Title: Macaw Lodge - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Macaw Lodge Mountain retreat offers peaceful moments with a full breakfast, sunny terrace time, garden walks, and a quiet library for reading ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6780000/6778300/6778240/b0aeb4b8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6780000/6778300/6778240/5d8a1520.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Family Bungalow](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6780000/6778300/6778240/b7e08b8f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Bungalow (Natural) | Garden view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6780000/6778300/6778240/9eb0ecc2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6780000/6778300/6778240/c67312e1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Travelers at Macaw Lodge start with a full breakfast before enjoying the mountain surroundings. The terrace is perfect for sunbathing, the garden invites strolls, free WiFi keeps everyone connected, the library offers quiet reading, and laundry facilities handle needs. 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Airport (SJO) - 115 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Rancho Shadday - ‬26 min drive - ‪pocho's bar - ‬4 min drive - ‪Restaurante Sady - ‬16 min drive - ‪Bar Bijagual - ‬15 min drive - ‪Ponchos bar - ‬6 min drive ## About this property ### Macaw Lodge Lodge in the mountains Take advantage of free full breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at Macaw Lodge . Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a library and laundry facilities. Other perks at this lodge include: - Free self parking - A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and luggage storage - A computer station, a banquet hall, and tour/ticket assistance Room features All guestrooms at Macaw Lodge have amenities such as free WiFi, safes, and free bottled water. 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Yoga classes ### Conveniences - Guidebooks - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk - Water dispenser ### Guest services - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Housekeeping (daily) - Tour and ticket assistance ### Business services - Computer station - Meeting room ### Outdoors - Garden - In a national park - In the mountains - Picnic area - Terrace ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No elevator - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Wheelchair-accessible registration desk ### More - 1 building - 100% renewable energy - 2 floors - 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 - Banquet hall - 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 - Reusable cups - Reusable tableware - Smoking not allowed - Vegan dining options - Vegetarian dining options - Water dispenser usage encouraged ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Private bathroom - Rainfall showerhead - Shampoo - Shower - Towels provided ### Food and drink - Free bottled water ### More - Ceiling fan - Cleaning products are eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - LED lighting - Safe - Water-efficient showers - Water-efficient toilets ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before noon ### Special check-in instructions There is no front desk at this property The host will greet guests on arrival This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in ### Access methods Host will greet you ### Pets Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees) ### Children and extra beds Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 12 are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Airport shuttle fee: USD 130 per vehicle (one way) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### 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 This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room ### We should mention This property does not have elevators Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property ### Property is also known as Macaw Lodge Turrubares Macaw Turrubares Macaw Lodge Macaw Lodge Lodge Macaw Lodge Carara Macaw Lodge Lodge Carara Macaw Lodge an Authentic Ecolodge ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Macaw Lodge pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Macaw Lodge ? > As of Oct 10, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Macaw Lodge on Oct 15, 2025 start from CA $148.87, 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](https://www.expedia.ca/Carara-Hotels-Macaw-Lodge-An-Authentic-Ecolodge.h6778240.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at Macaw Lodge ? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Macaw Lodge ? > Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available. ### What time is check-out at Macaw Lodge ? > Check-out is at noon. ### Does Macaw Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 130 per vehicle applies. ### Where is Macaw Lodge located? > Situated in a national park, this lodge is 6.5 mi (10.4 km) from Bijagual Waterfall and within 16 mi (25 km) of Rainforest Adventures Jaco and Playa Tárcoles. Carara National Park and Crocodile Bridge are also within 16 mi (25 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Macaw Lodge Reviews 9.4 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Location ### 9.2 Staff & service ### 8.6 Eco-friendliness ### 9.2 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 26 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christian Oct 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very relaxing stay. Will recommend. ##### Christian Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### William Mar 28, 2025 Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We loved our stay in this rustic but comfortable lodge located in the Costa Rican wilderness. The staff are lively and the food excellent. Outstanding bird watching as well. ##### William Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Johannes Feb 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Sehr schöne Lodge in ruhiger Natur. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. ##### Johannes Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristen May 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities ##### Kristen Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maryse Apr 8, 2024 ##### Maryse Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Phillip & Nicole Jan 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Sehr schöne abgelegene Lodge. Tolle Möglichkeit Aras und viele weitere Tiere zu beobachten. Leckeres Essen. ##### Phillip & Nicole Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Volker Dec 13, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Der Bungalow war zweckmäßig eingerichtet. Wir hatten zusätzlich zum Queenbett noch zwei Einzelbetten. Die Matratzen waren generell nicht sehr bequem. Bei einem Einzelbett war diese extrem durchgelegen. Es war sehr warm, da es nur einen Deckenventilator sowie einen zusätzlichen Standventilator gab. Die Fenster konnten nicht richtig geschlossen werden und es waren auch teilweise die Fliegengitter kaputt. Wir haben keine Tour gebucht. Wir sind zum Wasserfall gewandert. Hier ist uns aufgefallen, dass einige Geländer kaputt waren, welche dringend mal repariert werden müsste. Das Essen war leider nicht so gut. Es hat geschmacklich immer etwas gefehlt und z. B. das Huhn war leider viel zu trocken. Es gab den ganzen Tag über die Möglichkeit Wasser und Kaffee zu trinken, wobei der Kaffee leider ab Mittag bereits lauwarm war. Espresso gab es leider nicht. ##### Volker Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jose Pablo Mar 20, 2023 ##### Jose Pablo Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jose Pablo Mar 19, 2023 ##### Jose Pablo Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### herman Feb 9, 2023 ##### herman Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Robin Jul 11, 2022 ##### Robin Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vincent Feb 20, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities lieu fantastitique. Accueil et service impeccable ##### Vincent Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jonathan Jan 27, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities There is not much to say over and above What others have said. Stayed with my daughter for 2 nights, and enjoyed bathing in the pools above the waterfall, extensive and safe trails. Be really careful walking around the waterfall as help is a long way off if needed. A 24-hour chorus of wildlife seems to change every few minutes. The chocolate is absolutely fantastic. We slept in and had all of our meals in the lodge. The food was delicious and unique. With each meal was a different kind of freshly made juice. The staff are all very helpful and friendly, and are obviously just as happy to be there. Thank you ##### Jonathan Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Jean-Bernard Sep 19, 2021 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Jean-Bernard Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle Sep 1, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Michelle Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jan 16, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities A beautiful place to get away from the crowds at all the national parks. It’s about an hour up a bumpy dirt road so i definitely recommend a vehicle with 4 wheel drive. The staff is very friendly and accommodating! They grow most of the food on site, and each meal is fresh and delightful. There are hiking trails and beautiful ponds and waterfalls. There are two outdoor yoga decks for self guided meditation. A special thanks to the manager, Fabiola, who went above and beyong to make us feel comfortable! This place is a hidden gem. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karin Nov 27, 2018 Superschöner Aufenthaltlt inmitten drr Nstur mit eigenem Trailmund Möglichkeit am Wasserfall zu svhwimmen. Sehr familiär, sehr sauberes und dchönes Zimmer. Zimmer mit Ausblick. Absolut freundliches Personal. Achtung - Im Navi 'Villas Lspas' eingeben, damit man die richti e Strasse erwisvht. Ielmn ##### Karin Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### eulabeans, New Mexico Mar 24, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Beautiful ecolodge, good birding After the 50-minute drive from the highway, in 2d gear nearly all the way, I was hopeful that Macaw Lodge would provide everything we needed so that we needn't drive at all while there. This proved true. Staff was welcoming, coming out to meet us and carrying our luggage to our room. They were helpful and generous at every turn; Alvin found us out walking and offered a tour, with tastings, of the fruit orchard and vegetable gardens. The grounds are beautiful, with gardens thoughtfully planted. We purchased the full-board plan, and the food was very good and plentiful. Our room in the lodge was very comfortable, though if we were staying for longer than a couple nights, we'd probably want to rent one of the cabins to have a little more space. Our room offered large screened windows overlooking the ponds below, perfect for a couple of birders wanting to see birds coming to the pond. Birding was good right around the lodge, with a large variety of species coming to a couple of fruiting trees right above the parking lot. NOTE: the Googlemap directions linked to the website send you up Rt. 320 if you are coming from the northwest - this road is significantly rough, potholed, and slow going for much of the way. When we left, we asked a couple of fellows in the nearest town which way to go to get to a coastal town southeast of Jaco, and they directed us down a different road that was MUCH smoother and more pleasant, and came out at Jaco. Worth taking! ##### eulabeans Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katja, Hamburg Jan 20, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Unser bestes Hotel in Costa Rica Wunderschön angelegte Anlage. Es beginnt mit einer von Palmen und großen Farnen gesäumten Zufahrt. Dazu kommen hübsche Teiche, reizvolle Plätze zum Entspannen und Vögel beobachten, gepflegten Bungalows mit tollen Ausblick. Ein kurzer Wanderweg führt zu einem Wasserfall, ein anderer durch Kakaopflanzen. Die eigene Schokolade ist übrigens köstlich. Sehr freundliches und äußerst hilfsbereites Personal und sehr gute Küche. Rundum TOP. ##### Katja Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laurence, Lyon, France Jan 14, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Ecolodge epoustouflant Un magnifique hotel de belle facture en symbiose avec la nature. Accueil excellent, chambre superbe. Une belle ballade dans la jungle avec cascades au depart du site. Un diner avec produits de l ecolodge tres bon et à un prix raisonnable. Le concept de l ecolodge est tres interessant, cadre depaysant et relaxant à decouvrir. Son acces est déjà une aventure, et tout à fait jouable en 4x4. Ce fut notre premiere reservation au Costa rica, un tres bon souvenir. ##### Laurence Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Jan 2, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service #### Small lodge, amazing grounds for relaxing. Amazing gardens, beautiful hike to private waterfalls. Has some service issues. Refrigerator was out of order in our deluxe bungalow and kitchen was missing basics like towels, dish rack and utensils. No information was offered about this and it could not be fixed. Personnel is awesome. Food is not a la carte, but it is a pleasurable experience. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### michael Jan 1, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Paradise Absolutely amazing and wonderful place - the people, flora and fauna, the BIRDS, and waterfall spas and walks. ##### michael ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Dec 29, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort El hotel es increíble con un concepto ecológico y sustentable. Instalaciones muy cómodas y limpias. Comida muy rica. Una experiencia muy recomendable. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017 ### 6/10 Okay #### California Girl, USA Jun 25, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort #### Only for special type of customer This place is very remote. Super long drive over a slow bumpy road with lots of rocks. The staff does not speak good English and we had communication problems which made me feel badly since I am very courteous and try to be polite and humble, but they did not understand our questions. The rooms were nice but the beds and bedding not the best quality. The food was excellent, but you are limited to eating there, no other choices and it's pricey. The grounds are beautiful, they have the best waterfall! And a natural spa. It's a nice eco lodge, they aspire to be self sustaining and you can feel good about that. ##### California Girl Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jose Feb 24, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great and relaxing Great place for relax and detox time. Eco-friendly lodge with awesome gardens, trails and a waterfall. Bungalows have a great view to the mountains. Excellent and healthy food. Road requieres a 4WD, but it is NOT dangerous, just bumpy. ##### Jose ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Makanda by the Sea](https://www.expedia.ca/Quepos-Hotels-Makanda-By-The-Sea.h2328562.Hotel-Information) > > [The Coast Beachfront Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Tamarindo-Hotels-The-Coast-Beachfront-Hotel.h18530265.Hotel-Information) > > [JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort and Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Tamarindo-Hotels-JW-Marriott-Guanacaste-Resort-And-Spa.h2190860.Hotel-Information) > > [Rio Perdido Hotel & Thermal River](https://www.expedia.ca/Fortuna-Hotels-Rio-Perdido-Hotel-Thermal-River.h6371123.Hotel-Information) > > [Nosara Beach Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Nosara-Hotels-Nosara-Beach-Hotel.h32722062.Hotel-Information) > > [Wyndham Tamarindo](https://www.expedia.ca/Tamarindo-Hotels-Wyndham-Tamarindo.h10356916.Hotel-Information) > > [Peace Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Vara-Blanca-Hotels-Peace-Lodge.h5441851.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Tamarindo-Hotels-Hotel-Tamarindo-Diria-Beach-Resort.h1108151.Hotel-Information) > > [Lost Iguana Resort and Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/La-Fortuna-Hotels-Lost-Iguana-Resort-And-Spa.h1174121.Hotel-Information) > > [MARAVIDA Boutique Hotel & Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Tamarindo-Hotels-Best-Western-Tamarindo-Vista-Villas.h901274.Hotel-Information) > > [Botanika Osa Peninsula Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://www.expedia.ca/Puerto-Jimenez-Hotels-Botanika-Osa-Peninsula.h69305784.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Garden Inn Guanacaste Airport](https://www.expedia.ca/Liberia-Hotels-Hilton-Garden-Inn-Liberia-Airport.h2211738.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs](https://www.expedia.ca/Penas-Blancas-Hotels-Heliconias-Nature-Lodge.h8386216.Hotel-Information) > > [Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Nosara-Hotels-Bodhi-Tree-Yoga-Resort.h10650362.Hotel-Information) > > [Lapa Rios Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Puerto-Jimenez-Hotels-Lapa-Rios-Lodge.h1447895.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin](https://www.expedia.ca/Curubande-Hotels-Hotel-Hacienda-Guachipelin.h1122531.Hotel-Information) > > [Refugio Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Tamarindo-Hotels-Surf-House.h84012769.Hotel-Information) > > [Blue River Resort & Hot Springs](https://www.expedia.ca/Guayabo-Hotels-Blue-River-Resort-Hot-Springs.h3969358.Hotel-Information) > > [Best Western Jaco Beach All-Inclusive Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Jaco-Hotels-Best-Western-Jaco-Beach-All-Inclusive-Resort.h54703.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Boutique Casa Del Rio](https://www.expedia.ca/La-Fortuna-Hotels-Casa-Del-Rio.h27603041.Hotel-Information) > > [Borinquen Thermal Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Canas-Dulces-Hotels-Borinquen-Thermal-Resort.h1155801.Hotel-Information) > > [Jardín del Edén Boutique Hotel - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.ca/Tamarindo-Hotels-Jardin-Del-Eden-Boutique-Hotel-Adults-Only.h2818928.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Magic Mountain SPA & Conference center](https://www.expedia.ca/La-Fortuna-Hotels-Hotel-Magic-Mountain-SPA-Conference-Center.h1636277.Hotel-Information) > > [Azura Beach Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.ca/Samara-Hotels-Azura-Beach-Resort-All-Inclusive-Adults-Only.h20586535.Hotel-Information) > > [Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails](https://www.expedia.ca/La-Fortuna-Hotels-Arenal-Observatory-Lodge-Spa.h11820519.Hotel-Information) > > [Kura Boutique Hotel Member of the Cayuga Collection](https://www.expedia.ca/Dominical-Hotels-Kura-Boutique-Hotel.h5637504.Hotel-Information) > > [The Retreat Costa Rica - Wellness Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Atenas-Hotels-The-Retreat-Costa-Rica-Wellness-Resort-Spa.h10447279.Hotel-Information) > > [Villas Playa Samara Beach Front Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Samara-Hotels-Villas-Playa-Samara-Beach-Front-Resort.h888268.Hotel-Information) > > [Crocs Resort & Casino](https://www.expedia.ca/Jaco-Hotels-Crocs-Resort-Casino.h8741357.Hotel-Information)