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La Anita Rainforest Ranch

3.0 star property
Mountain lodge in Guayabo with restaurant and conference centre

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Tucked away in the mountains, La Anita Rainforest Ranch offers a serene retreat with breathtaking views from its rooftop terrace. Experience nature's beauty by taking part in ecotours, hiking/biking or horseback riding on site. With amenities like shopping and a garden nearby, dry cleaning/laundry services and express check-out ensure your stay is hassle-free.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • Conference centre
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Beach shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Feel at home (6)

  • Fridge
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is £89
includes taxes & fees
25 Jul - 26 Jul

Room options

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A wooden deck with a hammock and benches, overlooking a lush green landscape.

Classic Cabin

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed OR 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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A bedroom with a bunk bed, a desk, and a chair.

Family Cabin, Private Bathroom, Mountainside

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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A wooden cabin bedroom with a bunk bed and a single bed.

Classic Cabin

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, a ceiling fan, and a view of a wooden deck through a sliding door.

Classic Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a window with curtains, a small table with a vase, and a shower area.

Premium Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
500m Este de la Iglesia Católica, Colonia Libertad de Aguas Claras, Guayabo, Guanacaste

What's nearby

  • La Catedral Waterfall - 50 min drive - 22.6 km
  • Miravalles Maze - 60 min drive - 21.5 km

Getting around

  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.) - 123 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪cafe campesino - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Soda y Marisqueria Rio Celeste - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Cafeteria Santa Fe - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Mi Ventana - ‬26 min drive

About this property

La Anita Rainforest Ranch

  • Take in the views from the rooftop terrace when you stay at La Anita Rainforest Ranch. Free self-parking is an added perk, and guests can keep active with on-site hiking/biking trails and horse riding/hire. Other features include a terrace and a garden.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 13 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 21
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g. directions)
    • 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 driving to the property must contact this property in advance for accurate arrival routes.
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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 21
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Free on-site extended parking
    • On-site motorhome/coach/lorry parking (fees apply)
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
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Off-site

    • Area shuttle*
    • Beach shuttle*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9 AM
  • Restaurant

What to do

  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horse riding/hire
  • Shopping
  • Horse riding nearby

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference centre

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Facilities

  • 3 buildings/towers
  • Built in 2007
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Down duvet
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Patio
  • Garden
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Fridge

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CRC 5650 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Local area shuttle and beach shuttle services are offered for an extra charge
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for CRC 20.0 per day

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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Frequently asked questions

Does La Anita Rainforest Ranch offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, La Anita Rainforest Ranch does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at La Anita Rainforest Ranch?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at La Anita Rainforest Ranch?

Yes, there's free self and extended parking. Motorhome/coach/lorry parking is available.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by La Anita Rainforest Ranch?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at La Anita Rainforest Ranch?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-out is available.

What is there to do at La Anita Rainforest Ranch and nearby?

Have fun with on-site activities such as horse riding and hiking. Additional recreation on-site includes ecotours. Enjoy amenities such as a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near La Anita Rainforest Ranch?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

Does La Anita Rainforest Ranch have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a patio and a garden.

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Reviews

La Anita Rainforest Ranch Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

10

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was phenomenal and the service was excellent. (3 reviews)
  • The home-cooked meals were authentic, yummy, and filling, with a menu of fresh local foods changing daily. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Place was fabulous clean food is amazing the chocolate tour was more than we expected
Heather, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Nice grounds and pretty nature walk.
Kay, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was very friendly and helpful. The owner was interested and caring.
Cabins in the clouds.
Shann, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Our stay at La Anita was the highlight of our two week trip traveling throughout Costa Rica. Pablo, the owner, is a superb and gracious host who pays the utmost attention to every minute detail. We were shown impeccable hospitality and made to feel welcomed and extremely comfortable. The chocolate tour was over the top!
Karen, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Facility is awesome, the staff are very friendly and the owner goes above and beyond
Lance, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

This place was amazing. The food was incredible. I highly recommend the chocolate tour. This is a very quiet spot. I will return.
Jeff, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Pablo (the owner) had a great chocolate tour. He is an authority in the field and it was one of the best we have had in a long time. We came back with plenty of amazing chocolates as well.
Ram, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great accommodations! The host was very personable and friendly.
Rick, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

I cannot recommend it enough! Our only wish was that we stayed longer. The breakfast was phenomenal, the service was excellent. We had to leave early to catch a tour and they moved breakfast an hour ahead for us. We got in late and Pablo was up waiting for us and greeted us, gave us a tour, and just got to know us. We will absolutely be here again. Only note: you do need 4WD to get here if it’s been raining, at least if you’re coming from Rincon
Maya, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing place!!! Amazing people. Highlight of our trip to Costa Rica.
Sherry, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The owners and staff were very accommodating and helpful. They have an excellent tour about their cacao production. The property is beautiful and well maintained. Pablo and Ana have a fantastic setup
Cameron, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

THe stay was great, the property was beautiful and Ana and Pablo were amazing hosts. We stayed one night but had time to go on a hike and have a beautiful view at the top. Recommended for an adventure and immersion in nature.
Aissata, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Authentic, beautiful place with charming hosts

What an authentic and beautiful place with the most genteel, charming and gracious hosts! Several forest walking paths and an orange tree outside the cottage with a never-ending stream of varied bird life to watch. And chocolate factory on site - very interesting.
Christine, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

We had a fabulous two days at Finca La Anita. Pablo and Ana were fabulous hosts and we truly enjoyed learning from their knowledge of all things Costa Rican, especially the history and quality of chocolate and coffee. We stayed in cabin 8 which was comfortably rustic with a refrigerator. We found the temperature in mid Feb to be approx 10 degrees C cooler than the coast. Travel by SUV is best as the road is quite rough at times. The home cooked meals were authentic, yummy and filling. We loved both the peacefullness, the nature and the birds at Finca La Anita. Many thanks Pablo and Ana, we are already looking forward to our next visit.
Shawn, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Loved La Anita

Staying at La Anita was an amazing experience for my mom and I. Pablo and Ana are amazing hosts who take a personal interest in all their guests. The food was delicious and the grounds of the ranch are beautifully taken care of. It was nice to stay in the jungle and feel disconnected but still stay in a clean and safe environment. Beware of the roads on the way to the ranch, they can be a bit challenging. And be careful to not accidentally let bugs in your room at night, shut the door quickly! Overall, we enjoyed La Anita very much and highly recommend it to others.
Natalya, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Highlight of our Costa Rica trip!

Staying at La Anita Rainforest Ranch was the highlight of our trip to Costa Rica. We stayed for three nights and had an incredible experience. The hospitality of Pablo and Anna are unmatched; we felt so welcome and taken care of during our stay. The food was phenomenal, with a menu of fresh local foods that changed daily. Everything was very clean and taken care of. The property offers plenty to explore, and the lack of WiFi in the cabins makes it easy to unplug and enjoy the company of your companions. We HIGHLY reccomend the cacao tour- it was very informative and changed our perspective on chocolate and the industry at large. The ranch will forever hold a special place in our hearts!
Pauline, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Calm, cool perfection

This place is perfection in so many ways: the grounds are impeccable and just like you see them in the pictures. Few, if any, mosquitos. Cool high elevation air. The cabins are large, quiet, private and have mini refrigerators along with quiet surroundings and great privacy. Above all, owner/operator Pablo is charming, nice, attentive, but also lets you have your space. Everything you ask for, you get that same day! For example, our shower head was broken, but still just fine. It was fixed by the time we got back from hiking that afternoon! There were hammocks and comfortable chairs on the private deck of the huts. Just a very quiet, calm, familial stay in what felt like a very upscale resort. Pablo made it feel like we were staying with a friend of the family! This place is very highly recommended and could be a relaxing destination of its own. Just know that it is almost two hours to the Rincon de la Viejo national parks; but very well worth it (beautiful drive too). Dinner is at 6 pm. (traditional Costa Rican food: some veggies, some potatoes or rice, and some meat - ask ahead of time if you have other desires). A very fulfilling breakfast is served around 7.30. Upon request or if time allows; see the on-site chocolate factory! Don't miss the cocoa nibs for breakfast or in the nice store! Enjoy.
David, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

This was a great place to truly experience the beauty of this part of Costa Rica. It is a long drive and one must be careful to take the right roads but we had a great experience and wish we could have stayed longer.
Erika, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Food was incredible and fresh. Entire experience was great - wish we could have stayed longer. Lots of bird and wildlife activity,
Kathryn, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Nice grounds
Kay, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property and delicous meals!
Sussie, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was great. Dinner was amazing, sea bass with homemade pesto. Room was nice with comfortable bed. It was just late by the time we got our car rental. The road getting there is tough. Be prepared for a bumpy ride. Owner is kind and told us about the chocolate production on premises.
Angela, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

A peaceful location and wonderful hospitality. Thank you Pablo and Anita!
Ben, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Gorgeous and tranquil spot. 💗 Highly recommend and hope to be back!
Payton, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very unique place, the nicest staff and stunning property! I will be back.
Lidia, 1-night trip