This long-established local lodge is fairly basic but well-run, friendly, and relaxed. Most of the rooms are quite large, although some show their age, especially in the bathrooms, where hot water is provided by electric showerhead units affectionately known in Costa Rica as “suicide showers.” The expansive grounds have beautiful gardens, as well as an unheated sunken Jacuzzi fed by a natural spring. The hotel is on a high bank of the Sarapiquí River, but on the other side of the river from town, so it’s quiet and feels remote. The owners control a 49-hectare (120-acre) private reserve, and more than 450 bird species have been spotted in the area.
Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui
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Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui› Hotel
Gavilán Sarapiquí River Lodge
Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí
Our Rating
Neighborhood
Around Town
Phone
8343-9480
Prices
$78–$88 double
Amenities
Restaurant; bar; Jacuzzi, free Wi-Fi
Units
20 units
Web site
Gavilán Sarapiquí River Lodge
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Rates include breakfast and taxes
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Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí Puerto Viejo de SarapiquiNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.