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Tirimbina Rainforest Lodge

3.0 star property
Riverwalk lodge with free breakfast and a restaurant
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Standard Double Room | Garden view
Restaurant
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Deluxe Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds
Free daily buffet breakfast

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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1 Km al norte del Cementerio, de la Virgen de Sarapiquí, La Virgen, Heredia, 41002
  • Place, Costa Rica Nature Pavilion
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Poás Volcano National Park
  • Place, Braulio Carrillo National Park
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪121 min drive‬
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Room options

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Standard Double Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Deluxe Room

  • Garden view
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Economy Room, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Economy Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Garden view
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Standard Double Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Tirimbina

Tirimbina Rainforest Lodge places you within a short walk of Costa Rica Nature Pavilion and within a mile (2 km) of Serpentario. This 3-star lodge has 25 rooms and welcomes guests with free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Costa Rica Nature Pavilion - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Tirimbina Rainforest Center - 19 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • La Selva Biological Station - 22 min drive - 13.1 miles
  • Camara de Ganaderos de San Carlos - 44 min drive - 34.9 miles
  • Braulio Carrillo National Park - 57 min drive - 39.5 miles

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rusti Ticos - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Soda Marielos - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Soda Marielos - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Típico La Carreta - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Pizzeria La Terrazza - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Tirimbina Rainforest Lodge

Riverwalk lodge with free breakfast and a restaurant
Tirimbina Rainforest Lodge features free WiFi in public areas, conference space, and coffee in a common area. If you plan to drive, free parking is available. Front-desk staff can assist with luggage storage, tours or tickets, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include a terrace, laundry facilities, and a garden.
10-inch Smart TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Other amenities include coffee makers, ceiling fans, and safes.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 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
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Ecotours

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • On a river
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 20 accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 10-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses a grey water recycling system
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 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. 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 cash.
  • This property uses a grey water recycling system.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

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

Property is also known as

Tirimbina Rainforest Lodge Sarapiqui
Tirimbina Rainforest Lodge
Tirimbina Rainforest Sarapiqui
Tirimbina Rainforest
Tirimbina Rainforest
Tirimbina Rainforest Lodge Lodge
Tirimbina Rainforest Lodge La Virgen
Tirimbina Rainforest Lodge Lodge La Virgen

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Tirimbina Rainforest Lodge?

Tirimbina Rainforest Lodge provides free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What is there to do around Tirimbina Rainforest Lodge?

This lodge is located in La Virgen within a short 5-minute walk of Costa Rica Nature Pavilion. Serpentario is also within a driving distance of 1.2 mi.

Is there parking available at Tirimbina Rainforest Lodge?

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

Does Tirimbina Rainforest Lodge feature a casino?

No, Tirimbina Rainforest Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Tirimbina Rainforest Lodge?

No, there is no indoor pool at this lodge.

What do couples enjoy most about Tirimbina Rainforest Lodge?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this riverfront lodge include a smart TV as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Tirimbina Rainforest Lodge?

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

Does Tirimbina Rainforest Lodge feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Tirimbina Rainforest Lodge serves free buffet breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Does Tirimbina Rainforest Lodge allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Tirimbina Rainforest Lodge though service animals are welcome.

Does Tirimbina Rainforest Lodge have connecting rooms?

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

What is the closest airport to Tirimbina Rainforest Lodge?

The closest major airport to Tirimbina Rainforest Lodge is Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO), which is about 29.4 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Tirimbina Rainforest Lodge?

Yes, some guestrooms at this lodge offer either a balcony or a patio where guests can enjoy garden views.

Tirimbina Rainforest Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 70 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mihai Adrian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place has a special charm… people are very nice and welcoming, the room is nice and clean, and the surroundings are fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun trail and suspension bridge river crossing. Breakfast was good. Had lomito for dinner, was very good. Room was a deluxe one with little back porch, nice cool ac.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Yvanna

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

Eco-friendly and educational environment.

I stayed here for a night during my Costa Rica trip. The eco lodge is eco-friendly, the staff was really nice. The peark of staying at the Tirimbina lodge is that you do not have to pay an extra fee for the hikes through the reserve. The place is nice and clean, you are surrounded by nature and that is why I went there. I did the night guided tour and it was thrilling to cross the bridge at night. If you go there, that is a must !
Tirimbina lodge sign outside
Recycling spot
Art by the reception
Art at the breakfast area
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

EDWARD HUGH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vera

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the freedom to explore the rainforest right outside our door. We saw a wide variety of wildlife: howler monkeys, iguanas, motmots, tree frogs, hummingbirds.... Tirimbina also offers many different tours. We went on a night walk and our guide, Walter, was knowledgeable and very friendly. Overall we loved our time at Tirimbina.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mary

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

ram

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

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In the heart of national forest/ research Centre. Brilliant experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zuleyma

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of the employees were extremely friendly and helpful. The rooms are comfortable and close to everything you need. The breakfast included with the room was a great way to start every morning and the food was very good. Additionally, it's great to have the park entrance right at the back of the motel. Once you have breakfast you can head out onto the suspension bridge and hike several of the trails. The place is very, very clean everywhere. I would recommend this place very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Tirimbina surroundings are beautiful and the access to the trails was amazing! Was very happy to have on site dining and the breakfast was great. The room walls are very thin and the accommodations are basic.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

trails and wildlife

This is a great place for people who live to walk trails and view wildlife. Staff were nice. There’s a safe in the room. It was quiet at night. The only complaint I have was some mold in the ceiling. It didn’t look healthy. There were other rooms without mold that I’d stay in next time. Staff were nice about offering for me to move.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

TREVOR, PORTLAND

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The grounds are beautiful, lots of wildlife.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jugem, Victoria,BC

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved the rustic charm of Tirimbina. Being on. Biological reserve was a highlight of my Costa Rican tour. Lots of animals and birds . Calm atmosphere. Staff was wonderful at pointing out any creatures they saw. Having access to the hiking trails was a big part of our adventure. I look forward to returning .
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Zoe, Somerset, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing suspension bridge where we spotted massive iguanas in the trees. Great self-guided trails. Room very clean and lots of facilities. Lovely balcony. Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Petra

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

Beautiful rainforest ecological lodge

The lodge is fantastic and wonderfully ecologically friendly - and the staff are knowledgeable and helpful for visitors to the rainforest park and beyond! the place is clean and comfortable and well maintained, with air con if you absolutely need it, and the accommodation is a great value. I missed the biologists talk about bats, and I did not see any frogs, but they loan you boots and an umbrella for walking in the rainforest. The whole reason to visit is the rainforest reserve.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

A really great place to see wildlife in Costa Rica

Tirimbina far exceeded our expectations. We booked a basic cabin (other rooms are available) and the bathroom was next door. The restaurant served good food from a limited menu and it was also possible to get food in the nearby village. We stayed 3 nights and took 3 guided tours which were excellent. The guides were very knowledgeable and all the staff were really friendly and helpful. If you want to experience the wildlife in Costa Rica this is within a 2 hour drive of the capital and well worth a visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lai Wah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice area. Nice people. But the rooms are old.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Classic rainforest lodge.

This place is a classic rainforest lodge. The rooms are basic, but very clean and everything works. The lodge food was pretty good at breakfast. That was our only meal there. There is a very long hanging bridge that leads you to several trails in the forest. Hardly anybody was on the trails... so if you want solitude it’s easy to get.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A beautiful location, fantastic staff (especially the guides) and a range of really interesting tours to make sure guests gain the most from their visit. The rain forest is stunning, teaming with wildlife and eady to access from the lodge.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

steve

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

Pleasantly surprised

Tirimbina is a research facility located on extensive grounds with tropical plantings, colorful birds and a variety of wildlife. The best reason to stay here is to have the opportunity to explore Tirimbina's vast rainforest accessed via the longest suspension bridge in the region. We spent two days just roaming the excellent trails and saw a good number of birds and wildlife. There are a variety of room types offered, some with no a/c & a shared bath, but we booked the deluxe room with a/c and were pleasantly surprised at how clean, quiet and comfortable it was, with a nice hot shower and a lovely semi-private patio. The entire staff was very welcoming, especially the lady who checked us in and the included breakfast buffet the next morning was delicious with a nice variety of foods. Tirimbina is one of the better hotels in the sarapiqui region and we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall the place is great. It is not fancy, but the environment is incredible and the people that work there are very nice and helpful. The only issue is with the bridge to the hiking and site seeing areas. If anyone in your party has even a slight fear of heights they will be unable to experience much of what makes this place so special. That isn't the property's fault, as there is a large river one needs to cross, but it is something to be considered if anyone in your group has such issues. Wifi worked fine and again, the grounds are incredible.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Great place to stay

The accommodation itself is simple but perfectly adequate, but what makes the stay really special (and excellent value) is the FREE access to the national park with lots of birds and animals. The restaurant was also very good with an excellent breakfast (included) and well cooked, tasty and good value other meals. Roof walks on high bridges was a notable feature.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

helen, telford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Close to rainforest

Was very close to rainforest therefore you expect a few bugs and we did have some ants in our bathroom. Room was clean and comfortable. Food was good. Can't beat location though if want to be close to wildlife.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Staff & service

Basic room in great location

Loved the rainforest walks. The restaurant was fine. We stayed in a room with bunk beds and shared bath. Was OK.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018