Tapirus Lodge and Reserve
1 night
Rooms and Guests
1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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Tapirus Lodge and Reserve
Lodge
53JH+VQ, Route 32, next to "Braulio Carrillo National Park", (45 min from the city of San José) . / Ruta 32, junto a "Parque Nacional Braulio Carrillo", (45 mins de San José, Guapiles, Limon 70201, Costa Rica
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When you stay at Tapirus Lodge in Guapiles, you'll be in a national park, within a 5-minute drive of Braulio Carrillo National Park and Rainforest Adventures. This lodge is 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from Guapiles Central Park and 12 mi (19.3 km) from Centro America Autonomous University.Show More
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4/5Very Good·Cleanliness: 4.0
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Amenities
HikingPrivate ParkingFreeAirport pick-upLuggage StorageBarRestaurantAirport drop-offMeeting RoomMulti-Function RoomWi-Fi in Public AreasFree
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Surroundings
Airport: Guapiles
(19.0 km)
Airport: Tobias Bolanos International Airport
(55.4 km)
Landmarks: Aerial Tram Rainforest Adventures Braulio Carrillo NP
(<100m)
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Rooms
Guest Reviews
Services & Amenities
Policies
9
Deluxe Room
2 Single bed or 1 King bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Electric fan
Mountain view
Towels
Garden view
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4
Superior Room
1 Queen bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Electric fan
Mountain view
Bathtub with grab bars
Towels
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Guest Reviews
4/5
Very Good
44 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness4
- Amenities4
- Location4
- Service4
Average for similar properties in Guapiles
AI Summary
The Costa Rican breakfast with stunning rainforest views, extensive amenities, and friendly staff make for a comfortable stay near Braulio Carrillo National Park. Easy access to rainforest experiences adds value.
Guest User
June 28, 2024
This place is wonderful for the diversity of wildlife. We had a lovely, knowledgeable guide here, too. And the zipline experience is great. Thanks to the guys who ran that. But we didn't enjoy the accommodation here as it felt quite basic and hostely. The mattresses on the bed were old, lumpy and funky-smelling. The ceiling tiles were mouldy and the fixtures in the bathroom were starting to get rusty. Some of the staff were dismissive and a bit rude, though some were lovely so not all of them seemed to forget that guests are their bread and butter. The food at the restaurant was also pretty hit and miss in general, and they didn't really have a clue about vegan-friendly food. We were also surprised that guests were being allowed to stay with dogs. Surely this doesn't correspond with trying to protect the habitat for birds and wildlife that have made their home there? And there are 'rescued' snakes and other creatures kept in very small cages that we felt quite sorry for. It's a shame as this could be a great place to stay, but it is not.
Guest User
June 12, 2024
What a wonderful place! I am so happy I found this place as I was able to enjoy a couple of days here before departing to Talamanca. The service was also fantastic! A special thank you to Jonathan and Davi in the restaurant, who kept me well fed and ensured I stayed hydrated. And to Rigoberto - who made some time to show me around the property before we headed to zip lining. If you love being surrounded by nature, I recommend you stay here; at least for a night. You will not regret it.
Guest User
May 23, 2024
We had a nice stay at Tapirus. The room was clean, nice shower with warm water. The bed was big, but could have new matresses. The top part of the wall behind the bed was covered by only mesh, I wasn't able to sleep since it was way to cold for me, however my husband was able to sleep good. Yes, you can hear trucks at Tapirus but in CR in most places you will hear cars, dogs and roosters, I travel with a white noise machine and the trucks nouses weren't a problem. The breakfast was good, we decided to have our meals in Guápiles which was about 30 min drive. The highlight of the 2 night stay was the night tours, our guide Marvin was very knowledgeable and friendly. When I was told the paths were about 900 mts I had very low expectations, but it was such a nice surprise to see so many animals and insects. We also booked a birding tour with Marvin and he definitely knew what he was doing and we got to see a lot of birds. The tapirs are so cute, we got to see them on several ocassions. The staff was very nice and friendly. Even if I didn't sleep for 2 nights because of how cold I was (keep in mind I am usually cold), I would totally go back to do the night tour and more birding tours.
Guest User
February 19, 2024
After arriving into San Jose in the evening we chose to go straight out to the rainforest for our first night. We arrived in the dark but the staff were on hand to meet us at 10pm. We were taking to an accessible room which was up a slight hill but not very far to walk (my mum uses crutches but managed fairly easily). The room while simple had everything we needed and was comfortable for our first night. In the morning we woke up in the middle of the rainforest with a private veranda to admire sights and sounds. Breakfast was a tasty Costa Rican breakfast served in a lovely open air restaurant. We were lucky enough to see a sloth, toucan and hummingbird all before we’d sat down. Staff were very pleasant and our nature guide Marcus was very knowledgeable and welcoming throughout our stay. The Aerial Tramway is quite magical and the butterflies and hummingbirds were beautiful too. I would highly recommend this lodge as a great alternative to staying in San Jose on arrival into Costa Rica. The drive is only about an hour from the airport so not much more than getting through city traffic and the view when you wake up is way more interesting.
Guest User
February 8, 2024
The beds in our room were comfortable. We stayed for 3 nights and they never changed towels or emptied the waste baskets, where used toilet paper goes. Because of the humidity the towels never dry so a daily change is suggested. The food in the restaurant is really sub standard and there is nowhere else to eat there. Service in the restaurant is very slow, even when there is only 3 tables in use. The wait staff are very disorganized. There is not a whole lot to do at Tapirs Lodge. I would not stay there again
Guest User
January 10, 2023
its is a basic place but really nice, in the middle of the rainforest, great service, very comfortable and its a great place to do hiking, or different activities, also is really close from san jose.
Guest User
June 5, 2023
I have conflicting emotions about the place. You can really enjoy nature, seeing animals you've never seen before and trying to understand how does it feel to live in these contexts. However, you willl pay "everything" is not bed and breakfast (night tour walk, cableway, zip lines, and so on), and you'll pay a lot (the baseline price is not cheap, BTW). It'd be much appreciated to increase the rate, if necessary, and offer some baseline experiences each guest. I don't know if I'd recommend the cableway, you'll see at maximum a couple of monkeys. You can have the same experience in other Costarican parks, without paying that much.
Guest User
June 1, 2023
Nice accommodation. Quiet from human noises, though lots of birds’ sounds. Dark but torchlight is provided in each room. Reasonable charges. Restaurant is still opened despite low numbers of visitors. Don’t miss this if you like nature.
Services & Amenities
Most popular business facilities
Hiking
Private Parking
Free
Airport pick-up
Additional charge
Luggage Storage
Bar
Restaurant
Airport drop-off
Additional charge
Meeting Room
Additional charge
Multi-Function Room
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Free
Bar
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
No additional info available
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Internet
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Free
Parking
Private (exclusively for guests) is available On-site parking. Reservation not needed.
Private Parking
Free
Transportation
Airport pick-up
Additional charge
Shuttle Bus Service
Additional charge
Airport drop-off
Additional charge
Business Services
Meeting Room
Additional charge
Wedding Service
Multi-Function Room
Front Desk Services
Tour/Ticket Service
Front Desk Safe
Luggage Storage
Concierge Service
VIP Check-In Service
Front Desk with Limited Hours
Lockers Available
Languages Spoken
English
Spanish
Food & Drink
Bar
Snack Bar
Kiosk/ Convenience Store
Public Areas
No Smoking in Public Areas
Garden
Health & Wellness
Hiking
Ziplining
Activities
Eco Tours
Cleaning Services
Rooms are disinfected between stays
Facilities for Children
Children's Meals Available
Accessibility
Accessible Rooms Available
Handrails in Hallways
Stair-Free Property Entrance
Wheelchairs Available On-Site
Safety & Security
First Aid Services
First-Aid Kit
Fire Extinguisher
Security Personnel
Thermometers available
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 15:00–22:00
Check-out: 07:00–11:00
Front desk hours: [Mon-Sun]07:00–21:00
Child Policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cots and Extra Beds
For all room types, cots and extra beds cannot be added.
Breakfast
TypeAmerican, Continental
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact hotel |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Pets
Pets are not allowed
Service Animals
Service animals are allowed
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old.
Paying at the Hotel
- Cash
Property Description
- Opened: 1994
- Number of Rooms: 10
When you stay at Tapirus Lodge in Guapiles, you'll be in a national park, within a 5-minute drive of Braulio Carrillo National Park and Rainforest Adventures. This lodge is 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from Guapiles Central Park and 12 mi (19.3 km) from Centro America Autonomous University.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this lodge include concierge services, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services. Spending a day of fun is easy with the theme park shuttle (surcharge).
Stop by the lodge's restaurant, Morpho Restaurant, for lunch or dinner. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a safe deposit box at the front desk and lockers. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 10 guestrooms. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this lodge include concierge services, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services. Spending a day of fun is easy with the theme park shuttle (surcharge).
Stop by the lodge's restaurant, Morpho Restaurant, for lunch or dinner. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a safe deposit box at the front desk and lockers. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 10 guestrooms. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries.