Ara Ambigua Lodge
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About this property
Offering its guests an outdoor pool and an à la carte restaurant, Ara Ambigua Lodge is located in La Guaría, Costa Rica. The property has free breakfast included and Wi-Fi access. The functional rooms here will provide you with a TV set and air conditioning. The private bathrooms also come with a shower, and some units include toiletries and a hairdryer, plus a seating area. The on-site restaurant serves international-style dishes and opens daily from 07:00 to 22:00. Other facilities offered at Ara Ambigua Lodge include a tour desk, a children's playground and a laundry. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including billiards, birdwatching, hiking and visiting a butterfly garden. Juan Santamaría International Airport is 1 hour and 25 minutes’ drive away. The property offers free parking.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
- Spa
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Renee
United States
“Lovely property, friendly staff, tasty food, clean & comfortable room with excellent A/C” - Paul
United States
“beautiful property. staff was great. walk ways were well lit and covered for for bad weather. food was good and decent priced” - Don
United States
“Property and wildlife amazing. Staff was excellent and friendly” - David
United States
“Staff very friendly and always helpful. Beautiful grounds. A paradise. Restaurant was quite good and breakfast buffet was excellent. A wonderful experience.” - Keith
United States
“Beautiful lodge with birds all around, trails, big room and great buffet breakfast. They arranged a bird guide for us which was very good.” - Maxine
United States
“This is a beautifully landscaped property. Birds abound, lots of flowers, the food was good (a little expensive) , the bed was comfortable and the water was hot. We really liked it.” - Douglas
United States
“Ara Ambigua has a wonderful trail system through the jungle that is a birder’s paradise. I spent hours wandering the property getting close views of keel billed toucans, gulllemots, oropendolas, chacalacas, black vultures, roadside hawks clay...” - Martha
United States
“The property is beautiful, lush, with tropical flowers and trees. The wildlife was wonderful birds, frogs, and the Costa Rican tree frogs” - Theresa
Costa Rica
“The breakfast was delicious and fresh. I would rank this in the top 10% of CR hotel breakfast offerings.” - Abdul
United States
“A very nice hotel in a lovely location with friendly and courteous staff. The restaurant has a great selection menu.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- La Casona
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.






The fine print
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.
Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.