Tapirus Lodge

3.0 star property
Comfortable lodge near Rainforest Adventures

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Exterior
Superior Room | Mountain view
Deluxe Room | Room amenity
Buffet
Reception
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

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  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

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Map
Route 32, KM 76 San Jose-Limon, junto al Braulio Carrillo, Guapiles, Limon
  • Popular LocationRainforest Adventures18 min walk
  • Popular LocationBraulio Carrillo National Park3 min drive
  • Popular LocationGuapiles Central Park19 min drive
  • AirportSan José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)83 min drive

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Room options

Superior Room

Highlights

Balcony
Free rollaway/extra beds
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed - single
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 183 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room

9.1/10 Wonderful

Highlights

Balcony
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
In-room safe
  • 183 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Guapiles

Located in Guapiles, Tapirus Lodge is near theme parks and in the mountains. While the natural beauty of Braulio Carrillo National Park and Guapiles Central Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Rainforest Adventures. Centro America Autonomous University and La Selva Biological Station are two other places to visit that come recommended. With rafting and boat tours nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

What's nearby

  • Rainforest Adventures - 18 min walk
  • Braulio Carrillo National Park - 3 min drive
  • Braulio Carrillo National Park Trail - 3 min drive
  • Guapiles Central Park - 19 min drive
  • Parque Nacional Volcan Irazu - 97 min drive

Getting around

  • Heredia Miraflores Station - 49 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • El Yugo - 5 min drive
  • El Fogón de Lola - 5 min drive
  • Soda El Mirador - 3 min drive
  • Restaurante Rio Corinto - 6 min drive
  • Centro Turístico La Unión - 12 min drive

About this property

Tapirus Lodge

Lodge near Braulio Carrillo National Park
Located close to Rainforest Adventures, Tapirus Lodge provides free breakfast (local cuisine), a grocery/convenience store, and a terrace. Active travelers can enjoy ecotours, ziplining, and hiking/biking at this lodge. The on-site restaurant, Morpho Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as designer stores on site and a coffee shop/cafe.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a gift shop, and smoke-free premises
  • A front-desk safe, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms at Tapirus Lodge offer perks such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Balconies, ceiling fans, 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

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Morpho Restaurant

Things to do

  • Designer stores
  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Ziplining

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in hallways
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 floor
  • 5 buildings
  • Built in 1994
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 16.95
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 16.95

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 55 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 40 (one-way), (from 3 to 12 years old)
  • Early check-in fee: USD 16.95 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 16.95 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Lodge Rainforest
Rainforest Adventure Guapiles
Tapirus Lodge Guapiles
Rainforest Adventure Lodge Guapiles
Rainforest Adventure Lodge Guacimo
Rainforest Adventure Guacimo
Tapirus Guapiles
Tapirus Lodge Lodge
Tapirus Lodge Guapiles
Tapirus Lodge Lodge Guapiles

Frequently asked questions

Is Tapirus Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Tapirus Lodge?

As of Jun 7, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tapirus Lodge on Jun 13, 2024 start from $102.59, 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.

How much is parking at Tapirus Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Tapirus Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 16.95 (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Tapirus Lodge?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 16.95 (subject to availability).

Does Tapirus Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 55 per person applies.

Where is Tapirus Lodge located?

Situated in a national park, this lodge is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Rainforest Adventures and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Braulio Carrillo National Park. Guapiles Central Park and Centro America Autonomous University are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 68 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 68 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 68 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 68 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 68 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Monica, Centennial

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you want to see birds and animals, this is the place to be. If you can get cabin #10, you have a great bird tree view.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Marni

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Wilma

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a nice place to unwind for one or 2 nights. Rustic lodge, pillows and sheets need update. I like the gondola, you can really hear the trucks from the hwy. eventhough they are inside the forest.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank, Atlanta

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You are out in the middle of a National Park. That is going to appeal to some and seem bad to others. There is one gift shop, one restaurant, etc., but I like getting to make friends with the staff and the scenery and unique beauty is what I came for.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Gary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Basic room in forest. Only seating is on porch. Some windows are glass, others screens. Even being a mile off the main highway, truck engines were louder than most insects. And you can sometimes hear snoring from other rooms. Convenient location if you want to use the tram/zips or hike in the national park up the road. Dining for dinner was pretty good, though only tried vegi pasta and steak. Breakfast was 7:30-9:30 and had several menu options including eggs or pancakes. Birders seemed to find a lot of interesting birds. I only saw a few toucans.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As soon as we got out of the car we were taken to see a Tapir! Friendly staff & amazing location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Donald

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots off green around, but the room was old and nothing inside 1 bed and 2 night table, no A/C a old ceiling fan moving humidity around the room. Even saying it is a Park you could listen to track using their Jacob Brake the whole time day and night. Cracking floor and a toilet you pray before flushing never know the result. And the restaurant forget it they don’t even have a bottle of Vodka to serve you a drink.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Elena

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
This place is so beautiful! If you are looking for a place away from everything , this is it. Rooms are clean, property is well maintained clean staff is so friendly. Some of the things I didn’t care for , was there is no way to get coffee first thing in the morning. Not everyone waits till 730 to get coffee . The other issue I had with the property is that it’s a one way road to get in and out. In the early morning and late at night they had nobody there to let you out. Reception should be there 24/7
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved its beautiful location and the great activities offered at the site (e.g., night frog walk). The staff were very friendly and helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Eric

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Literally like camping in the jungle. Amazing experience. We saw so many animals within feet from our cottage. Rooms are very well ventilated with screens so AC is not needed but you need to be mindful that people can easily heard you talking in the neighboring cabins.

6/10 Okay

Ana Karina

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Marianne

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to explore the jungle and forest just outside Braulillo NP. Friendly, knowledgeable guides with good English. Resident sloth outside the dining area and tapirs which come out at night. Not much in the way of food or drink, but we’ll enough.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

4/10 Poor

Kate

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love the jungle, disappointing room
Ok first the good: the location being in the middle of the jungle and on a ecological reserve is awesome. The jungle is amazing and it’s so fun to see all the cool wildlife. The staff was pleasant and friendly. The bad: this was advertised as a nice, clean, quiet space and it was none of that. The lodge is right off of the main highway so you can hear big rigs breaking all night long! The room is adjoined to another room (unless you get the suite) so you are sharing a porch and windows with other guests! This means any sound they make, you can hear it and it interrupts the ambiance of the jungle noise! Plus when they smoked cigarettes on the porch the smoke went straight into our room. I am angry at all of this because it was $110 USD and only worth about $35 per night. Very disappointing.
Only a bed and bathroom. Fine for jungle life but not for the price.
Two rooms adjoined with a shared porch.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eddie, Fort Worth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, peaceful, secluded location Extremely helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Steve, Jersey City

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place just off the main road but feels like being deep in the jungle. Bed and apartment was very comfortable and beautiful. They need two sets of pillows - one high and one low. The pillows were too high for my neck for a comfortable sleep. Apart from this the stay was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Adriana, Costa rica

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Butterfly garden was beautiful and Teleferico an awesome experience
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very unique. Being in the rain forest allows you to connect with nature.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff and good breakfast but the fireplace in the room spewed smoke so we were cold.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

David, Virginia

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect example of a rainforest lodge in Costa Rica. Nice rooms nestled in the forest. Great food. Our guide, Jaime was very knowlegeable, friendly, and helpful. The tram ride through the rainforest was a hit. Beautiful place for anyone wanting the true nature of this amazing country.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

BobONeil, Virginia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our guide Jaime was fantastic he is the most knowledgeable guide there. He has a great sense of humor. This property is great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Comfortable Beds & Onsite Restaurant
Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
12:00 PM
Star Rating
3.0