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Selva Verde Lodge

3.0 star property
Hotel in Puerto Viejo with free breakfast and an outdoor pool
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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds (Sarapiqui Room) | Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Hiking

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Chilamate, Puerto Viejo, Heredia, 55-3069
  • Place, Costa Rica Best Chocolate
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Poás Volcano National Park
  • Place, La Paz Waterfall Gardens
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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds (Sarapiqui Room) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds (Sarapiqui Room)

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Puerto Viejo

Located within a leisurely stroll of Costa Rica Best Chocolate, Selva Verde Lodge is within a 10-minute drive of San Agustin Church. This 3-star hotel has 47 guestrooms and offers conveniences like free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Costa Rica Best Chocolate - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Tirimbina Rainforest Center - 10 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • La Selva Biological Station - 12 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Camara de Ganaderos de San Carlos - 49 min drive - 36.0 miles
  • Braulio Carrillo National Park - 55 min drive - 32.6 miles

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rusti Ticos - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Pizzaria La Terraza - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Típico La Carreta - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Soda Marielos - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Yacare Bar - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Selva Verde Lodge

Hotel in Puerto Viejo with free breakfast and an outdoor pool
At Selva Verde Lodge, guests enjoy features like an outdoor pool, a children's pool, and free WiFi in public areas. There's free parking and an airport shuttle for a fee. Front-desk staff can assist with dry cleaning/laundry, tours or tickets, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this hot springs hotel include a hot tub, conference space, and a library.
Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers. Other standard amenities include balconies, sofa beds, and ceiling fans.
Guests can experience the thrill of a safari, and take advantage of an outdoor pool. A children's pool and a hot tub are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • 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

Restaurants on site

  • La Selvita
  • Pizzeria La Terrazza
  • Selva Verde

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 17 buildings
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

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, debit cards, and cash
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: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (fees apply). 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, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as 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, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Selva Lodge
Selva Verde
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Selva Verde Lodge Sarapiqui
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Selva Verde Hotel Sarapiqui
Selva Verde Lodge Costa Rica/Sarapiqui
Selva Verde Lodge Costa Rica/Sarapiqui
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Selva Verde Lodge Puerto Viejo
Selva Verde Lodge Hotel Puerto Viejo

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Selva Verde Lodge?

Selva Verde Lodge offers free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see within easy reach of Selva Verde Lodge?

This hotel is located in Puerto Viejo within a short 11-minute walk of Costa Rica Best Chocolate. You'll also find La Selva Biological Station and Tirimbina Rainforest Center within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Selva Verde Lodge?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Selva Verde Lodge feature a casino at the property?

No, Selva Verde Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Selva Verde Lodge?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are an outdoor pool and a hot tub.

Is Selva Verde Lodge good for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an outdoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant.

Does Selva Verde Lodge have a hot tub?

Yes, this hotel has a spa tub.

Does Selva Verde Lodge have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Selva Verde Lodge serves free buffet breakfast at Selva Verde each morning.

Does Selva Verde Lodge allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Selva Verde Lodge though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Selva Verde Lodge?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Selva Verde Lodge?

Yes, every guestroom at Selva Verde Lodge comes with a balcony with some featuring garden views.

Selva Verde Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 166 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 166 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 166 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 166 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 166 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kishor

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

Breakfast with nature

Eco conscious hotel. Overall hotel was very nice. Breakfast was limited for vegetarians. Excellent view of the river. Highlight was having breakfast with nature in direct view, such as toucans, deers, iguanas etc having breakfast same time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ligia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
OMG we loved this place. Best part of out 10 day trip that included Arenal and Manuel Antonio. Great early birding tour, and saw tanagers and kingbirds from our balcony. The cabins and walkways are of beautiful wood, nestled in trees and flowers.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely rooms set on raised platforms in the forest, verandas all around for watching the birds. Guided walks all around the forested property. Dinner was an ample buffet as was breakfast. Lovely stream rushing past our rooms. Idyllic.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large property - suffered from recent flooding when I was there. Saw a lot of interesting birds and other wild life on the property. The rooms were large - but the space was not well utilized. I had the impression that there was a lot of deferred maintenance that was overdue. Nonetheless, it was comfortable. The food was OK.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful eco resort by the river. We went to sleep listening to the river and saw a great many bird watchers and photographers on the site. Two very different restaurants and a nice pool. The howler monkeys put on a great show by the pool.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to stay for seeing birds and wildlife. I’d highly recommend the guided nature walk or guided bird watching. The rooms and grounds are beautifully kept, as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maggie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and great team ! The lodge is beautifully maintained and the grounds are built for exploration and relaxation. The rooms are large and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Govind

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Comfy room & lots of birding opportunities

Beautiful property with private access to preserved primary & secondary forests. They arrange for guides for bird/nature walks both in the morning & night. They have a feeder area by their restaurant where it is a treat to watch many birds during breakfast. Room was very comfortable and bigger than expected. Had a hammock outside each room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to enjoy birding in this area Wish there was granola or other cereal available at breakfast Will definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

oliver

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

mengling

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s in the jungle close to a rafting venue. Comfortable room and bed with a/c and just right amount of comforter/blanket. Friendly and helpful front desk.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

mengling

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

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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

Don't hesitate - Excellent Lodge

This is a cannot miss for eco travelers and for families. Excellent comfort, food, wildlife! I have stayed here 8 times, this is the first time for my family and it was their favorite location of three in Costa Rica. Excellent!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Garth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was conveniently located off a major highway. It was nice to have covered walkways between the rooms and dining area to protect from the rain showers. There was a lot of greenery which provided a safe haven for frogs and other creatures. The hotel offered a lot of tours, although some of them you had to take a taxi to get to which cost extra. They also have tours onsite on their nature preserve. It is an excellent location for birders and nature lovers. The buffet breakfast was excellent. The property is very near to the Sarapiqui River. WiFi coverage was available throughout the property. There was a gift shop onsite. Highly recommend for birdwatchers and nature lovers. We enjoyed the night hike and the morning hike with the expert guide at the lodge. It has an attached authentic Italian restaurant which was unusual for that area of Costa RIca.

10/10 Excellent

Daviel Y

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This lodge is a dream. I enjoyed the rooms, the staff, the location, the wildlife. I wish I never had to leave.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful property with very nice staff but it wasn't as expected. It is on a main busy road. We thought we were going to be in the middle of the rainforest. The rooms were very nice and the food was good. Loved watching the birds from the balcony but was hoping for a quieter setting l.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We like the room very much and the pool was lovely. The front desk staff was very helpful in arranging great activities. We did not enjoy the sounds and smells from the construction. We also would have like more self-guided walks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and rooms great staff, especially Juana! Didn’t want to leave!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the covered walkways. We were literally walking in the rainforest! Breakfast was delicious with fresh fruit, eggs, bean and rice. Staff was very helpful and friendly. The room was large and clean. Very eco friendly. Ours was by the river and the sound was wonderful. My only complaint is that they claim to have a hot tub. It's there, but no heat and no jets. Should be called a small pool instead.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol, Belmont

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice property and accommodations for bird watching. Friendly, knowledgeable staff; clean, well-appointed, cabin-like rooms; very good food at breakfast buffet and at the Italian restaurant; lovely pool; all make for a wonderful experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Fantastic location and property layout

2 nights as part of tour but loved it so much we came back following week for another 2 nights , as a wheelchair user it was designed brilliantly the covered concrete walkways level access restaurant, so much wildlife within the hotel grounds no need to leave , so many amazing birds , to sit and have breakfast and watch the bird feeding station , a lovely idea which we really enjoyed . The rooms are a little dated but spacious and comfortable. My partner did a walk with Randy and really enjoyed it . All the staff are so helpful we definitely return thanks so much .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022