Located in Pital, La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge is on a lake, within a 15-minute drive of Aquas Zarcas Square and Aguas Zarcas Church. .This lodge is 25 mi (40.3 km) from Poás Volcano National Park and 30.6 mi (49.3 km) from Baldi Hot Springs.
Quebrada Grande Biological Reserve - 22 min drive - 12.6 km
Laguna Río Cuarto - 23 min drive - 19.1 km
Costa Rica Nature Pavilion - 24 min drive - 25.5 km
La Paz Waterfall Gardens - 49 min drive - 40.9 km
Poás Volcano National Park - 69 min drive - 40.3 km
Getting around
La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 55 min drive
Restaurants
Machalá - 12 min walk
Soda La Abuela - 11 min drive
Restaurante Win Jo - 13 min drive
Soda El Parque - 7 min walk
Las Terrazas - 16 min drive
About this property
La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge
Lakefront lodge with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge offers 20 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature air conditioning. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Bathrooms include showers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 20 air-conditioned guestrooms. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
At La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
Onsite venue - This family restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Languages
English, German, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
Free self-parking on site
Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Airport shuttle on request
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
1 restaurant
1 bar
Things to do
Canoeing
Ecotours
Hiking/biking trails
Horse riding/hire
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Front-desk safe
Library
Water dispenser
Guest services
24-hour front desk
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels (on request)
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Tour/ticket assistance
Outdoors
Garden
Terrace
Accessibility
This property does not have any lifts
More
100% renewable energy
At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
At least 80% of food locally sourced
At least 80% organic food
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Designated smoking areas
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
Local culture and ecosystem education
Locally owned and organised tours and activities
Reusable cups only
Reusable tableware only
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options
Water dispenser
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels
More
Access via exterior corridors
Desk
Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
Energy-saving switches
LED light bulbs
Safe
Water-efficient showers only
Water-efficient toilets only
Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 9 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: USD 200.00 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Laguna del Lagarto
Laguna del Lagarto Lodge
Laguna del Lagarto Lodge Santa Rita
Laguna del Lagarto Santa Rita
Laguna Lagarto Lodge Pital
Laguna Lagarto Lodge
Laguna Lagarto Pital
Laguna del Lagarto Lodge
Laguna Lagarto Eco Lodge Pital
La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge Lodge
La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge Pital
La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge Lodge Pital
La Laguna del Lagarto Eco-Lodge Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
The birding was amazing! It was nice to be able to take the canoes out in the pond whenever we wanted. The porch on the back of the rooms with hammocks was really nice.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
21 July 2018
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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
13 Dec 2016
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Not an enjoyable visit this year
This was my second time staying at Laguna del Lagarto and I'm afraid it wasn't a positive experience this year. My last day of photography was ruined by the apparent immediate need to take down the existing feeder and put up a new one in anticipation of a photography group that was coming and yet no photography group came. This lodge caters to photography groups so if you're on your own then you may be out of luck. The birds stayed away from the area due to all the noise. The fan, toilet and shower were broken/not working properly. The people are very nice which makes writing a bad review difficult but we didn't enjoy our stay.
Staff was wonderful. Food was great!!! Loved the morning "Bird Show" It was the highlight of my day. The crocodile show was so good. Nice vacation stay.
We really enjoyed our stay and wish we'd been able to spend more than 3 nights! Great birding and comfortable environment.
Verified traveller
10/10 Excellent
Rob M., Redding, CA
10 Nov 2013
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Costa Rician jungle and wild life.
Laguna de Largato Lodge is not for everyone, but for those who want to see the remote jungles of Costa Rica and exotic birds, this is the place for you. The location is pretty remote, a little over an hour on a dirt road. The rooms are pretty small with little amenities, but the wild life is amazing. They have a pole next to their balcony which they place bananas and it attacks all sorts of exotic birds. You can sit on the balcony in the early morning or late afternoon and see numerous birds including serveral types of toucans. On the jungle hike you can see monkeys, birds, coati, and agouti. They have caiman in the lagoon. The lodge caters to Germans as we were the only couple from the States.
Rob M.
10/10 Excellent
Roberto
9 Jan 2024
Una maravillosa experiencia!
Precioso lugar
Personal muy amable
Comida deliciosa
Senderos donde se puede apreciar flora y fauna en abundancia
Cumplió todas mis expectativas!
Man kann von der Terrasse perfekt sehr viele verschiedene Vögel fotografieren. ACHTUNG: vor Antritt einer zusätzlich gebuchten Aktivität genau nachfragen, was sie kostet.
Tolle Lofge inmitten vom Regenwald. Super Möglichkeiten um Vögel zu beobachten. Tolle Wander Möglichkeiten und sehr freundliches Personal. Etwas weiter Anreise aber auf jeden Fall die Strapazen wert.
Wir waren nur 2 Nächte in der Lodge, haben den Aufenthalt und die Ruhe aber sehr genossen. Tolle große Veranda mit Hängematten und Schaukelstühlen. Wir haben alle 3 vom Hotel angebotenen Touren mitgemacht und vor allem bei der Kaimantour mit Henry viel Spaß gehabt.
Sehr beschwerliche Anreise- 40 km dauern über 2 Stunden. Zimmer könnten sauberer sein, wir hatten lebende und tote Kakerlaken. Hotelmanager ist sehr nett und freundlich. Die beschwerliche Lage lohn nur insoweit, als dass Tukane, kleine Papageien und viele andere Vögel leicht fotografiert werden können, da sie angefüttert werden. Das Abendessen ist teuer und einfache Küche.
Super netter Service. Familiäre Atmosphäre. Super tolle Anlage mit viel zu entdecken. Vor der Frühstücksterasse sind Vogelfutterstellen aufgebaut, so dass man dort zahlreiche Vögel beobachten kann. Jede Zimmerterrasse hat eine eigene Hängematte zum relaxen und man kann die Kanus selbst nutzen um auf den See zu fahren.
Verified traveller
8/10 Good
Claudia, Köln
2 Sept 2016
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lodge mit toller Terrasse mit Blick auf die Lagune
Das Beste an der Lodge ist die gemütliche Terrasse mit Hängematte, Schaukelstühlen und tollem Ausblick. Sie liegt abgelegen mitten im Dschungel, ist aber trotzdem mit dem Mietwagen gut zu erreichen (Schotterpiste ohne großen Schwierigkeiten). Ringsrum schöne Natur und großer Tierreichtum. Sehr empfehlenswert!
Lediglich das Essen ist verbesserungswürdig. Es gab beim Abendessen am "Buffet" keine Auswahl und es wurde sogar darauf geachtet, dass man nicht zu viel nimmt.
Les oiseaux tropicaux vont et viennent aux mangeoires, c'est un ballet continu confortablement installé dans la salle à manger même quand il pleut.le soir le lodge vous offre une sortie d'observation des caïmans et vous pouvez disposez des canoë pour aller sur la lagune,de ses bottes sont aussi mises à disposition
Alice
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
23 July 2015
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Die steinige Anreise lohnt sich!
Sehr gutes Service und Essen, tolles Angebot an Ausflügen und Tierbeobachtungen , Relaxen in der Hängematte mitten im Dschungel
Nous sommes restés trois jours ( plus que prévu initialement )
Nous étions comme des rois dans ce coin enchanteur.
Personnel très à l'écoute et disponible .......
Repas copieux et typiques
Hotellet kan varmt anbefales hvis man er interesseret i fugleliv. Perfekte forhold til fotografering. Kræver en 4WV da vejen er temmelig dårligt med cirka 2 timers kørsel på grusvej med store huller. Personalet er meget hjælpsomt og maden helt ok.