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El Sabanero Eco Lodge

Santa Cruz, Guanacaste

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Dining service availableNo need to go out for meals! This accommodation provides a restaurant.

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4.2/5

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5.0/513 Apr 2017

Ashley

Great little cabins. A quiet getaway from busy Tamarindo. Close enough to taxi to the beaches and the action, but quaint and lovely to enjoy Costa Rica at its finest. The owners are lovely and the food and property are amazing too. We had a wonderful time there and even made some good friends too. Highly recommend if you want something a little bit different.

5.0/531 Jan 2017

Ray • Couple Trip

Wonderful! So relaxing!

5.0/520 Jul 2016

Dawn n David

The staff was extremely accommodating and friendly, and couldn't be better. Whether there as a family, on a surf trip/ and/or for an adventurer or romance, the lodge is remote but at the fingertips of it all, .... And the chef is the best (best price also) with his special dishes for you! Don't pass it up.

5.0/514 Feb 2016

Marcello • Couple Trip

We really enjoyed our stay at El Sabanero. The rooms are actually beautiful and private little cabins set in the foothills of Canafistula. It is just a 10 minute drive to Tamarindo! The manager Harold and all of the staff were wonderful and It felt like home. We look forward to returning to this very special and unique Oasis in beautiful Guanacaste, Costa Rica!

5.0/525 Jan 2016

Michael

Really nice staff and owners! Beautiful place

5.0/56 Jul 2015

Verified traveler • Couple Trip

Great swimming pool. The place is generally very nice and has its special atmosphere. The only disturbing thing is the noise from the nearby road that you can hear in some of the lodges.

5.0/53 Jul 2015

We stayed here for four nights at the end of a three week trip with our four and seven year old boys. The cabinas are rustic, tasteful and spacious and the grounds are beautiful. The infinity pool offers sweeping views of the valley and has a generous shallow end, which our boys enjoyed. Harold, the proprietor, was welcoming and helpful. We heard Howler Monkeys at night. This place is a gem.

5.0/521 Feb 2015

Constanza • Family Trip

Fue una excelente experiencia en todos sus aspectos. El administrador del Hotel, un 7! Como el hotel queda a algunos kms de la ciudad (aprox 15 km creo) él se preocupó de llevarnos en su auto para que no tuviéramos que pedir un taxi. Cada vez que iba a salir, antes nos iba a avisar, como también a los otros huéspedes del hotel. Se preocupó de recomendarnos los mejores lugar para comer y salir. El hotel, un ambiente muy familiar y tranquilo, alejado de cualquier tipo de ruido que no sea animal. El desayuno muy bueno y la gente que trabaja ahí todos muy simpáticos. Lo recomiendo 100% si lo que buscan son unos días de tranquilidad y relajo.

5.0/59 Feb 2015

Arkoman • Couple Trip

This hotel/eco lodge is about 10 minutes. from Tamarindo. Tamarindo is a beautiful beach town but kind of loud and touristy. If you want to visit the beach but not experience the artificial surroundings, the El-Sabanero Eco-lodge is a GREAT choice. This lodge is completely in the country side. Each unit is a separately detached cabin with porch. In the evenings you can sit outside of your cabin and be serenaded by the sounds of dozens of different animals (including howler monkeys). What an experience!!! The whole complex (cabins, main buildings, pool) seem to all be build to a very high standard (a lot of stone used in construction). The surrounding land is also extremely well landscaped. My 4 day stay here was the highlight of my 2 week Costican adventure!!!

5.0/521 Oct 2014

Verified traveler • Couple Trip

El lugar nos pardio increíble tranquil en medio de la naturaleza ...el servicio y cocina muy bueno y la playya cercana de avellanas un paraiso.

5.0/53 Sep 2014

Megan

We stayed here at the end of August for 4 nights and had a great time. Harold looked after us. He booked us excursions and suggested day trips when we were unsure of what to do. We were so delighted with our stay! We ate at the hotel restaurant one night and we were both so happy with our meals. The continental breakfast that is included with your room was also amazing.

5.0/53 Aug 2014

christine

Unique experience in the mountains. Private cabin. Bus stop right down the hill, close to tamarindo. About 40 minutes from liberia airport. Supermarket 10 minutes away

5.0/526 Jan 2014

Renia

We loved the cabins that had rocking chairs on the porches. The rooms had large bathrooms with lots of shelf space and large showerheads. The beds were firm but not uncomfortable. The rooms came with desks, but no wifi. The wifi was located only in the lobby area. The breakfast was unsubstantial, as it was only fruit and toast. You had to pay extra for an omelette, which cost $5. There was a freezer filled with drinks, which you could take on the honour system and sign it on a sheet at the lobby. There was also a fridge in each room. We liked the pool as it was relaxing and clean. The location was far out of town, and we had to pay $20 each way both into and out of the town of Tamarindo in order to get something to eat. There was no food on the premises aside from the breakfast I have just mentioned. The jungle sounds were great around our cabin and really livened things up, especially when we had something thump onto our roof in the middle of the night. The birds were really loud and sounded like car alarms or something like it. There were horses down below our cabin also because a ranch was there. The dirt road leading to the hotel was really dusty and unpleasant. Apparently this is a government road which is slowly being paved, but may be years in the making. Overall, we enjoyed this hotel for the ambiance.

5.0/511 Jan 2014

manuel • Family Trip

bonne accueil et merci à willy

5.0/56 Jan 2014

TY • Family Trip

Beautiful lodge. Very friendly and helpful staff. Quiet and relaxing. Conveniently located. Would definitely stay again.

5.0/513 Aug 2013

Verified traveler

My friend and I had stayed in the JW Marriott just a few days before for a work event and were very happy for the change to the Sabanero. With our own cabin, we loved having the view of the rolling green hills and the local cows right outside our door on the porch as well as feeling a bit secluded from the other guests. The common area was large with 2 pools and plenty of lawn chairs to relax on. While about 10 minutes out of Tamarindo, it was very easy to go to town or to other locations around the area and was a perfect spot to come 'home' to and enjoy some peace and quiet.

5.0/512 Apr 2013

Bettina&Kurt • Couple Trip

Eingebettet in eine wunderschöne Natur sind die einzelnen Chalets mit viel Liebe zum Detail aus natürlichen Baumaterialien gebaut und eingerichtet. Das Haupthaus besticht durch seine einzigartige Bauweise. Der schöne Pool und die ganze Anlage sind sehr gepflegt und bieten ausser einer wunderbaren Aussicht, auch eine gute Möglichkeit zu entspannen. Durch ihre Lage bietet sie einen idealen Ausgangspunkt zu vielen schönen Stränden. Das Personal ist sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Die Tier- und Vogelwelt ist einzigartig. Wir würden sofort wiederkommen!!!

5.0/525 Mar 2013

Verified traveler • Family Trip

We just spent 3 nights at el sabanero and fully enjoyed our stay! The lodge was located just far enough from tamarindo to feel out of the tourist bustle but close enough To go in for excursions or catch the sunset or for dinner. We were in tamarindo 20 years ago and couldn't believe how touristy it had become. we couldnt wait to get back to el sabanero. I would recommend the food there over the restaurants in tamarindo. The biggest treat at this location if u are willing to take an early morning walk is that you are likely to run into a family or two of howler monkeys. During our 3 day stay we found them at least 4-5 times and could hear them all through the night. The pool is awesome and we basically felt like we had the place to ourselves most of the time even though there were other families there. I give this lodge my highest recommendation! Totally worth going out of the way for, especially if you tire quickly of the whole tourist trap scene.

5.0/525 Mar 2013

Steph

It seems to be out of the way, but In our opinion this hotel was in a great location. It's about 20 minutes to Playa Avellanas and 25 minutes to Tamarindo. We spent our mornings & days surfing in Avellanas and our nights in Tamarindo. The staff was super friendly and accommodating. The rooms were very clean and the housekeeping did an excellent job everyday. The grounds are beautiful with a nice pool. Your cabina feels very private. The beds weren't the most comfortable, but they weren't bad either. For the price we couldn't ask for more.

5.0/513 Mar 2013

Openvada • Family Trip

Perfect way to start our trip in Costa Rica. Booked a two night stay on-line and was able to take care of a few logistics ahead of time thanks to Donald via email. He made arrangements for a driver to pick us up at the Liberia airport (11pm arrival time - not a problem). $80 plus tip. The place was asleep when we arrived but the nightwatchman got us settled in. Awoke early to what sounded like tropical sounds being pumped into our cute cabana (habitacion #7). Looked out the window to a beautiful tropical vista overlooking the valley. Unreal. Other details - the pictures are not deceiving! The pool and grounds and buildings are gorgeous. Solid well crafted wood structures. Great free continental breakfast - good coffee, toast, fruit, smoothies. Can beef it up for $3-$5 with eggs to order. Though lunch wasn't officially offered, Donald fixed us a few sandwiches. Can't recall how much $ exactly but it was definitely reasonable. So nice. Had a superb fish dinner for around $15 ea. Had beer/wine to choose from but no cocktails unfortunately. We had only one full day there and spent it all on the grounds - poolside mainly. Wish we had a few more days to lounge but had another destination to get to. Will hopefully return someday. Highly recommend a stay at El Sab!

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between Santa Cruz and Tamarindo, Tamarindo, Guanacaste, CR

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Check-in Procedure

Check-in1:00 PM-8:00 PM

Check-out11:00 AM

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM. 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 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

More Policies

Reservations are required for golf tee times. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.

About El Sabanero Eco Lodge

El Sabanero Eco Lodge Location
Located in Tamarindo, El Sabanero Eco Lodge is in the mountains, a 4-minute drive from Casino Diria and 8 minutes from Black Stallion Eco Park. This golf hotel is 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Tamarindo Beach and 15.6 mi (25.2 km) from Flamingo Beach.

El Sabanero Eco Lodge Facility and Service
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and tour/ticket assistance. Guests can get around on the shuttle (surcharge), which operates within 25 km.

El Sabanero Eco Lodge Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 10 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries.

Restaurant and Cafe
Enjoy local cuisine at El Sabanero, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Room Type and Price

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 - Wed, 09 Sep 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children