Maquenque Lodge
  • Lodge
  • Boca Tapada
  • 9.2/10

Maquenque Lodge

Amid a tropical forest, these bungalows are the perfect site for guests to go canoeing at the nearby lake, or enjoy the outdoor pool and gardens. The property has its own fruit orchard. Maquenque Lodge’s bungalows have private terraces with a seating area overlooking the lake and feature private bathrooms with showers and toiletries. The property harvests 70% of the orchards produce and the on-site restaurant prepares with it local dishes. Maquenque Lodge also has a bar. About 4 km away guests will be able to find other food options. Hiking in the premises or go for a horse ride are some of the activities offered to guests. The property may also help with the arrangements for boat tours to Boca San Carlos or going bird watching. San Carlos River is 100 metres from the property and the town of Boca Tapada is 4 km away. San Jose International Airport can be reached in a 3-hour drive.

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)
  • Breakfast info: Continental, Gluten-free, American, Buffet
  • Free private parking available on-site

Kids

Children of any age are welcome.

Dogs

Pets are not allowed.

Address

Escuela Boca Tapada 3.5 Km Norte Cutris, San Carlos Costa Rica, 21011 Boca Tapada, Costa Rica, Boca Tapada, Costa Rica

Facilities

Outdoor swimming pool Airport shuttle Non-smoking rooms Spa and wellness centre Restaurant Facilities for disabled guests Free WiFi Tea/coffee maker in all rooms Bar Very good breakfast

Gallery

a plate of food with shrimp and salad on a table at Maquenque Lodge in Boca Tapada
a plate of food on a table with orange juice at Maquenque Lodge in Boca Tapada
a group of children on a dock in a pond at Maquenque Lodge in Boca Tapada
an aerial view of a train bridge in the jungle at Maquenque Lodge in Boca Tapada
an aerial view of a lake in a forest at Maquenque Lodge in Boca Tapada
a red eyed frog sitting on a green plant at Maquenque Lodge in Boca Tapada
a bird standing on a log in the water at Maquenque Lodge in Boca Tapada
an aerial view of a island with trees and water at Maquenque Lodge in Boca Tapada
a table with two plates of eggs and toast and fruit at Maquenque Lodge in Boca Tapada

Reviews

Maria 9/10
Germany 🇩🇪

Amazing location, an unforgettable experience

Pros: The treehouse is a real special thing to experience, the nature around is incredible. The people in the hotel are extremely friendly and supportive. The bungalow was also good. The wild nature around the park is amazing.

Cons: Everything was very good, only one small point to improve is to put nets anti mosquitos as well in the bungalows, so you can sleep with windows open. The night walk was a bit disappointing, with such a nice trails, the walk is in a normal maintained way, so then you don’t really see anything from the wild nature. Walking alone to my treehouse was more wild than what the guide took us. He didn’t see so eager to find wild animals. The food from the hotel can be improved

Jamie 9/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Incredible place to stay and watch birds in comfort.

Pros: I was a little surprised at how big this place was, a large dining area, lots of different bungalows, an international dinner menu etc. But that’s not necessarily a bad thing. The room was good (though linen needed updating) and the main thing you go for is wildlife. The birding was extraordinary. You can be eating breakfast ten meters from a yellow throated toucan and myriad other birds flying in the feed. The staff are all very well trained and the operation is super slick. The pool is small but fine for a dip with the kids. The kayak trip down the 3A river was superb. Guide Luis was super enthusiastic and highly knowledgeable - a great asset. We saw lots (including a perching king vulture). Trails around the campus are good and free canoe for lagoons a good touch.

Cons: Minor but lacked accessible sockets in rooms.

Carolyn 10/10
New Zealand 🇳🇿

Pros: Saw lots of toucans and the rooms were really well spread about the property so had your own piece of paradise in the jungle.

Alyona 10/10
Germany 🇩🇪

Pros: Super experience. Stylish, comfortable and unique. With forest sounds in the treehouse, canoe in the lake, birds and animals on the territory!

Ariane 10/10
Germany 🇩🇪

A paradise in the middle of nowhere

Pros: Just WOW! It is so beautiful there - the bungalow was quite comfortable and spacious and with big windows. We loved every minute there. You see tons of different animals such as coatis, frogs, lizards, monkeys and many colorful birds - and that simply by wandering around a bit. The staff is so helpful, friendly and attentive - we felt directly quite at home and certainly want to come back one day.

Cons: Nada - everything is great there.

Anuradha 9/10
India 🇮🇳

Amazing stay and place

Pros: One of the best locations in the area. Beautiful property and whole lot of space and activities to do. It's a birders heaven for sure!

Cons: Almost everything was perfect, nothing to complain. Can get a bit hot in the warmer days with the fans being minimal speed. But on request the staff was prompt is providing an extra portable fan.

Joana 9/10
Portugal 🇵🇹

Pros: Great experience in the tree house. A lot to see and do!

Olesea 10/10
Germany 🇩🇪

I highly recommend the lodge

Pros: The location was wonderful, the treehouse was very nice, fauna & flora was amazing (beautiful birds, one could just observe the monkeys & coatis from the treehouse), the restaurant and service was excellent. I highly recommend the lodge.

Cons: There is nothing that I didn’t like.

Julian 9/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Pros: Awesome setting off grid away from anything else. No cars. No Internet other than near the restaurant. Amazing walks through the rain forest. Excellent guided walks. Amazing swimming pool. Good value restaurant considering No other options available. Staff were excellent

Cons: Shower in room was tricky and not hot but not a big deal.

Ulrike 10/10
Austria 🇦🇹

Truly amazing!

Pros: One of those rare 10/10 hotels! We had an amazing time at this lodge and can only recommend it. Our bungalow was so beautiful, the restaurant has an amazing view and good food. So much food is homemade or homegrown. All the tours we did were great and super easy to organize. The amount of birds you can see from the restaurant is amazing. So much nature to see on their own paths, would definetely recommend a guided walk to make the most out of it. Very friendly staff. Great massage directly above the water. It all felt very luxurious and high end, but gave us lots of easy access to beautiful nature and wildlife.

Cons: Nothing.

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