SELVA VERDE LODGE (Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui) - Hotel Reviews, Photos, Rate Comparison

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808 reviews

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Selva Verde is more than a lodge and more than a rainforest reserve. It is your gateway into a magical world of towering Almendro trees, Mantled Howler Monkeys, and Keel Billed Toucans. Immerse yourself in tropical nature as you hike through deep green forest or reflect quietly in a comfortable hammock. Discover something new as you encounter Selva Verde's amazing wildlife and vibrant people. Rekindle your sense of wonder and experience the out-of-the-ordinary. Experience Selva Verde! Located just 2 hours from San Jose, Selva Verde provides easy access to the wonders of the rainforest. For over 30 years, we have been a haven for nature enthusiasts from around the world. Our abundant biodiversity, comfortable rainforest lodge, and exciting activities are ideal for adventure seekers, bird and wildlife watchers, students, and families. Come explore Selva Verde's 500 acres of vibrant tropical nature in the heart of Costa Rica's Sarapiqui Canton.

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Free Parking

Restaurant

Free Internet

Bar/Lounge

Breakfast included

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Conference Facilities

Kids pool

Laundry Service

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Multilingual Staff

Non-Smoking Hotel

Outdoor pool

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Accessible rooms

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Non-Smoking Rooms

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Great View

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Full view

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9 Kms from Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui, Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui 553069 Costa Rica

Getting there

Juan Santamaria Intl Airport52 km

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Nearby attractions

Dave & Dave's Costa Rica Nature Park

2.9 kmNature & Wildlife Areas

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3.3 kmNature & Wildlife Areas

Snake Garden

2.9 kmNature & Wildlife Areas

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We struggled with the accommodation but the surroundings are awe inspiring

We stayed three nights and cannot fault the beautiful surroundings and peaceful tranquility of this eco lodge. I’d read previous reviews and yes there is traffic noise as the lodge was built some 30 years ago alongside a road probably not realising that in 2019 there would be…

Date of stay: February 2019

Bird Photography Holiday

Good room and a great place to go birding. Guides are available but you can also do your own thing on the many trails that exist in the secondary forest and by the river.For lazy man's birding you can view a very busy feeding station right by the restaurant so you can watch and…

Date of stay: February 2019

Hidden Treasure on the Sarapiqui River

We were pleasantly surprised that our lodge in Costa Rica in Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui was located right on the Sarapiqui River and their grounds surrounded by a tropical forest full of birds. We awoke each morning with the sounds of nature and had our meals outside among the…

Date of stay: February 2019

Nice gardens

Nice gardens. Choose a room away from the road, near the river. Avoid the tacky giftshop. If you don't eat meat, and dont want to pay for pizza every day, consider staying elsewhere as the staff will just wave at the salad bar (all of the pulses are boiled as an…

Date of stay: January 2019

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If you want to see birds in comfort, this is the place

Rooms of this lodge are elevated from the ground and joined by wooden walkways so some of the rooms require a bit of walking. Mine was. I did not mind as the walkway was covered. My room was sizeable but lodge is lodge so do not expect those star rated configuration in a…

Date of stay: February 2018

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Are bugs (mosquitoes, biting flies,) a problem? Should we bring spray?

I took Ben's Wipes which worked very well.

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Hi, do you have designated smoking areas or are the grounds non smoking as well?

No smoking in the rooms, bar, restaurants etc. As a smoker myself I ensured that I was smoking away from these and other places where there were other people around.

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I read that the rooms at this lodge do not have windows or AC. Does this mean the rooms are open to the outside with only a screen? Thanks!

Our room was in one of the "quadraplex" units. I do not recall any A/C, but I recall ceiling fans. As noted, windows have screens and privacy shutters. Unless the heat and humidity is uncomfortably high, you will want open windows to be able to hear the jungle sounds. You would be amazed at what passes by outside in the morning dusk. Remember, you will be within the jungle canopy and it is definitely cooler than in the open. We traveled in early March and the weather was perfect.

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A fellow traveller recommended a hiking trail/sanctuary called Dave and Dave's that's close to your lodge. How far away is it, and how much would you charge for transportation to and from the property? Would we see any wildlife or birds there that we couldn't see at Selva Verde?

We were on a Road Scholar trip which we took our bus to get there. It was not far so I cannot tell you the cost. We saw all kiinds of birds and very close to them when they were feeding. I got some wonderful pictures of toucans. They had an ares where hummingbirds fed and just sitting there I photographed several different birds with wonderful lighting and natural backgrounds. No feeders. My husband went on walk and saw even different birds. I am not sure the cost but is a wonderful place to see various birds.

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I saw another post from 2013 that talked about a 2 hour boat tour. Is that still available?

We just did the tour and really enjoyed it. The captain would point out wildlife and then get the boat close so we could take photographs. Saw three species of monkeys, some nice birds, and a croc!

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