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Ara Ambigua Lodge

3.0 star property
Hotel in Puerto Viejo with 2 outdoor pools and full-service spa

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Ara Ambigua Lodge offers a rural escape with continental breakfast, manager's receptions, reflexology, aromatherapy, and regional dishes at La Casona. Families enjoy two outdoor pools, a children's pool, playground, and free WiFi throughout.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Air conditioning
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
The current price is €118
includes taxes & fees
5 Dec - 6 Dec

Room options

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Classic Quadruple Room

Classic Quadruple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Classic Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Bed

Classic Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed and 2 Double Beds OR 3 Double Beds
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About the area

Map
400m North of the Church in La Guaria, Puerto Viejo, Heredia

What's nearby

  • San Agustin Church - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • La Selva Biological Station - 11 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Tirimbina Rainforest Center - 15 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Sarapiquís Gardens - 15 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Costa Rica Nature Pavilion - 18 min drive - 16.1 km

Getting around

  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 118 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rusti Ticos - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pizzaria La Terraza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Típico La Carreta - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Soda La Casita Típica - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Momentos - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Ara Ambigua Lodge

Hotel in a rural location
Consider a stay at Ara Ambigua Lodge and take advantage of free continental breakfast, a free daily manager's reception and a terrace. Treat yourself to a sports massage, reflexology or a body scrub at the on-site spa. The on-site Regional cuisine restaurant, La Casona, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare and happy hour. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a playground.
Other perks include:
  • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), massage treatment rooms and a reception hall
  • Smoke-free property, barbecues and a ballroom
Room features
All 50 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • Electric kettles and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • La Casona

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Playground
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Mosquito nets
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Ara Ambigua Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Ara Ambigua Lodge?

As of 4 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ara Ambigua Lodge on 5 Dec 2025 start from €117.73, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Ara Ambigua Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Ara Ambigua Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ara Ambigua Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Ara Ambigua Lodge?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Ara Ambigua Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Ara Ambigua Lodge located?

Situated in a rural location, this spa hotel is within 3 miles (5 km) of San Agustin Church, La Selva Biological Station and Costa Rica Best Chocolate. Tirimbina Rainforest Center and Sarapiquís Gardens are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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