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Tirimbina Rainforest Lodge

3.0 star property
Riverwalk lodge with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Standard Double Room | Garden view
Restaurant
Deluxe Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds
Interior detail
Deluxe Room | Terrace/patio
Tirimbina Rainforest Lodge, along the river, offers a quiet retreat with in-room WiFi and laundry facilities. Guests can relax in the garden, plan excursions, and store luggage while exploring. Previous guests love the peaceful atmosphere.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Room options

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Deluxe Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Economy Room, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Economy Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Standard Double Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
1 Km al norte del Cementerio, de la Virgen de Sarapiquí, La Virgen, Heredia, 41002

What's nearby

  • Costa Rica Nature Pavilion - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Tirimbina Rainforest Center - 16 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • La Selva Biological Station - 23 min drive - 12.9 miles
  • Laguna Río Cuarto - 39 min drive - 17.9 miles
  • La Paz Waterfall Gardens - 54 min drive - 21.1 miles

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rusti Ticos - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Soda Marielos - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪De Regreso A La Fiesta Santa Rita De Gallo Mix - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Típico La Carreta - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Soda Marielos - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Tirimbina Rainforest Lodge

Lodge by the river
A free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Tirimbina Rainforest Lodge. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and a front-desk safe
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a gift shop, and coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at Tirimbina Rainforest Lodge have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • 10-inch Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Free infant beds, coffee/tea makers, and ceiling fans

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Ecotours

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • On a river
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 20 accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 10-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
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 6:30 AM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

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
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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 uses a grey water recycling system
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

Property is also known as

Tirimbina Rainforest Lodge Sarapiqui
Tirimbina Rainforest Lodge
Tirimbina Rainforest Sarapiqui
Tirimbina Rainforest
Tirimbina Rainforest
Tirimbina Rainforest Lodge Lodge
Tirimbina Rainforest Lodge La Virgen
Tirimbina Rainforest Lodge Lodge La Virgen

Frequently asked questions

Is Tirimbina Rainforest Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Tirimbina Rainforest Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Tirimbina Rainforest Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Tirimbina Rainforest Lodge?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Tirimbina Rainforest Lodge located?

Situated on the riverwalk, this lodge is within 1 mi (2 km) of Costa Rica Nature Pavilion and Serpentario. Tirimbina Rainforest Center and Sarapiquís Gardens are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Tirimbina Rainforest Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 65 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

EDWARD HUGH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Johanna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Close to Rain forest
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Yvanna

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

Eco-friendly and educational environment.

I stayed here for a night during my Costa Rica trip. The eco lodge is eco-friendly, the staff was really nice. The peark of staying at the Tirimbina lodge is that you do not have to pay an extra fee for the hikes through the reserve. The place is nice and clean, you are surrounded by nature and that is why I went there. I did the night guided tour and it was thrilling to cross the bridge at night. If you go there, that is a must !
Tirimbina lodge sign outside
Recycling spot
Art by the reception
Art at the breakfast area
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the freedom to explore the rainforest right outside our door. We saw a wide variety of wildlife: howler monkeys, iguanas, motmots, tree frogs, hummingbirds.... Tirimbina also offers many different tours. We went on a night walk and our guide, Walter, was knowledgeable and very friendly. Overall we loved our time at Tirimbina.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In the heart of national forest/ research Centre. Brilliant experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mathilde

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sommier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Décevant

Le niveau de l'hôtel est très moyen pour le prix demandé. La literie n'est pas au niveau, on se lève avec mal au dos. Notre climatisation s'éteint spontanément. La terrasse des doubles donne sur un poste électrique. Il y a un bruit quasi constant de pompe ou de moteur qui bien de dehors. Le petit déjeuner est moyen avec un jus d'orange synthétique trop sucré. Pas de pâtisserie ou de viennoiserie. Enfin pour finir sur le négatif, plusieurs sentiers sont fermés sans qu'on en soit prévenus et sans que le prix demandé change. Cela dit le personnel est charmant dans l'ensemble.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mary

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Celine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent sur tous les points! Et je recommande fortement l'atelier chocolat incroyable!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Nima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super Lodge avec possibilité d'accéder a la foret et aux ponts supendus, chambres bien équipées et connectées a la nature. Petit dejeuner correct et varié tant qu'on s'y présente bien avant la fin. Nous avons fait un tour de nuit avec un guide et il etait de qualité! Le lodge est a proximité de plusieurs prestataires pour faire des activités autour de la riviere de Sarapiqui
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

ram

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Henrik

Liked: Cleanliness

Et middelmådigt hotel med fine vandreture

Et absolut middelmådig hotel med gamle værelser som mangler vedligeholdelse og en opgradering af aircondition mv. Værelserne var klamme og fugtige. Restauranten er granske udmærket til morgenmad og aftensmad. Gåturen over hængebro og via forskellige stier var rigtig godt.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucia

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Johanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Environnement spectaculaire !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zuleyma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of the employees were extremely friendly and helpful. The rooms are comfortable and close to everything you need. The breakfast included with the room was a great way to start every morning and the food was very good. Additionally, it's great to have the park entrance right at the back of the motel. Once you have breakfast you can head out onto the suspension bridge and hike several of the trails. The place is very, very clean everywhere. I would recommend this place very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Tirimbina surroundings are beautiful and the access to the trails was amazing! Was very happy to have on site dining and the breakfast was great. The room walls are very thin and the accommodations are basic.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frédéric

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

Fabuleux

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

trails and wildlife

This is a great place for people who live to walk trails and view wildlife. Staff were nice. There’s a safe in the room. It was quiet at night. The only complaint I have was some mold in the ceiling. It didn’t look healthy. There were other rooms without mold that I’d stay in next time. Staff were nice about offering for me to move.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Antoine

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

The best place to visit the reserve of Tirimbina

A very nice place in the forest. Just close to the reserve. Pleasant staff. Good breakfast.
Lodges
Room
The garden
Monkeys on the bridge accross Sarapiqui river (between the lodges and the reserve)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

TREVOR, PORTLAND

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The grounds are beautiful, lots of wildlife.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Hans

Nähe zum Nationalpark und spannende Führungen
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jugem, Victoria,BC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved the rustic charm of Tirimbina. Being on. Biological reserve was a highlight of my Costa Rican tour. Lots of animals and birds . Calm atmosphere. Staff was wonderful at pointing out any creatures they saw. Having access to the hiking trails was a big part of our adventure. I look forward to returning .
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Zoe, Somerset, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing suspension bridge where we spotted massive iguanas in the trees. Great self-guided trails. Room very clean and lots of facilities. Lovely balcony. Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Petra

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

Beautiful rainforest ecological lodge

The lodge is fantastic and wonderfully ecologically friendly - and the staff are knowledgeable and helpful for visitors to the rainforest park and beyond! the place is clean and comfortable and well maintained, with air con if you absolutely need it, and the accommodation is a great value. I missed the biologists talk about bats, and I did not see any frogs, but they loan you boots and an umbrella for walking in the rainforest. The whole reason to visit is the rainforest reserve.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

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