Title: Rancho El Vago - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca

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# Rancho El Vago

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- Overview
- Rooms
- Location
- Policies

At Rancho El Vago, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, a swim-up bar, and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 

## Reviews

2.0

## Popular amenities

- Pool
- Breakfast included
- Parking included
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Air conditioning

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## Room options

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

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### View all photos for Double Room

![Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/126000000/125130000/125124800/125124800/11890015.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Double Room

- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed

### View all photos for Standard Double Room

![Shower, towels, soap, shampoo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/126000000/125130000/125124800/125124800/b1b4c2a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Standard Double Room

- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 2 Twin Beds

### View all photos for Standard Quadruple Room

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### Standard Quadruple Room

- Sleeps 4
- 4 Twin Beds

### View all photos for Family Room

![Family Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/126000000/125130000/125124800/125124800/e30636dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Family Room

- Sleeps 6
- 3 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

### View all photos for Superior Double Room

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### Superior Double Room

- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed

### View all photos for Comfort Quadruple Room

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### Comfort Quadruple Room

- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Double Beds

### View all photos for Comfort Double Room

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### Comfort Double Room

- Sleeps 3
- 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

### View all photos for Comfort Room

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### Comfort Room

- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 5
- 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

### View all photos for Classic Room

![Classic Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/126000000/125130000/125124800/125124800/d8e62776.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Classic Room

- Sleeps 6
- 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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## About the area

San Lorenzo is home to Rancho El Vago. Children's Eternal Rainforest and Juan Castro Blanco National Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Arenal Adventure World and Puentes Colgantes del Arenal. Kalambu Hot Springs and Natura Eco Park are also worth visiting. [Visit our San Lorenzo travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Lorenzo.dx6052829)

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3 KM Hacia Bajo Rodriguez, Santa Clara, San Lorenzo, Alajuela, 21001

### Getting around

- La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)  
45 min drive

### Restaurants

- Soda Comedor TEC-SSC  
6 min drive
- Soda La Negrita  
6 min drive
- Bar El Coquito  
6 min drive
- La Casona Mía  
7 min drive
- Katty Restaurante Y Bar  
4 min drive

## About this property

### Rancho El Vago

Property highlights

Free continental breakfast, a swim-up bar, and a restaurant are just a few of the amenities provided at Rancho El Vago. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 

Other perks include:

- An outdoor pool along with a swim-up bar
- Free self parking
- A 24-hour front desk and smoke-free premises

Room features

All guestrooms at Rancho El Vago boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. 

More conveniences in all rooms include: 

- Bathrooms with showers and shampoo
- Daily housekeeping and desks

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## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

### Parking and transportation

- Free uncovered self parking on site

### Food and drink

- Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
- A restaurant
- A swim-up bar

### Things to do

- Outdoor pool

### Family friendly

- Outdoor pool

### Conveniences

- 24-hour front desk

### Guest services

- Housekeeping (daily)

### Accessibility

- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

### More

- Smoking not allowed

## Room amenities

### Bathroom

- Private bathroom
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided

### More

- Air conditioning
- Desk

## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18 

### Check-out

Check-out before noon

### Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

### Access methods

Staffed front desk

### Pets

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

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted

## Frequently asked questions

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## Reviews

## Rancho El Vago Reviews

2.0

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### 2.0

Cleanliness

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Amenities

### 2.0

Staff & service

### 2.0

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## Reviews

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### 2/10 Terrible

#### Ioel

Mar 16, 2026

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

10 minutes before check in they contacted me saying they were full and had no space for me and my family. 

##### Ioel

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026