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La Palapa Eco Lodge Resort

3.5 star property
Resort in Savegre with private beach and free breakfast

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Garden
Private beach nearby, beach shuttle

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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About the area

Map
Portalón de Savegre, 800 m from Portalón entrance, Savegre, Puntarenas, 60602

What's nearby

  • Matapalo Beach - 11 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge - 18 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Playa Dominical - 24 min drive - 24.7 km
  • Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge - 37 min drive - 32.4 km
  • Playa Espadilla - 43 min drive - 35.5 km

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Langosta Feliz - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪El Patio Café & Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Rancho Alegría - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rancho Pacifico lobby bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Soda Restaurantico - ‬6 min drive

About this property

La Palapa Eco Lodge Resort

Resort in the mountains
Consider a stay at La Palapa Eco Lodge Resort and take advantage of free continental breakfast, a poolside bar and a terrace. Active travellers can enjoy amenities, such as hiking/biking trails and ecotours, at this resort. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Pura Vida, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare and garden views. In addition to a garden and a library, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and multilingual staff
  • Smoke-free property, tour/ticket information and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews give good marks for the overall condition
Other amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cots/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Wardrobes/cupboards and ceiling fans

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7 AM to 8:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Pura Vida

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No lift

More

  • 1 floor
  • 8 buildings
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CRC 12500.0 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: CRC 12500 per vehicle (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: CRC 12500.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does La Palapa Eco Lodge Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is La Palapa Eco Lodge Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at La Palapa Eco Lodge Resort?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at La Palapa Eco Lodge Resort?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM.

What time is check-out at La Palapa Eco Lodge Resort?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does La Palapa Eco Lodge Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of CRC 12500 per vehicle applies.

Where is La Palapa Eco Lodge Resort located?

Situated near the airport, this resort is within 9 miles (15 km) of Matapalo Beach, Linda Beach and Playa Hatillo. Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge and PlayaGuápil are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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La Palapa Eco Lodge Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 56 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Don’t, Nyc

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
WHATEVER YOU DO. DO NOT STAY HERE. I REPEAT DO NOT STAY HERE. THE FOOD IS OLD, STALE, HORRIBLE, I ASKED FOR CLEAN TOWELS AND THE OWNER AND I GOT INTO A SHOUTING MATCH. HE EVEN TOLD ME GO BACK TO AMERICA. WE CHECKED OUT AN ENTIRE DAY EARLIER AND WAS CHARGED A 25$ US CANCELLATION FEE. FOR WHAT??? Only God knows. STAY AWAY FROM THERE. ITS DESERTED, NOTHING TO DO AND NOT AS DESCRIBED AS IN THE PUCTURES ON THE WEBSITE.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
La palapa el lugar perfecto para descansar Un lugar privado y con mucha vegetación y las personas del servicio muy amables
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

2/10 Terrible

Carrie, Wisconsin

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

Not a resort for family with kids

Desk staff was rude. I booked three adults through Expedia but had no proof and hotel said I only had reservations for two and wanted to charge me an additional $700 for the third person. Breakfast was any kind of processed meat they could get from the garbage. The fruit was local and great. Will return to Costa Rica but would never recommend this resort. The bedding and pillows stunk. No coffee maker in huts.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

robert , alaska

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

Great spot to be away from it all.

Card machine for paying bills seems to always be offline and not working. The hotels grounds where beautiful and he staff was great. The rooms let in mosquitoes by the hundreds it seems like. Doors always closed and no windows open. Every night we had to hide under the sheets to keep from getting eaten alive.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

Mala experiencia

Mal una mala experiencia los servicio el desayuno pésimo, la atención ninguna, la facturación todo un engaño reserve una promoción al final me cobraron más y en el hotel no supieron dar respuesta
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

adriana, baltimore

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

A beautiful jungle retreat

We truly enjoyed our stay at this off-the-beaten-path property. Tucked away along the coastal highway, it is in close proximity to the many beautiful beaches and waterfalls of Osa province. We were given excellent advice on nearby sights by the resort owner. The resort bungalow was roomy, well built, and contained a small kitchen that was a huge bonus to my family. The included breakfast was delicious and the service wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Henry

Disliked: Staff & service
no vuelvo primero se equivocaron y me dieron la habitacion estandar cuando yo habia pagado la mas cara y despues me trataron como que era yo el que estaba equivocado de forma altanera
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gaelle

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

Très bel hotel au calme

Agréable et calme
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Très beau resort qui offre aventure et relaxation

Pour : Le personnel est très aimable! Le resort est relaxant avec un belle espace de plein air pour voir des animaux exotiques. Belle piscine avec d'excellents repas de disponible. Situé près de plusieurs plages et de Manuel Antonio. Contre : pas d'air climatisé et les chambres ne sont pas 100% sceller donc petit accès aux insectes et lézards Clonclusion : très belle endroit pour relaxer et voir la faune et la flore du Costa Rica, mais il ne faut pas avoir peur de voir un petit lézard
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Mel, BC, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

So so

It's a lovely setting in the jungle but very muggy of course and the fans in the room can only help a little. We did see a very big and healthy cockroach as we were unpacking though. We informed the front desk of our roommate and they sprayed the room. When we returned, it was laying dead in the bathroom. You definitely need a car here! It's longer than 3km to Matapalo beach.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Jardin tranquille

Accueil chaleureux mais personnel peu souriant. Jardin magnifique, piscine et lobby bien entretenus. Le dejeuner est traditionnel et bon. La chambre tres propre et de bonne dimension, le matelas a ressort devrait etre remplace. Le wifi seulement au ranchon. Hotel bien situe a l ecart de la circulation.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Graham, Ithaca, NY

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

Rainforest Bungalow

This place is awesome! Highly recommend. The staff are all very friendly, and the grounds are immaculate. You will legitimately feel like you are living in the rainforest. Go ahead and spring the extra $$ for the private bungalow- well worth it! The road to La Palapa is very bumpy, but our 2WD Toyota Yaris managed it just fine.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

ALEXANDER

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

Hotel muy tranquilo rodeado de naturaleza.

Hotel muy tranquilo rodeado de naturaleza.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Laura, Guadalaja, México.

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bonita decoración y precio accesible

En general es un buen hotel con buenas instalaciones y un precio accesible, el desayuno es un un poco austero, la ubicación del hotel así como sus jardines nos gustaron mucho, te hace sentir dentro de la naturaleza de Costa Rica.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Nice hotel in the rainforest

Love the ambiance of the hotel. Very clean and friendly staff. When at the hotel, it feels as if you are in the rainforest. The hotel is very well maintain and the rooms are very clean.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Idit and Chuck

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

Paradise in the rain forest

This is an ecolodge. The grounds are a paradise, a Garden of Eden in the middle of the rain forest, the attention devoted to the gardening and outdoor milieu is remarkable, the work of a lifetime and of love. We highly recommend staying here, extended our initial two nights to four. For the price it is an absolute steal. The rooms (cabins) are spacious, with a fully equipped kitchen and pleasant furnishings, but in rustic style. Very comfortable, but not luxurious if that is what you are looking for. Internet is spotty in the rooms, no coffee in the rooms and no a/c (though the fans were enough most of the time). Pool is for cooling off only, not big enough to swim. Breakfast is a simple version of the standard Costa Rican breakfast. Do not eat other meals here, we had a dinner which was simply terrible. The staff is friendly, but with the exception of the owner and front desk do not speak English. We loved staying here, it is a paradise, but there is a tension between the loving effort they devoted to the grounds, cabins, the exterior, and the level of service provided. There is a feeling that everything has been very carefully measured, e.g. you get just a certain amount of fruit for breakfast, not more. So we recommend forgetting the limited problems and highkly recommend staying here.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

joanna, Planet Earth

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

Great place, welcoming, nice big room - great pool

Very relaxing and welcoming as we arrived a lot later than expected (8.30pm) lovely room and gardens. Would definitely recommend!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Sehr, sehr unfreundliches Personal

Das Resort ist sehr, sehr schön, jedoch sehr abgelegen. Man benötigt zwingend ein Auto um andere Ziele zu erreichen. Das Personal und der Besitzer sind mehr als unfreundlich - bis auf eine Dame vom Personal, die jedoch nur für kurze Zeit dort ist. Die ersten drei Tage war das Frühstück ganz in Ordnung und die Tage danach eine Zumutung. Anfangs hatten wir so eine Art Büffet mit zwei Säften, Wasser und Kaffee. Nach den drei Tagen gab es alles auf Zuteilung und gar keine Getränke mehr, nur noch Kaffee. Ich trinke keinen Kaffee und habe somit morgens im Hotel nichts zu trinken bekommen. Das Personal morgens konnte kein einziges Wort Englisch und sie haben sich auch nicht bemüht uns zu verstehen. Es gab weder ein "Hallo" morgens, noch irgendeine freundliche Gestik oder Mimik. Der Besitzer ist katastrophal und scheint nur darauf hinaus zu sein, zusätzlich mit irgendwelchen Ausflügen Geld machen zu wollen. Da der Besitzer sowas von unsympathisch ist, sei es ihm nicht gegönnt in sein Hotel zu übernachten. Trotzdem muss ich sagen, dass die Lage sehr schön und das Resort sehr mit sehr naturverbunden ist. Sauber ist das Hotel ebenfalls.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Doug, San Diego

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

Beautiful Place to Stay

I was looking for a place to stay close to Dominical and booked this at the last minute. It cam up as The Deal of the Day. So glad we stayed there. It was beautiful, charming, clean, green and the staff was great. I'd highly recommend it.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

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

Paradis tropical

Lodge de rêve, tout est parfait, inoubliable et rêvé ! Une jungle éclairée pour nous accueillir, une piscine chaude souhait, une réception magique comme une ancienne chaumière gauloise et des cases colorées cachees aux yeux du monde. Un paradis avec un patron intelligent et bon conseiller. Je garde ce lodge pour moi. Bravo
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

Proprietario e personale pessimi

L hotel è abbastanza carino , immerso nel verde , e nonostante le recensioni che non erano eccellenti ho voluto provarlo , peccato che avessero ragione. Il proprietario è maleducato, accoglienza e servizio all ospite inesistente. Altro che pura vida. Non salutano e non alzano nemmeno gli occhi. Gli parlo in spagnolo e mi risponde in inglese . ancor prima che termini la frase mi dice un NO secco. Non volendo lasciar altri soldi a una persona del genere , decidiamo di uscire a cena (l hotel è sperduto , bisogna far qlc km per raggiungere vita ) il cameriere ci racconta che anche loro conoscono il proprietario di là Palapa e lo prendono in giro per il suo carattere , e ci facciamo 1 risata assieme. In conclusione mi ero fissata di pernottare li solo perché era etichettato Eco. A posteriori non lo rifarei. Non ho notato nulla di sostenibile , se non la foresta che lo circonda. Bocciato. E spero che questo disincentivi altri dal prenotare. Così magari cambia il modo di trattare le persone
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

lucie s.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

awesome place

Very private,with a lot tings to see.the staff was really helpful to us .
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Maria, Germany

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

Excellent hotel, great staff, very well located

Great location, super close to the fabulous 'Praia Linda'. It was a great base to visit the Pacific Coast and Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio. The Hotel staff is very friendly, rooms are very nice and the Hotel is truly located inside the tropical forest. Really recomend it for nature lovers who also enjoy good comfort and premium location. Excellent value for money.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

LEIRE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

SoCalcat, Cali USA

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Costa Rica is not for everyone! :)

CR has many different lodging options. This is def an "ecolodge". You will hear animals,find bugs plus more in CR. If you want 5 star accomm do not stay at an ecolodge! If you are going to stay at one this is good place.loved all the beauty in the gardens. The owner has invested alot into the grounds. There is even a nice hiking trail & waterfall on the property.I also liked how he had a ton of signs all over the property directing which way to go.owner is a very knowledgeable man We had many conversations with him& enjoyed his stories as well as help with activities & area. He may have a strong personality for some but he really does not intend to be rude. We were fine once we understood his personality type. He was nice to my family.The breakfast was VERY tasty as well as one of the best that we've had on our travels in CR. Beans/rice,eggs, fresh fruit & 3 different types of homemade bread along with 2 amazing jams!! (Yum!) The coffee & fresh juice was also a nice addition to bfast. He offers a nice dinner f (best meal in 10 days!) Dined both nts of stay. Make sure to ask what he is preparing for the eve.There is a not a menu to choose from. Also food can be expensive in CR. There is a 10% gratuity + 12% tax added on. 1st nt we had 3 plates & 2nd nt we had 4 plates. I pd a extra $129- US dollars at ck out for meals. Also Pd expected extra $100 @ ck in. Was told expedia reservation was just for 2 ( had 2 kids w/us)So I was very dissapointed I had to pay more $!!:(