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This island on the Puerto Viejo River offers charming rooms with balconies, overlooking the tropical rainforest of Sarapiqui. Heliconia Island features a traditional restaurant, botanical gardens and a free Wi-Fi zone. Heliconia Island is a haven for exotic plants and animals, including toucans, hummingbirds, howler monkeys and sloths. You can explore the rainforest or go canoeing or rafting on the river. Located in rustic-style cabins, Heliconia Island’s stylish rooms feature bamboo furniture and either a fan or air conditioning. The private bathrooms offer a shower, a hairdryer and free toiletries. Heliconia Island is located just outside Braulio Carrillo National Park, in northern Costa Rica. The village of Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui is 6.2 mi away, while San José is an hour’s drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

FREE parking!


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
and
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
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1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
7.5
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  • Marina
    Switzerland Switzerland
    The lodge garden was amazing! You can see so many different birds during the morning breakfast. We saw more birds here than during our private 8hours birdwatching tour! Apart from that you can also see basilics and other reptiles around as well....
  • Irma
    United States of America United States of America
    Big comfortable room and bed. The beautiful gardens were stunning with paths around the flowers, plants and trees. We saw many colorful birds and heard several howler monkeys. Dinner was offered and was delicious.
  • Shawn
    Canada Canada
    The new owner, Pierre, who tries to accommodate almost all of your requests. The beautiful garden

Hosted by Heliconia Island

9.1
9.1
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

Heliconia Island
Heliconia Island an ideal place for nature lovers. The most beautiful botanical garden of Costa Rica. Feel like you are at home in a private atmosphere. Enjoy the birds, animals, the river and walk around in the garden.
We are a very small lodge located in the middle of a beautiful botanical garden, somewhere in the Sarapiquí Rainforest. The lodge has very nice rooms, with an amazin garden view. Come a visit Sarapiquí, We will be honored to receive you.
Heliconia island is just 10 minutes from La selva biologic nature park. 20 minutes from Tirimbina natura park and national park Braulio Carrillo. There are a lot of activities like: rafting, canopy.boat trip, hiking, birding, Horse back ride. Choclate tour, frog garden, Arial tram. Visit a nice waterfall and make a hike in the jungle. On Heliconia Island we do night walks and you can start from here for a safari kayak tour on the river. It`s save to swim in the river or tubing down the island. We are 1 1/2 hrs drive from San José , 2 hrs drive from Poas vulcano, 2 hrs drive from Tortuguero. Puerto viejo de sarapiqui is only 10 min. drive.
Languages spoken: German,English,Spanish,Dutch

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Heliconia Island Garden and river lodge
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Amenities of Heliconia Island
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • River view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Horseback riding
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
Internet
Basic free Wifi 8 Mbps. Suitable for streaming content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Private check-in/out
    • Baggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Car rental
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    General
    • Smoke-free property
    • Mosquito net
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Private entrance
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Languages Spoken
    • German
    • English
    • Spanish
    • Dutch

    Property practice

    This property told us they've implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, or nature.

    House rules

    Heliconia Island takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM

    Check-out

    From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 1 years
    Extra bed upon request
    $20 per child, per night
    Crib upon request
    $10 per child, per night
    2+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    $20 per person, per night

    Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Mastercard Visa American Express Cash Heliconia Island accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that the restaurant prepares breakfast, lunch and dinner. Please take into account that this property accepts cash only, either colones or dollars.

    Please take into account that this property accepts cash only, either colones or dollars.

    Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

    FAQs about Heliconia Island

    • The prices at Heliconia Island may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Heliconia Island is 6.8 miles from the center of Sarapiquí. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Heliconia Island offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Horseback riding

    • Room options at Heliconia Island include:

      • Double
      • Family

    • Heliconia Island has 1 restaurant:

      • Heliconia Island Garden and river lodge

    • Check-in at Heliconia Island is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.