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Heliconia Island

3.0 star property
Riverfront bed & breakfast with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Standard Double Room, Garden View, Garden Area | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi
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Family Apartment, Multiple Beds | Living area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Las Horquetas, Horquetas, Las Horquetas, Heredia
  • Costa Rican Bird Route
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Mixto Maquenque
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • La Selva Biological Station
    ‪12 min drive‬

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Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Family Apartment, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Garden Area | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Garden Area

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room, Garden View, Garden Area | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Garden View, Garden Area

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Basic Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Las Horquetas

Heliconia Island places you within a 10-minute drive of popular sights such as Mini Zoo and Jardin Yori and Costa Rican Bird Route. This 5-room, 3-star bed & breakfast has a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Costa Rican Bird Route - 11 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Mixto Maquenque - 11 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • San Juan–La Selva Biological Corridor - 11 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • La Selva Biological Station - 12 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Braulio Carrillo National Park - 37 min drive - 21.8 miles

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 120 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Soda Lucrecia - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Casona Tica Linda - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Licorera El Colonial - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Soda La Casita De Mami - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Chicharronera La Cabaña - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Heliconia Island

Riverfront bed & breakfast with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
Heliconia Island features free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and a terrace. If you drive, put free parking to good use. The front desk has multilingual staff standing by 24 hours a day to assist with luggage storage and tours/tickets. Additional amenities include laundry facilities, a picnic area, and a garden.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Other standard amenities include furnished balconies or patios, refrigerators, and coffee makers.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

Dutch, English, German, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Rowing/canoeing

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • Built in 2007
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
  • Check-in: 1 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 15
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

Heliconia Island
Heliconia Island B&B
Heliconia Island B&B Sarapiqui
Heliconia Island Sarapiqui
Heliconia Island B&B Las Horquetas
Heliconia Island Las Horquetas
Heliconia Las Horquetas
Heliconia Island Las Horquetas
Heliconia Island Bed & breakfast
Heliconia Island Bed & breakfast Las Horquetas

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Heliconia Island?

Heliconia Island offers free cancellation on some room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What is there to do near Heliconia Island?

This bed & breakfast is located in Las Horquetas, close to La Selva Biological Station, Costa Rican Bird Route, and Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Mixto Maquenque. You'll also find Mini Zoo and Jardin Yori and Frogs Heaven within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Heliconia Island?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the bed & breakfast.

Does Heliconia Island have a casino on the premises?

No, Heliconia Island doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Heliconia Island?

No, there is no indoor pool at this bed & breakfast.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Heliconia Island?

At this riverfront bed u0026 breakfast, couples will appreciate amenities like a bar plus some guestrooms include kitchens and garden views.

Are there hot tubs at Heliconia Island?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Heliconia Island feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Heliconia Island serves breakfast for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does Heliconia Island allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Heliconia Island.

Are there connecting rooms at Heliconia Island?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this bed & breakfast.

Are there rooms with balconies at Heliconia Island?

Yes, every guestroom at Heliconia Island comes with a furnished balcony with some featuring garden or resort views.

Heliconia Island Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 48 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

Endroit enchanteur pour les ornithologues

Gentillesse du proprio. Air climatisé. Eau chaude. Tranquillité. Beaucoup beaucoup d’oiseaux pour nous les amoureux de la faune ailée. Avons vu plus de 50 espèces d’oiseaux. Avons vu de petites chauves souris. Avons vu deux paresseux. Beaux jardins de fleurs et de plantes.Très bon déjeuner Costa ricien. Je vous le recommande.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Berit

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely, small hotel in a beautiful rainforest setting. No restaurants within walking distance, but Pierre is a great cook.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joree

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We didn't stay. The place was deserted accept for some sound (maybe a tv) coming from the furthest structure, leaving us with an eirie/ weird feeling of being alone in a strange place.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ramin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If I could, I would have stayed longer in this establishment. The pictures and description does not do justice to this amazing place. The rooms are old but in reasonable state, and they are clean. The breakfast is good and with a perfect view over the garden. The garden is the best thing about the place. The property is actually like an island with a small old metal bridge and it is full of mutiple species of Heliconia and also a nice untouched forest for small walk and discovery. We saw both spider and howler monkeys, sloths (with their children) and numerous types of birds. The property has direct access to the river so you can bath there. It is simplely amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Murali

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with a lot of Heliconias and birds. Property is well kept. The room had AC which was good to counter the somewhat humid conditions when we were there. Food options are limited but that didn’t bother us too much as we were outside most of the time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lidia, Southampton

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the most beautiful surroundings I’ve ever spent a night in. Birds, flowers, may be monkeys. Pierre is a wonderful host.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ravonna, Sarnia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a gem. Who needs a rainforest tour. Just stay here and sleep right with the animals of Costa Rica.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aliaksandr

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property! A lot of birds at the breakfast time! Hospitable owner!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mikael

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique atmosphere, excellent quality food!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely spot but bedsheets stained and bathroom not clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Owners not there and we were only people staying for 2 nights. We found the staff to be pleasant but somewhat disinterested almost as if we were in the way somehow. The room and veranda seating area was not clean and I had to find a brush to clean areas down. The place in general needs TLC and our room had several lights not working etc. I don’t mind a room not being cleaned during a stay but at these prices expected at least a clean room to start with and a daily clean especially for the used toilet paper bins given the high heat and no air con. No evening meal facilities so a drive of 10 mins minimum. Have travelled in South America and Far East and stayed in backpacking places so not a fusspot but don’t think I’ve been more disappointed with a place. On plus side were the gardens, great rafting on Sarapiqui with Green Rivers company and an extremely well presented Best Chocolate Tour
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was well situated in a little oasis. The service was great even though the rooms may be basic in luxury. Windows were screened and there was a fan but no AC. Fabulous gardens and breakfast view of monkeys, lizards, iguanas and toucans are what set it apart. I had a great sleep and was quite comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Eric, California

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful setting. Delicious breakfast. When we reported that the air conditioner didn’t work host said that it wasn’t broken but that there is an extra charge to use. So far they are the only place that charges extra in CR. Would have been nice to know ahead of time!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Steven

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

Beautiful gardens, nice rooms

Beautiful gardens, very nice rooms. I didn’t see any animals, but that may here been due to inclement weather. Did a night walk too and didn’t see anything notable. Flowers, however, were excellent. Many Heliconia species.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Darren

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

Great place for wildlife

Staff wonderful, if it’s wildlife you want to see this is deftly the place to stay as it’s right on your doorstep. Food great and a very friendly and accommodating lovely family who made our stay a very special memory. Thankyou very much. Just a shame about the weather but hey tour in the rain forest :)
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2017

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

So much potential

From the outside, this place looks amazing. But on the inside, not so much. There was a massive dead cockroach in the bathroom, the fan wasn't very helpful in the hot and humid weather. This part of the country is full of mosquitos and bugs, so even a crack in the window (which there was) meant you were being eaten up by bugs all night. Lastly, the sheets were stained by sweat or something else. We were so tired from our long drive that we decided to stay, but chose to leave at sunrise! Friendly staff though.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Loretta

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

Very pleasant visit

I stayed here one night. There is the MOST beautiful garden and for a patient photographer with a good camera, a great place to taking photos. The rooms are very nice, built up high so you can sit and look out over the garden, flowers and birds. And the air conditioning was most welcome as the humidity was exceptionally high that week. Over breakfast, I saw 19 birds ( two new life birds ) in the 1 1/2 hours I sat there. They put out fruit to attract them so you are bound to see some interesting species.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

6/10 Okay

Chris

Disliked: Staff & service

Amazing grounds but!

Amazing grounds, friendly staff and good breakfast. Don't bother with dinner here and road traffic noisy at night!

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful grounds / flowers / birds

For $22 US dollars per person you can do a night time walk of the grounds. Thaught the price a bit expensive.

10/10 Excellent

Myra, St Ives UK

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

Paradise

This peaceful, beautiful garden is a delight. The cabins are tasteful and comfortable and the breakfast and staff cannot be faulted.

8/10 Good

Ingeborg

Liked: Staff & service
Wir haben selten einen so engagierten und netten Gastgeber wie Pierre erlebt. Frühstück nach Wunsch und auf Anfrage extra für uns ein großartiges Barbecue gemacht. Er war immer present und ansprechbar. Wir würden jederzeit wieder kommen.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Joachim

Liked: Staff & service
It is a nice little paradise, plants and birds are wonderfull.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dmytro

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hospitable friendly owner, nice location within the nature
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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