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Macaw Lodge

3.0 star property
Mountain retreat offers peaceful moments with a full breakfast, sunny terrace time, garden walks, and a quiet library for reading

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Travelers at Macaw Lodge start with a full breakfast before enjoying the mountain surroundings. The terrace is perfect for sunbathing, the garden invites strolls, free WiFi keeps everyone connected, the library offers quiet reading, and laundry facilities handle needs.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is ฿4,886
฿5,986 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 Mar

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Room options

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Daily housekeeping
  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Bungalow | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bungalow

Highlights

Furnished patio
Kitchen
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • Garden view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Family Bungalow | Balcony

Family Bungalow

Highlights

Furnished patio
Kitchen
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • Mountain view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Bungalow (Natural) | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bungalow (Natural)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • Garden view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
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About the area

Located in Carara, Macaw Lodge is in the mountains and in a national park. Jacó Walk Shopping Center and Auto Mercado Herradura are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Carara National Park and Bijagual Waterfall. Hacienda las Agujas and Neo Fauna are also worth visiting. Kayaking offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby. Visit our Carara travel guide
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Map
Cerros de Turrubares, Carara, San Jose

Getting around

  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    115 min drive

Restaurants

  • Rancho Shadday
    26 min drive
  • Paz del Campo
    18 min drive
  • Pocho's Bar
    4 min drive
  • Bar Bijagual
    15 min drive
  • El Búho
    16 min drive

About this property

Macaw Lodge

Lodge in the mountains
Take advantage of free full breakfast, a terrace and a garden at Macaw Lodge . Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a library and laundry facilities.
Other perks at this lodge include:
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), tour/ticket information and a computer station
  • 1 meeting room, smoke-free property and a front desk safe
Room features
All guest rooms at Macaw Lodge have amenities, such as free WiFi, safes and free bottled water.
More amenities include:
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and eco-friendly toiletries
  • Ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library
  • Yoga classes

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 2 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 12 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 130 per vehicle (one way)

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, debit cards and cash
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Macaw Lodge Turrubares
Macaw Turrubares
Macaw Lodge
Macaw Lodge Lodge
Macaw Lodge Carara
Macaw Lodge Lodge Carara
Macaw Lodge an Authentic Ecolodge

Frequently asked questions

Is Macaw Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Macaw Lodge ?

As of 24 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Macaw Lodge on 5 Mar 2026 start from 4885.7, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Macaw Lodge ?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Macaw Lodge ?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Macaw Lodge ?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Macaw Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 130 per vehicle applies.

Where is Macaw Lodge located?

Situated in a national park, this lodge is 6.5 mi (10.4 km) from Bijagual Waterfall and within 16 miles (25 km) of Rainforest Adventures Jaco and Playa Tárcoles. Carara National Park and Crocodile Bridge are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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Reviews

Macaw Lodge Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 33 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Romin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, enchanting property, excellent food! We loved our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay in this rustic but comfortable lodge located in the Costa Rican wilderness. The staff are lively and the food excellent. Outstanding bird watching as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very relaxing stay. Will recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johannes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr schöne Lodge in ruhiger Natur. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip & Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr schöne abgelegene Lodge. Tolle Möglichkeit Aras und viele weitere Tiere zu beobachten. Leckeres Essen.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Volker

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Der Bungalow war zweckmäßig eingerichtet. Wir hatten zusätzlich zum Queenbett noch zwei Einzelbetten. Die Matratzen waren generell nicht sehr bequem. Bei einem Einzelbett war diese extrem durchgelegen. Es war sehr warm, da es nur einen Deckenventilator sowie einen zusätzlichen Standventilator gab. Die Fenster konnten nicht richtig geschlossen werden und es waren auch teilweise die Fliegengitter kaputt. Wir haben keine Tour gebucht. Wir sind zum Wasserfall gewandert. Hier ist uns aufgefallen, dass einige Geländer kaputt waren, welche dringend mal repariert werden müsste. Das Essen war leider nicht so gut. Es hat geschmacklich immer etwas gefehlt und z. B. das Huhn war leider viel zu trocken. Es gab den ganzen Tag über die Möglichkeit Wasser und Kaffee zu trinken, wobei der Kaffee leider ab Mittag bereits lauwarm war. Espresso gab es leider nicht.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lieu fantastitique. Accueil et service impeccable
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is not much to say over and above What others have said. Stayed with my daughter for 2 nights, and enjoyed bathing in the pools above the waterfall, extensive and safe trails. Be really careful walking around the waterfall as help is a long way off if needed. A 24-hour chorus of wildlife seems to change every few minutes. The chocolate is absolutely fantastic. We slept in and had all of our meals in the lodge. The food was delicious and unique. With each meal was a different kind of freshly made juice. The staff are all very helpful and friendly, and are obviously just as happy to be there. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful place to get away from the crowds at all the national parks. It’s about an hour up a bumpy dirt road so i definitely recommend a vehicle with 4 wheel drive. The staff is very friendly and accommodating! They grow most of the food on site, and each meal is fresh and delightful. There are hiking trails and beautiful ponds and waterfalls. There are two outdoor yoga decks for self guided meditation. A special thanks to the manager, Fabiola, who went above and beyong to make us feel comfortable! This place is a hidden gem.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Superschöner Aufenthaltlt inmitten drr Nstur mit eigenem Trailmund Möglichkeit am Wasserfall zu svhwimmen. Sehr familiär, sehr sauberes und dchönes Zimmer. Zimmer mit Ausblick. Absolut freundliches Personal. Achtung - Im Navi 'Villas Lspas' eingeben, damit man die richti e Strasse erwisvht. Ielmn
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

eulabeans, New Mexico

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

Beautiful ecolodge, good birding

After the 50-minute drive from the highway, in 2d gear nearly all the way, I was hopeful that Macaw Lodge would provide everything we needed so that we needn't drive at all while there. This proved true. Staff was welcoming, coming out to meet us and carrying our luggage to our room. They were helpful and generous at every turn; Alvin found us out walking and offered a tour, with tastings, of the fruit orchard and vegetable gardens. The grounds are beautiful, with gardens thoughtfully planted. We purchased the full-board plan, and the food was very good and plentiful. Our room in the lodge was very comfortable, though if we were staying for longer than a couple nights, we'd probably want to rent one of the cabins to have a little more space. Our room offered large screened windows overlooking the ponds below, perfect for a couple of birders wanting to see birds coming to the pond. Birding was good right around the lodge, with a large variety of species coming to a couple of fruiting trees right above the parking lot. NOTE: the Googlemap directions linked to the website send you up Rt. 320 if you are coming from the northwest - this road is significantly rough, potholed, and slow going for much of the way. When we left, we asked a couple of fellows in the nearest town which way to go to get to a coastal town southeast of Jaco, and they directed us down a different road that was MUCH smoother and more pleasant, and came out at Jaco. Worth taking!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Katja, Hamburg

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

Unser bestes Hotel in Costa Rica

Wunderschön angelegte Anlage. Es beginnt mit einer von Palmen und großen Farnen gesäumten Zufahrt. Dazu kommen hübsche Teiche, reizvolle Plätze zum Entspannen und Vögel beobachten, gepflegten Bungalows mit tollen Ausblick. Ein kurzer Wanderweg führt zu einem Wasserfall, ein anderer durch Kakaopflanzen. Die eigene Schokolade ist übrigens köstlich. Sehr freundliches und äußerst hilfsbereites Personal und sehr gute Küche. Rundum TOP.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Laurence, Lyon, France

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

Ecolodge epoustouflant

Un magnifique hotel de belle facture en symbiose avec la nature. Accueil excellent, chambre superbe. Une belle ballade dans la jungle avec cascades au depart du site. Un diner avec produits de l ecolodge tres bon et à un prix raisonnable. Le concept de l ecolodge est tres interessant, cadre depaysant et relaxant à decouvrir. Son acces est déjà une aventure, et tout à fait jouable en 4x4. Ce fut notre premiere reservation au Costa rica, un tres bon souvenir.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Small lodge, amazing grounds for relaxing.

Amazing gardens, beautiful hike to private waterfalls. Has some service issues. Refrigerator was out of order in our deluxe bungalow and kitchen was missing basics like towels, dish rack and utensils. No information was offered about this and it could not be fixed. Personnel is awesome. Food is not a la carte, but it is a pleasurable experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

michael

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

Paradise

Absolutely amazing and wonderful place - the people, flora and fauna, the BIRDS, and waterfall spas and walks.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
El hotel es increíble con un concepto ecológico y sustentable. Instalaciones muy cómodas y limpias. Comida muy rica. Una experiencia muy recomendable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

6/10 Okay

California Girl, USA

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

Only for special type of customer

This place is very remote. Super long drive over a slow bumpy road with lots of rocks. The staff does not speak good English and we had communication problems which made me feel badly since I am very courteous and try to be polite and humble, but they did not understand our questions. The rooms were nice but the beds and bedding not the best quality. The food was excellent, but you are limited to eating there, no other choices and it's pricey. The grounds are beautiful, they have the best waterfall! And a natural spa. It's a nice eco lodge, they aspire to be self sustaining and you can feel good about that.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jose

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

Great and relaxing

Great place for relax and detox time. Eco-friendly lodge with awesome gardens, trails and a waterfall. Bungalows have a great view to the mountains. Excellent and healthy food. Road requieres a 4WD, but it is NOT dangerous, just bumpy.

10/10 Excellent

linda , Montlaur

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

Un havre de paix en pleine nature

Une arrivée dans un très bel endroit, un très bon accueil de Jessica avec un jus de fruit bien frais, une très belle vue sur une pièce d'eau. C'est ce que l'on voit du bâtiment principal. Le jardin est merveilleux et très bien entretenu. Les repas sont très bons.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Besondere Lodge!!

Wunderschöne Umgebung, auf ökologisch wird sehr viel Wert gelegt. Frühstück und Abendessen super toll, selbstgebackenes Brot, eigener Honig, eigenes Gemüse usw. Anfahrt allerdings schwierig, wobei bei unserer Abfahrt gerade die Straßenbauarbeiter zu Gange waren, also scheint Besserung in Sicht.

10/10 Excellent

Irene , München,,Bayern

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

Eines der besten Hotels in 4 Wochen CR!

Super Köchin, vieles wird selbst angebaut. Bungalows traumhaft, mir toller Aussicht und 'mittendrin'. Einer der besten Plätze, um Yoga zu praktizieren! Viele Tiere zu beobachten, mehr als auf so manch geführter Dschungelwanderung. Anlage ist riesig und super in die Umgebung integriert. Personal immer zuvorkommend,,freundlich und aufgeschlossen. Anfahrt etwas anspruchsvoller, mit 4WD und bei Tage jedoch machbar.

10/10 Excellent

Victoria, Miami

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

Just what the doctor ordered.

The lodge is beautiful and peaceful. It's exactly what we wanted. Note however that the road to get there is an adventure. Do not drive at night! Also best if not raining or foggy. So if you are renting a car, you need a 4wheel drive SUV. The manager and staff are beyond gracious and accommodating. The food, which is grown entirely on the premises, is just divine. Literally the best food we had in the entire country. Bring your binoculars and camera. The wildlife and birds/bats/insects abound. It's quite spectacular. Can't wait to return.

6/10 Okay

Veronique, France

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Difficile d acces

nous avons mis plus de deux heures pour trouver le lodge. Il est tres mal fléché et au milieu de nulle part gps google maps et waze ont eu du mal a le trouver.une fois la haut n envisagez pas de redescendre pour diner prevoyez la demi pension .Plats imposés!! Le cadre vaut le coup c est tout je ne le conseille pas pour une nuit plus si vous voulez vivre en pleine nature

10/10 Excellent

Dariusz, Austin

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

A true retreat

This was an experiment, Macaw Lodge is not your typical hotel, it is a remote place of beauty and serenity. It started very well, seeing we were tired after getting there (use a 4WD vehicle and give yourself up to one hour to travel the last 12 miles long stretch of the unpaved road - it is well worth it!) the nice lady at the reception immediately suggested that we go to our room and rest instead of checking in. Our room had no glass windows, instead, one of the walls was just a screened opening. Falling asleep to all the noises from the jungle and nearby ponds and waking up to the birds was an amazing experience. The locally-grown food is well prepared and the breakfast beautifully presented. If you go to Costa Rica for nature, away from the crowds, I highly recommend Macaw Lodge, if you go for zip-lining, parasailing, nightlife and such, this is not your place.

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024