Even the newer and larger rooms are a bit dated and the prices were a bit high, but Gavilan Rio Sarapiqui is a comfortable alternative for anyone planning to visit La Selva Biolgical Reserve for a day tour. The birding on the grounds of the hotel is also good, especially when they are stocking the feeders. The people were friendly... More

We stay at this lodge as a recommendation from a friend. I was happy from the first moment we walked in It felt great. The gardens where spectacular, well manicured and with informative signs. We chose the superior room, my husband and I, it was a very confortable and spacious room, well worth the price difference. The standar rooms (... More

We were going to La Fortuna, but a friend told us we should visit the Sarapiqui area on the way there. On the road to Puerto Viejo, we saw a sign of this lodge, and since we were tired, we decided to spend one night before continuing our trip to La Fortuna. The gardens looked beautiful! We took a standard... More

I stayed at EL Gavilan with my family. We absolutely loved it. We stayed at one of the deluxe rooms, and it was a great experience. The rooms are very nice. The food also was extremely good in taste and size. The location of the lodge is probably the best of all the lodges we have stayed at, right on... More

They honored the first price, owner turns out to be a lovely woman who invites the local school children in once a quarter to have stories, snacks and play time in a wonderful setting. We truly enjoyed them. But its a long way to anywhere else, relaxing atmosphere, with a jacuzzie and not pool, but the other pictures on this... More

this lodge isn't for everyone. we stayed in one of the cabins which was great. there were 4 of us and we each got our own bed. the bed looked homemade- constructed of wood with a mattress i'm assuming some wouldn't find acceptable. the cabin itself was clean but definitely not spotless. we even had doubts about the cleanliness of... More