7km north of Boca Tapada, Pital de San Carlos, Pital, Alajuela, 995-1007
What's nearby
Quebrada Grande Biological Reserve - 22 min drive
Laguna Río Cuarto - 23 min drive
Camara de Ganaderos de San Carlos - 23 min drive
La Paz Waterfall Gardens - 49 min drive
Poás Volcano National Park - 69 min drive
Getting around
La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 55 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Machalá - 12 min walk
Soda La Abuela - 11 min drive
Restaurante Win Jo - 13 min drive
Soda El Parque - 7 min walk
Las Terrazas - 16 min drive
About this property
La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge
La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge is a great choice for a stay in Pital. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Other features include a terrace and a garden.
Languages
English, German, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
20 rooms
Arranged over 1 level
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 9 AM
Contactless check-out
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
One child (11 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Transfers
Airport shuttle from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM*
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Water dispenser
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
What to do
Ecotours
Hiking/biking trails
Horse riding/hire
Canoeing
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Boat tours nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Facilities
4 buildings/towers
Built in 1992
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Library
At least 80% of food locally sourced
At least 80% organic food
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
Locally owned and organised tours and activities
At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
Local culture and ecosystem education
100% renewable energy
At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Water dispenser
Reusable cups only
Reusable tableware only
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Window screens
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Furnished balcony
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Eco-friendly toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Access via exterior corridors
Eco-friendly toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
Energy-saving switches
LED light bulbs
Water-efficient showers only
Water-efficient toilets only
Special features
Dining
On-site venue – This family restaurant specialises in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 200.00 per vehicle (one-way. Maximum occupancy 6)
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have lifts.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Laguna del Lagarto
Laguna del Lagarto Lodge
Laguna del Lagarto Lodge Santa Rita
Laguna del Lagarto Santa Rita
Laguna Lagarto Lodge Pital
Laguna Lagarto Lodge
Laguna Lagarto Pital
Laguna del Lagarto Lodge
Laguna Lagarto Eco Lodge Pital
La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge Lodge
La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge Pital
La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge Lodge Pital
Frequently asked questions
Does La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM on request. The charge is USD 200.00 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 9 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge and nearby?
Have fun with on-site activities such as horse riding, rowing and hiking. Additional recreation on-site includes ecotours. La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant that offers local cuisine.
Does La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a furnished balcony.
What's the area around La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge like?
La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge is located by the river.
Popular attractions include Arenal Volcano National Park, which is 57 minutes away by car.
La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
25 Jun 2024
Excelente!
gary
gary, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 Sep 2023
Verified traveller
2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
20 Feb 2022
Cristian
Cristian, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
10 Dec 2018
The birding was amazing! It was nice to be able to take the canoes out in the pond whenever we wanted. The porch on the back of the rooms with hammocks was really nice.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
21 Jul 2018
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
13 Dec 2016
Not an enjoyable visit this year
This was my second time staying at Laguna del Lagarto and I'm afraid it wasn't a positive experience this year. My last day of photography was ruined by the apparent immediate need to take down the existing feeder and put up a new one in anticipation of a photography group that was coming and yet no photography group came. This lodge caters to photography groups so if you're on your own then you may be out of luck. The birds stayed away from the area due to all the noise. The fan, toilet and shower were broken/not working properly. The people are very nice which makes writing a bad review difficult but we didn't enjoy our stay.
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8/10 Very good
10 Feb 2016
Great for bird lovers
Staff was wonderful. Food was great!!! Loved the morning "Bird Show" It was the highlight of my day. The crocodile show was so good. Nice vacation stay.
Verified traveller
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10/10 Exceptional
10 Dec 2015
Birdwatchers Paradise
We really enjoyed our stay and wish we'd been able to spend more than 3 nights! Great birding and comfortable environment.
Verified traveller
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10/10 Exceptional
10 Nov 2013
Costa Rician jungle and wild life.
Laguna de Largato Lodge is not for everyone, but for those who want to see the remote jungles of Costa Rica and exotic birds, this is the place for you. The location is pretty remote, a little over an hour on a dirt road. The rooms are pretty small with little amenities, but the wild life is amazing. They have a pole next to their balcony which they place bananas and it attacks all sorts of exotic birds. You can sit on the balcony in the early morning or late afternoon and see numerous birds including serveral types of toucans. On the jungle hike you can see monkeys, birds, coati, and agouti. They have caiman in the lagoon. The lodge caters to Germans as we were the only couple from the States.
Rob M.
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10/10 Exceptional
9 Jan 2024
Una maravillosa experiencia!
Precioso lugar
Personal muy amable
Comida deliciosa
Senderos donde se puede apreciar flora y fauna en abundancia
Cumplió todas mis expectativas!
Roberto
Roberto, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
15 Feb 2022
Marcel
Marcel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
17 Oct 2021
Roland
Roland, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
5 May 2019
Man kann von der Terrasse perfekt sehr viele verschiedene Vögel fotografieren. ACHTUNG: vor Antritt einer zusätzlich gebuchten Aktivität genau nachfragen, was sie kostet.
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3-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
7 Dec 2018
Tolle Lofge inmitten vom Regenwald. Super Möglichkeiten um Vögel zu beobachten. Tolle Wander Möglichkeiten und sehr freundliches Personal. Etwas weiter Anreise aber auf jeden Fall die Strapazen wert.
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3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 Mar 2018
Perfekt für die Vogelbeobachtung
Wir waren nur 2 Nächte in der Lodge, haben den Aufenthalt und die Ruhe aber sehr genossen. Tolle große Veranda mit Hängematten und Schaukelstühlen. Wir haben alle 3 vom Hotel angebotenen Touren mitgemacht und vor allem bei der Kaimantour mit Henry viel Spaß gehabt.
Anja
Anja, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
9 Sep 2017
Best place in Costa Rica
Great tours! Most animals! Best place in Costa Rica!
Sandra
Sandra , 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
1 Sep 2017
great hotel in paradise
the hotel is just in the middle of the beatiful nature, we had an really relaxing stay
Verified traveller
2-night trip
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6/10 Good
31 Dec 2016
Hotel für Birdwatching
Sehr beschwerliche Anreise- 40 km dauern über 2 Stunden. Zimmer könnten sauberer sein, wir hatten lebende und tote Kakerlaken. Hotelmanager ist sehr nett und freundlich. Die beschwerliche Lage lohn nur insoweit, als dass Tukane, kleine Papageien und viele andere Vögel leicht fotografiert werden können, da sie angefüttert werden. Das Abendessen ist teuer und einfache Küche.
Conny
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 Dec 2016
Traumhaft
Super netter Service. Familiäre Atmosphäre. Super tolle Anlage mit viel zu entdecken. Vor der Frühstücksterasse sind Vogelfutterstellen aufgebaut, so dass man dort zahlreiche Vögel beobachten kann. Jede Zimmerterrasse hat eine eigene Hängematte zum relaxen und man kann die Kanus selbst nutzen um auf den See zu fahren.
Verified traveller
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8/10 Very good
2 Sep 2016
Lodge mit toller Terrasse mit Blick auf die Lagune
Das Beste an der Lodge ist die gemütliche Terrasse mit Hängematte, Schaukelstühlen und tollem Ausblick. Sie liegt abgelegen mitten im Dschungel, ist aber trotzdem mit dem Mietwagen gut zu erreichen (Schotterpiste ohne großen Schwierigkeiten). Ringsrum schöne Natur und großer Tierreichtum. Sehr empfehlenswert!
Lediglich das Essen ist verbesserungswürdig. Es gab beim Abendessen am "Buffet" keine Auswahl und es wurde sogar darauf geachtet, dass man nicht zu viel nimmt.
Claudia
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10/10 Exceptional
12 Mar 2016
Ein Naturerlebnis der Superlative. Einfach fantastisch.
Erwin
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10/10 Exceptional
3 Mar 2016
C'est fantastique d'être loin de tout
Les oiseaux tropicaux vont et viennent aux mangeoires, c'est un ballet continu confortablement installé dans la salle à manger même quand il pleut.le soir le lodge vous offre une sortie d'observation des caïmans et vous pouvez disposez des canoë pour aller sur la lagune,de ses bottes sont aussi mises à disposition
Alice
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8/10 Very good
23 Jul 2015
Die steinige Anreise lohnt sich!
Sehr gutes Service und Essen, tolles Angebot an Ausflügen und Tierbeobachtungen , Relaxen in der Hängematte mitten im Dschungel
Verified traveller
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 May 2015
Un vrai paradis
Nous sommes restés trois jours ( plus que prévu initialement )
Nous étions comme des rois dans ce coin enchanteur.
Personnel très à l'écoute et disponible .......
Repas copieux et typiques
Didier
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10/10 Exceptional
19 Jan 2015
Fantastisk fugleliv.
Hotellet kan varmt anbefales hvis man er interesseret i fugleliv. Perfekte forhold til fotografering. Kræver en 4WV da vejen er temmelig dårligt med cirka 2 timers kørsel på grusvej med store huller. Personalet er meget hjælpsomt og maden helt ok.