La Palapa Eco Lodge Resort

3.5 star property
Escape to a tranquil retreat where lush gardens meet mountain scenery. Savor international cuisine by the garden or soak up sun by the pool.

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Reception
Bungalow | Terrace/patio
Private beach nearby, beach shuttle
Private beach nearby, beach shuttle
Nestled in the mountains, La Palapa Eco Lodge Resort offers a serene getaway with an outdoor pool and sun loungers. Enjoy continental breakfast, international cuisine at Pura Vida restaurant, and connect to WiFi in public areas. Cycling enthusiasts will appreciate bike rentals and ecotours while book lovers can unwind at the library.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Free breakfast
  • Pool
  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Private beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Beach shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Living room
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities

Room options

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About the neighborhood

Map
Portalón de Savegre, 800 m from Portalón entrance, Savegre, Puntarenas, 60602

What's nearby

  • Linda Beach - 10 min drive
  • Matapalo Beach - 10 min drive
  • Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge - 14 min drive
  • Playa Dominical - 19 min drive
  • Manuel Antonio Beach - 48 min drive

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 19 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 46.7 miles/75.2 km
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪La Langosta Feliz - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪El Patio Café & Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Rancho Alegría - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rancho Pacifico lobby bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Soda Restaurantico - ‬6 min drive

About this property

La Palapa Eco Lodge Resort

When visiting Savegre, La Palapa Eco Lodge Resort is a great choice to consider. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Pura Vida, which serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include a poolside bar, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace. Fellow travelers like the overall property condition.

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 13 units
    • Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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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
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Offsite

    • Area shuttle*
    • Beach shuttle*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7 AM–8:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Private beach nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 8 buildings/towers
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • An outdoor pool
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan

Sleep well

  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Separate living room

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Towels

Special features

Dining

Pura Vida - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of CRC 12500 per vehicle (one way)
  • Area shuttle and beach shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for CRC 12500.0 per night

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

La Palapa Eco
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La Palapa Eco Lodge Resort Portalon
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Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at La Palapa Eco Lodge Resort?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at La Palapa Eco Lodge Resort?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at La Palapa Eco Lodge Resort?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by La Palapa Eco Lodge Resort?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is CRC 12500 per vehicle one way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at La Palapa Eco Lodge Resort?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

What is there to do at La Palapa Eco Lodge Resort and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as hiking. Additional recreation onsite includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the resort's other amenities, which include a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near La Palapa Eco Lodge Resort?

Yes, Pura Vida offers international cuisine and garden views.

La Palapa Eco Lodge Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Poor

WHATEVER YOU DO. DO NOT STAY HERE. I REPEAT DO NOT STAY HERE. THE FOOD IS OLD, STALE, HORRIBLE, I ASKED FOR CLEAN TOWELS AND THE OWNER AND I GOT INTO A SHOUTING MATCH. HE EVEN TOLD ME GO BACK TO AMERICA. WE CHECKED OUT AN ENTIRE DAY EARLIER AND WAS CHARGED A 25$ US CANCELLATION FEE. FOR WHAT??? Only God knows. STAY AWAY FROM THERE. ITS DESERTED, NOTHING TO DO AND NOT AS DESCRIBED AS IN THE PUCTURES ON THE WEBSITE.
Don’t, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

La palapa el lugar perfecto para descansar Un lugar privado y con mucha vegetación y las personas del servicio muy amables
5-night trip

2/10 Poor

Not a resort for family with kids
Desk staff was rude. I booked three adults through Expedia but had no proof and hotel said I only had reservations for two and wanted to charge me an additional $700 for the third person. Breakfast was any kind of processed meat they could get from the garbage. The fruit was local and great. Will return to Costa Rica but would never recommend this resort. The bedding and pillows stunk. No coffee maker in huts.
Carrie, 7-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

Great spot to be away from it all.
Card machine for paying bills seems to always be offline and not working. The hotels grounds where beautiful and he staff was great. The rooms let in mosquitoes by the hundreds it seems like. Doors always closed and no windows open. Every night we had to hide under the sheets to keep from getting eaten alive.
robert , 4-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Poor

Mala experiencia
Mal una mala experiencia los servicio el desayuno pésimo, la atención ninguna, la facturación todo un engaño reserve una promoción al final me cobraron más y en el hotel no supieron dar respuesta
1-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

A beautiful jungle retreat
We truly enjoyed our stay at this off-the-beaten-path property. Tucked away along the coastal highway, it is in close proximity to the many beautiful beaches and waterfalls of Osa province. We were given excellent advice on nearby sights by the resort owner. The resort bungalow was roomy, well built, and contained a small kitchen that was a huge bonus to my family. The included breakfast was delicious and the service wonderful.
adriana, 4-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Poor

no vuelvo primero se equivocaron y me dieron la habitacion estandar cuando yo habia pagado la mas cara y despues me trataron como que era yo el que estaba equivocado de forma altanera
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Très bel hotel au calme
Agréable et calme
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Très beau resort qui offre aventure et relaxation
Pour : Le personnel est très aimable! Le resort est relaxant avec un belle espace de plein air pour voir des animaux exotiques. Belle piscine avec d'excellents repas de disponible. Situé près de plusieurs plages et de Manuel Antonio. Contre : pas d'air climatisé et les chambres ne sont pas 100% sceller donc petit accès aux insectes et lézards Clonclusion : très belle endroit pour relaxer et voir la faune et la flore du Costa Rica, mais il ne faut pas avoir peur de voir un petit lézard
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Fair

So so
It's a lovely setting in the jungle but very muggy of course and the fans in the room can only help a little. We did see a very big and healthy cockroach as we were unpacking though. We informed the front desk of our roommate and they sprayed the room. When we returned, it was laying dead in the bathroom. You definitely need a car here! It's longer than 3km to Matapalo beach.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

Jardin tranquille
Accueil chaleureux mais personnel peu souriant. Jardin magnifique, piscine et lobby bien entretenus. Le dejeuner est traditionnel et bon. La chambre tres propre et de bonne dimension, le matelas a ressort devrait etre remplace. Le wifi seulement au ranchon. Hotel bien situe a l ecart de la circulation.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Rainforest Bungalow
This place is awesome! Highly recommend. The staff are all very friendly, and the grounds are immaculate. You will legitimately feel like you are living in the rainforest. Go ahead and spring the extra $$ for the private bungalow- well worth it! The road to La Palapa is very bumpy, but our 2WD Toyota Yaris managed it just fine.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Hotel muy tranquilo rodeado de naturaleza.
Hotel muy tranquilo rodeado de naturaleza.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Bonita decoración y precio accesible
En general es un buen hotel con buenas instalaciones y un precio accesible, el desayuno es un un poco austero, la ubicación del hotel así como sus jardines nos gustaron mucho, te hace sentir dentro de la naturaleza de Costa Rica.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel in the rainforest
Love the ambiance of the hotel. Very clean and friendly staff. When at the hotel, it feels as if you are in the rainforest. The hotel is very well maintain and the rooms are very clean.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Paradise in the rain forest
This is an ecolodge. The grounds are a paradise, a Garden of Eden in the middle of the rain forest, the attention devoted to the gardening and outdoor milieu is remarkable, the work of a lifetime and of love. We highly recommend staying here, extended our initial two nights to four. For the price it is an absolute steal. The rooms (cabins) are spacious, with a fully equipped kitchen and pleasant furnishings, but in rustic style. Very comfortable, but not luxurious if that is what you are looking for. Internet is spotty in the rooms, no coffee in the rooms and no a/c (though the fans were enough most of the time). Pool is for cooling off only, not big enough to swim. Breakfast is a simple version of the standard Costa Rican breakfast. Do not eat other meals here, we had a dinner which was simply terrible. The staff is friendly, but with the exception of the owner and front desk do not speak English. We loved staying here, it is a paradise, but there is a tension between the loving effort they devoted to the grounds, cabins, the exterior, and the level of service provided. There is a feeling that everything has been very carefully measured, e.g. you get just a certain amount of fruit for breakfast, not more. So we recommend forgetting the limited problems and highkly recommend staying here.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Great place, welcoming, nice big room - great pool
Very relaxing and welcoming as we arrived a lot later than expected (8.30pm) lovely room and gardens. Would definitely recommend!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

Sehr, sehr unfreundliches Personal
Das Resort ist sehr, sehr schön, jedoch sehr abgelegen. Man benötigt zwingend ein Auto um andere Ziele zu erreichen. Das Personal und der Besitzer sind mehr als unfreundlich - bis auf eine Dame vom Personal, die jedoch nur für kurze Zeit dort ist. Die ersten drei Tage war das Frühstück ganz in Ordnung und die Tage danach eine Zumutung. Anfangs hatten wir so eine Art Büffet mit zwei Säften, Wasser und Kaffee. Nach den drei Tagen gab es alles auf Zuteilung und gar keine Getränke mehr, nur noch Kaffee. Ich trinke keinen Kaffee und habe somit morgens im Hotel nichts zu trinken bekommen. Das Personal morgens konnte kein einziges Wort Englisch und sie haben sich auch nicht bemüht uns zu verstehen. Es gab weder ein "Hallo" morgens, noch irgendeine freundliche Gestik oder Mimik. Der Besitzer ist katastrophal und scheint nur darauf hinaus zu sein, zusätzlich mit irgendwelchen Ausflügen Geld machen zu wollen. Da der Besitzer sowas von unsympathisch ist, sei es ihm nicht gegönnt in sein Hotel zu übernachten. Trotzdem muss ich sagen, dass die Lage sehr schön und das Resort sehr mit sehr naturverbunden ist. Sauber ist das Hotel ebenfalls.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful Place to Stay
I was looking for a place to stay close to Dominical and booked this at the last minute. It cam up as The Deal of the Day. So glad we stayed there. It was beautiful, charming, clean, green and the staff was great. I'd highly recommend it.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Paradis tropical
Lodge de rêve, tout est parfait, inoubliable et rêvé ! Une jungle éclairée pour nous accueillir, une piscine chaude souhait, une réception magique comme une ancienne chaumière gauloise et des cases colorées cachees aux yeux du monde. Un paradis avec un patron intelligent et bon conseiller. Je garde ce lodge pour moi. Bravo
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

Proprietario e personale pessimi
L hotel è abbastanza carino , immerso nel verde , e nonostante le recensioni che non erano eccellenti ho voluto provarlo , peccato che avessero ragione. Il proprietario è maleducato, accoglienza e servizio all ospite inesistente. Altro che pura vida. Non salutano e non alzano nemmeno gli occhi. Gli parlo in spagnolo e mi risponde in inglese . ancor prima che termini la frase mi dice un NO secco. Non volendo lasciar altri soldi a una persona del genere , decidiamo di uscire a cena (l hotel è sperduto , bisogna far qlc km per raggiungere vita ) il cameriere ci racconta che anche loro conoscono il proprietario di là Palapa e lo prendono in giro per il suo carattere , e ci facciamo 1 risata assieme. In conclusione mi ero fissata di pernottare li solo perché era etichettato Eco. A posteriori non lo rifarei. Non ho notato nulla di sostenibile , se non la foresta che lo circonda. Bocciato. E spero che questo disincentivi altri dal prenotare. Così magari cambia il modo di trattare le persone
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

awesome place
Very private,with a lot tings to see.the staff was really helpful to us .
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel, great staff, very well located
Great location, super close to the fabulous 'Praia Linda'. It was a great base to visit the Pacific Coast and Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio. The Hotel staff is very friendly, rooms are very nice and the Hotel is truly located inside the tropical forest. Really recomend it for nature lovers who also enjoy good comfort and premium location. Excellent value for money.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

Costa Rica is not for everyone! :)
CR has many different lodging options. This is def an "ecolodge". You will hear animals,find bugs plus more in CR. If you want 5 star accomm do not stay at an ecolodge! If you are going to stay at one this is good place.loved all the beauty in the gardens. The owner has invested alot into the grounds. There is even a nice hiking trail & waterfall on the property.I also liked how he had a ton of signs all over the property directing which way to go.owner is a very knowledgeable man We had many conversations with him& enjoyed his stories as well as help with activities & area. He may have a strong personality for some but he really does not intend to be rude. We were fine once we understood his personality type. He was nice to my family.The breakfast was VERY tasty as well as one of the best that we've had on our travels in CR. Beans/rice,eggs, fresh fruit & 3 different types of homemade bread along with 2 amazing jams!! (Yum!) The coffee & fresh juice was also a nice addition to bfast. He offers a nice dinner f (best meal in 10 days!) Dined both nts of stay. Make sure to ask what he is preparing for the eve.There is a not a menu to choose from. Also food can be expensive in CR. There is a 10% gratuity + 12% tax added on. 1st nt we had 3 plates & 2nd nt we had 4 plates. I pd a extra $129- US dollars at ck out for meals. Also Pd expected extra $100 @ ck in. Was told expedia reservation was just for 2 ( had 2 kids w/us)So I was very dissapointed I had to pay more $!!:(