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House of the Macaws

3.0 star property
Escape to a tropical paradise where you can bask in sunshine and enjoy beachfront dining. Discover why guests love relaxing by an outdoor pool surrounded by lush greenery.

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Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Terrace, Partial Ocean View | Bed sheets
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Hallway
Outdoor pool
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Located close to Jardín Pura Vida, House of the Macaws offers a tranquil retreat with free continental breakfast and beachfront dining. Relax by the outdoor pool, unwind on the terrace, or soak up the sun in this beautiful garden.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Restaurant
  • Outdoor pool
  • Children's pool
  • Room service
  • Business center
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Meeting room
  • Picnic area

Feel at home (6)

  • Children's pool
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Barbecue grill(s)

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Single Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Terrace, Partial Ocean View | Bed sheets

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Terrace, Partial Ocean View

Highlights

Terrace
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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near Carara National Park, Tárcoles, Puntarenas, 61102

What's nearby

  • Playa Tárcoles - 3 min walk
  • Carara National Park - 6 min drive
  • Mantas Beach - 23 min drive
  • Marina Los Sueños - 23 min drive
  • Playa Blanca - 27 min drive

Getting around

  • Tambor (TMU) - 26.5 miles/42.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Carabelas - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪El Hicaco Grill Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Los Guarumos - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Vista Mar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪La Fiesta del Marisco - ‬4 min drive

About this property

House of the Macaws

Enjoy your visit to Tárcoles with a stay at House of the Macaws. After having fun at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Other highlights include a children's pool, a terrace, and a garden.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 26 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 2:30 AM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-out available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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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
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7 AM–9 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service

Traveling with children

  • Children's pool

What to do

  • On the beach

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool

Room amenities

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Hotel Carara Tarcoles
Hotel Carara
Carara Tarcoles
Hotel Carara Costa Rica/Tarcoles
Hotel Carara
House of the Macaws Hotel
House of the Macaws Tárcoles
House of the Macaws Hotel Tárcoles

Frequently asked questions

Does House of the Macaws offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, House of the Macaws 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 House of the Macaws?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at House of the Macaws?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at House of the Macaws?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at House of the Macaws?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 2:30 AM. Check-out time is noon. Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at House of the Macaws and nearby?

House of the Macaws has an outdoor pool and a picnic area, as well as a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near House of the Macaws?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers alfresco dining, Latin American cuisine, and garden views.

What's the area around House of the Macaws like?

House of the Macaws is located a short 3-minute walk from Playa Tárcoles.

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House of the Macaws Reviews

Reviews

6.4

Good

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Nice rooms and great restaurant! Good breakfast and employees are super nice people! Pool is clean and not hot water in rooms but it’s honestly not necessary!
jean-francois, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This hotel is very dated and could really use a make over however the staff and the food more than makes up for whatever the space doesn't have. I was a little afraid at first but 2 days in i was already planning my next stay.
Ronda A, 10-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great place to stay.
I have stayed here twice before an the service is excellent and so is the food. The beach is only a 100 meter walk through trees full of Scarlet Macaws. I would recommend a stay here if you are looking for Macaws. Unfortunately, we were cut short in our stay this time. The drive from LA Fortuna was a rough 5-1/2 hours and my niece became ill. We opted to return home to Grecia.
Mark, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

No tv in room Thy only take cash even though stated visa/mc
Giovanna, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Terrible room
The hostel has potential, it's close to the beach and the common areas are reasonable, but the room is just terrible - old and disgusting. Mold in the shower which only has cold water (I skipped shower), the linens were stained and torn, the walls also have stains. The is big even for our family of 4 but the room is in unacceptable condition. For that room condition 61$ per night was extremely expensive. Sorry.
Dror, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Bad hotel
ALFREDO, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

The property is of good size and has the potential of a great hotel. Its situated right on the beach. What i didn't like was the overall conditions of the structure itself. Needes to be replastered and panited. The room was overall dirty. The shower hear was moldy, i skiped the shower. Bathroom door was hollow and broken. I feel terrible for the ownership. I don't know what issues they may be having. I had read previous reviews and i felt i wanted to give ut a chance only to realize its only getting worse. I stayed only because there was no where else to stay. I would not recommend at all. Sorry!
Hector, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

the ac doesn't work properly, the room doesn't seem to be secure to let your valuables in your room
Adrian, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Don’t bother
Where to even start? Upon arrival we were left to deal with who I assume is a service boy who didn’t speak a word of English (fair enough). He kept being confused about our reservation which we made 8 months earlier. After total struggle the owner (who has been watching us from an opposite balcony) has finally showed up. He wanted us to pay cash for the accommodation that we already paid for! He wanted us to cancel but as we wouldn’t receive a refund I obviously refused. He allowed us to stay (how very kind) but made it sound as if he was doing us a favour. The place looks abandoned, the room was filthy. Hardly working aircon and the thinnest sheets to cover. I won’t even mention the pillows. Only in the morning we discovered that we actually had a litter of three kittens under dressing table. Poor mummy cat (extremely thin) has been trying to sneak in all night and we had no idea why. We were supposed to get a breakfast but didn’t bother and left early after hardly any sleep
Lenka, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Herzliches und freundliches Personal, sehr gute Küche! Direkte Strandlage, leider keine Liegen und Schirme vorhanden. Zahlreiche wunderschöne rote Aras und Vögel kann man im Garten beobachten. Renovierungsbedarf des Hauses vorhanden.
Ursula, 14-night trip

8/10 Very good

James, 26-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nous avons passé un court séjour très agréable

8/10 Very good

Hôtel agréable avec accès à une belle plage Personnel sympathique Les chambres sont très ordinaires besoin de peinture, pas d eau chaude,pas de serviettes, meubles d un autre temps, seulement un lit et une table, literie douteuse.. Belle piscine Mauvais rapport qualité prix
Denise, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Super locatie
De locatie is super. Zeker voor trip over de Tarcoles rivier. Veel vogels gezien en krokodillen. Maar het pand is toe aan een grote opknapbeurt Wifi slecht.
Jan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent séjour.
L'hotel est agréable, la chambre correcte. Le personnel est super sympathique. Possibilité de manger sur place à un prix très raisonnable. Le cadre est magnifique. Plage à côté de l'hôtel. A voir les coucher de soleil.
Eric Florence, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Rafael, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Shelby, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Harold, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

2/10 Poor

El lugar es totalmente mal, es muy viejo la piscina sucias las habitaciones muy inseguras tiene la entrada es muy fea recomiendo que hacer remodelaciones tambien, tambien huele las habitaciones, un lugar que no recomiendo!!
Marvin, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Hôtel proche la mer wifi un peu faible
olivier, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Ya respondi en el check in y no termine mi estancia
1-night trip

2/10 Poor

La verdad es que no puedo creer que este" Hotel" este dentro de su catalogo de posibilidades de hospedaje por un momento crei que ustedes visitan los hoteles y verifican sus condiciones.De este viaje aprendi mucho como no confiar en EXPEDIA ya que por sus fotos se veia bien pero al llegar ver que esas fotos fueron de cuando lo inauguraron en los 90' .Como ustedes indican yo me comunique antes de ir y el contacto es casi nulo ya estando ahi me cobraron 13 por ciento demas cuando segûn entiendo sus tarifas son finales , el lugar falta de amor en todo sentido infraestructura ,personal y gerencial en esta parte muy mal ya que cuando le dije que era el de expedia como que no le gusto que viniera de esa agencia .Protocolos covid 0 en el restaurante la camarera sin mascarilla mas bien me senti con mi familia como raros ya que solo nosotros la llevamos puesta al punto que no logramos terminar la estancia .Ruido hasta altas horas de la noche parecia como estar de Vacaciones en un bar , las habitaciones deterioradas al punto de tener que conectar el tv(de los de cajon 1990) al cable y electricidad Yo mismo sin control remoto y los jardines que salen en las fotos son unas selvas nada que ver con la imagen un trillo con piedras para llegar a la playa que la verdad es horrible.No tenia ni jabon de manos en tiempo de covid solo un jabon de pastilla nada antibacterial sin paño para secarse las manos ,ni paño para pies.Y no dan factura de ningun tipo.
1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Very local place we were the only norte Americans
1-night trip