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Classic Quadruple Room | In-room safe, free WiFi

Classic Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Classic Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Bed

Classic Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
400m North of the Church in La Guaria, Puerto Viejo, Heredia

What's nearby

  • San Agustin Church - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Costa Rican Bird Route - 7 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Mixto Maquenque - 7 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • San Juan–La Selva Biological Corridor - 7 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Tirimbina Rainforest Center - 15 min drive - 8.1 miles

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 118 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rusti Ticos - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Soda Lucrecia - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pizzaria La Terraza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Típico La Carreta - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Soda La Casita Típica - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Ara Ambigua Lodge

Hotel in a rural location
Consider a stay at Ara Ambigua Lodge and take advantage of free continental breakfast, a free daily manager's reception, and a terrace. Treat yourself to a Swedish massage, a body treatment, or a body wrap 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.
Other perks include:
  • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and massage treatment rooms
  • A banquet hall, wedding services, and barbecue grills
Room features
All 50 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Electric kettles and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

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
  • Smoke-free property

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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
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

Property is also known as

Ara Ambigua Lodge Sarapiqui
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Ara Ambigua Sarapiqui
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Ara Ambigua Lodge Costa Rica/Sarapiqui
Ara Ambigua Lodge Hotel
Ara Ambigua Lodge Puerto Viejo
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Ara Ambigua Lodge Hotel
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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?

Yes, Ara Ambigua Lodge allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lbs per pet.

How much is parking at Ara Ambigua Lodge?

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 within 3 mi (5 km) of San Agustin Church, La Selva Biological Station, and Costa Rican Bird Route. Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Mixto Maquenque and San Juan–La Selva Biological Corridor are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Ara Ambigua Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 64 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

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

8/10

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

10/10

Loved this place. Clean, comfy and friendly

8/10

Good for birding!

10/10

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

10/10

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

6/10

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

8/10

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

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10

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

10/10

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

2/10

Nicht sein Geld wert.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

8/10

Friendly place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

8/10

Very peaceful, beautiful location in the rain forest. Rows of cabins nestled in the thick vegetation. Sounds of midnight rain and falling almond fruit clanking on the tin roof added to the atmosphere. Rooms are a little tired but super clean. There is no wi-fi internet in the cabins but cell phone reception is good. Wi-fi is free in main building. Open air restaurant with tables on the edge of the forest. Friendly staff and first-rate food especially buffet breakfast that’s included with room price. There’s a magical self-guided frog walk in the dark on a paved trail around the small pond below the restaurant. Amazing red-eyed frogs with blue, green and yellow markings. In the morning, staff put out fruit on a tree in front of the restaurant and guests are treated to a large variety of very colourful tropical birds feeding just metres away. We’ll be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

8/10

Hébergement sympa, proche de Tirimbina. Attention contrairement à ce qui est indiqué, pas de Wifi dans les chambres, seulement dans les espaces communs. Bonne nourriture.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10

Lovely grounds, nice rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10

Hotel muy bonito, Tiene varias piscinas, unoa lagos. La habitación con cama muy cómoda. Petfriendly. La comida del restaurante es muy pero muy buena. Platillos sustanciosos y muy ricos, además el precio excelente.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

6/10

Las habitaciones algo viejas, me parece que deberian de renovarlas.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021