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Lapa Rios Ecolodge Osa Peninsula

4.0 of 5
Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica
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Lapa Rios Ecolodge Osa Peninsula
Ranked #4 of 32 hotels in Osa Peninsula
28 April 2013 -
X_man_13
19 April 2013 -
Stephen P
 
 
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    5 of 5 stars
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Oakville
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

My stay at lapa rios was amazing..I was trying to get away from it all for a few days and I must say that I succeeded : from the plane trip to puerto Jimenez, the 4 by 4 drive to the lodge, the hospitality from every one, the attention to details , the guided tours ( Valerie and Fernando were... More

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Cayuga S, Manager at Lapa Rios Ecolodge Osa Peninsula, responded to this review
10 May 2013

Dear X_man_13, Greetings from the Osa Peninsula and Lapa Rios Eco Lodge. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience on Tripadvisor. We are very happy that you were able to achieve your goal of disconnecting in order to connect. There is no better place for this than the rain forest of Lapa Rios. Thanks for all the... More

Grand Cayman
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

My wife, two young children and I have recentlyarrived back to reality, after a wonderful time 5 days at Lapa Rios. Extremely welcoming to families, the staff looked after us in every way with great food and views beyond compare. The wildlife is the true highlight in every way - 5 macaws flying overhead and toucans feeding on papaya hanging... More

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Calgary, Canada
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

My husband and I and our 2 daughters, aged 6 and 8, enjoyed an unforgettable stay at Lapa Rios from April 5 to 9, 2013. Although we had researched Lapa Rios quite extensively, and thought we had a good idea of what to expect, in this case, our expectations were far exceeded. The bungalows were clean and well appointed, with... More

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Charleston SC
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94 reviews 94 reviews
32 hotel reviews
Reviews in 39 cities Reviews in 39 cities
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

As with most places you visit, there are pros and cons. Here the pros outweigh the cons by a mile. We are in our 60's and 70's and had been warned by previous visitors about bungalow location, so early on, I let them know we needed to be "close" to the pool. We ended up in bungalow #3 which is... More

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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22 reviews 22 reviews
17 hotel reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

My family (including 2 daughters, ages 12 and 10) stayed at Lapa Rios for 5 nights at the end of March 2013. We had a fabulous time, and feel like we a more authentic Costa Rica experience than if we had gone to a resort at the beaches in the north. The bungalows are comfortable and clean; ours looked out... More

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Hanover, New Hampshire
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

My wife and I spent 7 nights in mid-March, our first trip to the Osa Peninsula as well as to Costa Rica. Taking the 12 seater flight from San Jose to Puerto Jimenez was a great start to the adventure as the views of the mountains and coast were breathtaking. We were graciously greeted at the airport by Lapa Rios... More

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Birmingham, AL
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013

We recently returned from a 13 day stay in Costa Rica - our first trip to this beautiful country. We started our trip with a 4 night stay at Lapa Rios. We were not totally sure what to expect, but were hoping for the best as it was a celebration of our 10th anniversary. The day began with a 45... More

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Cayuga S, Manager at Lapa Rios Ecolodge Osa Peninsula, responded to this review
3 April 2013

Dear kdenson, greetings from the Osa Peninsula and Lapa Rios Eco Lodge. Thank you for taking the time to write such a thorough review of your "dream vacation" experience at our eco resort. We think that your feedback will be very helpful for future travelers. As you very well pointed out, Lapa Rios is not for everybody. But is is... More

Bethesda, Maryland
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18 reviews 18 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013

We returned for the third time over 15 years to this wonderful lodge. We were very pleased to find that the lodge remains much as we remembered it. It has wonderful bungalows with gorgeous views and with wildlife all around close at hand. The complimentary hikes are excellent. We especially enjoyed Guillermo who is very knowledgeable about the local bird... More

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Orlando, FL
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28 reviews 28 reviews
26 hotel reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013

We totally agree that the setting is wonderful. There is a nice variety of hikes and nearby activities. The wide panoramic view from our bungalow (#3) was fantastic. The dining room itself was great – good spacing of tables and the views were very nice. There is a lot to like about Lapa Rios. But, a few things were unpleasant... More

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Cayuga S, Manager at Lapa Rios Ecolodge Osa Peninsula, responded to this review
18 March 2013

Dear McQ2, greetings from the Osa Peninsula. We would like to thank you for taking the time to write a review about your recent stay with us. We appreciate your constructive feedback as well as the great things you pointed out. We apologize for the fact that you had clearly much more than the normal amount of bugs in your... More

Sacramento, California
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9 reviews 9 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2013

From March 5-8, 2013, I stayed at Lapa Rios for the second time. The first time was in May/June of 2007. This time was during the dry season and I traveled with a companion of my age (young active 50s). Last time was the wet season and I traveled with my 75 year old mother. Each time we had room... More

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Also Known As:
Lapa Rios Ecolodge Hotel Playa Matapalo
Lapa Rios Ecolodge Hotel
Lapa Rios Ecolodge Osa Peninsula Costa Rica
Address: Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica
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Region: Costa Rica > Province of Puntarenas > Osa Peninsula
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Free Breakfast Free Parking Children Activities Restaurant Shuttle Bus service Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
#1 Luxury Hotels in Osa Peninsula
#3 Romantic Hotels in Osa Peninsula
#3 On the Beach Hotels in Osa Peninsula
Price range (per night): $875 - $1,097
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Set in a private nature reserve spread over 1,000 acres of Central America's last remaining lowland tropical rainforest in Costa Rica, Lapa Rios Ecolodge overlooks the pristine point where the Golfo Dulce meets the wild Pacific Ocean, a destination matching everyone's idea of paradise. ... more   less 

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