House of the Macaws

3.0 star property
Waterfront hotel with an outdoor pool

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Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Terrace, Partial Ocean View | Bed sheets
Outdoor pool
Front of property
Bed sheets
Interior
Reviews
6.4

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk24/7 front desk24/7 front desk
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • PoolPoolPool
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
The price is $44
$50 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 13 - Jun 14

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near Carara National Park, Tárcoles, Puntarenas, 61102
  • Popular LocationCarara National Park6 min drive
  • Popular LocationJardín Pura Vida7 min drive
  • Popular LocationMantas Beach23 min drive
  • AirportPuntarenas (JAP-Chacarita)53 min drive

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Room options

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 154 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

Standard Triple Room

7.5/10 Good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

Basic Single Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Terrace, Partial Ocean View

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Terrace
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 160 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Tárcoles

Located in Tárcoles, House of the Macaws is on the beach. Canopy Vista Los Suenos Adventure Park and Marina Los Sueños are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Carara National Park and Mantas Beach. Jardín Pura Vida and Playa Blanca are two other places to visit that come recommended.

What's nearby

  • Carara National Park - 6 min drive
  • Jardín Pura Vida - 7 min drive
  • Mantas Beach - 23 min drive
  • Marina Los Sueños - 23 min drive
  • Playa Blanca - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • Restaurante Los Cocodrilos - 8 min drive
  • Restaurante Carabelas - 16 min drive
  • Marisqueria La Ostra - 7 min drive
  • Patacon Cevichero - 7 min drive
  • Rancho Shadday - 27 min drive

About this property

House of the Macaws

Hotel near Carara National Park
Located close to Jardín Pura Vida, House of the Macaws provides free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. With amenities like a beachfront location and beachfront dining, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up the sun. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast. Free WiFi in public areas and a business center are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, 1 meeting room, and barbecue grills
  • A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free premises, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at House of the Macaws offer amenities such as room service.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Room service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 2:30 AM
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
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hotel Carara Tarcoles
Hotel Carara
Carara Tarcoles
Hotel Carara Costa Rica/Tarcoles
Hotel Carara
House of the Macaws Hotel
House of the Macaws Tárcoles
House of the Macaws Hotel Tárcoles

Frequently asked questions

Does House of the Macaws have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at House of the Macaws?

As of Jun 6, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at House of the Macaws on Jun 13, 2024 start from $44.25, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is House of the Macaws pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at House of the Macaws?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at House of the Macaws?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 2:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at House of the Macaws?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is House of the Macaws located?

Nestled on the beach, this Tárcoles hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Jardín Pura Vida and Carara National Park. Mantas Beach and Playa Blanca are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 96 reviews" "

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Giovanna, San Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No tv in room Thy only take cash even though stated visa/mc
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 26 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronda A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is very dated and could really use a make over however the staff and the food more than makes up for whatever the space doesn't have. I was a little afraid at first but 2 days in i was already planning my next stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Rafael

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelby

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Adrian

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
the ac doesn't work properly, the room doesn't seem to be secure to let your valuables in your room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

ALFREDO

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bad hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very local place we were the only norte Americans
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Johanna was the best host we could have had for our trip. She was so friendly and helpful, Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
A better WIFI system is very much needed. The info on your website indicates dogs welcome but when we arrived they told us dogs not allowed but they made an exception.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
For the price they charged (nearly 110 US dollars per night), the hotel was poorly lit, the room was in a poor shape (bathroom in particular with mold on the ceiling, a gaping drainage hole from the shower stall, dirty shower stall), and the hotel grounds were poorly kept. It was far away from any decent restaurant. The only good thing going for it is closeness to the crocodile bridge in Tarcoles.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cerca de la playa, muy bonita la piscina. Muy bien el restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Macaws!
Great value for the money. Right on the beach with a nice pool and restaurant/bar. Macaws flying overhead and the iguana perched on a porch light help with the ambience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
the hotel needs repairs as well as better TVs in the rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s old time Costa Rica right off the highway and right on the beach with a great pool to keep cool... nice breakfast, the staff is always cheerful... close enough to a Jaco without the craziness and plenty of great ceviche and seafood in the vicinity...
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
You get what you pay for.
Careful about using the pics to define the stay. My room was tiny, and very basic. Was okay for a single night; I wouldn't have stayed with my family however. Area is reasonable, but is essentially in the local village. The beach is behind the property, but is nothing special. There is a hammock for use as well, and the pool looked fine (I didn't swim) as did the open air restaurant (I didn't eat there, but rather just down the coast). With documented concerns for vehicle break-ins at the nearby crocodile bridge and national park parking lot, you do have to wonder about safety (although the vehicle lot does have a gate, yet I never saw it closed). Close to tourist options such as crocodile tours, the national park, and you can travel south for 5-10 minutes to get a nice meal (or experience what Jacobhas to offer). Beautiful Macaws in the area made the experience worthwhile in my case, however there's a reason the price was so inexpensive. You get what you pay for.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

2/10 Terrible

Erol

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Simply the place looked abandoned, place is very n
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

2/10 Terrible

A.R., California

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not ready for prime time. Should do the world a favor and close.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
In & out.
Nice Beach Front Hotel. With Breakfast,and Wi-Fi. We had a basic room. No Fridge, no closet. We got what we paid for. A bed, a bath, AC & TV. stayed the night and left in the morning. No complaints.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, breakfast was really good, over very good.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Tim, Siete Colinas, Cista Rica

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The cook was off the hook!!! She came out of the kitchen and discribed each dish, answered questions...and then delivered our dishes prepared to perfection. Honestly, the hotel is tired... it's once glory shows but lacks it's once glorious luster. But the kitchen ( if they can hold on to this cook ) makes up for everything.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely view of the sea from our room but the room was quite small. Breakfast was good and parking easy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Liked the pool and the proximity to the beach. Girl at reception went out of her way to help us organize a tour. Arrived early and were able to store our luggage and use the pool. Didn't like - only one bath towel and one small towel for 2 people. No place to hang any clothes. Slow service in the restaurant and mediocre food.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

General hotel information

Check-In Time
2:30 PM
Check-Out Time
12:00 PM
Star Rating
3.0
Address
near Carara National Park, Tarcoles, Puntarenas