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Reviews of Gran Gavilán del Sarapiquí Lodge

Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui frente a Barrio Naranjal, 00001 Sarapiquí, Costa Rica

#13 of 20 hotels in Sarapiquí

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Review score

Based on 107 hotel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: 28 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely grounds and location

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2025

    10
    Good birding stop
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    I revisted this place specifically because I wanted to see the finished product, as I had stayed there several years ago when it was newly opened. I was very pleased-- especially with the addition of the pool. The grounds are still the biggest attraction, with lots of vegetation and lots of birds ( I saw a wider variety there than at Selva--or at least they were easier to see because of the open space). The room had all the essentials and the shower was warm. The restaurant and bar on site is a big plus and the food and drinks were quite good.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean, great staff, the surrounding environment is beautiful. There are plenty of birds and you can also go on walking trails. The breakfast is really good.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is a bit out of town and the surrounding area looks a bit poor. You definitely need a car to go for lunch and dinner, as the restaurant options are limited and no one seemed to use them.

    Great garden and lodges. Breakfast was very good and the tours offered, though at external companies, we're excellent as well.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2025

    8.0
    Beautiful location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dinner was a bit pricey but on the other hand it was good and tasty.

    Beautiful location surrounded by many birds, monkeys and more.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2025

    10
    Stunning, naturally beautiful
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Beautiful location with an abundance of nature and wildlife all around extremely friendly and helpful staff Restaurant on site serving delicious meals

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2025

    7.0
    Relaxing in the heart of nature
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food wasn’t great. Howler monkeys howling at 4am!

    Location. Friendly helpful staff. Sloth in the garden!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2025

    8.0
    Excellent budget friendly lode with clean and tidy rooms. Staff could be more helpful.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Lovely grounds. Clean and comfortable rooms. Friendly staff.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2025

    8.0
    Perfectly lovely
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Too far to walk into town but we had a car so it was fine.

    We liked the grounds and the quiet and relaxing vibe. Lovely to have a cup of coffee sitting outside watching humming birds. The restaurant was perfect for wildlife watching too.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2025

    10
    Outstanding outdoors to see wildlife
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Gorgeous outdoors with small trails to see wildlife. Friendly staff very attentive and supportive.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2025

    10
    Beautiful and peaceful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful surroundings, friendly staff and delicious food!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2025

    9.0
    A haven of nature based hospitality based on simple creature comforts.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room was very clean and everything was functional but the decor was quite basic with quite a small double bed. This is in keeping with the vision but can feel slightly overpriced.

    We loved the beautiful garden and trails, the warm hospitality of our hosts and the relaxation spaces including the pool and chill-out bar. We also enjoyed the delicious breakfasts, and some simple but delicious evening meals. We enjoyed talking with Maite and her family about their renovation of the property since 2020 and we loved their vision of a nature focused experience.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2025

    8.0
    Wished I'd booked 2 nights rather than one, could easily have spent another day just bird watching.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Couldn't keep the mosquito netting over the bed when sleeping...lol

    The food at the restaurant was excellent. Bird watchers paradise thanks to the staff putting fruit out to attract them. Lovely walking trails around the property. Friendly helpful staff. Enjoyed being woken even at 5.30 hearing the howling monkeys.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2025

    9.0
    Heavenly stay at Sarapiquí
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No air con or blinds , it’s gets hot and sunny very early. A bit isolated . We went by bus and then had to walk a far bit but if coming by car it’s perfect. No kitchen option for guests.

    Amazing place , a little heaven on earth. The outdoor space is gorgeous, lovely pool area and paths for walks that lead to the river where you can swim as well. It’s a reserve as well so we were able to spot several birds and even monkeys. Bar and restaurant for guests. Payment can be done with card . The cabines are simple but have the essential including a coffee machine and coffee provided. Mosquito net around the bed. Delicious breakfast.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2025

    9.0
    Peaceful and beautiful place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing

    Breakfast and the couple of dinners we had their were very good. Location was very peaceful and you needed a car to get there. Free parking on site. Property had 20 chalets - we were in number 19 - comfy large bed, fridge and fan. Lots of birds and great flowers and plants on the property and we heard howler monkeys at dawn which was an unforgettable experience. The two ladies (owner?) who worked reception and food area were very friendly. Close proximity to La Selva which had a great morning tour.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2025

    8.0
    Nice and excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Breakfast was excellent, the service was friendly and good.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2025

    7.0
    Beautiful grounds, excellent owners & staff, rooms very basic and rustic.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Just be aware that a "double superior" room is much different than you find in the US. If you want a little more space, book a larger room with more than 1 bed. We two adults had a true "double" bed which was very small for us, and the mattress was very basic with springs poking us. There was only a stool for seating in the room so we brought in folding chairs from the restaurant, as my husband needs to sit in a chair to dress, etc. The bathroom is tiny and had a drop off step between the toilet and shower and was hard to maneuver around without falling, especially since my husband uses a cane. The pool had no railings to enter and exit so that also was a bit tricky. Lighting was very low in the room, also harder for older folks.

    Staff/owners were very helpful and accommodating. Cristina spoke English when our Spanish didn't quite meet our needs. Breakfast was great. We also ate dinner twice and it was also very good. The upstairs bar area is nice for relaxing. THe grounds are beautiful with flowers, birds, and trails. The pool is very nice. Our room had AC.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2025

    10
    Staff was very accommodating, friendly, and helpful, food reflected the local culture.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. It was wonderful.

    Beautiful landscape! Wonderful natural environment to see birds, and other wildlife of the rainforest. Peaceful and tranquil.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 February 2025

    9.0
    Beautiful garden and amazing host and lovely helpful staff very peaceful with a nice clean small pool
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    You need a car to drive to the town we did eat there a couple of nights and the food was good

    Beautiful garden watch hummingbirds while eating breakfast which was delicious, walking trail around the property

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    food was delicious and good variety, staff was like family ,grounds were beautiful and encouraged birds. couldn't have been better

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 February 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Just the bed. If they invest in some nice beds and linen, we would be giving them 10 out of 10

    Lovely staff, beautiful gardens with birds, fantastic breakfast, nice swimming pool

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 January 2025

    8.0
    We enjoyed the hounds and the birds.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    One of the rooms didn’t have air conditioning and it was expensive. It was the most expensive of all the places we stayed and every room had air conditioning.

    Beautiful grounds and wonderful service from Christine.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 December 2024

    10
    Ideal location for La Selva reserve
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Beautiful location in forest

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2024

    9.0
    Perfect hotel to relax, unwind and enjoy the nature.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We loved the location, the gardens and accommodation were very peaceful and the hotel was perfect for relaxation. The staff were very friendly and helpful and the breakfast was like a work of art (tasted good too). We had a very comfortable stay and enjoyed the trails around the gardens. There is a small bar upstairs which was very quiet and provided a perfect spot to relax with a drink in the hammocks and watch the wildlife. We had dinner on one night, which was also very nice. There is a small supermarket within walking distance. We had a small fridge, coffee machine (coffee inc) and a clothes horse and hangers (very useful) in the room. The room also had A/C.

    Stayed in August 2024

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