Heliconia Island

3.0 star property
Comfortable bed & breakfast with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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Heliconia Island

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Front of property
Hiking
Basic Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds
Reception
Basic Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds | Bathroom

Overview of Heliconia Island

8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk24/7 front desk24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Las Horquetas, Horquetas, Las Horquetas, Heredia
  • Popular LocationArenas Bar14 min walk
  • Popular LocationSoda Doña Julia5 min drive
  • Popular LocationPalmitour5 min drive
  • Popular LocationCasona Tica Linda8 min drive
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Room options

Family Apartment, Multiple Beds

cleanliness

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Refrigerator
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Garden Area

cleanliness

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

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

cleanliness

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

Standard Double Room, Garden View, Garden Area

cleanliness

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

Basic Double or Twin Room, Multiple Beds

cleanliness

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the area

Las Horquetas

Located in Las Horquetas, Heliconia Island is in a rural area and on a river. Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Mixto Maquenque and San Agustin Church are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at San Juan–La Selva Biological Corridor and Costa Rican Bird Route. Don't miss out on a visit to Mini Zoo and Jardin Yori. Kayaking and canoeing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby.

What's nearby

  • Mini Zoo and Jardin Yori - 10 min drive
  • Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Mixto Maquenque - 10 min drive
  • San Juan–La Selva Biological Corridor - 10 min drive
  • Costa Rican Bird Route - 10 min drive
  • La Selva Biological Station - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 120 min drive

Restaurants

  • Casona Tica Linda - 8 min drive
  • Soda Doña Julia - 5 min drive
  • Comedor de la Estación Biológica La Selva - 13 min drive
  • El Surco Restaurante (Hotel El Bambú) - 13 min drive
  • Soda El Paso, Puerto Viejo Sarapiqui - 12 min drive

About this property

Heliconia Island

Bed & breakfast near Mini Zoo and Jardin Yori
Located close to Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Mixto Maquenque and San Juan–La Selva Biological Corridor, Heliconia Island provides a terrace, a firepit, and a garden. Adventurous travelers may like the fishing and rowing/canoeing at this bed & breakfast. In addition to a bar and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Tour/ticket assistance, multilingual staff, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Heliconia Island offer comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Showers, hair dryers, and shampoo
  • Furnished balconies or patios, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

Dutch, English, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Rowing/canoeing

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • Built in 2007
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

Outdoor space

  • Furnished balcony/patio

More

  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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 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 cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is 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

Is Heliconia Island pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Heliconia Island?

As of Mar 28, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Heliconia Island on Apr 4, 2024 start from CA $97.07, 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.

How much is parking at Heliconia Island?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Heliconia Island?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Heliconia Island?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Heliconia Island located?

Situated on a river, this bed & breakfast is within 6 mi (10 km) of Mini Zoo and Jardin Yori, Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Mixto Maquenque, and San Juan–La Selva Biological Corridor. Costa Rican Bird Route and La Selva Biological Station are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Heliconia Island Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lidia, Southampton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the most beautiful surroundings I’ve ever spent a night in. Birds, flowers, may be monkeys. Pierre is a wonderful host.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ravonna, Sarnia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a gem. Who needs a rainforest tour. Just stay here and sleep right with the animals of Costa Rica.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mikael

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique atmosphere, excellent quality food!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely spot but bedsheets stained and bathroom not clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Eric, California

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful gardens, nice rooms
Beautiful gardens, very nice rooms. I didn’t see any animals, but that may here been due to inclement weather. Did a night walk too and didn’t see anything notable. Flowers, however, were excellent. Many Heliconia species.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place for wildlife
Staff wonderful, if it’s wildlife you want to see this is deftly the place to stay as it’s right on your doorstep. Food great and a very friendly and accommodating lovely family who made our stay a very special memory. Thankyou very much. Just a shame about the weather but hey tour in the rain forest :)
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2017