Selva Verde Lodge

Stayed for 2 nights as a family of 5 and would happily have stayed for longer. Large comfortable air conditioned room with a balcony and hammock overlooking the river. Humming birds darting around the pretty flowers planted around the accommodation and howler monkeys spotted (and most definitely heard!) across the river. We felt truly immersed in nature at the lodge, spotting toucans, raccoons, monkeys, tree frogs and poison dart frogs and river turtles in the grounds and even being joined poolside by an enormous iguana (who we nicknamed Estevan). Pool area was lovely - there was an interesting trail around the grounds and plenty of quiet spaces to contemplate life in. Breakfast was a delicious buffet and we enjoyed the pizzas in the on site Italian restaurant. Minor gripe that the room wasn’t set up for 5 when we arrived, but that was swiftly rectified when we called reception. No fridge in room but there were cold water dispensers on the lodge walkways. Restaurant/ bar staff friendly and welcoming, and all services felt personalised and unobtrusive. Would recommend this hotel for families.

We had a great stay here for two nights but would happily have stayed longer. Our room was clean and the bed very comfortable. The staff members were friendly and helpful. The breakfast was good and pizza and cocktails at the restaurant were delicious. We saw lots of different bird species and other creatures. We also went on a night tour here with the guide Gilbert who was so knowledgeable and interesting. This feels like a lodge that cares about looking after its guests and nature.

We stayed here for 2 nights on our Costa Rican holiday and had a great time. The rooms are in blocks of 4, are very large (2 double beds) with air conditioning and are very peaceful. The only thing we missed was a small fridge in the room, otherwise they had everything we needed. There’s a great Italian restaurant on site and lovely bar overlooking the rainforest with really good cocktails. The breakfasts were buffet style but with a varied choice and overlooking a feeding area for loads of different birds. There are some trails around the lodge where we walked and saw monkeys right above us. The pool area was nice and relaxing after a day exploring the local area. I would highly recommend a stay here.

The Selva Verde lodge was my favorite place on this trip to Costa Rica. It's situated right in the middle of the rain forest. This area is home to some incredible animals, insects and birds. The lodge is spread out over a large area and has a viewing bar just off of the dining room where they set out fruits for a wide array of creatures. You are surrounded by nature and beautiful, lush gardens. The rooms are large and comfortable with ample outdoor seating space to include a personal hammock. There are long covered walkways, so you can access all of the facilities under cover when it rains. There are also self-guided hiking trails all around the grounds.