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Osa Peninsula, Playa Matapalo, Costa Rica
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What travellers say about this Speciality lodging
  • Howler monkey(17)
  • Costa rica(11)
  • Rain forest(10)
  • Waterfall hike(7)
  • Open air(5)
  • Great Place(5)
  • Puerto Jiminez(4)
  • Mosquito nets(4)
  • Osa Peninsula(4)
  • Very nice(4)
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Montreal, Canada
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Marvellous, highlight of trip”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012
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people found this review helpful

For once the admiring reviews are true! Not much to add except AMEN! Four night package with all of the tours included removes the nickel and dining alternative. Certainly way better facility, rooms, and value for money than at El Silencio Lodge and its exorbitant activity charges. Here you have wildlife of all sorts right outside your door. Convivial atmosphere. Fly in to Puerto Jiminez. Great way to see the tortured topography of CR. Cuisine is very good, but not innovatively great.

Room Tip: Yes, there is a stepped walkway. with rest points that overlook the ocean, on a hill from the rooms...
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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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11 February 2012
Dear DJ,

Thank you for sharing with other travelers your opinion of your recent stay at Lapa Rios. We are honored to hear that we were the highlight of your trip. As you pointed out, wildlife is what Lapa Rios is about. The idea of the lodge from the beginning (now almost 20 years ago) was to create a sustainable way to preserve the local wildlife through the creation of our private reserve and maintain a corridor from the southern tip of the Osa Peninsula to Corcovado National Park. We are happy to hear that you were able to see much of our amazing flora and fauna. In terms of the cuisine, we are currently revamping the menu to make it more innovative and integrate more local and typical Costa Rican food prepared in an upscale way. In terms of the rooms, the ones that are closer to the main lodge are equipped with two queen beds and the ones that are a bit further down some steps all have king size beds. We hope you have the chance to come back some time soon. All the best.
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Port Charlotte, Florida, United States
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Lapa Rios Ecolodge”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012

Wow. The best ecolodge. The rooms are gorgeous with the most amazing view of the Pacific and the rain forest. Monkeys and birds right out of your deck. Very private and clean rooms. Only 16 bungalows so you are overwhelmed with gracious staff and attention to your every need. Great tour guides and good food. Just wonderful.

Room Tip: Try to get a room close to the main lodge. The walk up is pretty hard and the lower you are on the h...
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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Fairhope, AL
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“The good reviews are right-on”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We stayed at the lodge Jan. 19-23 based on reviews here on Tripadvisor. Our experience was in line with the 5 star reviews. I'll not dwell on the many positives but will point out a few things that you should be prepared for if you choose to stay here. The lodge is as isolated and the road as rough as others have mentioned. We noticed a number of older people staying at the lodge and there were some complaints about the steps. There are only 2 rooms (1&2) close to the dining room/swimming pool . Roms 3 thru 8 are some 60 stairsteps away and the the other rooms are more steps and further.
The hikes and guides (Edwin and Melvin) are great but again there are a lot of steep steps on the lodge trails.
While there were many hi-lites for us, I think seeing a poison dart frog at the waterfalls was the one thing I did not expect to see.

Room Tip: Rooms 1&2 are 30 yards with no steps. Rooms 3-8 involve a lot of steps. Rooms 9-16 are quite cli...
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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Dallas, TX
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Beautiful, upscale experience in the jungle.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This is a great eco lodge deep in the jungle of Costa Rica. The open air rooms (with screens) are very nice with great bath rooms nice amenities. The staff goes out of their way to accommodate you and is very knowledgeable about the plants and animals in the area. Take advantage of as many guides hikes as you can. You will be amazed. For example, when we inquired about the night hike, we were told it was easy because it was on the paths on property. We thought that sounded a little weak, but we went nonetheless. It was amazing the things you see at night on the very paths you walk during the day just to get to the pool or restaurant. The guide pointed out many insects, frogs, lizards, etc. The food was also notable. Very fresh as they take your dinner order during breakfast and only bring in what they need for that night. They can also arrange off site excursions . . . we did waterfall rappelling at another resort near by. I highly recommend this as a great Costa Rican Eco Experience.

Room Tip: Rooms down the hill have a bit of a hike to the main lodge.
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  • Stayed December 2011, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Rivergaro
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
“PARADISE ON EARTH!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2012
4
people found this review helpful

I've been there for five days in January 2012, after visiting Tiskita in the other part of Osa Peninsula.

If you like the jungle, this is one of the best places to be. You have the possibility to experience a real wild Jungle and sleep in big, nice and cosy bungalow with an amazing
terrace on the Gulfo Dulce!

The Lodge propose a lot of acrivities (but go to Corcovado if You have time!), all interesting
and after a day in the Jungle, you will dine in a GREAT restaurant (it's almost unbelievable how they can make so GREAT meals in the middle of nothing).

Wildlife and birding is as good as it gets.

The Staff is fantastic and always smiling and taking care of all your needs.

Also the owner, Mrs Karen G. Lewis is the nicests landlady you can find.

If you want the best in Osa, go to Lapa Rios!

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Osa Peninsula, Playa Matapalo, Costa Rica
Price range (per night):* INR9,560 - 11,894

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