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Selva Color Forest & Beach Ecolodge

2.5 star property
Hotel in Tárcoles with free breakfast and an outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool
Interior
Deluxe Villa, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen
Free daily continental breakfast
Living area
At Selva Color Forest & Beach Ecolodge, unwind with a continental breakfast, then soak up the sun on the picturesque terrace or stroll through the serene garden. With an outdoor pool and children's pool area for some family fun, in-room WiFi to stay connected and dry cleaning/laundry services for convenience.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Room options

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Family Cabin, 2 Double Beds

Family Cabin, 2 Double Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Minibar
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Family Room, 2 Double Beds

Family Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Minibar
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Villa, 2 Bedrooms

Deluxe Villa, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Minibar
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
Calle 3, Quebrada de Ganado, Bosques Margarita, Tárcoles, Puntarenas, 61101

What's nearby

  • Hacienda las Agujas - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Playa Agujas - 9 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Mantas Beach - 12 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Carara National Park - 13 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Playa Blanca - 13 min drive - 8.1 km

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Playa Blanca - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Carabelas - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Rancho Shadday - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪El Hicaco Grill Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Selva Color Forest & Beach Ecolodge

Property highlights
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at Selva Color Forest & Beach Ecolodge. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a computer station, and luggage storage
  • Concierge services, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at Selva Color Forest & Beach Ecolodge boast thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and minibars.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 6 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 ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant 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
This property accepts credit cards

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Selva Color Forest & Beach Ecolodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Selva Color Forest & Beach Ecolodge?

As of Aug 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Selva Color Forest & Beach Ecolodge on Sept 1, 2025 start from CA $111.99, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Selva Color Forest & Beach Ecolodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Selva Color Forest & Beach Ecolodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Selva Color Forest & Beach Ecolodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM.

What time is check-out at Selva Color Forest & Beach Ecolodge?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Selva Color Forest & Beach Ecolodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Selva Color Forest & Beach Ecolodge located?

Situated in Tárcoles, this hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Hacienda las Agujas and within 3 mi (5 km) of Playa Agujas and Mantas Beach. Playa Blanca and Playa Limoncito are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Selva Color Forest & Beach Ecolodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 92 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Gary

The place was ok for one night. Difficult to figure out where to check in so plan ahead.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful place in the forest

We loved our stay at Selva Color. Great attentive staff who looked after us very well.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

laurence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Peaceful rest in the green

Bery nice place innthe middle of the forest and nevertheless close to the main road and restaurantd
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cabins are comfortable and clean, and the A/C worked great. The cabins are surrounded by lovely tropical forest and gardens. We didn’t have time to use the pool, but it looked clean and inviting. Staff are friendly and accommodating. The location is perfect for catching early morning birding tours at nearby Carara NP. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Two night stay

Great two night stay part of a bigger trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place for us. Cabins layed out nicely to feel secluded but very close to pool and dinning area. Wonderful and beautiful property. August 2024
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

SHAWN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a lovely place to stay, hearing the birds in the am was very nice. highly recomend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful place!

We really loved this place! The room was larger than a New York City apartment, the grounds were beautifully kept, the pool was clean and lovely and breakfast was good. We only wish we could’ve stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful secluded location in the heart of the forest. The pool was really nice and only 25 metres from our lodge. So much wildlife all around, a pair of Macaws up in a tree and many other species of birds and reptiles. The staff that provided breakfast were wonderfully friendly and overall it was a lovely place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful place with beautiful staff. Noises of nature fill the senses.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely little spot

What a sweet little spot just outside a small town, but you feel like you're so close to the jungle. We saw a toucan just a few feet from the pool–beautiful! The owner was so friendly and we had a wonderful experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Exceptional!

This is a wonderful place to stay! You are surrounded by rain forest at the foot of a coastal mountain range and close to the beach and Carara NP. The birding is exceptional, the staff is welcoming and eager to assist, and the “typical “ breakfast is delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our favorite property we stayed at during our trip and we stayed at multiple hotels around the country. Staff were amazing, and we loved the pool. It felt very cozy and private and like we had a little jungle paradise to ourselves. Our room was very spacious and comfortable. Only con is we wish their was more wall plugs by the beds. Breakfast was fantastic and we would recommend this hotel to anyone going to Carara National Park.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved Selva Color for a place to stay near Carara National Park and the village of Tarcoles, where you can see the gorgeous Scarlet Macaw Parrots, many other beautiful birds, monkeys, and other wildlife. 10 minute drive. There are Macaws right on the property to squawk their greetings as you check in. The staff was friendly and professional and answered all of my questions in English. The cabin I had was older, but beautifully decorated with the Scarlet Macaw red theme (perfect for me). Everything worked well, such ad frige and coffee maker, and everything was clean. The bed was comfortable and the secured grounds felt very quiet and safe. I went to Tarcoles village beach to watch the Macaws turn in for the evening and to enjoy a fabulous sunset. I recommend Selva Color for a good night sleep before serous birding in Carara National Park.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Elena

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Interesting property in the jungles. We stayed for one night. The room was nice, but no hot water and smelled like fresh paint. The sheets were not super clean either, but the staff is very helpful and nice. We enjoyed meeting Sandra and others. Decent breakfast.There is a great seafood restaurant next to the property in 1.2km. We loved their chicken soup!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don’t stay there!!

The water got cut off when we needed to take showers after swimming, and then came back after about one hour. It sounded like that happens a lot because they told us to use the emergency water which they store in a couple of 6 liter water underneath the sink. The worse part is the electricity went down at 10:39pm, so we didn’t have power, air conditioning, and the internet until 9:30 am the next day. It was hot and humid in the room. I didn’t feel safe sleeping the whole night because the staff all went home at 9pm and we were the only customers there that night. As for the breakfast, they gave us plain toasted breads, a couple pieces of cut fruits, and coffee because they didn’t have the electricity to cook hot breakfast. The hotel needs some serious major updates. Windows and entrance door have so many crakes that we had to put toilet paper to block the insects, such as mosquitoes, ants, etc. to come into the room. Towels are so old and ripped (see pictures attached). With that kind of condition they shouldn’t be charging what they are charging currently. They should not be in the hotel business if they are not able to provide their customers with basic essential services, such as water, electricity, and safety. I didn’t feel safe being there.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La habitación es comfortable, cómoda y el lugar es precioso. Faltó tener una cocina y TV.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tolle kleine Häuser quasi im Dschungel! Auf dem Unterkunftsgelände hat es viele Vögel, wir konnten sogar Aras beim Nisten beobachten! Schöner Pool umgeben von Natur. Frühstück war sehr gut, Personal ausgesprochen nett.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

JEAN-PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Folke

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bra läge som första övernattning från flygplatsen men i behov av restaurering. Vårt rum var fullt av små tusenfotingar.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hans Rudolf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Ashli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quaint little EgoLodge

Sweet little spot to make your south in Costa Rica
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful secluded cabins in a beautiful setting.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024