Princesa de la Luna EcoLodge

Property class: 4
Mountain lodge in Peñas Blancas with 2 outdoor pools and restaurant

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Located just 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from the airport, Princesa de la Luna EcoLodge offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). Guests can indulge in massages or mani/pedis, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Other highlights include 2 outdoor pools, a terrace, and a garden.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting rooms available

Room options

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A cozy room with a wooden bar, a green sofa, and a window with curtains.

Basic Villa

  • Mountain view
  • 13 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 48
  • 6 Queen Beds, 1 Large Twin Bed, 22 Twin Beds, 3 Double Beds and 3 King Beds

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About the neighborhood

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De Chachagua 3km hacia la Fortuna, Peñas Blancas, Provincia de Alajuela

What's nearby

  • Arenal Adventure World - 17 min drive - 6.3 km
  • El Salto Fortuna River - 18 min drive - 6.7 km
  • La Fortuna Park - 21 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour - 22 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 26 min drive - 13.6 km

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 17 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 155 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Tayakiry Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Soda y Restaurante Víquez - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Soda La Hormiga - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Soda Tita Rosa - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Mexikah Taqueria - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Princesa de la Luna EcoLodge

  • Located just 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from the airport, Princesa de la Luna EcoLodge offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). Guests can indulge in massages or mani/pedis, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Other highlights include 2 outdoor pools, a terrace, and a garden.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
14:00
CHECK-OUT
11:00

Hotel size

    • 8 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • 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 property charges 100 percent for credit card payments
    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; your host will greet you
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • Meals are available by reservation only.

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Children (3 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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Reviews

Princesa de la Luna EcoLodge Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.0

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was delicious, tropical, and on time, with many reviewers praising its quality and freshness. (7 reviews)
  • Meals were delicious and had a home feel to them, with many guests praising the quality and taste. (9 reviews)
  • The natural pool offers a unique and authentic experience in a beautiful jungle setting. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

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8/10 Very good

Great location in the middle of the jungle. Perfect for bird watching. We enjoyed watching different tropical birds with our morning coffee.
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8/10 Very good

Brimming with nature, friendly staff, overall a great experience
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8/10 Very good

The staff was SO helpful and cool! Trails behind the ecolodge were better than the expensive guides.
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10/10 Exceptional

Our room was spotless! We were treated very well
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10/10 Exceptional

This is a very rustic eco lodge in the Jungle. The natural water fed pools in the middle of the jungle and the jungle cabin feel are quite authentic. The path down to the pool is not easy if you are not in good shape. I recommend this place if you are looking for an authentic Costa Rican jungle experience. The staff was amazing.
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10/10 Exceptional

This place was phenomenal! The view we had was great! This place is tucked away but the service was wonderful and breakfast and dinner were delicious!!! Communication was excellent with William!
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect place to stay for lovers of nature, I saw plenty of birds and beautiful plants. Right on a mountain, the most beautiful trails and views, all on the property! I only met William and Anderson there as far as staff but they were both very kind and accommodating! Breakfast was so amazing and fresh!! If you stay here you cannot skip breakfast, balanced and affordable compared to other places in town. Just be aware of the bugs that may sneak in your room.. but it is inevitable so nothing the property could control!!
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing property had hiking trails right outside our place. Loved being in the forest, the pool was so refreshing , nice privacy. Great hosts so accommodating!!!
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10/10 Exceptional

beautiful place. A little hard to get to, but based on the location worth it
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a great stay here in the rainforest. We loved the open communal places to relax and look out on the forest. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful nature around this lodge and you can walk down to the river. Awesome view from room balcony!
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10/10 Exceptional

spent 3 magical nights at this resort. Awaken by the beautiful sounds of exotic birds and the smell of the forest. If you are in fEnjoyed 3 enchanting nights at this resort, waking up to the delightful sounds of exotic birds and the aroma of the forest. If you seek an authentic nature experience and wish to discover the real Costa Rica, pack your bags and head to Princesa.
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2/10 Poor

The worst place we have ever been. The room was dirty, there were water leaks, cracked walls and floors, broken windows, rusty faucets. It rained the whole night and we could hear the loud noise of the water falling on the tin roof. We had a reservation for four nights and stayed just one, after agreement with the director of paying for one night getting the rest of our money our money back. This never happened. We have been calling them for two months now and they just give bad excuses. Staff at the property was really nice and helpful.
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8/10 Very good

Good value in the jungle

Very good value for money, very quite and with friendly staff and a location right in the forest. The view from the common areas is spectacular. Has the best natural pool you will find in the forest! Offers dinners for 15$ and breakfast for 7$ The last 400m road to the lodge is a bit rough but doable in all cars
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6/10 Good

Good location with trails and rainforest however this is basically a 1-2 star hotel. They don't clean your room or surroundings once you check in, there is a limit on number of towels and it's far from the town.
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8/10 Very good

Property is stunning with trails and waterfall, pools and mud bath. Staff is exceptional (esp Anderson). Love the dogs, too (missing you, Princess)!!! Offers breakfast and lunch and there's a nice restaurant only a few steps away (2 for cocktails) Might be best suited for guests younger than I (70 ), but staff was so helpful. This place is absolutely beautiful!
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10/10 Exceptional

Simple facility- beautiful surroundings.

While the room was quite spartan, the grounds are beautiful, as is the large deck with a spectacular view of the volcano, Arenal. The staff, especially Anderson and William, were warm, friendly, immediately responsive. Communal meals were delicious and a fun way to commune with fellow travelers. The only disappointment was the distance from the Arenal national park- a good 40 to 45 minute drive from the resort.
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8/10 Very good

We thought the property was beautiful and the beds were very comfortable. The dogs and cats were super nice and loving as well. The ambience was truly wonderful. It was a bit difficult to find staff at times and we never found the pool- but we were gone during the day and the darkness sets in around 6 pm. Overall it was a very cool place to stay and everyone was very friendly.
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10/10 Exceptional

Princesa de la Luna Ecolodge surpassed our expectations. Don William picked us up at the airport on time and drove us the two hours to the ecolodge. We stopped along the way. He and his wife are the nicest people I have ever met. They were kind and attentive to our needs at all times. The hotel feels like we are in the middle of the jungle with the most amazing views of the surroundings and we also were able to see the Arenal Volcano from our balcony. Dinner and breakfast were delicious, tropical and on time.
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6/10 Good

Skip this eco resort - very rough

Our most disappointing stay in a long time. We were up the hill with our own unit but a main light was missing in the big room, wooden shutters with no screens in bedrooms. H ad to ask owner to come show us how to turn on stove. The pluses - great balcony view, dinner was excellent, breakfast overpriced so we only ate it once. They said 2 swimming pools - 1 was empty and the other had tadpoles. We had roosters under the house that got us stayed early.
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4/10 Fair

I booked this stay after reading many positive reviews, so my expectations were higher than what we experienced. Pros: The property is surrounded by beautiful nature. The trails to the river are lovely, the small river itself is very nice, and birds come right up to the window in the morning. The room feels very immersed in nature. The owner was friendly and accommodating, allowing us to arrive early and store our luggage until the room was ready. Cons: Although the hotel is located in a natural/jungle setting, the room needs better maintenance and cleaning. The electrical outlets were very dirty, the hand soap bottle was dirty, and both the ceiling fan and air vent mesh were very dusty. The bed sheets had stains, and several lights did not work, including the balcony lights, which made arriving at night difficult. The mattress was quite hard. Our room (#6) was the farthest from the main area and required going down steep steps, which may be challenging for guests with knee issues. At night, a flashlight or phone light is needed since common-area lights are turned off. The room has an electric shower, which is common in Latin America, but due to the overall lack of maintenance, the visible wiring near the water raised safety concerns. The shower floor had mold. The room is not level, and the windows are not sealed, so food attracts ants. The pool appeared to have a similar level of maintenance. Other larger rooms on the property may offer a better experience.
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8/10 Very good

Nice place to stay. Economical. It’s an older resort so buildings are older but was very clean and the food was amazing
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10/10 Exceptional

William and Anderson are amazing. Very kind and helpful. The propery is gorgeous and the food was excellent. I highly recommend staying here
The pool
View from our room
The view of mount Arenal from the lounge area
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8/10 Very good

The cabin and grounds we stayed in were very interesting. It’s an ecolodge so don’t expect all the frills.
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff made the stay. William who greeted us and Anderson were always helpful and made us feel like family. Everything was above expectation.