El Lugar

4.5 star property
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Romantic Bungalow, Ensuite, Garden View (Superior Room with PP) | Exterior
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Av. El Lugar, Las Horquetas, Heredia, 41001
  • La Selva Biological Station
    5 min drive
  • Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Mixto Maquenque
    6 min drive
  • Costa Rican Bird Route
    6 min drive

Room options

Classic Bungalow, Ensuite, Garden View (Superior Room)

  • 84 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Comfort Villa, Ensuite, Garden View (2 Bedroom Villa)

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

Classic Suite, Ensuite, Garden View (Junior Suite)

  • 132 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 King Bed

Exclusive Villa, Ensuite, Garden View (2 Bedroom Villa w/ Plunge)

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

Classic Suite, Hot Tub, Garden View (Junior Suite w/Jac. or PP)

  • 132 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, Ensuite, Garden View (Standard Room)

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Romantic Bungalow, Ensuite, Garden View (Superior Room with PP)

  • 84 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Bungalow, Ensuite, Garden View (Deluxe Room )

  • 84 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 King Bed

Exclusive Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (Suite Deluxe King)

  • 114 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Las Horquetas

With a stay at El Lugar in Las Horquetas (Tigre), you'll be a 5-minute drive from La Selva Biological Station and 6 minutes from Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Mixto Maquenque. .This family-friendly resort is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Costa Rican Bird Route and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from San Juan–La Selva Biological Corridor.

What's nearby

  • La Selva Biological Station - 5 min drive
  • Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Mixto Maquenque - 6 min drive
  • Costa Rican Bird Route - 6 min drive
  • San Juan–La Selva Biological Corridor - 6 min drive
  • Tirimbina Rainforest Center - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Soda Lucrecia - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Casona Tica Linda - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Pizzaria La Terraza - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Típico La Carreta - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Soda La Casita Típica - ‬9 min drive

About this property

El Lugar

Luxury Las Horquetas resort in Tigre with free breakfast
El Lugar offers 55 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies. 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). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans. 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 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and Smart televisions. Your memory foam bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature separate bathtubs and showers, 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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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 public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 swim-up bar, 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • Club House
  • Club House Wet Bar

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Horse riding/hire
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private picnics
  • Spa services

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Reception hall

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space (2411 square feet)
  • Meeting rooms - 3

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool umbrellas

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Massage - Thai
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Reflexology
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Couples dining
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Mosquito nets
  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Down duvet
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory-foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Local meal delivery service
  • Minibar

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Energy-saving switches
  • In-room massage
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 7:00 AM; 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 7:00 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

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

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
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

El Lugar Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

houman

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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