Lapa Rios

Playa Carbonera, Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica
16 Rooms
Contemporary Classic & Secluded
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taxes included per/nt

MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View

Lapa Rios, Costa Rica’s most famous eco-lodge, certainly cuts a humble silhouette: a row of thatched-roof lodges on a ridge hundreds of feet above the beach, it’s as far as you can get from the pampering of a luxury hotel experience. With no phones, televisions or music, it’s an exercise in total immersion — in this case, in the unspoiled landscape of Central America’s last surviving lowland tropical rainforest.

Not a single tree was cut in the process of this resort’s construction, and it leaves as small an ecological footprint as possible; solar water heaters reduce energy consumption, and they’ve even gone so far as to plant thousands of native palm trees to provide materials for maintaining the bungalows’ thatched roofs.

Despite these austere measures, the accommodations are far from Spartan — bungalow walls open to the breeze, obviating the need for air conditioning, and the hardwood-floored bedrooms and tiled bathrooms are as elegant as can be. Each comes with a patio garden, indoor/outdoor shower and a private hardwood deck with an impressive view of the ocean below.

Board is included, and indeed there’s no shame in staying on the grounds, soaking in the peace and quiet and the astonishing views of this primitive landscape. Many, however, will be tempted to wander a bit — Lapa Rios offers a wealth of excursions, from the simplest self-guided nature walks to all manner of jungle tours, boat trips, surf lessons and even dolphin swims.

How to get there:
Flights are available from San Jose to Puerto Jimenez and take about 40 to 50 minutes. Round trip tickets to Puerto Jimenez cost between $185 and $210 per person. The airstrip in Puerto Jiménez is right next to the Lapa Rios office and from there you will travel in the 4X4 Lapa Rios safari truck for 45 minutes to get to the Reserve.

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Location

Lapa Rios
Playa Carbonera, Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica

Amenities & Services

  • Free wi-fi
  • Free parking
  • Off street parking
  • Valet parking
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Spa
  • 100% non-smoking hotel
  • Concierge
  • Doctor on call
  • Adjoining rooms
  • Garden
  • Multi-lingual staff
  • Parking
  • Swimming pool
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Shuttle service

Need to Know

  • The Lapa Rios Full Experience includes 1 roundtrip transfer Puerto Jimenez-Lapa Rios-Puerto Jimenez, 3 gourmet a la carte meals daily, plus snacks and non-alcoholic drinks as well as Local coffee/tea/chocolate delivered to your bungalow every morning.
  • On-site activities guided by our in-house nature specialists include Wild Waterfall Hike, Local Medicine Tour, Starfish Walk, Rainforest Ridge Hike, The Osa Trail, Matapalo Tour, Sunset and Early Morning Birdwatching, visit to the Carbonera School as well as Twigs, Pigs and Garbage Sustainability Tour.
Check in: 14:00
Check out: 12:00

Credit cards accepted

Sustainability Measures and Certifications

We ask every hotel in our selection how they are working to make a positive impact on the planet and in their community. This hotel has confirmed the following measures are in place.
Certifications and Sustainability Programs
  • Costa Rica Certification for Sustainable Tourism (CST), Basic
  • Preferred by Nature
Guest Rooms and Public Spaces
  • Conserves energy when rooms are empty
  • Uses renewable energy
  • Uses energy-efficient heating and cooling
  • Uses energy-efficient lighting
  • Cleans with eco-friendly products
  • Stocks eco-friendly shampoo and soap
  • Gives guests the option to reuse linens and towels
  • No single-use plastic straws
  • No single-use plastic toiletries
  • No single-use plastics
Dining
  • Sources produce from local farms
  • Creates seasonal menus from locally sourced produce
  • Offers vegan menu options
  • Composts food waste
  • Reduces food waste
Community and Environment
  • Purchases from locally owned businesses
  • Hires locally with fair wages, benefits, and advancement
  • Actively supports the needs of the local community
  • Trains staff in sustainability best practices
  • Trains staff in local cultural heritage
  • Provides volunteer opportunities for guests and staff
  • Restores and protects natural ecosystems and wildlife
  • Measures and reduces water waste
  • Measures and reduces carbon emissions