Ara Ambigua Lodge

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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Staff

9.1

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About this property

Offering its guests an outdoor pool and an à la carte restaurant, Ara Ambigua Lodge is located in La Guaría, Costa Rica. The property has free breakfast included and Wi-Fi access. The functional rooms here will provide you with a TV set and air conditioning. The private bathrooms also come with a shower, and some units include toiletries and a hairdryer, plus a seating area. The on-site restaurant serves international-style dishes and opens daily from 07:00 to 22:00. Other facilities offered at Ara Ambigua Lodge include a tour desk, a children's playground and a laundry. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including billiards, birdwatching, hiking and visiting a butterfly garden. Juan Santamaría International Airport is 1 hour and 25 minutes’ drive away. The property offers free parking.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Spa
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast Info

Buffet

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 full beds
2 full beds
or
1 full bed
and
1 king bed
1 king bed
or
1 full bed
and
1 king bed
1 twin bed
and
2 full beds
or
3 full beds
Bedroom
1 queen bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Renee
United States United States
“Lovely property, friendly staff, tasty food, clean & comfortable room with excellent A/C”
Paul
United States United States
“beautiful property. staff was great. walk ways were well lit and covered for for bad weather. food was good and decent priced”
Don
United States United States
“Property and wildlife amazing. Staff was excellent and friendly”
David
United States United States
“Staff very friendly and always helpful. Beautiful grounds. A paradise. Restaurant was quite good and breakfast buffet was excellent. A wonderful experience.”
Keith
United States United States
“Beautiful lodge with birds all around, trails, big room and great buffet breakfast. They arranged a bird guide for us which was very good.”
Maxine
United States United States
“This is a beautifully landscaped property. Birds abound, lots of flowers, the food was good (a little expensive) , the bed was comfortable and the water was hot. We really liked it.”
Douglas
United States United States
“Ara Ambigua has a wonderful trail system through the jungle that is a birder’s paradise. I spent hours wandering the property getting close views of keel billed toucans, gulllemots, oropendolas, chacalacas, black vultures, roadside hawks clay...”
Martha
United States United States
“The property is beautiful, lush, with tropical flowers and trees. The wildlife was wonderful birds, frogs, and the Costa Rican tree frogs”
Theresa
Costa Rica Costa Rica
“The breakfast was delicious and fresh. I would rank this in the top 10% of CR hotel breakfast offerings.”
Abdul
United States United States
“A very nice hotel in a lovely location with friendly and courteous staff. The restaurant has a great selection menu.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
La Casona
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Ara Ambigua Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

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No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.