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Maquenque Eco Lodge

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Tree House, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View | Desk, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Balcony
Family Tree House, Mountain View | Desk, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Aerial view

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
3.5 km north of Boca Tapada School, Cutris, Alajuela, 21011
  • Quebrada Grande Biological Reserve
    55 min drive
  • Costa Rica Nature Pavilion
    57 min drive
  • Camara de Ganaderos de San Carlos
    81 min drive

Room options

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Tree House, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View | Desk, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Tree House, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View

  • 484 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Bungalow, 2 Queen Beds

  • 645 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Tree House, Mountain View | Desk, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Family Tree House, Mountain View

  • 484 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Tree House, Multiple Beds, Mountain View | Desk, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Deluxe Tree House, Multiple Beds, Mountain View

  • 484 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Cabin, 1 King Bed | Desk, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Basic Cabin, 1 King Bed

  • 645 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Deluxe Tree House, Multiple Beds, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

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Tree House, Multiple Beds, Mountain View | Desk, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Tree House, Multiple Beds, Mountain View

  • 484 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Balcony

Tree House, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

  • 484 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Bungalow

  • 645 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Room

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Parking included
Free WiFi
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4.8 out of 5, Exceptional, (5)
The price is $150
per night
$170 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7
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About the neighborhood

Cutris

With a stay at Maquenque Eco Lodge in Cutris, you'll be on the riverwalk, and 11 mi (17.7 km) from Indio Maiz Biological Reserve and 19.5 mi (31.4 km) from Quebrada Grande Biological Reserve. .This hotel is 29.2 mi (46.9 km) from Aquas Zarcas Square and 29.2 mi (47 km) from Aguas Zarcas Church.

What's nearby

  • Quebrada Grande Biological Reserve - 55 min drive
  • Costa Rica Nature Pavilion - 57 min drive
  • Laguna Río Cuarto - 81 min drive
  • Camara de Ganaderos de San Carlos - 81 min drive
  • La Selva Biological Station - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Centro Familiar Cuyito - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Maquenque Eco Lodge

Riverwalk hotel with free breakfast and an outdoor pool
Maquenque Eco Lodge offers 23 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

Children under 15 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision. Guests under 15 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 23 guestrooms. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Satisfy your appetite with local cuisine at El Paso de la Lapa, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a garden view. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and multilingual staff. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM.
El Paso de la Lapa - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • El Paso de la Lapa

Things to do

  • Boat tours
  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rowing/canoeing

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On the riverwalk
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 floor
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 23 buildings
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Built in 2009
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Mosquito nets
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • LED lighting
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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 at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests should notify this property in advance of their anticipated arrival time.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Guests under 15 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, and guests under 15 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool with adult supervision

Property is also known as

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Maquenque Eco-Lodge
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Maquenque Eco Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 60 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kartik, OLD BRIDGE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If there was an option to give more than 10 for excellent services, extremely courteous staff and the value of money - I would have done that. The facility and services were beyond our expectations. Would definitely recommend all readers to try this place - just 5 stars
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a nature lovers paradise! We really enjoyed staying in the treehouse and enjoying all the wildlife. We had a few things come up during our stay and the staff was quick to rectify the issues. Breakfast was great and it has a beautiful view of the lagoon.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sherri

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stop at Maquenque was one of our favorites. We didn’t realize we’d have to take a boat across the river (with a bunch of luggage and baby stroller in the rain) to get to the lodging, but staff was quick to help do all the heavy lifting and it was not a biggie. We enjoyed the boat tour and the dining. The included breakfast was great. Unfortunately, the lodges don’t have a/c. The amazing nature we were able to see made up for it!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

A M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a magical, peaceful place with many species of birds in beautiful grounds. The staff are all so professional, courteous & helpful. Specifically, Sylvia and Vicky in reception & tours were very welcoming and friendly; and Uriel and his team at the restaurant provided superb service in a relaxed atmosphere. We look forward to a return visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A happy return
We came back to Costa Rica just because of our memories of the first time we stayed here and were not disappointed. They'd improved the dining room since last time but the birds were still as great. The last 20k of the approach is now sealed apart from the last 3.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A hidden gem
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

ANGELO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to observe wildlife
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had two nights here, one in a bungalow and one in a treehouse. Both were fabulous. And the staff at Maquenque were so very caring about ensuring my husband (who is disabled) had a wonderful stay. I can't then them enough. They have made the start of our holiday in Costa Rica so very memorable with their care but also their knowledge of the birds and other wildlife.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An excellent experience
A very enjoyable stay in a wonderful area.the lodge is in a great location and the staff were fantastic.The food in the restaurant was very enjoyable.This is an ideal place to stay if you want peace and tranquillity.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing and special place to stay
fantastic 5 night stay staff,room,food all wonderful birdlife amazing A special place to stay and 5 nights was perfect

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Jose and Catalina, our guides, were wonderful. The lodge was a dream and we enjoyed our stay tremendously. The food in the restaurant was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic ecolodge
Amazing lodge in the rainforest, with a lagoon that’s home to caiman and turtles, and many types of birds including toucans visit the feeders in front of the restaurant. We stayed in a treehouse 60ft up in the rainforest canopy which is highly recommended. The staff are really helpful, and the guided tours of the forest and river are great.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One of the best experiences ever!
Definitely on the top ten list of places I ever stayed at. Treehouse is fantastic. Birds abundant to see, from your breakfast table. 100% Chance to see the tucan.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Vincentius

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Place to enjoy nature and wild life
Perfect location with great service and good food

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing experience
Very unique place, 100 percent nature, great staff.

10/10 Excellent

Brad and Claire, Lake Saint Louis, Missouri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent out of the way lodge!
We had excellent service. The staff could not have been better. We spent two nights here and had a very enjoyable time. The food was delicious and local. No negatives!

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wir verbrachten unsere Nächte in einem Baumhaus mitten im Dschungel. Die Lage der Lodge ist einfach einzigartig - eingebettet in schönster Natur. Wir konnten die vielfältige Tierwelt von Costa Rica hautnah miterleben. Die Unterkunft war sehr sauber und schön eingerichtet. Das Personal war ausserordentlich freundlich und hilfsbereit. Wir hatten uns rundum wohl gefühlt und den Aufenthalt sehr genossen.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Volker

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Auto konnte auf einem Parkplatz belassen werden, bevor es dann mit dem Boot auf die andere Seite des Flusses ging. Dort sind wir denn bis zur Rezeption gelaufen, was uns schon einmal einen schönen Eindruck der Umgebung gegeben hat. Der Willkommenstrunk und das Erfrischungstuch wurden uns direkt an der Rezeption gereicht. Hier wäre es schöner gewesen, wenn man sich dazu irgendwo hätte schön hinsetzen können und dies nicht im Stehen zu sich nehmen hätte müssen. Die Unterkunft (wir hatten ein Tree-House) war super schön. Vor allem die nächtlichen Geräusche im Dschungel waren ein super tolles Erlebnis. Den Pool haben wir nicht genutzt, fanden diesen aber auch nicht so schön gelegen. Es konnten aus dem Restaurant heraus schon viele Tiere (Kaiman, Vögel, Nasenbären …) beobachtet werden.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The nature around the hotel was unique
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maino

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Einzigartiges Erlebnis in einem baumhaus zu übernachten. Auch das Restaurant und service waren hervorragend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rumeau

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021