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Natural Lodge Caño Negro

3.5 star property
Find your adventure in nature's playground. Relax with a drink by the pool or plan an unforgettable journey.

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Escape to the tranquil surroundings of Natural Lodge Caño Negro, where you can unwind by the outdoor pool or stroll through the garden. Explore nearby Cano Negro National Wildlife Refuge on a guided ecotour or hike/bike excursion, then refuel at Jabiru restaurant and bar.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds | 20 bedrooms, minibar, in-room safe, desk

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Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed | 20 bedrooms, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Caño Negro, Natural Lodge Caño Negro is in a national park and on a river. Cano Negro National Wildlife Refuge is another place to visit that comes recommended. Looking to get your feet wet? Motor boating and fishing adventures can be found near the property. Visit our Caño Negro travel guide
Map
250m oeste Super Centro, Caño Negro Centro, Caño Negro, Alajuela

What's nearby

  • A view of the clouds and sky reflecting off the waters of the Río Frío near the Nicaraguan border. Flip the photo over and it looks almost the same! We booked a boat tour though anywherecostarica.com along the Río Frío in the Caño Negro wildlife area. Absolutely worth it! They pick you up right at your hotel, take you to the boat, spend a couple hours on the river spotting wildlife, provide lunch and drop you back off at your hotel. #BeachBound
    Cano Negro National Wildlife Refuge
    1 min walk - 0.0 km

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    158 min drive

Restaurants

  • Soda La Palmera
    6 min walk
  • Restaurante El Fogón
    8 min walk
  • pollo feliz
  • Rancho Santiago
    11 min drive
  • Restaurante Jabiru
    2 min walk

About this property

Natural Lodge Caño Negro

Hotel near Cano Negro National Wildlife Refuge
A terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Natural Lodge Caño Negro. Active travelers can enjoy ecotours, hiking/biking, and rowing/canoeing at this hotel. The on-site restaurant, Jabiru, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and a bar are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-in, concierge services, and luggage storage
  • A banquet hall, smoke-free premises, and wedding services
Room features
All guestrooms at Natural Lodge Caño Negro boast thoughtful touches such as furnished balconies and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Jabiru

Things to do

  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rowing/canoeing

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On a river
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 floor
  • 7 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2008
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between August 13 and November 15.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 12 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: CRC 100 per night
  • Breakage deposit: CRC 100 per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Guests under 4 years old are not allowed in the hot tub, and guests under 3 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool and hot tub with adult supervision

Property is also known as

Natural Caño Negro Los Chiles
Natural Lodge Caño Negro
Natural Lodge Cano Negro Hotel Cano Negro
Natural Lodge Caño Negro Los Chiles
Natural Lodge Caño Negro Hotel
Natural Lodge Caño Negro Caño Negro
Natural Lodge Caño Negro Hotel Caño Negro

Frequently asked questions

Does Natural Lodge Caño Negro have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Natural Lodge Caño Negro pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Natural Lodge Caño Negro?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Natural Lodge Caño Negro?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Natural Lodge Caño Negro located?

Situated on a river, this hotel is 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Cano Negro National Wildlife Refuge.

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

Natural Lodge Caño Negro Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

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

Very good stay recomend this hotel.

Great place with nice garden and bird feeders. Had a couple of boat tours arranged by them which were excellent. Very helpful staff even lent us the bars kettle so we could make tea. Food was also excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Proximity to natural environment for biding excellent. Very friendly and helpful staff. An excellent chef. Overall 5 stars.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
We were almost the only people there. The staff were very friendly and helpful and the tours organised from the lodge were excellent and both overran their projected time considerably. Food was fair but not special.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

MaryAnn

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

Hidden gem

We decided to stay at this hotel because we wanted to experience the everglade type atmosphere. It was a bit of a jot to get here with some tough roads and very rural area, but it is a hidden gem. We absolutely loved it and are so glad we decided to go outside our comfort zone and stay here I’m sure not many people do, but it is well worth the trip to say that we came to this location and specifically this hotel. And we finally got to see a family of monkeys on our river boat tour. We were beginning to think they were not really in Costa Rica. thank you
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sohail

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, and lovely place to stay run by the nicest people with the most delicious food in town.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely grounds, pool and restaurant. Friendly and helpful staff. Clean room.
View of grounds from restaurant
Good food!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

MARIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lugar Hermoso, Naturaleza increíble y lo mejor sus colaboradores.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Edward

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

Dla miłośników ptaków i przyrody.

Wspaniałe miejsce do obserwacji ptaków na rozlewiskach rzeki. Profesjonalny przewodnik z łodzią do wynajęcia.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

4/10 Poor

German

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
El Hotel cuenta con buena atención en general el personal muy atento las camas y almohadas pésimas termine con dolor de espalda las paredes muy delgadas si el vecino tocia escuchaba
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Cano Negro

The registration people were quite helpful and friendly; they spoke English well. The guides provided on the tours taken were not well trained to interact with groups. Their English language skills were marginal, and their biological explanations were lower in quality than other guides we had used at other sites. The roads leading to this place were washboard-like for hours, making travel challenging. One would really want to see this place to put up with such road conditions.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

charles

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Bien situé

Literie deplorable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good place

Staff was great, food was very good, and Jimmy took us on a very enjoyable boat tour pointing out wildlife.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Perfect!

We arrived late and the staff was happy to wait for us to check in-we weren't able to arrive on-time. They also were happy to start breakfast for us TWO HOURS EARLY as we left the hotel at 0600 to go fishing. The staff was VERY friendly and accommodating.

4/10 Poor

jorge, Costa Rica

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Nice hotel for rest

This hotel is ok, is for people wanna see a wildlife and rest. Don't have tv and wifi just around the lobby and bar

8/10 Good

Gregory

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

Natural Lodge Visit

The best part about our stay was the staff! They went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed!! And the tour they arranged of the Rio Frio and the Lagoon was fantastic!!

6/10 Okay

bernard, Nantes

Liked: Staff & service

Ambiance camping

Meilleur hôtel du village. Surprise cat une employée est française , Sarah de plus adorable

6/10 Okay

Nico, Deutschland

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Der Einäugige unter den Blinden... im Niemandsland

Das Hotel ist wohl das beste in Cano Negro, bietet aber leider immer noch relative wenig. Besonders ärgerlich sind die Preise, die sie für Exkursionen verlangen - im Ort kann man selbst für den halben Preis dieselbe Leistung bekommen. Ohne Exkursionen gibt es im Hotel überhaupt nichts zu tun. Wir hatten zwei Nächte gebucht (und gezahlt), sind aber schon nach der ersten wieder abgereist. Als kurzer Abstecher ok, aber auch keinen Fall für einen längeren Aufenthalt geeignet.

10/10 Excellent

Rui C, DC

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

Awesome area

Simple rooms. Awesome area. Canoeing tour with Jimmy is a must do. Good food and reasonable priced.

6/10 Okay

Brad and Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Okay, but overpriced

We enjoyed the area, but probably would have appreciated it more if there wasn't a drought. not much to do other than be on the water. It was definitely overpriced for other comparable lodges in rural Costa Rica.

10/10 Excellent

Frank

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

Empfehlung

Ruhige und gepflegte Anlage, mit Pool, an dem man nach der Fahrt durch die Kanäle den restlichen Tag entspannen kann (auch, wenn die Liegen etwas unbequem sind). Nur 10 Gehminuten vom Bootsanleger entfernt. Gutes Essen, etwas Geduld darf man gern mitbringen, da der nette Kellner allein etwas überfordert schien.

4/10 Poor

Reasonable Man

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

We booked and paid for the room but did stay there

Dear Expedia, We booked a room at this hotel after reading it's description. However after being shown to the room we were taken by surprise that it did not come close to the expectations of it's description or price. My wife used the bathroom first thing and toilet did not work which was very embarrassing for her. The room looked like $60 room not the $140 we booked.... not even close! We talked to front desk explaining that we're not comfortable with the price compared to the written description of the facility and what we discovered. There was no manager on site so she got one on the phone. He explained there was nothing he could do about the price. I said ok, we're leaving. While we waiting to talk to the manager, another guest expressed their displeasure and said they we were leaving after one night. The next day we saw them and they said the inclusive breakfast was one fried egg, 2 pieces of toast and one cup of coffee. They were discussed with the hotel at that price..., ok place for $50 a night but no way over $120 a night! We would hope Expedia would refund our money for this booking. I have stayed at many, many hotels and cabinas all over Costa Rica and other countries for over 35 years, never, ever have I walked away from a booking.... never! This hotel was way over the top misleading and way over priced. The grounds and room we're at $50 per night facility, not $140! Please refund our money. Sincerely, Mark

6/10 Okay

Anaya, Viroflay, France

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Hotel parfait pour les amateurs d ornithologie

Personnel tres accueillant, mais hotel qui semble a bout de souffle et aurait bien besoin d une restauration complete

8/10 Good

Eduardo

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

Estuvo muy bien

Nos atendieron muy bien. Son muy amables. El desayuno nos pareció un poco pobre.

10/10 Excellent

gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023