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Ara Ambigua Lodge

3.0 star property
Puerto Viejo hotel with 2 outdoor pools and spa

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2 outdoor pools
Superior Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds | In-room safe, free WiFi
BBQ/picnic area
Interior detail
In-room safe, free WiFi

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Free breakfast
    Free breakfast
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Steam room
  • Children's pool
  • Meeting rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
Feel at home
  • Children's pool
  • Playground on site
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The price is $120
$136 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 20 - Nov 21

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed and 2 Double Beds OR 3 Double Beds

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Classic Quadruple Room | In-room safe, free WiFi

Classic Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Classic Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Bed

Classic Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
400m North of the Church in La Guaria, Puerto Viejo, Heredia

What's nearby

  • La Selva Biological Station - 7 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Mixto Maquenque - 9 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Costa Rican Bird Route - 9 min drive - 6.0 km
  • San Juan–La Selva Biological Corridor - 9 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Tirimbina Rainforest Center - 13 min drive - 10.8 km

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 118 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Rusti Ticos - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Soda Lucrecia - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pizzaria La Terraza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Típico La Carreta - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Soda La Casita Típica - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Ara Ambigua Lodge

Enjoy your visit to Puerto Viejo with a stay at Ara Ambigua Lodge. Guests can visit the spa to indulge in hot stone massages, body wraps, or facials, and Regional cuisine is served at La Casona, which is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include 2 outdoor pools, a bar/lounge, and a steam room.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 50 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
  • Contactless check-in available
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is noon
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Front desk staffed during limited hours

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets stay free (dogs only, 1 total, up to 22 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals welcome
  • Restrictions apply*

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7 AM–9:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills
  • Free daily reception
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Children's pool
  • Playground
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Ziplining nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Full-service spa
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include hot stone massages, sports massages, Swedish massages, and facials. The spa is equipped with a sauna. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is open daily.

Dining

La Casona - This restaurant specializes in Regional cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Ara Ambigua Lodge Sarapiqui
Ara Ambigua Lodge
Ara Ambigua Sarapiqui
Ara Ambigua
Ara Ambigua Lodge Costa Rica/Sarapiqui
Ara Ambigua Lodge Hotel
Ara Ambigua Lodge Puerto Viejo
Ara Ambigua Lodge Hotel Puerto Viejo
Ara Ambigua Lodge Hotel
Ara Ambigua Lodge Puerto Viejo
Ara Ambigua Lodge Hotel Puerto Viejo

Frequently asked questions

Does Ara Ambigua Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Ara Ambigua Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Ara Ambigua Lodge?
Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Ara Ambigua Lodge?
Yes, dogs stay free, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 22 lbs per pet.
Is parking offered on site at Ara Ambigua Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Ara Ambigua Lodge?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Ara Ambigua Lodge?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Ara Ambigua Lodge and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as ziplining. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools. Ara Ambigua Lodge also has a steam room and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Ara Ambigua Lodge?
Yes, La Casona offers Regional cuisine.

Ara Ambigua Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very Good

Great stay and great value for money
Really enjoyed our stay here, wish we could have stayed longer! Saw so many tropical frogs too.
Evie, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Loved this place. Clean, comfy and friendly
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

This property is a little bit out dated but is equipped with all basic amenities. The lodges are surrounded by nature. This hotel has international cable TV, which is not available everywhere in Costa Rica. The hotel has a gift shop and a restaurant with good food. The restaurant also serves fresh pizza and room service is available. This hotel also offers you different tours. The night walk tour on the property was worth it for only $20 p.p.
Adely, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Amazing wildlife - but lacking some comforts
It was very hot and humid when we arrived. The rooms are quite small with cramped bathrooms but quite clean. Unfortunately our AC was barely adequate. It was on but not cooling well - they had 2 people check it, but it made basically no difference - by nighttime it was tolerable (running at max capacity for several hours) but not great.The staff seemed mildly annoyed that we wanted it cooler and there was no fridge in the room (although they did allow us to keep items in the restaurant fridge), so it was hard to keep comfortable. That said, there is wildlife everywhere and amazing trails (although also a lot of mosquitoes!). We saw howler monkeys, green macaws, sloths, white collared manakins, trogons, red eyed tree frogs, Jesus Christ lizards and more. The pools were good for wildlife viewing but not very clean. Great place for birding. Breakfast was nice, good selection of hot and cold items. Overall the restaurant has perfectly decent food, nothing great, ok prices. I would come back for the trails, but not sure if I would stay the night again.
2-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jan, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Paul, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We were really surprised when we arrived to this Lodge. There are lovely walking trails around the property and lots of wildlife all around. Our room was large and clean. Staff was very friendly and helpful. We look forward to going back in the future.
Carol, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This hotel was an unexpected joy. Absolutely stunning landscaping that invites many different types of birds to hang out near the restaurant. I could have watched for hours. Staff went above and beyond in every aspect of our visit. If I could give it better than 10/10 I would. Should we visit Costa Rica again, we will come back to this hotel.
Todd, 1-night romance trip
Verified Travelocity guest review

8/10 Very Good

Good for birding!
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Edwin, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Friendly place
Daniele, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Very peaceful, beautiful location in the rain forest. Rows of cabins nestled in the thick vegetation. Sounds of midnight rain and falling almond fruit clanking on the tin roof added to the atmosphere. Rooms are a little tired but super clean. There is no wi-fi internet in the cabins but cell phone reception is good. Wi-fi is free in main building. Open air restaurant with tables on the edge of the forest. Friendly staff and first-rate food especially buffet breakfast that’s included with room price. There’s a magical self-guided frog walk in the dark on a paved trail around the small pond below the restaurant. Amazing red-eyed frogs with blue, green and yellow markings. In the morning, staff put out fruit on a tree in front of the restaurant and guests are treated to a large variety of very colourful tropical birds feeding just metres away. We’ll be back.
John, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely grounds, nice rooms.
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nice place. Quiet. Nice dinner. Service good. The area good
1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice services. Good food. Nice birding. Nice people.
1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Not clean enough but good breakfast and friendly s
Do not check in to room10, it is horrible. We were given that room, which isn't what we requested on hotelscom. We were moved due to problems (bees by the front door and hot water went off) . The butterfly and frog area needed attention, as well as the trails. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was good too.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great resort-style hotel
Ara Ambigua is more of a resort than a hotel. There's a VERY good (but expensive) restaurant on site, 2 pools, frog pond, butterfly enclosure, trails with howler monkeys and caymans... You could spend a whole there without having to leave. The room was comfortable and large with a nice balcony, everything was clean. About the only minus point is that you only get wifi close to the reception/restaurant area, but they set up plenty of sitting room there and wifi was fast enough for most uses so no big deal.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent accoms for $80/night including breakfast
exceeded expectations. Property and grounds are lovely. very clean, very quiet. Complimentary night tour - saw numerous reptiles including red eyed tree frogs. Full breakfast. Very pleased and will stay again
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

was very nice, nice trails, lot of birds ,would stay again
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Old hotel need to Be renovated
Disappointed because I had to pay extra fee for my teen-ager while my reservation was for 2 adults,1 teenager and 1 child
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Clean room, helpful staff.
We stayed two nights, and the staff was nice and helpful. Clean Room. Good food.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

No Brach near
Nery nice nature place and very quite. Food is deliciosa.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Super sejour
Super sejour Personnels agréables, peuvent faire les réservations de visites pour vous . Restaurant de lhotel tres bon
laurent, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Nicht sein Geld wert.
Sonja, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

CATHERINE, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review