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Tapirus Lodge

3.0 star property

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Deluxe Room | Room amenity
Hiking
Deluxe Room | Terrace/patio
Ecotours
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Route 32, KM 76 San Jose-Limon, junto al Braulio Carrillo, Guapiles, Limon
  • Place, Braulio Carrillo National Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Braulio Carrillo National Park Trail
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Guapiles Central Park
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪72 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Superior Room

Superior Room

  • Mountain view
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Guapiles

When you stay at Tapirus Lodge in Guapiles, you'll be in a national park, within a 5-minute drive of Braulio Carrillo National Park and Rainforest Adventures. .This lodge is 11.7 mi (18.9 km) from Guapiles Central Park and 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from Centro America Autonomous University.
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What's nearby

  • Braulio Carrillo National Park - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Braulio Carrillo National Park Trail - 3 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Guapiles Central Park - 21 min drive - 23.5 km
  • Centro America Autonomous University - 22 min drive - 24.6 km
  • Caribbean Rainforest Sloth - 27 min drive - 28.8 km

Getting around

  • Heredia Miraflores Station - 50 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante El Yugo de mi Tata - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Casa Manigua - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪El Fogón de Lola - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Rio Corinto - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪La Ponderosa - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Tapirus Lodge

Tapirus Lodge offers 10 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 10 guestrooms. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this lodge include concierge services, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services. Spending a day of fun is easy with the theme park shuttle (surcharge).
Stop by the lodge's restaurant, Morpho Restaurant, for lunch or dinner. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a safe deposit box at the front desk and lockers. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 9:30 AM.
Morpho Restaurant - This buffet restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Reservations are required.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Morpho Restaurant

Things to do

  • Designer stores
  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Ziplining

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in hallways
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 floor
  • 5 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1994
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in fee: USD 16.95

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

Late check-out fee: USD 16.95

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

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

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

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 55 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 40 (one-way), (from 3 to 12 years old)
  • Early check-in fee: USD 16.95 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 16.95 (subject to availability)

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; cash is not accepted
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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Lodge Rainforest

Rainforest Adventure Guapiles

Tapirus Lodge Guapiles

Rainforest Adventure Lodge Guapiles

Rainforest Adventure Lodge Guacimo

Rainforest Adventure Guacimo

Tapirus Guapiles

Tapirus Lodge Lodge

Tapirus Lodge Guapiles

Tapirus Lodge Lodge Guapiles

Tapirus Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 89 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sherrie

We saw tapirs! This is a remote, exciting place. The rooms are lovely. Food is good. Here’s the butterfly garden, beautiful past to hike fellas lost that have been rescued.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Mitchell

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Poor check in with no bell man, had to carry our bags uphill further that two handicap seniors would have liked. No hot water in the morning, they kept saying it was going to be back on but never did by the time we checked out. Complained and they purchased us a breakfast for the inconvenience. Nice experience in the rainforest though
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you are elderly it is unsafe. The rooms are not inclosed so no heat or AC, the room was very small but the bed was comfortable, guess I didn’t do my research or they were vague on the conditions you were going to stay in. I saw only a few animals and the breakfast were not free. Nothing was climate controlled on the property. Then walking to your room or anywhere else was very slippery and steep.. Not a lot around either. We left early because it was pouring and I mean pouring rain. I couldn't get dry or warm and we were informed it wasn’t going to improve. But the time it wasn’t raining was nice.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Rained the day we were there. Got to see a weeks taper at dinner. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Gloria, Randleman

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Rustic experience in beautiful natural setting.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

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

Scott and Denise

Beautiful stay in the “quiet” jungle. We would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

James

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

José

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

A perfect place to stay relax.

Excellent service and gentle personal.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful place! I am so happy I found this place as I was able to enjoy a couple of days here; the service was fantastic as well! If you love being sorely fed by nature, I recommend you stay here; at least for a night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica, Centennial

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you want to see birds and animals, this is the place to be. If you can get cabin #10, you have a great bird tree view.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Marni

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Wilma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a nice place to unwind for one or 2 nights. Rustic lodge, pillows and sheets need update. I like the gondola, you can really hear the trucks from the hwy. eventhough they are inside the forest.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank, Atlanta

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You are out in the middle of a National Park. That is going to appeal to some and seem bad to others. There is one gift shop, one restaurant, etc., but I like getting to make friends with the staff and the scenery and unique beauty is what I came for.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Gary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Basic room in forest. Only seating is on porch. Some windows are glass, others screens. Even being a mile off the main highway, truck engines were louder than most insects. And you can sometimes hear snoring from other rooms. Convenient location if you want to use the tram/zips or hike in the national park up the road. Dining for dinner was pretty good, though only tried vegi pasta and steak. Breakfast was 7:30-9:30 and had several menu options including eggs or pancakes. Birders seemed to find a lot of interesting birds. I only saw a few toucans.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As soon as we got out of the car we were taken to see a Tapir! Friendly staff & amazing location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Donald

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots off green around, but the room was old and nothing inside 1 bed and 2 night table, no A/C a old ceiling fan moving humidity around the room. Even saying it is a Park you could listen to track using their Jacob Brake the whole time day and night. Cracking floor and a toilet you pray before flushing never know the result. And the restaurant forget it they don’t even have a bottle of Vodka to serve you a drink.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Elena

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
This place is so beautiful! If you are looking for a place away from everything , this is it. Rooms are clean, property is well maintained clean staff is so friendly. Some of the things I didn’t care for , was there is no way to get coffee first thing in the morning. Not everyone waits till 730 to get coffee . The other issue I had with the property is that it’s a one way road to get in and out. In the early morning and late at night they had nobody there to let you out. Reception should be there 24/7
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved its beautiful location and the great activities offered at the site (e.g., night frog walk). The staff were very friendly and helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Eric

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Literally like camping in the jungle. Amazing experience. We saw so many animals within feet from our cottage. Rooms are very well ventilated with screens so AC is not needed but you need to be mindful that people can easily heard you talking in the neighboring cabins.

6/10 Okay

Ana Karina

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Marianne

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to explore the jungle and forest just outside Braulillo NP. Friendly, knowledgeable guides with good English. Resident sloth outside the dining area and tapirs which come out at night. Not much in the way of food or drink, but we’ll enough.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

4/10 Poor

Kate

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

Love the jungle, disappointing room

Ok first the good: the location being in the middle of the jungle and on a ecological reserve is awesome. The jungle is amazing and it’s so fun to see all the cool wildlife. The staff was pleasant and friendly. The bad: this was advertised as a nice, clean, quiet space and it was none of that. The lodge is right off of the main highway so you can hear big rigs breaking all night long! The room is adjoined to another room (unless you get the suite) so you are sharing a porch and windows with other guests! This means any sound they make, you can hear it and it interrupts the ambiance of the jungle noise! Plus when they smoked cigarettes on the porch the smoke went straight into our room. I am angry at all of this because it was $110 USD and only worth about $35 per night. Very disappointing.
Only a bed and bathroom. Fine for jungle life but not for the price.
Two rooms adjoined with a shared porch.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022