We loved the Macaw Lodge and most specially the wooden cabanas made of splendid exotic wood, the natural pools and cascades accessible after easy walk through the jungle, excellent breakfast overlooking beautiful exotic gardens and ponds. The opportunity to watch Martin pêcheur d’amazonie every morning, toucans tocard, pic ouentou, jacana du Mexique, dendrocygne à ventre noir, onoré du Mexique (French names)...we also recommend strongly this place for the kindness of the staff.

Stayed in August 2025

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Tranquility. We stayed in the main lodge half board. Lovely food. Wrong time of the year for parakeets and no monkeys in the area but lovely birds, basiliks and frogs. Great quiet trails to be on your own.

Stayed in April 2025

A stunning and amazingly beautiful hotel, the service here and the staff are so amazing and kind, very nice, one of the best I've been to, and I travel a lot around the world, Michael was our waiter and the receptionist and he was so kind and nice, helped us with everything we needed, and brought us the best service, the hotel has a spectacular view and beautiful waterfalls, there is peace and tranquility here, I highly recommend coming here, you won't regret it for a moment

Stayed in March 2025

We loved everything - the one thing that could be improved is the comfort of the bed

Amazing - serene, beautiful, staff was very nice. Property is gorgeous with trails, amazing bird viewing, Yoga platforms and hammock platform.

Stayed in January 2025

Wonderful remote eco sanctuary, rare birds aplenty

Stayed in January 2025

Macaw Lodge is stylishly set in a gorgeous rain forest. It is perfect for nature lovers and people who enjoy the simple things in life. The staff is very friendly and helpful, and the included meals were excellent. However, it is not for everyone. The 11 mile road into the resort takes about an hour to navigate because it is windy and rutted and only partially paved, but it is stunning. Do not attempt at night! Once there, you really do not want to retrace your route to civilization, so it is wonderful that they provide all meals. The walls between rooms are thin and you can hear your neighbors (in the Big House), and in the outlying buildings, you have quite a walk back to the main lodge for meals; it is very dark at night and little lighting. For some this would be too scary. Also, there is no glass in the windows, only screens, so when the jungle comes alive with noises at night, you are going to hear it all. For nature lovers, this is heaven. For others, not so much. Also, the wi-fi is very limited, there are no TVs, and getting even tepid water out of the shower or sinks, is a lengthy process and hot water? Forget it. The bed we had was lumpy and uncomfortable. However, having said all this, we were glad we stayed there for the experience and the beauty, but one night was enough for us. For others, it is a wonderful escape from the far less beautiful and more hectic everyday world most of us have or choose to live in.

Stayed in January 2025

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The whole hotel area is a jungle / in the jungle, the owner is such a great guy and the staff is super nice !

Stayed in June 2024

Michael was thé best guide we had in Costa rica !!!!

Stayed in May 2024

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It’s amazing property in secluded place surrounded by pure nature. It’s touching Carara National Park and it’s home of huge variety of birds. We made a great birdwatching tour there with local guide. Local organic food that goes from farm to plate was delicious (i.e crepes with home made chocolate really surprised us). If you love nature or you are just looking for total tranquility, Macaw lodge shall be part of your consideration. You need a vehicle with high ground clearance to get there (unpaved roads).

Stayed in May 2024

Beautiful gardens, very peaceful, great place to unwind, nice waterfall, good food.

Stayed in April 2024

Not well signposted we got lost a number of times.

Truly eco friendly/sustainable.

Stayed in March 2024

We liked everything. It was perfect

-The remote location in the middle of the jungle, accessible through 25km of difficult road/track - The bungalow - The trails (around 2km each) - The sounds of the birds - The very nice staff - The breakfeast - The very good value for the money

Stayed in January 2024

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Great atmosphere and very friendly staff. Food excellent. Very relaxing place to stay.

Stayed in January 2024

Macaw lodge is such a magical place. Beautiful setting, horiculturally interesting, and part of an important wildlife corridor. We saw so many different birds and animals. The highlight was our birding tour with Hugo, who is very knowledgeable about the area. We also loved sitting in the main lodge watching birds gather around the small pond. The food was fabulous, much of it locally sourced. We especially loved the fresh squeezed juice at every meal. The staff were very friendly and helpful.

Stayed in December 2023

Nothing. It was all good.

The lodge is a beautiful, unique design which enhances the experience of the gorgeous natural surroundings. It is a tropical paradise with opportunities to explore and learn. The staff are wonderful. The rooms are simple but elegant. The food was excellent.

Stayed in December 2023

It is a tough drive on unmade up roads to access the property.

The beautiful natural setting. Superbly designed in harmony with nature.

Stayed in December 2023

Absolutely amazing. Excellent food, staff, and unbelievable location on private nature reserve with incredible plants and wildlife.

Stayed in September 2023

Need air conditioning and wifi in rooms

Stayed in September 2023

The long unpaved drive to reach the lodge was tough to manage in some areas. Watching a local cowboy drive a large bull along the road made for an interesting drive.

The blend of landscaping with the natural environment was exceptional. Everything was beautifully maintained. The open air eating area overlooking the serene lake view enhanced the delicious freshly prepared meals.

Stayed in August 2023

This is a magic place to discover the power of nature in Costa Rica. It worth to make the journey to visit them! There is a restaurant that serve their product and the breakfast is super! It is super organised considering they are in the middle of Carara forest 🥰. Wi-Fi is limited to the pubblic area (restaurant and reception) but this is a plus for us. Well done Macaw lodge staff!!!!

Stayed in August 2023

The road requires a 4x4 but is beautiful

Everything: very nice and clean lodge with amazing Mountain View, nice restaurant with view at a very nice garden, peaceful yoga decks, waterfall wellness. Great staff!

Stayed in July 2023

Stunning location. Beautiful lodges set in the Woodlands. Marked trails. Friendly, helpful staff.

Stayed in February 2023

Fantastic location and gorgeous grounds..Great staff. Feels like the real Costa Rica set back in the jungle with beautiful trails.

Stayed in January 2023

In The middle of nowhere whith nature averywhere! and awesome staff, food an hiking tracks!

Stayed in February 2023