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Maquenque Lodge

3.0 star property
Waterfront relaxation meets adventure with boat tours and ecotours at this riverside retreat where travelers can explore nature by day and unwind by night

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Travelers relax at Waterfront Maquenque Eco Lodge with garden views and an outdoor pool. Enjoy a free breakfast buffet before rowing, canoeing, hiking, or biking. Savor local dishes at El Paso de la Lapa restaurant and unwind at the bar after exploring.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is P16,768
P18,948 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 25 - Mar 26

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Desk, free cribs/infant beds, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Bungalow

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Yard
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Mountain view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, free cribs/infant beds, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Tree House, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Yard
Separate sitting area
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
  • Mountain view
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, free cribs/infant beds, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Bungalow, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Yard
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Mountain view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Balcony

Tree House, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Yard
Separate sitting area
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Mountain view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, free cribs/infant beds, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Tree House, Multiple Beds, Mountain View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Yard
Separate sitting area
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Mountain view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, free cribs/infant beds, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Family Tree House, Mountain View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Yard
Separate sitting area
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Mountain view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, free cribs/infant beds, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Deluxe Tree House, Multiple Beds, Mountain View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Yard
Separate sitting area
Private indoor hot tub
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Ceiling fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Mountain view
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, free cribs/infant beds, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Deluxe Tree House, Multiple Beds, Mountain View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Yard
Separate sitting area
Private indoor hot tub
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Cutris, Maquenque Lodge is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Costa Rica Best Chocolate is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Quebrada Grande Biological Reserve and Tirimbina Rainforest Center. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking and sailing adventures can be found near the property. Visit our Cutris travel guide
Map
3.5 km north of Boca Tapada School, Cutris, Alajuela, 21011

Restaurants

  • Centro Familiar Cuyito
    13 min drive
  • Arara's Café
    7 min drive
  • Los Laureles
    7 min drive

About this property

Maquenque Lodge

Hotel by the lake
Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a free daily manager's reception, and a terrace at Maquenque Lodge. Adventurous travelers may like the ecotours, rowing/canoeing, and hiking/biking at this hotel. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a massage or a facial. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, El Paso de la Lapa, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and garden views. Enjoy onsite activities like motor boating and horseback riding. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and laundry facilities.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and express check-out
  • A water dispenser, a front-desk safe, and multilingual staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Maquenque Lodge have comforts such as furnished balconies and separate sitting areas.
Other amenities include:
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and eco-friendly toiletries
  • Private yards, separate sitting areas, and free infant beds

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • El Paso de la Lapa

Things to do

  • Boat tours
  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rowing/canoeing

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 floor
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 23 buildings
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Built in 2009
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Mosquito nets
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • LED lighting
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:30 PM please contact the property in advance 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
Guests should notify this property in advance of their anticipated arrival time.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Guests under 15 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, and guests under 15 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool with adult supervision

Property is also known as

Maquenque
Maquenque Eco-Lodge
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Maquenque Eco-Lodge Hotel Boca Tapada
Maquenque Eco-Lodge Costa Rica/Boca Tapada
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Hotel Maquenque Eco-Lodge Boca Arenal
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Frequently asked questions

Does Maquenque Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–9:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Maquenque Lodge?

As of Mar 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Maquenque Lodge on Mar 25, 2026 start from P16,768, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Maquenque Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Maquenque Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Maquenque Lodge?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Maquenque Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Maquenque Lodge located?

Situated on the riverwalk, this hotel is 19.5 mi (31.3 km) from Quebrada Grande Biological Reserve and within 32 mi (52 km) of Aquas Zarcas Square and Aguas Zarcas Church. Juan Castro Blanco National Park is 31.8 mi (51.2 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Maquenque Lodge Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Marie Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The birds that we were able to see from the restaurant!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful ecolodge with beautiful trails, pool, kayaks, and excursions.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Polly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great birds, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bird feeder at the hotel was really cool and a lot of wild life on the resort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The nature around the hotel was unique
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

ashish

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great secluded jungle adventure
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a nature lovers paradise! We really enjoyed staying in the treehouse and enjoying all the wildlife. We had a few things come up during our stay and the staff was quick to rectify the issues. Breakfast was great and it has a beautiful view of the lagoon.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kartik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If there was an option to give more than 10 for excellent services, extremely courteous staff and the value of money - I would have done that. The facility and services were beyond our expectations. Would definitely recommend all readers to try this place - just 5 stars
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

A M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a magical, peaceful place with many species of birds in beautiful grounds. The staff are all so professional, courteous & helpful. Specifically, Sylvia and Vicky in reception & tours were very welcoming and friendly; and Uriel and his team at the restaurant provided superb service in a relaxed atmosphere. We look forward to a return visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Sherri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stop at Maquenque was one of our favorites. We didn’t realize we’d have to take a boat across the river (with a bunch of luggage and baby stroller in the rain) to get to the lodging, but staff was quick to help do all the heavy lifting and it was not a biggie. We enjoyed the boat tour and the dining. The included breakfast was great. Unfortunately, the lodges don’t have a/c. The amazing nature we were able to see made up for it!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything from food to rooms was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you want an amazing experience, this is the place to stay. Absolutely one of the best experiences ever.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was awesome
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Joshua

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Not the friendliest, very stingy, food not great, waste of money
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

A happy return

We came back to Costa Rica just because of our memories of the first time we stayed here and were not disappointed. They'd improved the dining room since last time but the birds were still as great. The last 20k of the approach is now sealed apart from the last 3.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Booked through Expedia however hotel decided to downgrade the room I booked and couldn’t honour what I had actually reserved - also did not lower the price. They did given an upgrade for 1 night and a free tour but don’t think this compensated enough for the mess they caused. If you use a booking agent to make reservation be sure to double check the accommodation they are giving you. Place is lovely though and I would consider staying again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
pathways and cover
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Vi bodde 2 dar i hus ( cottage) med altan intill liten sjö och en natt i trädkoja. Båda jättefina! Många djur, fin pool, trevlig personal, god mat. Vi deltog i en utflykt med båt till Nicaraguas gräns. Bra guidning, såg bland annat krokodiler och apor. Stället kan verkligen rekommendwras!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Excellent hôtel en pleine nature !

Excellent hôtel en pleine nature. Il faut prendre une pirogue depuis le parking pour accéder au lodge. Certaines chambres sont à 20 mètres de haut dans les arbres. D’autres au bord d’un plan d’eau d’un bon confort (clim’, ventilo, réfrigérateur ET congélateur, terrasse). Mais le top est la nature environnante où on peut croiser pleins d’animaux sauvages ! Bref, un excellent hôtel à découvrir où plein d’activités (payantes et assez chères) sont proposées. Je recommande vivement. Un point d’amélioration tout de même : le restaurant du soir est relativement cher et surtout il n’y a pas grand chose dans l’assiette. Dommage que le menu du lunch ne soit pas proposée le soir. Excellent hotel surrounded by nature. You have to take a canoe from the car park to reach the lodge. Some rooms are 20 metres up in the trees. Others are on the edge of a lake and are very comfortable (air conditioning, fan, fridge AND freezer, terrace). But the best part is the surrounding nature, where you can encounter lots of wild animals! In short, an excellent hotel to discover, offering a wide range of activities (which are quite expensive). I highly recommend it. One area for improvement, however : the evening restaurant is relatively expensive and, above all, the portions are small. It's a shame that the lunch menu isn't available in the evening.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randolf

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

Einmaliges Vogelparadies.

Tolle Unterkunft. Wie hatten eine Hütte in der Nähe der Rezeption/Restaurant. Die Anlage ist toll angelegt. Viele Rundwege, auf denen man insbesondere Vögel beobachten kann. Wir haben noch nie so viele verschiedene und bunte Vögel in freier Natur gesehen. Kaimane, Nasenbären, Schildkröten inclusive. Die Zimmer sind super sauber. Die Preise im Restaurant sind nicht überteuert. Einfach einmalig.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

AHM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Mooie locatie om vogels te spotten

Mooie locatie waar zeer veel mooie vogels vliegen. Verder kun je er veel doen, al dan niet onder begeleiding.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wir verbrachten unsere Nächte in einem Baumhaus mitten im Dschungel. Die Lage der Lodge ist einfach einzigartig - eingebettet in schönster Natur. Wir konnten die vielfältige Tierwelt von Costa Rica hautnah miterleben. Die Unterkunft war sehr sauber und schön eingerichtet. Das Personal war ausserordentlich freundlich und hilfsbereit. Wir hatten uns rundum wohl gefühlt und den Aufenthalt sehr genossen.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A hidden gem
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Volker

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Auto konnte auf einem Parkplatz belassen werden, bevor es dann mit dem Boot auf die andere Seite des Flusses ging. Dort sind wir denn bis zur Rezeption gelaufen, was uns schon einmal einen schönen Eindruck der Umgebung gegeben hat. Der Willkommenstrunk und das Erfrischungstuch wurden uns direkt an der Rezeption gereicht. Hier wäre es schöner gewesen, wenn man sich dazu irgendwo hätte schön hinsetzen können und dies nicht im Stehen zu sich nehmen hätte müssen. Die Unterkunft (wir hatten ein Tree-House) war super schön. Vor allem die nächtlichen Geräusche im Dschungel waren ein super tolles Erlebnis. Den Pool haben wir nicht genutzt, fanden diesen aber auch nicht so schön gelegen. Es konnten aus dem Restaurant heraus schon viele Tiere (Kaiman, Vögel, Nasenbären …) beobachtet werden.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Einzigartiges Erlebnis in einem baumhaus zu übernachten. Auch das Restaurant und service waren hervorragend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022