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Santa Juana Lodge and Nature Reserve

3.5 star property
Enjoy the free parking at this 3.5-star Naranjito lodge

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Santa Juana de Terrazú, Naranjito, Puntarenas
  • Manuel Antonio Beach
    ‪59 min drive‬
  • Playa La Macha
    ‪75 min drive‬
  • Biesanz Beach
    ‪85 min drive‬
  • Quepos (XQP)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

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  • 45 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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  • 65 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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  • 80 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Room

Family House, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette, Mountain View

  • 100 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Family House, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette, Partial Sea View

Family House, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette, Partial Sea View

  • 100 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the area

Naranjito

On boardwalk/promenade.Stay at this Naranjito lodge and you'll be within 16 miles (25 km) of Los Campesinos Reserve and Nahomi Park. Playa La Macha is within 16 miles (25 km) and Manuel Antonio Beach is within 20 miles (32 km).
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What's nearby

  • Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge - 51 min drive - 27.9 km
  • Playitas Beach - 58 min drive - 31.3 km
  • Manuel Antonio Beach - 59 min drive - 30.3 km
  • Playa La Macha - 75 min drive - 24.0 km
  • Biesanz Beach - 85 min drive - 27.9 km

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 125 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Koky's La Cazuela - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Bar y Restaurante La Casona - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪La Talanguera - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Koki Naranjito - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Los Compas - ‬26 min drive

About this property

Santa Juana Lodge and Nature Reserve

Enjoy the free parking at this 3.5-star Naranjito lodge
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have WiFi for a fee. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Santa Juana Lodge and Nature Reserve also features a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Naranjito lodge is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Santa Juana Lodge and Nature Reserve offers 5 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves are provided.

Bathrooms include showers. Cable television is provided. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (USD 10 per night)

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Horseback riding/rentals

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

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 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property is in a car-free zone and can be reached by 4x2 vehicles but 4x4 vehicles are recommended.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: USD 10 per night (rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 265 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, JCB International, debit cards, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Santa Juana Lodge Naranjito
Santa Juana Lodge
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Santa Juana
Santa Juana Lodge Nature Reserve Naranjito
Santa Juana Lodge Nature Reserve
Santa Juana Nature Reserve Naranjito
Santa Juana Nature Reserve
Santa Juana And Nature Reserve
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Santa Juana Nature Reserve Full Board Lodge
Santa Juana Lodge and Nature Reserve Naranjito
Santa Juana Lodge and Nature Reserve Lodge Naranjito

Santa Juana Lodge and Nature Reserve Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 98 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ganendran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved everything about Santa Juana Lodge: Alan was a terrific host, the drive up was awesome, the room and view was fantastic. We went to the waterfall and did a few other hikes around, highly recommend! Nikki & Henry
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Muhammad

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
If you don’t have 4x4 it’s hard to reach to the place and try to reach early as possible. Not bad place nice view and fresh air. We reached late and it was late keep our driver with us coz it was dark and raining they charge me extra $75 for that.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Allan's hospitality was amazing!! He made us feel incredibly welcome. He did a wonderful job of pointing out the incredible birds around the property and we also really enjoyed talking to him about Costa Rica.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

ALLAN = SMILE = TOP ACCUEIL

Tres bel acceuil et service ! ALLAN TOP ET SA FEMME TRYS 👍👍👍 Simplement choisir periode avec beau temps Sinon vite dans les Nuages de par la hauteur Chambre top (tout équipé) avec vue ouffff Restaurant très simple Par contre pour le soir
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect setting to unplug, wind down, and recharge. The staff was super proud of the environmentally focused environment they’ve created in the middle of the Costa Rican jungle. We coordinated all our transports through Santa Juana so Hugo met us in Quepos and drove us the 45mins up the mountain to the lodge. The views from the lodge are unbelievable and change as the clouds float through the valleys and various birds visit. Most of the staff are extended family members who have lived on this mountain their entire lives and now support the lodge cooking/serving meals and coordinating activities/adventures. We hiked to several unbelievable waterfalls on the extended property and swam in one of the natural pools, zip lined and repelled into another natural pool, had been expert massages from one of the staff members, and then went on a long bird watching walking tour that was the highlight of the trip. The bird watching tour was led by Allan whose mother (cook), brother (waiter), and wife (masseuse) are the backbone of the staff who support Santa Juana. Allan grew up on the mountain and is super proud to hat visitors from all over the world come visit Santa Juana. He gets giddy with excitement pointing out the birds and educating about each species. We thought the second half of the tour was even more interesting when he walked us around the resort to explain the fauna of the region. Santa Juana is magical if you can commit to the slower pace and enjoy the Pura Vida!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alan and his staff are amazing! They made us feel like family. The views and proximity to wildlife were fantastic. The authentic Costa Rican meals were delicious and healthy. We enjoyed bird watching, hikes to the waterfalls and a short trip to ziplining.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful Stay

Beautiful views, cute cabins, yummy local food, but mostly a great experience because of the warm and inviting people that work there. They were so accommodating and friendly it made the stay extra enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Aarti Mehta

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had the most relaxing vacation of our lives, everything was breathtaking, staff so attentive and friendly, we enjoyed every moment
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loretta

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Andres, Allen and the rest of the team were wonderful; plus, the views, waterfall hike and food were remarkable. For a relaxing, authentic experience, stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly, maridian

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Fantastic experience at this remote lodge. Beautiful views, grounds and casitas. The traditional breakfasts were delicious and it was awesome to hear and see all of the birds near the outdoor eating area. The staff were so helpful and accommodating. They even helped us with tools to change a flat tire. We would highly recommend this place (but definitely need a 4WD to get up and down).
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff. Although food options limited all made from scratch and fresh and delicious. Beautiful jungle hikes and waterfalls pools to swim. So peaceful and rejuvenating! We will be back
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Away from it all!

Absolute pura vida at this family-run place (loved Mum, the cook!). Chosen for total relaxation. The nearest towns are one hour away. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Gorgeous studio room with breathtaking views. The whole property is surrounded by lush mountains. 4x4 essential to get there. Meals are simple and copious. Tours are available from the property, starting at $79.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful 2 day stay in a unique setting in wood crafted cabins with home cooked meals at restaurant. The hour drive on gravel was challenging but doable in a 2W SUV at this time of year. Warm and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quite a trek...but super worth it!!

A word of warning, this place is not easy to get to! But once you're there it is amazing and totally worth the trek. The views are insane! The casitas are really cute, comfortable and super private. The staff was very welcoming and knowledgeable. The food was super fresh and good. Cannot recommend enough!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vikash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was 5 star experience that is hard to match. Starting from location secluded top of mountain to spacious nice room with no windows only screens. Tens of birds every morning with walking trails and fresh tasty food cooked right in front and very friendly staff, Andre, Allen and their families made our stay like being at home.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ranjit

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Secluded peacefull place , a wonderful gem
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Gina

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023