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Gavilan Sarapiqui River Lodge

Heredia, Costa Rica
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Gloucestershire
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32 reviews 32 reviews
20 hotel reviews
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21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 22, 2013

We enjoyed our one night stay here. The gardens were lovely and peaceful and they have a large bird table to attract the most amazing birds. Could spend hours just watching these brightly coloured birds flying around. The rooms were large and clean and the evening meal we had was very nice.

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San Jose, Costa Rica
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2012 via mobile

We were at this beatiful little lodge and had a great time. Birds flying all around, amazing river, great horseback riding, great boat ride!!! The most friendly service in all the world! And delicious typical food!

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Abilene, TX
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12 reviews 12 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 14, 2012

Even the newer and larger rooms are a bit dated and the prices were a bit high, but Gavilan Rio Sarapiqui is a comfortable alternative for anyone planning to visit La Selva Biolgical Reserve for a day tour. The birding on the grounds of the hotel is also good, especially when they are stocking the feeders. The people were friendly... More

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puerto viejo
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 8, 2010

We stay at this lodge as a recommendation from a friend. I was happy from the first moment we walked in It felt great. The gardens where spectacular, well manicured and with informative signs. We chose the superior room, my husband and I, it was a very confortable and spacious room, well worth the price difference. The standar rooms (... More

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Barcelona
2 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 7, 2010

We were going to La Fortuna, but a friend told us we should visit the Sarapiqui area on the way there. On the road to Puerto Viejo, we saw a sign of this lodge, and since we were tired, we decided to spend one night before continuing our trip to La Fortuna. The gardens looked beautiful! We took a standard... More

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Key Marathon and Alajuela
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 5, 2010

I stayed at EL Gavilan with my family. We absolutely loved it. We stayed at one of the deluxe rooms, and it was a great experience. The rooms are very nice. The food also was extremely good in taste and size. The location of the lodge is probably the best of all the lodges we have stayed at, right on... More

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El Paso Texas
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10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2009

They honored the first price, owner turns out to be a lovely woman who invites the local school children in once a quarter to have stories, snacks and play time in a wonderful setting. We truly enjoyed them. But its a long way to anywhere else, relaxing atmosphere, with a jacuzzie and not pool, but the other pictures on this... More

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Las Vegas, Nevada
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4 hotel reviews
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50 helpful votes 50 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 9, 2007

this lodge isn't for everyone. we stayed in one of the cabins which was great. there were 4 of us and we each got our own bed. the bed looked homemade- constructed of wood with a mattress i'm assuming some wouldn't find acceptable. the cabin itself was clean but definitely not spotless. we even had doubts about the cleanliness of... More

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Muhlheim am Main, Germany
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Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013
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Marseille, France
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13 hotel reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 18, 2013
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Also Known As:
Gavilan Sarapiqui River Lodge Costa Rica/Heredia
Address: Heredia, Costa Rica
Region: Costa Rica > Province of Heredia > Heredia
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Ranked #6 of 10 Specialty lodging in Heredia
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