On a tranquil island, Heliconia Island offers an escape with lush gardens and a firepit. Savor breakfast in the on-site restaurant or grab a drink from the bar, all while enjoying free WiFi. Guests have praised the multilingual staff.
Reviews
8.48.4 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
Bar
24/7 front desk
Non-smoking
Laundry facilities
Free parking
Free WiFi
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Coffee/tea in a common area
Garden
Self-serve laundry
Multilingual staff
Picnic area
Luggage storage
Tour/ticket assistance
Rowing/canoeing
Feel at home (6)
Refrigerator
Garden
Terrace
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Coffee/tea maker
The current price is $95
$95
includes taxes & fees
$84 per night
Feb 20 - Feb 21
Room options
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Showing 5 of 5 rooms
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Family Apartment, Multiple Beds
Highlights
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Refrigerator
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Sleeps 5
1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds
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Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Garden Area
Highlights
Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
237 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed
Highlights
Furnished balcony or patio
Refrigerator
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
237 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
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Standard Double Room, Garden View, Garden Area
Highlights
Furnished balcony or patio
Refrigerator
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Mixto Maquenque - 10 min drive
Costa Rican Bird Route - 10 min drive
La Selva Biological Station - 11 min drive
Tirimbina Rainforest Center - 24 min drive
Getting around
Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 120 min drive
Restaurants
Soda Lucrecia - 13 min drive
Casona Tica Linda - 8 min drive
Licorera El Colonial - 14 min drive
Soda La Casita De Mami - 11 min drive
Chicharronera La Cabaña - 9 min drive
About this property
Heliconia Island
When visiting Las Horquetas, Heliconia Island is a great choice to consider. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. A terrace and a garden are other highlights.
Languages
Dutch, English, German, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
5 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 15
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Onsite garage
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
What to do
Canoeing
Fishing
Ecotours nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Ziplining nearby
Canoeing nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Built in 2007
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Mosquito nets
Firepit
Walkway to water
Accessibility
Tile flooring in room
Room amenities
Home comfort
Coffee/tea maker
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Furnished balcony/patio
Freshen up
Shower only
Soap and shampoo
Hair dryer
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Dining
Onsite venue - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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 and cash.
Also known as
Heliconia Island
Heliconia Island B&B
Heliconia Island B&B Sarapiqui
Heliconia Island Sarapiqui
Heliconia Island B&B Las Horquetas
Heliconia Island Las Horquetas
Heliconia Las Horquetas
Heliconia Island Las Horquetas
Heliconia Island Bed & breakfast
Heliconia Island Bed & breakfast Las Horquetas
Frequently asked questions
Does Heliconia Island offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Heliconia Island 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.
Are pets allowed at Heliconia Island?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Heliconia Island?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Heliconia Island?
Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Heliconia Island and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities like rowing and fishing. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Heliconia Island?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
Does Heliconia Island have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a furnished balcony or patio.
What's the area around Heliconia Island like?
Heliconia Island is located by the river.
Popular attractions include Braulio Carrillo National Park, which is 32 minutes away by car.
Heliconia Island Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 23, 2023
Unique atmosphere, excellent quality food!
Vincent
Vincent, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Dec 31, 2024
We didn't stay. The place was deserted accept for some sound (maybe a tv) coming from the furthest structure, leaving us with an eirie/ weird feeling of being alone in a strange place.
Joree
Joree, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 22, 2024
Nice property! A lot of birds at the breakfast time! Hospitable owner!
Aliaksandr
Aliaksandr, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 7, 2024
This is the most beautiful surroundings I’ve ever spent a night in. Birds, flowers, may be monkeys. Pierre is a wonderful host.
Lidia
Lidia, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 29, 2024
Beautiful property with a lot of Heliconias and birds. Property is well kept. The room had AC which was good to counter the somewhat humid conditions when we were there. Food options are limited but that didn’t bother us too much as we were outside most of the time.
Murali
Murali, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 11, 2024
What a gem. Who needs a rainforest tour. Just stay here and sleep right with the animals of Costa Rica.
Ravonna
Ravonna, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 28, 2024
If I could, I would have stayed longer in this establishment. The pictures and description does not do justice to this amazing place. The rooms are old but in reasonable state, and they are clean. The breakfast is good and with a perfect view over the garden. The garden is the best thing about the place. The property is actually like an island with a small old metal bridge and it is full of mutiple species of Heliconia and also a nice untouched forest for small walk and discovery. We saw both spider and howler monkeys, sloths (with their children) and numerous types of birds. The property has direct access to the river so you can bath there. It is simplely amazing!
Ramin
Ramin, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 6, 2024
Leuk verblijf in het groen. Veel planten en dieren kunnen hier spotten. Het ontbijt is prima. Sommige dingen zijn een beetje verouderd maar het is prima!
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 30, 2024
Pierre war sehr nett und das Frühstück super. Nur der Wasserhahn im Zimmer hat schon gewackelt.
Stefanie
Stefanie, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 28, 2024
Nous avons passé l’une des meilleures nuit de notre vie pour le cadre idyllique en pleine jungle ! Cette propriété est absolument merveilleuse, son gérant est très sympathique. Bonus pour la baignade dans la rivière. Lieu qui protége son environnement pour la faune et la flore. Et le repas du soir ainsi que le petit déjeuner étaient excellents.
Tess
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 17, 2024
Prachtige locatie met heel veel wildlife. In de ochtend gewekt worden door brulapen
Martinus
Martinus, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 8, 2023
Mikael
Mikael, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 5, 2022
Vincent
Vincent, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 19, 2021
Raul
Raul, 4-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jan 21, 2020
Lovely spot but bedsheets stained and bathroom not clean.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 1, 2019
Die Unterkunft lag in einem wünderschönen Garten und beim Frühstück konnte man die Vögel beobachten, weil diese mit Obst gefüttert wurden.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 22, 2019
Sehr freundliches und bemühtes Personal. Zimmer sind soweit ok, Frühstück war landestypisch. Toll waren die Vögel und Reptilien, die während des Frühstücks beobachtet werden konnten.
Stephan
Stephan, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Nov 3, 2019
Enfach augestattete Unterkunft mit schwieriger Anfahrt!
Chris
Chris, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
May 18, 2019
Owners not there and we were only people staying for 2 nights. We found the staff to be pleasant but somewhat disinterested almost as if we were in the way somehow. The room and veranda seating area was not clean and I had to find a brush to clean areas down. The place in general needs TLC and our room had several lights not working etc. I don’t mind a room not being cleaned during a stay but at these prices expected at least a clean room to start with and a daily clean especially for the used toilet paper bins given the high heat and no air con. No evening meal facilities so a drive of 10 mins minimum. Have travelled in South America and Far East and stayed in backpacking places so not a fusspot but don’t think I’ve been more disappointed with a place. On plus side were the gardens, great rafting on Sarapiqui with Green Rivers company and an extremely well presented Best Chocolate Tour
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 29, 2019
The hotel was well situated in a little oasis. The service was great even though the rooms may be basic in luxury. Windows were screened and there was a fan but no AC. Fabulous gardens and breakfast view of monkeys, lizards, iguanas and toucans are what set it apart. I had a great sleep and was quite comfortable.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 26, 2019
Jerome
Jerome, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 15, 2019
Die Hütten liegen in einem herrlichen Garten, in dem man sehr gut Tiere wie Kolibris, Singvögel, Echsen und Faultier beobachten kann. Beim Frühstück hat man einen tollen Blick auf die Futterstelle für Vögel, die gut besucht ist. Sehr netter Empfang, wir fühlten uns sehr wohl. Und die lauten Brüllaffen übertönten teilweise sogar die LKWs der Nähe gelegenen Straße.
Karin
Karin, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 8, 2019
Ein sehr schön angelegter Garten, gutes Frühstück, einfache, etwas in die Jahre gekommene Zimmer, aber sauber. Mit 79 $ ohne Frühstück aber zu teuer.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 7, 2019
Riesiger toller Garten indem sich alle möglichen Arten von Vögeln (Kolobries, Tucans) finden lassen.
Die Gastgeber sind unglaublich freundlich und geben sich alle Mühe für einen tollen Aufenthalt.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
6/10 Good
Oct 7, 2018
Beautiful setting. Delicious breakfast. When we reported that the air conditioner didn’t work host said that it wasn’t broken but that there is an extra charge to use. So far they are the only place that charges extra in CR. Would have been nice to know ahead of time!