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Macaw Lodge

Turrubares, San José

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Guests Like the LocationThe location was rated 4.75 by the guests who stayed here.

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4.8/5

FantasticFrom 20 reviews

5.0/521 May 2026

Hilton • Couple Trip

Our goal was to see wildlife, particularly birds at Macaw, we were not disappointed.

5.0/53 Jan 2026

Romin • Family Trip

Wonderful staff, enchanting property, excellent food! We loved our stay.

5.0/528 Mar 2025

William • Trip with Friends

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.

5.0/55 Feb 2025

Johannes • Couple Trip

Sehr schöne Lodge in ruhiger Natur. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt.

5.0/58 Oct 2024

Christian • Couple Trip

Very relaxing stay. Will recommend.

5.0/57 Jan 2024

Phillip & Nicole • Couple Trip

Sehr schöne abgelegene Lodge. Tolle Möglichkeit Aras und viele weitere Tiere zu beobachten. Leckeres Essen.

5.0/520 Feb 2022

Vincent

lieu fantastitique. Accueil et service impeccable

5.0/527 Jan 2022

Jonathan

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

5.0/516 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

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.

5.0/527 Nov 2018

Karin • Trip with Friends

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

5.0/524 Mar 2018

eulabeans

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!

5.0/520 Jan 2018

Katja

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.

5.0/514 Jan 2018

Laurence

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.

5.0/51 Jan 2018

michael • Couple Trip

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

5.0/529 Dec 2017

Verified traveler

El hotel es increíble con un concepto ecológico y sustentable. Instalaciones muy cómodas y limpias. Comida muy rica. Una experiencia muy recomendable.

5.0/524 Feb 2017

Jose • Couple Trip

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.

5.0/512 Jan 2017

linda

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.

4.0/52 Jan 2018

Verified traveler • Family Trip

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.

3.0/513 Dec 2023

Volker • Couple Trip

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.

3.0/525 Jun 2017

California Girl

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.

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Cerros de Turrubares, Carara, San Jose, CR

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Announcement

Property does not accept children under 7 years oldPlease inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Check-in Procedure

Check-in3:00 PM-10:00 PM

Check-out12:00

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
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

There is no front desk at this property. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The host will greet guests on arrival. 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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Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.

About Macaw Lodge

Macaw Lodge Location
With a stay at Macaw Lodge in Carara, you'll be in a national park, and 25.7 mi (41.3 km) from Jacó Beach and 22.7 mi (36.6 km) from Marina Los Sueños. This lodge is 6.5 mi (10.4 km) from Bijagual Waterfall and 13 mi (21 km) from Rainforest Adventures Jaco.

Macaw Lodge Facility and Service
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 tour/ticket assistance, a picnic area, and a banquet hall.

Macaw Lodge Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 12 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads. Conveniences include safes and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Restaurant and Cafe
At Macaw Lodge , enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is included.

Room Type and Price

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 - Tue, 25 Aug 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children