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La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge

3.0 star property
Lakefront lodge with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Relax on the covered porch with comfortable seating and a hammock, taking in the serene views of the lush landscape.
Surrounded by lush greenery and a tranquil body of water, this serene setting offers a peaceful escape.
Two beds with bedside tables and a ceiling fan, offering a view of the outdoors through two windows with curtains.
Enjoy a selection of fine wines, spirits, and liquors at our bar, where you can relax and unwind.
Traditional building surrounded by lush greenery and a palm tree, featuring a wooden porch with a bench.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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7km north of Boca Tapada, Pital de San Carlos, Pital, Alajuela, 995-1007
  • Poás Volcano National Park
  • Laguna Río Cuarto
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • La Paz Waterfall Gardens
    ‪55 min drive‬
  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Triple Room

Stroll up to the covered porch, where a staircase leads to the entrance of this charming single-story building.

Standard Triple Room

  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Stroll up to the covered porch, where a staircase leads to the entrance of this charming single-story building.

Standard Twin Room

  • 258 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Pital

La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge places you within a 15-minute drive of Aquas Zarcas Square and Aguas Zarcas Church. This 20-room, 3-star lodge welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, a restaurant, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Quebrada Grande Biological Reserve - 26 min drive - 9.3 miles
  • Laguna Río Cuarto - 26 min drive - 13.3 miles
  • Costa Rica Nature Pavilion - 30 min drive - 18.7 miles
  • Catarata del Toro - 52 min drive - 23.0 miles
  • La Paz Waterfall Gardens - 55 min drive - 27.1 miles

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Machalá - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Soda La Abuela - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Win Jo - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Soda El Parque - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Las Terrazas - ‬16 min drive

About this property

La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge

Lakefront lodge with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
Guests of La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a library, and a terrace. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available on request) for USD 200.00 per vehicle one-way. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with securing valuables, tours or tickets, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include laundry facilities, a garden, and a water dispenser.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English, German, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Library
  • Rowing/canoeing

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 floor
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 4 buildings
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Built in 1992
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • One child 11 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 200.00 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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: 9 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available during limited hours), which is offered for a fee. 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 and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

Laguna del Lagarto
Laguna del Lagarto Lodge
Laguna del Lagarto Lodge Santa Rita
Laguna del Lagarto Santa Rita
Laguna Lagarto Lodge Pital
Laguna Lagarto Lodge
Laguna Lagarto Pital
Laguna del Lagarto Lodge
Laguna Lagarto Eco Lodge Pital
La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge Lodge
La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge Pital
La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge Lodge Pital

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge?

La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge provides free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge?

As of Aug 8, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge on Aug 9, 2025 start from $105.13, 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.

Will I be able to park at La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the lodge.

Does La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge feature a casino on the premises?

No, La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge?

No, there is no indoor pool at this lodge.

Is La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge good for couples?

At this lakeside lodge, couples will appreciate amenities like a bar and a restaurant plus some guestrooms include lake views.

Does La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge have a hot tub?

No, this lodge doesn't have a spa tub.

Does La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge serves free buffet breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Does La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge.

Are there connecting rooms at La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge?

No, this lodge doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge?

The closest major airport to La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge is La Fortuna (FON-Arenal), which is 27.5 mi away (55 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge?

Yes, every guestroom at La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge comes with a furnished balcony with some featuring lake or garden views.

La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

xingning

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Birds watching station on site, breakfast is wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zhe Wei

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wade

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Cristian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The birding was amazing! It was nice to be able to take the canoes out in the pond whenever we wanted. The porch on the back of the rooms with hammocks was really nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Not an enjoyable visit this year

This was my second time staying at Laguna del Lagarto and I'm afraid it wasn't a positive experience this year. My last day of photography was ruined by the apparent immediate need to take down the existing feeder and put up a new one in anticipation of a photography group that was coming and yet no photography group came. This lodge caters to photography groups so if you're on your own then you may be out of luck. The birds stayed away from the area due to all the noise. The fan, toilet and shower were broken/not working properly. The people are very nice which makes writing a bad review difficult but we didn't enjoy our stay.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Great for bird lovers

Staff was wonderful. Food was great!!! Loved the morning "Bird Show" It was the highlight of my day. The crocodile show was so good. Nice vacation stay.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Birdwatchers Paradise

We really enjoyed our stay and wish we'd been able to spend more than 3 nights! Great birding and comfortable environment.

10/10 Excellent

Rob M., Redding, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Costa Rician jungle and wild life.

Laguna de Largato Lodge is not for everyone, but for those who want to see the remote jungles of Costa Rica and exotic birds, this is the place for you. The location is pretty remote, a little over an hour on a dirt road. The rooms are pretty small with little amenities, but the wild life is amazing. They have a pole next to their balcony which they place bananas and it attacks all sorts of exotic birds. You can sit on the balcony in the early morning or late afternoon and see numerous birds including serveral types of toucans. On the jungle hike you can see monkeys, birds, coati, and agouti. They have caiman in the lagoon. The lodge caters to Germans as we were the only couple from the States.

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Una maravillosa experiencia!

Precioso lugar Personal muy amable Comida deliciosa Senderos donde se puede apreciar flora y fauna en abundancia Cumplió todas mis expectativas!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcel

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Man kann von der Terrasse perfekt sehr viele verschiedene Vögel fotografieren. ACHTUNG: vor Antritt einer zusätzlich gebuchten Aktivität genau nachfragen, was sie kostet.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tolle Lofge inmitten vom Regenwald. Super Möglichkeiten um Vögel zu beobachten. Tolle Wander Möglichkeiten und sehr freundliches Personal. Etwas weiter Anreise aber auf jeden Fall die Strapazen wert.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Anja, Landau

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

Perfekt für die Vogelbeobachtung

Wir waren nur 2 Nächte in der Lodge, haben den Aufenthalt und die Ruhe aber sehr genossen. Tolle große Veranda mit Hängematten und Schaukelstühlen. Wir haben alle 3 vom Hotel angebotenen Touren mitgemacht und vor allem bei der Kaimantour mit Henry viel Spaß gehabt.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sandra , Frankfurt, Germany

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

Best place in Costa Rica

Great tours! Most animals! Best place in Costa Rica!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

great hotel in paradise

the hotel is just in the middle of the beatiful nature, we had an really relaxing stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

6/10 Okay

Conny

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel für Birdwatching

Sehr beschwerliche Anreise- 40 km dauern über 2 Stunden. Zimmer könnten sauberer sein, wir hatten lebende und tote Kakerlaken. Hotelmanager ist sehr nett und freundlich. Die beschwerliche Lage lohn nur insoweit, als dass Tukane, kleine Papageien und viele andere Vögel leicht fotografiert werden können, da sie angefüttert werden. Das Abendessen ist teuer und einfache Küche.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Traumhaft

Super netter Service. Familiäre Atmosphäre. Super tolle Anlage mit viel zu entdecken. Vor der Frühstücksterasse sind Vogelfutterstellen aufgebaut, so dass man dort zahlreiche Vögel beobachten kann. Jede Zimmerterrasse hat eine eigene Hängematte zum relaxen und man kann die Kanus selbst nutzen um auf den See zu fahren.

8/10 Good

Claudia, Köln

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Lodge mit toller Terrasse mit Blick auf die Lagune

Das Beste an der Lodge ist die gemütliche Terrasse mit Hängematte, Schaukelstühlen und tollem Ausblick. Sie liegt abgelegen mitten im Dschungel, ist aber trotzdem mit dem Mietwagen gut zu erreichen (Schotterpiste ohne großen Schwierigkeiten). Ringsrum schöne Natur und großer Tierreichtum. Sehr empfehlenswert! Lediglich das Essen ist verbesserungswürdig. Es gab beim Abendessen am "Buffet" keine Auswahl und es wurde sogar darauf geachtet, dass man nicht zu viel nimmt.

10/10 Excellent

Erwin, 8512 Wetzikon Tg. CH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ein Naturerlebnis der Superlative. Einfach fantastisch.