Name: Santa Maria Volcano Lodge Hotel & Restaurante
Address: Colonia Blanca, Aguas Claras, Guayabo, Cantón Upala, Costa Rica, Guayabo, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica
Rating: 9.13

Guest reviews

9.1

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Based on 149 verified reviews

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At Santa Maria Volcano Lodge Hotel & Restaurante, guests describe a rustic, nature-immersed farm stay with very friendly hosts, clean well-kept cabins, and consistently tasty meals, plus abundant wildlife and birdwatching around peaceful grounds.

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10

Barbra

Mar 15, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely location, just don't take the back road that sends you driving through a creek! Staff and property were lovely, helpful, beautiful. The best food we had our entire stay in Costa Rica! Would recommend to anyone!

10

Douglas

Feb 2, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Good clean, yet rustic. Hosts are genuinely interested in our wellbeing. Very helpful. Peaceful rural experience. Food is plentiful and delicious.

10

Janel

Jan 18, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Absolutely loved the property! Had amazing menu items for breakfast, lunch and dinner. My cabin was super cute and clean. It was so quiet that all I heard while lying in bed were howler monkeys, birds and tree frogs. The staff was so helpful and knew me by name. They even made me a sandwich for a hike I was going on for the day! Horseback riding was a blast and was reasonably priced. Wifi in the common area worked great. My only suggestions would be Wifi in the cabins and hot water but those are extremely minor details for me. The road was a bit rough to get there but that's just Costa Rica. Absolutely would highly recommend this property 100%. It was exactly what I needed, a break from everything!

10

Melissa

Jan 13, 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

Wonderful location (a bit remote, but worth it!) and very gracious staff! My family enjoyed our stay here so much and will remember it for years. We especially enjoyed the monkeys, horseback riding, and the food!

10

Allan Graham

Dec 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I wish I had known about this place before wasting my money somewhere else. Santa María Volcano Lodge is amazing. I stayed here with my two small children, and the experience was excellent. The staff are outstanding—friendly, welcoming, and genuinely caring. I’m 100% sure there’s a lot to do here, and the atmosphere is peaceful, beautiful, and family-friendly. This is the kind of place that makes you want to come back. Highly recommended.

Colonia Blanca, Aguas Claras, Guayabo, Cantón Upala, Costa Rica

Location

With a stay at Santa Maria Volcano Lodge in Guayabo, you'll be 0.6 mi (1 km) from Area de Conservación Guanacaste and 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park. This lodge is 20 mi (32.2 km) from Miravalles Volcano and 30.2 mi (48.7 km) from La Leona Waterfall.

Area de Conservación Guanacaste(0.6 miles)

Santa María Ranger Station(6.8 miles)

Rio Negro Hot Springs(8.1 miles)

Miravalles Maze(8.8 miles)

Oropéndola Waterfall(11 miles)

Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park(11.1 miles)

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Check-out

From 14:00 to 21:30

Before 12:00

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FAQs

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site, although it is limited.

Local cuisine breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee of approximately USD 6 for adults and USD 4 for children.

Check-in is at 2:00 PM and check-out is at 12:00 PM. Guests can contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival to arrange for early or late check-in/check-out, which may incur additional charges.

Yes, a roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge of USD 120 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel to arrange the transfer.

The property offers step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms. Additional features may be available upon request.

The lodge is located 0.6 miles from Area de Conservación Guanacaste and 11.1 miles from Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park. It is also 20 miles from Miravalles Volcano and 30.2 miles from La Leona Waterfall. Public transport options are available nearby.

The property features a lazy river for recreation, providing a relaxing environment for guests.

Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

Santa Maria Volcano Lodge Hotel & Restaurante

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