Near San Agustin Church
Located in Puerto Viejo, Ara Ambigua Lodge is in a rural location, a 4-minute drive from San Agustin Church and 7 minutes from La Selva Biological Station. This spa hotel is 25.5 mi (41.1 km) from Braulio Carrillo National Park and 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Costa Rican Bird Route.
Make yourself at home in one of the 50 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor swimming pools and a steam room. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and a water dispenser. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
English, Spanish
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.2)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Free self parking
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Bar
Laundry
Breakfast available
Pool
Spa
Free wifi
Parking
Restaurants
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
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Cleanliness
8.4/10
Location
8.0/10
Recommendation
87.5%
Closest airports
The preferred airport for Ara Ambigua Lodge is Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)
79.8 km / 49.6 mi
What's nearby
San Agustin Church
2.9 km / 1.8 mi
La Selva Biological Station
3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Costa Rican Bird Route
5 km / 3.1 mi
Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Mixto Maquenque
5 km / 3.1 mi
San Juan–La Selva Biological Corridor
5 km / 3.1 mi
Tirimbina Rainforest Center
10.8 km / 6.7 mi
Sarapiquís Gardens
10.8 km / 6.7 mi
Costa Rica Nature Pavilion
14.3 km / 8.9 mi
Serpentario
15.8 km / 9.8 mi
Mini Zoo and Jardin Yori
17.8 km / 11.1 mi
Frogs Heaven
18.6 km / 11.6 mi
Heliconia Island
22 km / 13.7 mi
Barra del Colorado National Wildlife Refuge
26.3 km / 16.3 mi
Laguna Río Cuarto
30.3 km / 18.8 mi
Rara Avis Waterfall
32.9 km / 20.4 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Bar
Laundry
Breakfast available
Pool
Spa
Free wifi
Parking
Restaurants
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Top family-friendly amenities
Pool
Parking and transportation
Airport transportation (surcharge)
Wheelchair accessible parking
Free self parking
Food and drink
Barbecue grill(s)
A restaurants
A bar/lounges
Bathroom grab bars
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Restaurants on site
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Activities nearby
Free self parking
Things to do
Children's pool
Number of outdoor pools - 2
Ballroom
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Children's pool
Conveniences
Gift shops or newsstand
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Water dispenser
In-room safe
Guest services
Laundry facilities
Tours/ticket assistance
Daily housekeeping
Families love it for
Children's pool
Business services
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Children's pool
Number of outdoor pools - 2
Terrace
Full-service spa
Full-service spa
Spa treatment room(s)
Steam room
Languages spoken
English
Spanish
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Wheelchair accessible parking
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair accessible
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type.Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
General Instructions
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cards accepted at this property
We should mention
92% of our clients have rated us with 5 stars




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