Natural Lodge Caño Negro

Hotels
9.2 (80 reviews)
250m Oeste de la escuela Leonidas Sequeira, Caño Negro, Los Chiles, Alajuela , Caño Negro , cr

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Extremely friendly, helpful and knowledgeable staff
Perfect location for visiting Caño Negro and close to wildlife
Delicious food with praised chef and local/sustainable dishes
Excellent guided boat excursions and birdwatching opportunities
Clean, comfortable and modern lodges blending into nature
Peaceful, relaxing atmosphere and pool
Cons:
Poor access roads / bumpy drive; 4x4 often required
Some guests noted limited on-site wildlife and few other customers (less atmosphere)
At least one report of slow hot water in the shower
Food described as a little expensive by some guests

Categories

Cleanliness
9.4
Rooms and lodges described as spotless and well maintained in multiple reviews.
Service
9.4
Staff repeatedly praised as very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable; tours described as professionally organized.
Location
9.2
Excellent base for visiting Caño Negro reserve and very close to nature, though access roads are poor and a 4x4 or bumpy drive is often required.
Room Quality
9.3
Accommodations described as modern, comfortable and thoughtfully designed; exemplary for a nature lodge.
Amenities
8.9
Good common areas, pool, boat excursions and birding facilities praised; some guests noted limited on-site wildlife and few other guests reduced atmosphere.
Value for Money
8.6
Food and experiences are high quality but at least one guest found dining a little expensive and travel/access adds to cost.
Food and Beverage
9.4
Food repeatedly described as delicious; chef and local/sustainable dishes highly praised.
Overall Experience
9.4
Many guests called the stay a highlight — tranquil, immersive in nature and highly recommended; minor negatives relate to access and rare hot-water delays.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 02:49

Property Description

Outdoor Pool and Restaurant
Enjoy a refreshing swim in the outdoor pool or indulge in delicious meals at the on-site restaurant during your stay at Natural Lodge Caño Negro.

Comfortable Rooms with Amenities
Relax in the bright and comfortable rooms equipped with air conditioning, private bathrooms with free toiletries, and a furnished terrace offering garden views. Safety is ensured with provided room safes.

Convenient Facilities and Services
Benefit from the bar, meeting facilities, shared lounge, and free WiFi access at Natural Lodge Caño Negro. Let the friendly staff assist you with tour information and enjoy complimentary parking during your visit.

Experience the beauty of Caño Negro's natural reserve and witness migratory birds from January to March. Book your stay now for an unforgettable Costa Rican getaway at Natural Lodge Caño Negro.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LIR

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 80 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.4
Service: 9.4
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 9.3
Amenities: 8.9
Value for Money: 8.6
Food and Beverage: 9.4
Overall Experience: 9.4
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Miriam • family_with_children • at
9
Pros:

Ein tolles Hotel mit sehr freundlichem Personal, direkt beim Nationalpark gelegen für wunderschöne Bootstouren! 4x4 ist allerding für die Anreise erforderlich!

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Philippe • couple • fr
10
Nous aurions dû prendre plus longtemps
Pros:

La surface de la chambre
L’emplacement pour la visite des environs
L’accueil du personnel

Cons:

Le temps pour avoir l’eau chaude dans la douche

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Prince • solo_traveller • ca
10
Pros:

The location is perfect to visit the Cano Negro reserve. The staff were extremly friendly and the foodwas delicious at everymeal.

2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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Frank • couple • de
9
2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Edi • solo_traveller • ch
10
Do not hesitate, this is the place to stay in Caño Negro. We can only recommend!
Pros:

A very kind, friendly and helpful staff.
Professionally orgenized tours.
Delecious food and drinks.
Amazing nature just at your doorstep, including monkeys, birds, etc.
Quiet and relaxing :)

Cons:

We liked everything!

2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Katherine • family_with_children • gb
10
Tranquil and close to nature
Pros:

If you’re thinking of going to Caño Negro, do it! It has been one of our highlights and brilliant to get away from the tourist crowds and be close to nature for a couple of nights. Natural Lodge was a peaceful haven, with only the sounds of nature to wake up to. The hotel staff were all lovely and very helpful. The food was excellent, with the restaurant overlooking the gardens. The pool was relaxing.

Cons:

The last hour of our drive was pretty bumpy but 100% worth it.

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Andy • couple • gb
8
Nice hotel/lodges near lagoon with good food and great staff.
Pros:

Nice modern lodges next to good common area with bar and restaurant. Good food if a little expensive. Excellent helpful staff. Chef does a mean hot sauce.

Cons:

Location on waterfront of lagoon (10 mins walk) as we had expected, therefore limited wildlife in hotel complex. Access roads very poor (not hotel’s fault). Very few customers (we went in peak March season) therefore not much atmosphere.

2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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Jeroen J.C. Veldkamp • family_with_children • nl
8
Pros:

The garden with feeders attracting all kinds of special birds. The excellent staff always giving good advice and birding tips and suggestions. The superb morning bird watching boat excursions with great guide and boatsman. The food and thd amazing way thd kitchen staff is preparing dishes with local flavor. So highly recommended!!

Cons:

Nothing all was great

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Robin • couple • us
10
It was above and beyond our expectations. We hope to return to this wonderful lodge and its special staff in the near fu
Pros:

If you’re seeking a unique nature stay in Costa Rica, we recently visited this fantastic eco-lodge that deserves praise. Nestled within lush rainforest, the location offers breathtaking views and an immersive experience with nature.

Upon arrival, we were warmly welcomed by Juan Pablo and his staff, who were outstanding - knowledgeable and eager to share insights about the surrounding environment.

The accommodations were exemplary. They were spotless, comfortable and thoughtfully designed, blending seamlessly into the natural landscape. The sound of wildlife filled the air, creating a serene atmosphere.

Activities included on site hikes,where we encountered a sloth and also a howler monkey family. The lodge arranged a guided boat tour with an experienced bird guide that was wonderful. As birders, we enjoyed the opportunities for bird-watching at the lodge which were a highlight. There were birds everywhere!

The lodge also offered sustainable dining options, showcasing local ingredients that enhanced the overall experience.The chef was awesome!

Overall, our stay was a perfect combination of relaxation and adventure. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to explore the beauty of Costa Rica while enjoying a comfortable and eco-friendly environment. Its exquisite.

Cons:

Everything was lovely - we liked everything about the property.

2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Kerstin • couple • de
10
Tolles Hotel mit super nettem Personal in einer wunderschönen Gegend.
Pros:

Das Personal war außerordentlich hilfsbereit und freundlich.

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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aeb • family_with_children • us
10
Our stay at natural lodge caño negro
Pros:

Very nice employees, excellent food

Cons:

Rooms very dark. Not enough light to read. No telephone. No TV. Comode too low. Sink too high. This hotel should not be so expensive.

2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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Gilles • couple • de
6
Nice hotel, too expensive for what this is
Pros:

Very clean, super nice staff

Cons:

Too expensive for what this is. No fridge in the room.

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Margot • couple • de
10
Sehr empfehlenswerte Unterkunft in natürlicher Umgebung
Pros:

Eine sehr schöne Anlage eingebettet in einen gepflegten Garten, wo man Vögel beobachten kann und manchmal die Affen hört.
Das Personal ist sehr freundlich, offen und hilfsbereit. Das sehr gute Dinner haben wir genossen. Zur Bootsanlegestelle ist es nicht weit entfernt und die zwei Touren zur Vogel- und Tierbeobachtung auf dem Fluss und durch die Lagune waren für uns sehr eindrucksvoll und von einem einheimischen Guide sehr gut durchgeführt.

Cons:

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2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Joachim • couple • de
4
Lodge und Ausflüge masslos überteuert, Personal dilettantisch, Straße katastrophal
Pros:

Die Vegetation in der Lodge

Cons:

Für den Preis eine Katastrophe! Zimmer ohne Fliegengitter, einfach ohne irgendwelchen Komfort eingerichtet. Das Personal im Restaurant freundlich, aber vollkommen unzuverlässig, man muss regelhaft mehrfach nachfragen, um zu bekommen, was man möchte. Gerichte hochpreisig mit kleinen Portionen, entsprechen eher einer Vorspeise, als Mann wird man sicher nicht satt. Der Ausflug mit dem Boot ist vor allem für Vogelliebhaber nett, aber ebenfalls überteuert. Die Führung durch die Farm (50 Dollar pro Person!) ist eine Frechheit, absolut nicht lohnenswert. Für 11 km zur Lodge habe ich mehr als eine Stunde gebraucht, ein riesiges Schlagloch liegt neben dem nächsten, die Weiterfahrt war auch nicht besser und hat zum Tausch des Autos wegen Schäden geführt.

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Miller • couple • us
9
Wonderful. Would definitely come back. Highly recommend.
Pros:

Great location, clean, nice bed, had AC - which is a must in this location, nice pool, very good food, helpful staff.

Cons:

Food cost was high

2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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Bruno • couple • fr
8
Un lieu idéal pour observer les animaux: oiseaux, Caïmans, iguane et singes.
Pros:

Emplacement exceptionnel, très proche du Rio Frio. Un personnel très serviable avec en particulier Joël et Rudy aux petits soins.

Cons:

L’accès à Caño Negro est vraiment très difficile avec une route complètement défoncée sur 20 km.

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Erwin • extended_group • de
9
2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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marianne • couple • nl
10
Fantastische plek
Pros:

De lodge is een verrassing na een pittige reis over een onverharde weg vol kuilen. Het personeel iedereen is erg aardig en doen alles om t je naar de zin te maken . Niet formeel maar heel persoonlijk. Er wordt heerlijk gekookt, de kamers zijn prima,een mooie tuin met apen in de bomen, veel vogels Een fijn zwembad. We hebben prachtige boottocht gedaan ,veel vogels ,kaaimannen,Leguanen gezien. Verder heerlijk relaxen en zwemmen in de mooie tuin.
Dank Ronald voor de leuke gesprekken en Rudy en Joel voor de vrolijke bediening in t restaurant. De kok voor alle lekkers. Het was een superverblijf.

Cons:

1 tip, graag een rekje op de kamer om wat was of zwempak aan op te kunnen hangen. Wat haken in de kamer of badkamerom e.a aan op te kunnen hangen.

2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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SABRINA • family_with_children • re
8
Pros:

Personnel très accueillant. Lodge très bien situé pour visiter la réserve de Caño Negro. Nous avions vu beaucoup d'animaux dans le jardin, surtout les oiseaux

Cons:

Pas d'eau chaude

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Tad • solo_traveller • au
8
A fine lodge with lovely grounds and good tours.
Pros:

The monkeys in the trees, the birds at the feeder, the soft music, the staff, the food, the grounds. The friendly dog was a bonus.

Cons:

The 22 km of dirt road to reach the lodge.

2026-01-18 • via Nuitee