El Zota Hotel

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Scored 9.6
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.9

Property highlights

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Zota Hotel in Heredia Province offers family rooms with garden or mountain views. Each room includes a private bathroom, balcony, and free WiFi. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a sun terrace, garden, open-air bath, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Additional amenities include a restaurant, bar, and free on-site private parking. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves local, Latin American, and Caribbean cuisines with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Breakfast includes local specialties, warm dishes, and fresh fruits. Activities and Location: Located 79 mi from Fortuna Airport, the hotel is highly rated for its convenience for nature trips and excellent host. Nearby attractions include Cariari National Park and the Cariari River.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast Info

Vegetarian, American

Free private parking available at the hotel

Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
Bedroom 2
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
Bedroom 3
1 full bed
Bedroom 4
1 full bed
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
Bedroom 1
6 twin beds
Bedroom 2
4 twin beds
Bedroom 3
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1
6 twin beds
Bedroom 2
6 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Philippe
France France
“Great jungle location, very friendly and knowledgeable host”
Guy
Belgium Belgium
“Magical place, next level nature/jungle experience. Lots of wildlife (herons, toekans, pizote, owls, frogs, caymans, lizards ...), exotic plants and ancient trees. Beautiful nature soundtrack.The staff is very friendly and Hiner is a generous and...”
Orsolya
Spain Spain
“This place was a pleasant surprise for us. It's more off the beaten path and charming in all sense. The family who owns the biological station is taking good care of the premises and the guests. There are plenty of programs (natural walks etc) you...”
Alex
Switzerland Switzerland
“This is a truly unique location, very close to the deep jungle with all kinds of animal sightings possible. The guide is very knowledgeable and the staff is more than friendly! Don't go any less than 3nights to really enjoy the calm area and the...”
Dejan
Slovenia Slovenia
“This is for sure one of the best life experiences, and we have seen quite some interesting things by now. The area is unbelievable, very well tsken care of. Wild animals everywhere in their natural habitat, many different activities to do day by...”
Martin
Austria Austria
“this was a real positive surprise: getting there take a bit, but once arrived it is a real treasure! extremely friendly family business, that welcomes guests with open arms. the cabins / bungalows are great with spectacular view into the rain...”
Maria
Spain Spain
“El anfitrión es encantador y las excursiones que ofrece el alojamiento, senderos diurno, sendero nocturno, vista amanecer y vista atardecer. La excursión más espectacular es el paseo en bote. La comida te dan a elegir según el día (no hay carta) y...”
Etienne
Netherlands Netherlands
“Het ontbijt is geweldig en met zorg klaargemaakt, ook voor het diner geldt het zelfde. Ons verblijf was echt uniek en de omgeving beleef je als een echt natuurgebied. Je wordt wakker van de vogels en apen en dat is voor ons echt uniek. De omgeving...”
Jennifer
Germany Germany
“Ein ganz besonderer Ort. Ein absolutes Highlight auf unserer 8 monatigen Weltreise! Die Besitzer leben in Verbundenheit mit der Natur und den Tieren. Auf dem Grundstück selbst gibt es soo viel zu entdecken. Man kann hier richtig seine Seele...”
Christophe
France France
“Le lieu idyllique, un havre de paix intemporel. La gentillesse de nos hôtes et leur bienveillance La véritable Pura Vida Ne passez pas a côté de ce paradis Merci pour ce moment inoubliable 🥰”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
La Casona
  • Cuisine
    Caribbean • Local • Latin American
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

El Zota Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
Available 24 hours
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Available 24 hours
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 11 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0+ years
Extra bed upon request
$30 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform El Zota Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

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

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