Hotel San Rafael Ecolodge

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.1
Rated superb

Staff

9.6

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About this property

Elegant Accommodations: Hotel San Rafael Ecolodge in San Gerardo offers recently renovated country house accommodations with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and garden or mountain views. Each room includes a balcony or terrace, ensuring a comfortable stay. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a rooftop swimming pool, sun terrace, and lush garden. The property features a restaurant serving Chinese, American, Mediterranean, Mexican, and local cuisines, a bar, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a fitness room, beauty services, and a games room. Prime Location: Located 21 km from Fortuna Airport, the hotel is near attractions such as La Fortuna Waterfall (26 km) and Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park (44 km). Free on-site private parking is available. Highly rated for its convenience for nature trips and excellent service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free parking
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, American

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
and
1 sofa bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
2 large double beds
2 double beds
Bedroom
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 bunk bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
2 double beds
2 double beds
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

René
Netherlands Netherlands
“Great hospitality of host /personell. We really felt welcome. The setting in a natural garden is very beautifull and peacefull. Good meals/ breakfast.”
Marina
New Zealand New Zealand
“We really enjoyed the lovely peaceful bush setting at San Rafael Ecolodge which provided for an enjoyable and relaxing stay. The facilities were spotless and the service was great. Many thanks to both our hosts”
Isabel
Spain Spain
“Everything! Five-star hospitality at a serene and stunning spot. Costa Rica is a gem and San Rafael Ecolodge is truly exceptional. Owners Giovanni and Luis are not just hosts; they are true ambassadors of hospitality. Kind and dedicated...”
Gregory
Australia Australia
“Lovely design, garden setting, frog pond, good food, great staff”
Stephanie
Switzerland Switzerland
“The owner is very attentive and kind. We stayed with our children for two nights and enjoyed it very much. The nature around the property is fascinating. We even saw a sloth! I highly recommend the property.”
Ernst
Germany Germany
“Giovanni and his staff very friendly and helpful. Excellent stay.”
Richard
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The owner and staff were very attentive and really seem passionate about their hotel as well as their country. They have built an amazing, beautiful and quiet oasis amongt the adjacent jungle. Our villa, with two bedrooms was spacious and clean...”
Moo
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Exceptional and warm hospitality from the staff and a very friendly dog”
Liz
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Gianni and his team of staff are so friendly. Amazing helpful and nothing was too much trouble, even providing us a packed lunch for one of our tours. Breakfast and evening were delicious. A mini oasis of quiet & calm.”
Charles
Costa Rica Costa Rica
“Good location for bird watching and reaching the Pocosol Biological Station. Friendly staff and good breakfast and nice pool area.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
El Colibri
  • Cuisine
    American • Chinese • Mediterranean • Mexican • Pizza • Spanish • Local
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Hotel San Rafael Ecolodge takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 21:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 10:30 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBMaestroDiscoverUnionPay credit card Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 15:00 and 23:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 15:00:00 and 23:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.