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Rancho Margot

San Ramón, Alajuela

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Tourist attractions nearbyOnly 2.1 km to Butterfly Conservatory and 2.2 km to Arenal Eco Zoo

Suitable for your business tripStay productive with business facilities.

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4.6/5

FantasticFrom 20 reviews

5.0/55 Apr 2026

osman • Family Trip

Fantastic place. flora, landscape, birds singing all the time, yoga, fishing, horseback riding, night tour with wild life, the cold and warm pools were all great. Staff was great, friendly. Food was simple, delicious. Wood fired pizza was to die for. This place is heaven on earth. Quite, simple but satisfying and beautiful in every way if you are into simply nature.

5.0/527 Mar 2026

Peter • Family Trip

We are two young kids and two parents. If you’re going with the expectations afforded to an all-inclusive (whatever that means now), then I imagine you’ll be satisfied, even delighted with the facility and how its run. Much to its credit, Rancho Margot is not that however. Its staff and facilities take care of you to the highest standard with a feeling of community similar to that of a summer camp or a kindly country uncle, right down to the family dog that joins you every day for a swim in the pond (warm and cool). All of this with sustainability in mind. It’s truly incredible what is developing there and what have already been achieved. They offered a chance to be part of that which you can’t get anywhere else that I know of. It’s tough to get to (although getting easier), and booze is expensive (which is par). Rooms are excellent, people are wonderful, farm is awesome, area is beautiful, bugs were easily handled, I could go in and on. It’s high on the list of places to return to. We’re already planning to take more family next year.

5.0/58 Mar 2026

Tiffany

Very special, almost magical place!

5.0/513 Feb 2026

Palmer • Couple Trip

The commitment to sustainable eco resort is comprehensive in scope and detail with very generous farm to table meals and well meaning interactive activities.

5.0/518 Aug 2025

Alberto • Solo Trip

Able to connect with nature and have the ranch experience. Outstanding people that make you feel welcomed.

5.0/55 Jun 2025

Lourdes

It was a retreat from the WORLD

5.0/51 Mar 2025

Kara • Trip with Friends

I really loved this place and already want to return. Two days is not enough time! It is rustic, like glamping accommodations but if you’re into health, authenticity, and sustainability, it’s such a dreamy, magical place. I loved the horse riding and farm tour. Make time for them. The farm tour is thorough! We wished we could make the cheese and soap but ran out of time to take those classes. The food was so great—the tomatoes taste like tomatoes! The WiFi is spotty in the cabin & frankly it helped my mental health! The front desk and staff are so kind and real people who truly connect with you.

5.0/522 Feb 2025

Andrew • Family Trip

Beautiful location with a great story of hoow it got started. Highly recommend this place to everyone and anyone. Staff were fantastic, our tour was insightful and the food was amazing and so fresh. Came with 3 kids age 1,3 and 5 and they absolutely loved the place as much as we did.

5.0/517 Jan 2025

Jeff • Solo Trip

As a solo traveler, I was welcomed and my needs were met from the very beginning. The owner, Juan, joined me for dinner the first night, which was welcomed and resulted in a very interesting conversation. The bungalow I was assigned was very comfortable. The farm tour is not to be missed. The included three meals per day were tasty and satisfying. The rancho and its facilities are well thought out, efficient, and highly sustainable. Truly a remarkable experience. Highly recommended (don't forget to bring and apply bug spray).

5.0/53 Jan 2025

Michelle • Solo Trip

Staff very friendly and helpful. Helped plan excursions and able to speak English & Spanish. New Years was a blast❣️

5.0/510 Apr 2024

jamie • Family Trip

This property was amazing, literally one of the most beautiful properties that I have ever stayed at! The staff were so accomodating, especially given a reservation error . They had us check in, stated they would handle the problem with Expedia, and told us the most important thing is that we have a good time. AND THEY LIVED UP TO IT! I couldn't believe there wasn't 100 extra charges and excuses etc--such incredible service! Our family of (6) kept busy on the hiking trails, at the beautiful river/waterfalls/rapids, reading on our porch hammocks, sitting by the big dining-side fireplace, or grabbing a beer at their cute little bar. We would absolutely return! Thank you Rancho Margot!

5.0/524 Feb 2024

Hali • Couple Trip

I can’t say enough about Rancho Margot. It’s relaxing, inspiring in its commit to sustainability, and the staff is wonderful. It’s a gem in a beautiful part of the world. We loved the tours, the free workshops, the forest walks, the pools, the food. All great.

5.0/517 Feb 2024

Jeroen van • Family Trip

De accommodatie en de locatie waren helemaal top. Je waant je midden in de jungle. Het is wel ruim 30 minuten rijden vanuit La Fortuna, doordat de laatste 15 minuten over een onverharde weg zijn. Wij hadden wel een 4x4 maar zagen ook kleine auto's zonder 4x4 op de locatie. Het eten is lokaal, basic, maar erg lekker. Verwacht geen patat en hamburgers, maar er is wel iedere dag pizza. Het zwembad is lekker verwarmd en erg leuk voor de kinderen. Personeel is erg vriendelijk. Verwacht geen luxe van een hotel, dus ik denk dat het niet voor iedereen is weggelegd, maar wij hebben een super fijne tijd gehad met onze 3 kleine kinderen.

4.0/56 Apr 2026

Lorna • Family Trip

Lovely self sustaining eco resort in the midst of the forest. We loved the food, the coziness of the cabin, the yoga classes, and wandering around the property. The farm tour and the night tour were fun activities to do with a 4 year old. We did not like: occasional smell of sewage around the property, especially around the pools. Dated bathrooms in cabins - needs a refresh. Construction noise around the property.

4.0/56 Apr 2025

Jennifer • Couple Trip

Most visitors stay longer than we did to learn about the permaculture and sustainability ethos or there on a volunteering stint, but we were made to feel very welcome. The staff are friendly, helpful and passionate about their home. Our 2-night stay allowed us to enjoy a morning farm tour and evening twilight walk, hike up to the top of the property to take in the spectacular views of the lake and volcano, afternoon horse riding hack to explore the surrounding areas and relaxing dip in the spring pools. Our deluxe room was big and comfortable with farm made soap provided. The kitchen staff provided meals that represented the farm to plate and local community buying concept and the pizza made with farm made cheese was some of the best I've eaten. Wi-fi was available in the bar and communal areas, but not the rooms. The drive into Rancho Margot is bumpy and unmade, so slow and although a 4x4 isn't a must, it is recommended. It's a great base to look upon the Arenal sights rather than being in it and looking outwards.

4.0/529 Jan 2025

Sarah • Solo Trip

If you're interested in sustainability, the environment and being in the wilderness, this is an amazing place to be. The farm tour was incredible. The area it's in is absolute heaven, surrounded by rainforest and rivers and on the edge of a lake under a volcano. The bird life is astounding and the activities and tours available are great. The room I was in was very small, but perfect for 1 person. 2 would people would have been cosy. But it has a gorgeous little terrace out the front and back with a hammock :) The food is fresh and delicious and simple, although not a huge variety as each day is very similar. The daily yoga was delightful and in a beautiful setting. The downsides are, it's very isolated. You can't walk anywhere easily so you do need a car. It rains a lot. it is the rainforest so it's to be expected(!) but nothing dries and everything is damp. With this comes mosquitos! So take lots of spray, they seemed to stay away, once I was covered in Deet. The other slightly disappointing thing was that most (not all) of the staff seemed very bored and miserable. They were all helpful and polite, but they didn't seem too happy! The tour guides were good and knowledgable, but didn't go much beyond the necessary. I was there for 5 nights, which was maybe a little too long without a car and eating the same food every day. Overall, it was a wonderful experience and amazing to see the biodiversity and positive environmental impact they are having.

4.0/51 Jan 2025

John • Couple Trip

Very cool experience, very minimal room amenities (none). Super rustic but very authentic and educational and beautiful Hummingbirds everywhere! Farm tour, horse back riding and hiking!

4.0/529 Dec 2024

Jackson • Couple Trip

Exactly what we were looking for in an eco + budget friendly stay in the heart of Costa Rica. Far away enough from the hustle and tourist madness of La Fortuna but close enough that you can still take a short drive to all the sights. Rancho Margot food was average and having access to three meals a day was clutch. Legit working farm and the tour is a must. Horse back riding with a river crossing. Played soccer, pool, ping pong. Yoga classes in a true pura vida scene. El Mirador hike for volcano views. Not fancy amenities but clean rooms and fresh farm made soap. All the jungle feels and sounds. Extremely friendly young staff that truly seemed that they enjoyed their jobs.

4.0/525 Feb 2024

Kirsten • Family Trip

Our experionce was good, although it was difficult to get around with a child in a wheelchair. The place is very nice and so are the cottages and the simple but tasty food. But we did find that the staff at the front desk were inexperienced which at times led to misunderstanding.

3.0/54 Apr 2026

Zachary

We enjoyed our stay. The staff were great, the food was great, and the surrounding were beautiful

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No Elevators

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3km West of El Castillo Center, Tronadora, Alajuela, CR

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Check-in Procedure

Check-in3:00 PM-9:00 PM

Check-out11:00

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 9 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. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

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

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Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

About Rancho Margot

Rancho Margot Location
Located in Tronadora, Rancho Margot is on a lake and close to Butterfly Conservatory and Costa Rica Sky Adventures. This resort is within the vicinity of Arenal Volcano National Park and Arenal Volcano.

Rancho Margot Facility and Service
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and an indoor pool. This resort also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).

Rancho Margot Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 39 individually decorated guestrooms. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Restaurant and Cafe
Satisfy your appetite with local cuisine at Rancho Margot Restaurant, a buffet restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a garden view. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Room Type and Price

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 - Fri, 28 Aug 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children