Uruka Lodge

3.0 star property
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Terrace/patio
Outdoor pool
Exterior
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free daily continental breakfast

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
    Room service
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Lagos del Coyol, Frente al Jardin Botanico de Orquideas, La Garita, Alajuela, 20101
  • Botanical Orchid Garden La Garita
    3 min walk
  • Zoo Ave
    7 min drive
  • Parque Viva
    16 min drive
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    15 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (AC)

  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Comfort Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

La Garita

With a stay at Uruka Lodge in La Garita (Lagos de El Coyol), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Botanical Orchid Garden La Garita and 7 minutes from Zoo Ave. .This lodge is 16.4 mi (26.4 km) from Multiplaza Mall Escazu and 17.1 mi (27.5 km) from Avenida Escazú Shopping Center.

What's nearby

  • Botanical Orchid Garden La Garita - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Zoo Ave - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Parque Viva - 16 min drive - 11.4 km
  • City Mall - 18 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Multiplaza Mall Escazu - 26 min drive - 26.4 km

Getting around

  • Heredia Station - 29 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Casona del Maíz - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bocados a la Parrilla - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pizzeria La Estacion - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Olivettos - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Palo Santo Bar & Restaurante - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Uruka Lodge

La Garita lodge in Lagos de El Coyol with free breakfast and indoor tennis courts
Uruka Lodge offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and shared/communal kitchens. Cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the lodge include indoor tennis courts and an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 4 air-conditioned guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as indoor tennis courts and an outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
Take advantage of the lodge's room service. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, coffee/tea in a common area, and microwave in a common area. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10 AM.
Room service is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Airport shuttle at scheduled times, on request

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–10 AM
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • 2 indoor tennis courts
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Shared kitchen access

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: CRC 15 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Uruka Lodge La Garita
Uruka La Garita
Uruka Lodge Lodge
Uruka Lodge La Garita
Uruka Lodge Lodge La Garita

Uruka Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rowan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly and helpful hosts!
We had a wonderful stay for two nights. Our hosts were incredibly friendly and helpful with everything relating to our plans for experiencing Costa Rica. Thanks for everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zila

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was just wonderful. The owners helped us a lot . They set us up with transportation for the rest of the trip . The view in the lodge was just amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Pleased
Staying at the lodge is like staying with family. Sergeo and his wife were very accommodating with meals as needed and tourist information. Very Pleased with my 2 week stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chengda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, homely style stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners were so nice! We got in late because it's flight was delayed and they made sure to stay up to get us checked in. Such a cute place amd very safe. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we had a wonderful two days at this place. Sergio and his wife were very sweet, the breakfast in the morning was excellent as well as the coffee. You won’t find a better view, nicer people or a nicer place to stay. If you were looking for a true Costa Rican experience with outstanding hospitality, this is the place!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with a pool, gorgeous mountain views and the MOST comfortable beds. Sergio was super helpful and attentive. Will definitely stay here again! It's super convenient for coming from or going to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very kind family. Thank u for incredible day in Alajuela ❤️🖤
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

PuraVida, Idaho

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Uruka Lodge is family operated. They are willing to give airport shuttle rides at various times. They were so friendly and willing to help. I stayed for less than 24 hours on my way to the airport. They packed us fruit for our early morning departure and were so kind when they dropped us off at the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Room was clean. Shared bathroom was not. Although a Continental breakfast was supposed to be available all I could get was a piece of fruit. There was no coffee, hot water or milk for the cereal. I must say I was impressed with the management making sure to be available when we got there at 11:00pm to let us in. That was the most important thing was a safe place to stay the night before getting on the road the next morning
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marianna, Montreal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Es perfecto, el lugar, el atardecer, la comida y hospitalidad a la vez que profesionalidad de Sergio, Andrea y la familia es increíble. Tienen servicio de recogida en aeropuerto súper eficaz, de rápida respuesta y a 15 minutos de distancia. Sin coche es también recomendable ya que hay buses tanto para Alajuela, como para el mall o San José. Hay taxis siempre cerca y está en el campo con un atardecer precioso al lado de la piscina. Me ayudaron también con la mochila que no podía llevar conmigo todo el viaje. Es un gusto con tanta ayuda y a la vez dejar tanto respeto y privacidad. Pura vida!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Alexander

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Anna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Wir waren als Pärchen da und leider hat uns der Aufenthalt nicht so gut gefallen. Es gab wenig Privatsphäre. Unser Bad war nicht vom Zimmer aus zugänglich, sondern über den Gang. Die Unterkunft wirkte nicht sehr sauber und eher wie eine große Wohngemeinschaft. Die Besitzer waren sehr nett.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

GUTIERREZ

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
LO MEJOR
FUE UN SERVICIO INCREÍBLE Y EL LUGAR ESTA HERMOSO
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

hersant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parfait pour une étape vers le Pacifique.
Nuit d'étape entre l'aéroport et la côte pacifique. Parfait
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Andrea was comprehensive enough to let us in around midnight! A small door bell would have been a nice way to signal our presence without the wake of the dogs of the neighbors. Sweet little place, nice view and charming host. Cheers!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Le domaine est très beau, vue du coucher de soleil extra. Service exceptionnel, personnel attentionné avec le soucis d'aider. Les chambres laissent un peu à désirer côté propreté. Beaucoup de poussière, notre chambre avait un grand espace en haut du mur ou tout pouvait entrer. Sentais beaucoup l'humidité.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
La propreté était passable dans les chambres. Les draps vieux et tachés. Pas de frigo et d'eau en bouteille de disponible sur place. Les installations sont très vieux. Par contre, endroit très sécuritaire avec barrière et le propriétaire est sympatique. Le déjeuné, très simpliste. Article divers achetés à l'épicerie (non cuisiné sur place) et servis sur une table.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

4/10 Poor

Miguel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Espero que trabajen en Mejorar .
Entiendo que se puede tratar de empezar un negocio ,pero si hay muchas carencias , la piscina estaba muy sucia ,nos ofrecieron una cena con fresco y nunca nos dieron el fresco y venia cobrado en el costo. La entrada o el corredor del Lobby muy descuidado , tenían mejores habitaciones que la que adquirimos y no nos ofrecieron la posibilidad de cambiar ,claro que hubiera pagado por estar en mejor habItacion ,dice que contaban con Wifi y tampoco la red tenia Datos Hago la observación debido a que pude haber pasado una mejor noche , pero no me ofrecieron disponibilidad y habitaciones con mejor ubicación, el segundo día pedí de tomar por que el Menú indicaban que tenía y me respondieron de eso no hay se acabó ayer , lo cual veo de mala manera el menú solo tiene 8 artículos , Ellos son buenas personas pero el negocio hay que verlo como lo que es y está mal el servicio
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019