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Luxury Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Mountain View
Luxury Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Mountain View
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Luxury Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Mountain View
Luxury Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Mountain View
Luxury
4.5 star property
9.4

Exceptional

Luxury family-friendly resort near La Selva Biological Station

Located close to Heliconia Island and Tirimbina Rainforest Center, El Lugar Costa Rica Resort provides free breakfast (local cuisine), a swim-up bar and a poolside bar. Active travellers can enjoy horse riding at this resort. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a Thai massage, a body treatment or reflexology. The on-site family restaurant, Club House, features a poolside location. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and guests can find other amenities, such as a free daily manager's reception and a coffee shop/cafe.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Av. El Lugar, Las Horquetas, Heredia, 41001
  • Place, La Selva Biological Station
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, San Agustin Church
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Costa Rica Best Chocolate
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Garden View

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds

Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Mountain View

Deluxe Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Mountain View

Deluxe Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 84 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Private Pool, Mountain View

Deluxe Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Private Pool, Mountain View

Deluxe Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Private Pool, Mountain View

  • Garden view
  • 84 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Premium Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Mountain View

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds

Premium Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 132 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Private Pool, Mountain View

Premium Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Private Pool, Mountain View

Premium Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Private Pool, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 132 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Signature Suite, 1 King Bed, Private Pool, Lagoon View

Signature Suite, 1 King Bed, Private Pool, Lagoon View

Signature Suite, 1 King Bed, Private Pool, Lagoon View

  • Lagoon view
  • 114 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, Mountain View

Luxury Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, Mountain View

Luxury Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 203 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Luxury Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Mountain View

Luxury Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Mountain View

Luxury Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 203 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Garden View

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Mountain View

Premium Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Mountain View

Premium Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Mountain View

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Premium Suite, 1 King Bed, Private Pool, Mountain View

Private pool

Premium Suite, 1 King Bed, Private Pool, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Mountain View

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Mountain View

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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La Selva Biological Station
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  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, 108 reviews
The price is NZ$200
includes taxes & fees
8 May - 9 May
La Selva Biological Station

About the area

Las Horquetas

Located in Las Horquetas, El Lugar Costa Rica Resort is in a rural location, a 5-minute drive from La Selva Biological Station and 15 minutes from Frogs Heaven. .This family-friendly resort is 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from Tirimbina Rainforest Center and 12.5 mi (20.1 km) from Costa Rica Nature Pavilion.
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What's nearby

  • La Selva Biological Station - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
  • San Agustin Church - 8 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Costa Rica Best Chocolate - 13 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Frogs Heaven - 17 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Costa Rica Nature Pavilion - 27 min drive - 24.2 km

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 123 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Típico La Carreta - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Casona Tica Linda - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Soda Doña Julia - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante El Bambú - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Soda La Casita Típica - ‬8 min drive

About this property

El Lugar Costa Rica Resort

El Lugar Costa Rica Resort offers 55 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Las Horquetas resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms and couples treatment room(s). Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, Thai massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.
Make yourself at home in one of the 55 air-conditioned rooms featuring Smart televisions. Your memory foam bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Treat yourself with massages, body treatments, and facials. Additional features at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Grab a bite to eat at Club House, a poolside family restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a garden view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Grab a drink at the swim-up bar while enjoying a refreshing dip in the resort pool.A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and coffee/tea in a common area. Planning an event in Las Horquetas? This resort has 2411 square feet (224 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 3 meeting rooms. 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 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Club House - This family restaurant is located by the pool. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Club House Wet Bar - This bar is located by the pool. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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 transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • A swim-up bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Club House
  • Club House Wet Bar

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2,411 square feet of conference space
  • 3 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool umbrellas

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • In-room massages
  • Reflexology
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Mosquito nets
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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 238 per person (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 a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include window guards
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
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

El Lugar Costa Rica Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great resort experience. I felt like I was a Don in the Zorro Movie. Rooms were clean and staff was attentive. Food was excellent. Horseback riding was awesome. We took a 2 hour ride through the Costa Rica rain forest and I loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

ELIZABETH

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place Horse back riding was our favorite The nature tour guide was very knowledgeable and made it interesting
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Resort is secluded, the casitas are adorable, and the staff is attentative and extremely responsive!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Natalia

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room with a lovely view from the balcony, quiet, comfortable bed, staff were lovely and very helpful. Pool area was nice and restaurant food was good. Lots of local wildlife can be seen on the site (howler monkeys, macaws, toucans).
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

erin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an amazing place, incredibly beautiful and peaceful. Staff was so great We loved staying here so much!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather, chagrin falls

Liked: Amenities
Beautiful natural environment, amazing wildlife. Great staff and food is amazing. Rooms are wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

Great stay!

Great property with tons of wildlife, great activities and great food. Staff was super attentive and very helpful. Family had a great time, will definitely stay again if I find myself in this part of Costa Rica again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

AELLEEN DEL

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

houman

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

Fantastic

Supper friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Marei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Das Zimmer hat schrecklich muffig / ungelüftet gerochen – ebenso wie das Haupthaus. Auch Lüften brachte nichts. Die Preise für Speisen und Getränke im Restaurant haben wir als unangemessen / sportlich empfunden. Ein kleines Tässchen Cappuccino kostet beim eigentlich inkludierten Frühstück 5 US Dollar.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Die Anlage war sehr groß und weitläufig. Wir hatten unser Zimmer, obwohl nicht ausgebucht, am äußersten Ende der Anlage. Deswegen brauchten wir überall hin einen Shuttle mit dem Golfcar. Dieser konnte schnell und unkompliziert per WhatsApp gebucht werden. Als wir im Zimmer ankamen, war die AC auf 16 Grad eingestellt. Es brauchte Stunden, bis die Fenster nicht mehr angelaufen waren. Es roch deswegen die ganze Zeit extrem nach Schimmel. Das Zimmer an sich war sehr groß und mit einem wunderschönen Blick. Das Abendessen war auch in Ordnung. Das Personal war jederzeit super freundlich und hilfsbereit.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean Claude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024