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Lapa Rios Lodge by Böëna

4.0 star property
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
    Free airport shuttle
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Playa Matapalo, Osa Peninsula, Puerto Jiménez, Puntarenas
  • Osa Peninsula
    1 min walk
  • Pan Dulce Beach
    3 min drive
  • King Louis Waterfall
    11 min drive
  • Puerto Jiménez (PJM)
    18 min drive

Room options

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Deluxe Bungalows

Deluxe Bungalows

  • 79 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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Exclusive Suite

Exclusive Suite

  • 168 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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Lapa Villas

Lapa Villas

  • 156 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Premier Villas

Premier Villas

  • 139 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Room (Matapalo Suite)

  • 79 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Puerto Jiménez

Located in Puerto Jiménez, Lapa Rios Lodge by Böëna is on the waterfront, within a 5-minute walk of Osa Peninsula and Playa Sombrero. .This spa hotel is 17.3 mi (27.9 km) from Corcovado National Park and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Pan Dulce Beach.

What's nearby

  • Pan Dulce Beach - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • King Louis Waterfall - 11 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Corcovado National Park Office - 17 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Puerto Jimenez Pier - 17 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Golfo Dulce - 17 min drive - 16.6 km

Getting around

  • Puerto Jiménez (PJM) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Buena Esperanza - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Lapa Rios Lodge by Böëna

Riverfront hotel with a full-service spa and a nearby private beach
Lapa Rios Lodge by Böëna offers 17 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include safes and ceiling fans. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

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

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Shó V Quibí. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, facials, and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 17 guestrooms featuring minibars. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages and facials. You can soak up the sun at the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include an outdoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands. Getting to the surf and sand is a breeze with the complimentary beach shuttle.
Satisfy your appetite with Fusion cuisine at Brisa Azul, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge and an ocean view. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.
Brisa Azul - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in Fusion cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Free 24-hour return airport shuttle
  • Local area shuttle (surcharge) up to 18 km
  • Free beach shuttle

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7 AM–10 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • Brisa Azul

Things to do

  • Ecotours
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Outdoor pool
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Library

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily

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
  • 20 steps to reach property
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Beach towels
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; 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 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Please note that this property is in a remote area, and access to guestrooms requires climbing steps. There is no Internet access or phones in guestrooms, and limited mobile phone reception on site.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: USD 25 per person, per stay. This fee does not apply to children under 1 year of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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 and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Lapa Rios
Lapa Rios Eco Lodge Puerto Jimenez
Lapa Rios Eco Puerto Jimenez
Lapa Rios Lodge
Lapa Rios Lodge Puerto Jimenez
Lapa Rios Puerto Jimenez
Lapa Rios Eco Lodge

Lapa Rios Lodge by Böëna Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher A

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place is magnificent, nature and the animals are amazing, the staff and facilities are wonderful this place is worth your time and money!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

jeffrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is very unique in that you will see wildlife everywhere. People who have issues walking should avoid the villas . There are just too many steep steps leading to the main lodge. The roads are not paved so be prepared for bumpy rides.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

christiane

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

george

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Although housekeeping worked hard each day to mop the floors and deck we believe the coffee cups and glasses in the room never changed nor cleaned via dishwashing. It appears they were wiped out with a towel in the bungalow. After 5 nights we asked for clean pillowcases since none of the sheets were yet changed. The staff was very nice and friendly and assist you in speaking the Spanish we learned prior to visiting.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ankur

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place, amazing time, amazing people. If you think about going, just go.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Myles, PSC 59 APO

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
More art in the reception more decoration in general maybe indiginous art from Costa Rica
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Experiencia inolvidable
Lapas Ríos ocupa una extensión de terreno grandísima. Consecuencias: casi todo lo que se pueda ver en Corcovado está en Lapa Ríos y alrededores. Es un todo incluido (con actividades cada 3-4 horas para tener todo el día algo que descubrir). Guías super preparados que te enseñarán a encontrar lo que tú no ves. Excelencia culinaria, zumos maravillosos y esmerada atención. El único pero es la carrera de acceso, son 18 km de baches por una pista de tierra, pero por el camino tb tienes la oportunidad de ver animales y aves, lo cual es un plus y la recompensa final es inmensa.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robbie, Dorset, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic food and service right in the middle of the forest!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful
Excellent stay. Beautiful room with a view of the Guelph and Pacific Ocean into the rainforest, room 9. There are 17 rooms in total, the last being 225 stairs away. Lots of wildlife walking to and from your room. The hikes are well guided. The beach is a short walk downhill 10 minutes away. A shuttle is available at certain times to return or a short workout up the hill to the lodge. The staff are exceptional, kind and willing to do whatever it takes to make your stay complete. The meals are delicious and presented artistically. We stayed 3 nights and enjoyed every moment. Wonderful memories!

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan, London, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great resort, once in a lifetime holiday.Few snags
We had a great stay at the resort. Steps may be an issue for some but we liked being at the bottom of the hill as the wildlife was great, we had more privacy. The bigger issue was the difficulty in communicating with the hotel when you needed something. With no phones in the room, and a big climb to get to reception, it is a bit of a problem. It could be easily fixed by giving guests a radio handset (commonly used by staff throughout the resort). On one evening when we returned to our room, the housekeeping staff hadn't closed the door properly. we returned to find the door wide open. In a normal hotel this is bad, but when your hotel is in the jungle with monkeys, shakers, armadillos, scorpions and ants all in abundance, it is a problem. They hotel was very apologetic, but this kind of thing shouldn't happen in a resort which costs $500 a night. The experience didn't detract away from our holiday though. I would heartily recommend the experience of staying at the resort to anybody. The activities were all brilliant. Wildlife in abundance. The policy of no wifi is welcome to allow guests to completely escape work etc. The food was good, too, though they could focus on giving less choice and rotating the menu a bit. Waiting staff and activity leaders were all great.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrific stay
We just spent 5 nights at Lapa Rios with our two kids ages 10 and 8. We all loved it. Great setting, great rainforest experience, terrific staff across the boards, and really good food.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location and views from the property can’t be beat. The food was fabulous, and the staff is incredibly accommodating. Gabriel and Sandra are amazing servers at the bar/restaurant;and Efrein at the front desk is extremely customer service oriented and very kind to work with. Looking forward to my next visit back at this wonderful hotel!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023