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Rafiki Safari Lodge

2.5 star property
Mountain hotel in Río Nuevo with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Enjoy your visit to Río Nuevo with a stay at Rafiki Safari Lodge. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant, or indulge in massages, facials, or mani/pedis. Other highlights include 2 outdoor pools, a bar/lounge, and a terrace.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Spa services
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Water dispenser
  • Laundry service
  • Concierge services
  • Picnic area
  • Wedding services

Feel at home (6)

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free self parking
  • 2 outdoor pools
The current price is $243
$275 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 26 - Jun 27

Room options

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Standard Tent, Mountain View | 1 bedroom

Standard Tent, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Tent, Lake View | 1 bedroom

Superior Tent, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom

Deluxe Tent, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Tent, Mountain View | 1 bedroom

Family Tent, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Camino de Rio Savegre, Río Nuevo, San José, 60601

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Good Coffee Cafe - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪Bar y Restaurante La Casona - ‬61 min drive
  • ‪El Joron - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Rancho Tico - ‬53 min drive
  • ‪Club Finca Maritima - ‬36 min drive

About this property

Rafiki Safari Lodge

  • Enjoy your visit to Río Nuevo with a stay at Rafiki Safari Lodge. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant, or indulge in massages, facials, or mani/pedis. Other highlights include 2 outdoor pools, a bar/lounge, and a terrace.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 14 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:30 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Free daily reception
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • Ecotours
  • Mountain biking
  • Horse riding/rentals
  • Shopping
  • Ziplining nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Mosquito nets
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Spa services
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Walkway to water

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • 3 stairs to reach property

Room amenities

What to enjoy

  • Deck or patio

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Highchair

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include facials and manicures and pedicures.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per night

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Rafiki Safari Lodge?

Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools.

Are pets allowed at Rafiki Safari Lodge?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Rafiki Safari Lodge?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Rafiki Safari Lodge?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:30 AM.

What is there to do at Rafiki Safari Lodge and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like horseback riding, mountain biking, and hiking. Additional recreation onsite includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or use the hotel's other amenities, which include spa services and a picnic area. Rafiki Safari Lodge also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Rafiki Safari Lodge?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

Does Rafiki Safari Lodge have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a deck or patio.

What's the area around Rafiki Safari Lodge like?

Rafiki Safari Lodge is located by the river. Popular attractions include Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge, which is 60 minutes away by car.

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Reviews

Rafiki Safari Lodge Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Nature 100%, the staff very kind and friendly, food excellent, activities very exciting
JORGE, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic place. The rafting activity is a must do. Great food. Keep going team!
Antoine, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

My family and I stayed here for 6 nights and had the most amazing time! The property is absolutely gorgeous, peaceful, and just the right amount of isolation in the mountains. The staff was incredibly nice and accommodating, always checking to make sure you're having a great time. The excursions were fantastic, we highly recommend the white water rafting! I took my 6 year old daughter on it, and felt very safe with the expertise of our guides. If you are looking for a true getaway in nature, this place is for you! You will wake up every morning to the sounds of the rainforest, including the most beautiful birds! The property has trails with waterfalls, a small swimming pool and "warm pool", and the food was delicious. Highly, highly recommend a stay at Rafiki!
Mary, 6-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

This was one of the best "glamping" experiences we have ever had! We were in a tent but it was a huge very well ventilated rigid tent on a solid platform with an attached beautiful bathroom with huge walk in shower. We sat on our two rocking chairs on the huge open deck area and watched the birds every morning and the sunsets every night. We fell asleep to the sounds of the jungle and woke up to the many bird songs. Breakfasts were included with our stay and varied between a fixed menu and a buffet depending on how many guests were there. We ate every meal there and frequented the bar as well. The Lodge is too far away from any other options. The food was excellent! We were surprised how reasonable the prices were for both bar and restaurant. The staff were fantastic! Stephanie helped us with our many questions and put us on the right path for an excellent hike on the property. Randal was our guide for a night walk on the property with the best experience we've ever had with red-eyed tree frogs. Randal was also one the guides who accompanied us on our white water rafting trip. It was excellent! They even provided fruit during the experience at a beautiful waterfall. We had a guide in each of the small rafts and they all made even the road trip to the starting point interesting. They kept stopping the truck and picking different types of plants for us to identify...beautiful herbs and medicinal plants. Thank you Rafiki and staff...we'll be back!
Darlene, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful place
Christopher, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

yes and yes
Sanford T, 3-night trip