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Tifakara Boutique Hotel & Birding Oasis

3.5 star property
Mountain hotel with outdoor pool, near La Fortuna Waterfall

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Deluxe Double Room with SPA | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
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Comfort Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Hiking
VIP Access

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free breakfast
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking

Main amenities (11)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
The price is $425
includes taxes & fees
$376 per night
Jan 23 - Jan 24, 2025

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Deluxe Double Room with SPA | Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, deep soaking tub, rainfall showerhead

Deluxe Double Room with SPA

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 600 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Quadruple Room | Balcony

Premium Quadruple Room

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 600 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Comfort Double Room | Terrace/patio

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 301 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Tropical Forest Bungalow | Terrace/patio

Tropical Forest Bungalow

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 301 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
300m oeste de Catarata de La Fortuna, La Fortuna

What's nearby

  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 9 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Los Lagos Hot Springs - 10 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Arenal Volcano - 26 min drive - 18.9 km

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 12 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 165 min drive
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 49.3 miles/79.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Río Lounge - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Red Frog Coffee Roaster - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Arábigos Coffee House - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Tiquicia - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪North Fields Café - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Tifakara Boutique Hotel & Birding Oasis

When you stay at Tifakara Boutique Hotel & Birding Oasis, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of La Fortuna Waterfall and Los Lagos Hot Springs. After splashing around at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. A snack bar/deli and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travelers like the helpful staff and overall property condition.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 13 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 10 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
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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
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 7 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Snack bar/deli

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • An outdoor pool

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

EwaÚ - Onsite restaurant.

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Tifakara Hotel La Fortuna
Tifakara Hotel
Tifakara La Fortuna
Tifakara Hotel Boutique La Fortuna
Tifakara Lodge Costa Rica/Arenal Volcano National Park
Tifakara Boutique La Fortuna
Tifakara Boutique
Tifakara Boutique Hotel
Tifakara Boutique Hotel Birding Oasis La Fortuna
Tifakara Boutique Hotel Birding Oasis
Tifakara Boutique Birding Oasis La Fortuna
Tifakara Boutique Birding Oasis
Tifakara Hotel Boutique
Tifakara & Birding Oasis
Tifakara Boutique Hotel & Birding Oasis Hotel
Tifakara Boutique Hotel & Birding Oasis La Fortuna
Tifakara Boutique Hotel & Birding Oasis Hotel La Fortuna

Frequently asked questions

Does Tifakara Boutique Hotel & Birding Oasis offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Tifakara Boutique Hotel & Birding Oasis 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Tifakara Boutique Hotel & Birding Oasis?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Tifakara Boutique Hotel & Birding Oasis?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Tifakara Boutique Hotel & Birding Oasis?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Tifakara Boutique Hotel & Birding Oasis?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Tifakara Boutique Hotel & Birding Oasis and nearby?
Tifakara Boutique Hotel & Birding Oasis has an outdoor pool and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Tifakara Boutique Hotel & Birding Oasis?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, EwaÚ.
Does Tifakara Boutique Hotel & Birding Oasis have rooms with private spa tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.
What's the area around Tifakara Boutique Hotel & Birding Oasis like?
Tifakara Boutique Hotel & Birding Oasis is a short 6-minute walk from La Fortuna Waterfall and 5 minutes' walk from The Motmot Jungle. The local area is walkable and popular with nature enthusiasts.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing experience
I had an incredible stay at this hotel! From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel welcome and cared for. Camila at the front desk stood out for her exceptional service—she was incredibly helpful, offering great advice on local activities and ensuring everything was perfect for our visit. Ana at reception was also very kind and attentive, adding to the overall positive experience. The service throughout our stay was excellent. The restaurant deserves special praise—everything we tried was delicious, especially the pumpkin cream. The live music added a wonderful touch to the evenings, and breakfast was simply amazing. The Eggs Benedict, fresh fruit, and coffee were the perfect start to the day. A big thanks to Joseph, Jay, and the dinner servers, Eric and Melany, who were all so kind and attentive. We also treated ourselves to the tropical massage package, which was exceptional. Rachel was outstanding—the facial and overall service were thorough and relaxing. The Jacuzzi added a nice touch to our spa day. Overall, the experience was unforgettable. I highly recommend tifakara hotel for its fantastic staff, great food, and relaxing amenities.
Maria, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice Boutique Hotel at La Fortuna
Very interesting hotel boutique with a little grog Sanctuary we learn a lot
Michel, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great Boutique Hotel
Ti-fakara hotel was fantastic. The service at the hotel was outstanding. Our air conditioner stopped working in the middle of the night and a repair man was sent immediately to fix it! Breakfast was wonderful with hot options, fresh fruit and juice, and buffet style continental options. Dinner at Bosque was the best meal we had in La Fortuna. The hotel is near the falls an oOn a clear day you can see Arenal from the restaurant and pool area. The only downfall was that the rooms are quite small. If you need space, I would recommend booking a room with two queens even if you dont need both beds. Overall we had a great stay!!
Janet, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

andrea, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fun in the jungle
Fantastic hotel in an amazing location. Staff is very attentive and super helpful. If you're looking for some seclusion with views and the sounds of nature this is it. I would definitely return.
Matthew, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Property is new feeling and very clean. All the staff went above and beyond. Lots of frogs on property to see and they do night tours. I didn’t like that the pool was right in front of the restaurant and check in area. Besides the restaurant and frogs, there’s not much to do at this property. But overall great place and amazing staff
Tyler, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The entire staff, the food and the experience was over the top awesome. I will say the barking dogs next door was a little annoying
Claude, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Michael, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Candice, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property in beautiful location with great wildlife on the premises
David, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

JORGE ENRIQUE, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Mixed Experience
Hotel left me conflicted. On the one hand, it had a great frog tour on the property , fantastic service, and a location which is walking distance to the waterfall. On the other hand, the room was too small and offered to little privacy for a ~$300 price point. Noise was an issue (my partner and I were woken up to the sound of a pressure washer) and the food was just ok. If you need a place for a day or two which is within walking distance to the waterfall, this is one of the few options available and I'd still consider it for that. For anything else, I'd struggle to recommend this hotel given the plethora of excellent options available in La Fortuna.
Ross, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great facility and staff!!! Outside amazing and great view of nature and mountain. Front street entrance hard to locate.
Erika, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

All staffs are so nice and kind. I am regretting not give enough tip. They are so worthy to get it. No bugs at all. They are always make us feel welcome.
Jenna, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Love the view of volcano and plants around grounds are nice
Ben, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This hotel is wonderful! Surrounded by jungle with great views of the Arenal volcano. The rooms are very nice and clean, comfortable. The staff is absolutely wonderful, very kind and genuine. Joshua and Randel was very helpful. Their restaurant offers great breakfast and dinner menu. Food was delicious! You must join the night tour of their frog sanctuary. This place was a highlight of our trip!
Stanley, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful facility wish I could have stayed longer!!
Helene, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Unique nature setting, friendly staff and great views.
Erica, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

It was beautiful
Jasmine, 3-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ti-kafara is a beautiful property nestled into the mountains by Arenal volcano. The flora and fauna were amazing. There were tropical flowers everywhere we looked and the birds were plentiful. We had a fun night time frog walk led by Kevin which we enjoyed a lot. The breakfasts were great with fresh fruit and a great assortment of meals offered. We also ate at the on site restaurant several times and it was delicious. We had a semi-outdoor shower which was amazing. We loved our stay here!
Lisa, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I cannot rave enough about Ti-Fakara. Honestly the best service, the warmest hospitality, and some of the best hotel food I’ve ever had. I’ll get the room description out of the way. We had a larger room, two full/queen beds. The hotel is set up as 18 rooms surrounding the reception/restaurant/pool area. There’s a refrigerator and an AC unit. The bathroom is very humid due to the outside shower. Now… if you want to be one with nature (and all of her bugs and lizards) this is quite nice. We did not! Our fault, we thought we picked a room with an enclosed shower. Due to this, our room had frequent bugs and gecko visitors. The staff are so wonderful. They installed a tarp over our shower and removed some friendly critters for us, too. Everyone is truly just so warm, welcoming and friendly. The gardeners caught me walking back to my room and asked if I wanted to see a frog he just spotted. They offer nature walks throughout their two hotels (Noah and Tifakara). The breakfast, which is included, is cooked to order. Freshly baked goods, fruit juices, fantastic coffee, and even your own personal coconut to drink out of! The restaurant on site, La Bosque, has really delicious meals for dinner. It’s nice to have this option since it’s very difficult to get around La Fortuna without a vehicle. There’s so many personal touches throughout that would make this review toooo long so I’ll just say, if you’re wanting to stay in La Fortuna, please make it a point to stay here.
Thao, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

One of the best hotels I have ever stayed at. Superb staff.
nigel, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Maya, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I’d Return in a Heartbeat
I highly and sincerely recommend this hotel for the staff’s solicitude, the beauty of the grounds, the comfort of the room, the delightful frog garden, the excellent breakfasts and the hotel’s exceptional restaurant. I am a world traveler with decades of hotel experiences. I would return to this one in a heartbeat.
Deborah, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Stefani, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review