La Carolina Lodge

The Lodge Carolina is truly fantastic! It offers direct access to the river, which is perfect for peaceful walks and enjoying nature. The place is incredibly authentic, surrounded by lush jungle and wildlife—including cows and horses at a nearby ranch. There are plenty of well-marked hiking trails, making it easy to explore the beautiful surroundings. The staff is absolutely adorable and attentive, ensuring a very pleasant stay. The rooms are simple yet very comfortable, allowing you to feel fully connected to nature right from the moment you arrive. On top of that, the prices are extremely reasonable, and the quality of the products and services is excellent. We highly recommend Lodge Carolina for anyone looking for a genuine and peaceful nature getaway!

Awesome experience that was different than any other place we’ve stayed. Rustic yes, but very comfortable and clean. My husband and daughter were worried that we wouldn’t have a/c, but the night time temps cool down. The food was amazing… best we’ve ever had in Costa Rica! The bugs and roar of the river at night seemed loud at first, but we got used to it. Our 2 night stay allowed us just enough time to enjoy the property for a day. We went horseback riding and enjoyed the river and hot tub and also lounged around on our front porch. They light candles around the property every evening and we also had low lighting in the cabin. The serene natural beauty surrounding this place is what we loved. |The drive to Rio Celeste National park took about 50 minutes. We did the tubing on the river and it was a great experience!

I went here for my wedding anniversary. My husband and I stayed in the private cabin outside the gate... it was magical! They are really on top of things in the dining room. The hot jacuzzi was fabulous and the cold river right next to can't be beat! Gorgeous surroundings too... can't wait to go back!

We absolutely loved our stay on the farm! We spent two nights which we found to be the perfect amount of time to experience the activities available on site. We did a horseback tour through the countryside with Alejandro, milked the cows, hiked the property, and spent lots of time in the wood fired hot tub. The porches were a highlight and hearths everywhere made everything very cozy. Super disconnected and relaxed. A major highlight was the food. Authentic, flavorful, and grown on the farm or near it. You could definitely tell the difference, and we loved that it was included. It’s so nice to not have to pull out your wallet all the time on vacation and made the meals more enjoyable. The candlelit dinners were the best. Rooms were very rustic but had hot water, temperature was good, and beds were comfy. 10/10!

The most magical place in the world! We had multiple local Costa Rican friends tell us we HAD to make a stop at La Carolina Lodge during our trip. Originally we didn't think we could fit it in, but we decided last minute to figure it out so we could spend one night there and it ended up being the absolute highlight of our 11 day adventure. We stayed in the Toucan cabin and loved the private hot tub, river water, hammock, and wood burning fire they light for you each night. My kids are very young but we still had a fantastic time enjoying the premises, especially experiencing the animals (horses, chickens, pigs, and cows). The food was spectacular (my chef husband was so impressed) and the value is huge for all that you get included. We cannot wait to return here again and spend more time soaking it all in.

Our stay at La Carolina lodge was amazing. The staff, the nature, the cabin; all perfect. The meals are served in the main lodge, on their veranda and meals include all locally sourced ingredients (I believe most from the farm). The meals were “simple” homestyle, homemade and delicious. My kids (10 and 12) absolutely loved swimming in the river and walking the grounds. Speaking of the grounds…wow, so green and lush. The sound of the river, birds and insects were so soothing. This lodge is located in a rural part of Costa Rica and we really enjoyed this aspect. This lodge was like “glamping” in the best way, the fire on our porch at night was the cherry on top. I also really appreciated the attention to detail. When we came back from dinner at night, our fire was lit. Thanks for having us!! I hope to be back.

Thi is such a special place. We stayed for 3 nights and could happily have stayed longer. We stayed in both Heliconias and La Mariposa and loved both. We loved the river and the many delightful walks around the lodge. The food was delicious and everyone we met so kind and friendly. We did not have a car and so were unable to go elsewhere but we made good use of all the trails and walks and took the boat out on the lake. Ruby the dog came with us which was a delight. It got quite cool in the evenings and it was lovely to have a fire lit for us to sit besides.

This was the second time we have stayed at La Carolina Lodge and we enjoyed our stay even more this time. The accommodations were comfortable, the bird watching was fabulous and the service, impecable. The food was the favorite part of our stay. We are vegans and the staff could not have been more accommodating! We had avocado at every meal (meat for a vegan!) and anything else we asked for! Every item was cooked with love and seasoned to perfection. They even prepared salads for breakfast! We couldn’t have asked for more!