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Selva Verde Lodge

3.0 star property

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Property grounds
Sports facility
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Lake
Hiking

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Chilamate, Puerto Viejo, Heredia, 55-3069
  • San Agustin Church
    6 min drive
  • Tirimbina Rainforest Center
    8 min drive
  • Sarapiquís Gardens
    8 min drive

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds (Sarapiqui Room) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds (Sarapiqui Room)

  • 323.1 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Puerto Viejo

Located in Puerto Viejo, Selva Verde Lodge is in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of San Agustin Church and Tirimbina Rainforest Center. .This hotel is 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Sarapiquís Gardens and 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from La Selva Biological Station.

What's nearby

  • Tirimbina Rainforest Center - 8 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Costa Rica Nature Pavilion - 8 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • La Selva Biological Station - 10 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Mixto Maquenque - 11 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Costa Rican Bird Route - 11 min drive - 6.3 miles

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rusti Ticos - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Soda Marielos - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Soda Lucrecia - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pizzaria La Terraza - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pollo Ranchero - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Selva Verde Lodge

Hotel in Puerto Viejo with free breakfast and an outdoor pool
Selva Verde Lodge offers 47 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and ceiling fans. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Bathrooms include showers. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Guests can experience the thrill of a safari, and take advantage of an outdoor pool. A children's pool and a spa tub are on site.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 47 air-conditioned guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
You can experience a safari, and enjoy an outdoor pool and a spa tub. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Selva Verde serving guests of Selva Verde Lodge. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. 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 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
Selva Verde - This buffet restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Pizzeria La Terrazza - This restaurant serves dinner only. Reservations are required.
La Selvita - Onsite bar.

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

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

Restaurants on site

  • La Selvita
  • Pizzeria La Terrazza
  • Selva Verde

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari
  • Spa tub

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • 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
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 17 buildings
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 9:30 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 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Selva Lodge
Selva Verde
Selva Verde Lodge
Selva Verde Lodge Sarapiqui
Selva Verde Sarapiqui
Selva Verde Hotel Sarapiqui
Selva Verde Lodge Costa Rica/Sarapiqui
Selva Verde Lodge Costa Rica/Sarapiqui
Selva Verde Lodge Hotel
Selva Verde Lodge Puerto Viejo
Selva Verde Lodge Hotel Puerto Viejo

Selva Verde Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 151 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 151 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 151 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 151 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 151 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maggie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and great team ! The lodge is beautifully maintained and the grounds are built for exploration and relaxation. The rooms are large and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Govind

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfy room & lots of birding opportunities
Beautiful property with private access to preserved primary & secondary forests. They arrange for guides for bird/nature walks both in the morning & night. They have a feeder area by their restaurant where it is a treat to watch many birds during breakfast. Room was very comfortable and bigger than expected. Had a hammock outside each room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to enjoy birding in this area Wish there was granola or other cereal available at breakfast Will definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

oliver

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

mengling

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s in the jungle close to a rafting venue. Comfortable room and bed with a/c and just right amount of comforter/blanket. Friendly and helpful front desk.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

mengling

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Don't hesitate - Excellent Lodge
This is a cannot miss for eco travelers and for families. Excellent comfort, food, wildlife! I have stayed here 8 times, this is the first time for my family and it was their favorite location of three in Costa Rica. Excellent!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Garth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was conveniently located off a major highway. It was nice to have covered walkways between the rooms and dining area to protect from the rain showers. There was a lot of greenery which provided a safe haven for frogs and other creatures. The hotel offered a lot of tours, although some of them you had to take a taxi to get to which cost extra. They also have tours onsite on their nature preserve. It is an excellent location for birders and nature lovers. The buffet breakfast was excellent. The property is very near to the Sarapiqui River. WiFi coverage was available throughout the property. There was a gift shop onsite. Highly recommend for birdwatchers and nature lovers. We enjoyed the night hike and the morning hike with the expert guide at the lodge. It has an attached authentic Italian restaurant which was unusual for that area of Costa RIca.

10/10 Excellent

Daviel Y

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This lodge is a dream. I enjoyed the rooms, the staff, the location, the wildlife. I wish I never had to leave.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful property with very nice staff but it wasn't as expected. It is on a main busy road. We thought we were going to be in the middle of the rainforest. The rooms were very nice and the food was good. Loved watching the birds from the balcony but was hoping for a quieter setting l.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We like the room very much and the pool was lovely. The front desk staff was very helpful in arranging great activities. We did not enjoy the sounds and smells from the construction. We also would have like more self-guided walks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and rooms great staff, especially Juana! Didn’t want to leave!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the covered walkways. We were literally walking in the rainforest! Breakfast was delicious with fresh fruit, eggs, bean and rice. Staff was very helpful and friendly. The room was large and clean. Very eco friendly. Ours was by the river and the sound was wonderful. My only complaint is that they claim to have a hot tub. It's there, but no heat and no jets. Should be called a small pool instead.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol, Belmont

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice property and accommodations for bird watching. Friendly, knowledgeable staff; clean, well-appointed, cabin-like rooms; very good food at breakfast buffet and at the Italian restaurant; lovely pool; all make for a wonderful experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Fantastic location and property layout
2 nights as part of tour but loved it so much we came back following week for another 2 nights , as a wheelchair user it was designed brilliantly the covered concrete walkways level access restaurant, so much wildlife within the hotel grounds no need to leave , so many amazing birds , to sit and have breakfast and watch the bird feeding station , a lovely idea which we really enjoyed . The rooms are a little dated but spacious and comfortable. My partner did a walk with Randy and really enjoyed it . All the staff are so helpful we definitely return thanks so much .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth, Lincoln

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Selva Verde is a special place where you can experience the beauty of Costa Rica’s tropical rainforest in a natural setting. The staff are wonderful, the food is fresh and local, the guides are knowledgeable, and birds and animals are abundant.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Aviv

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic lodge, we saw so much wildlife. Highly recommend the night rainforest walk.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing
Good location shame about the noisy highway being so close Reception staff very helpful and friendly If you are into bird watching this is the place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022