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Rancho Margot - All meals included

3.0 star property
Lakefront resort with indoor pool and outdoor pool

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Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool loungers
Hiking
Exterior
In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Property grounds

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Deluxe Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
In-room safe
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Basic Room (Bunkhouse Experience)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Eco-friendly toiletries
4 bathrooms
Electric kettle
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 4 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Bungalow

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Electric kettle
In-room safe
  • 25 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
3km West of El Castillo Center, Peñas Blancas, Alajuela, 21007

What's nearby

  • Titoku Hot Springs - 31 min drive
  • Ecotermales Fortuna - 34 min drive
  • Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve - 100 min drive

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Agua Ardiente Pool Bar - ‬135 min drive
  • ‪Fusión Arenal Mirador. - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪1770 Viewpoint - ‬94 min drive
  • ‪Caña Brava - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante El Jilguero - ‬150 min drive

About this property

Rancho Margot - All meals included

Resort near Lake Arenal
Consider a stay at Rancho Margot - All meals included and take advantage of free breakfast, a terrace and a garden. The on-site local cuisine buffet restaurant, Rancho Margot Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and garden views. Enjoy on-site activities, such as horse riding and hiking/biking. In addition to a playground and a library, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool, with sunloungers
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), a natural pool and a banquet hall
  • Meeting rooms, a vegetable garden and multilingual staff
  • A front desk safe, concierge services and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as safes and sound-insulated walls.
More amenities include:
  • Eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • Electric kettles and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 10 metres
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Rancho Margot Restaurant

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Natural pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 170 per vehicle (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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 cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Rancho Margot - All meals included have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool types include natural pools.

Is Rancho Margot - All meals included pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rancho Margot - All meals included?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Rancho Margot - All meals included?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Rancho Margot - All meals included?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Rancho Margot - All meals included provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 170 per vehicle applies.

Where is Rancho Margot - All meals included located?

Situated on a river, this resort is within 2 miles (3 km) of Lake Arenal, Butterfly Conservatory and Arenal Eco Zoo. Titoku Hot Springs and Wellness Park Costa Rica are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Rancho Margot - All meals included Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

John

Very cool experience, very minimal room amenities (none). Super rustic but very authentic and educational and beautiful Hummingbirds everywhere! Farm tour, horse back riding and hiking!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

As a solo traveler, I was welcomed and my needs were met from the very beginning. The owner, Juan, joined me for dinner the first night, which was welcomed and resulted in a very interesting conversation. The bungalow I was assigned was very comfortable. The farm tour is not to be missed. The included three meals per day were tasty and satisfying. The rancho and its facilities are well thought out, efficient, and highly sustainable. Truly a remarkable experience. Highly recommended (don't forget to bring and apply bug spray).
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

fabulous stay
Excellent sustainable farm stay! Highlight of our trip. Educational walks were wonderful as well as staff and food.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Hali

Rancho Margot is a gem
I can’t say enough about Rancho Margot. It’s relaxing, inspiring in its commit to sustainability, and the staff is wonderful. It’s a gem in a beautiful part of the world. We loved the tours, the free workshops, the forest walks, the pools, the food. All great.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Kirsten

Liked: Room comfort
Our experionce was good, although it was difficult to get around with a child in a wheelchair. The place is very nice and so are the cottages and the simple but tasty food. But we did find that the staff at the front desk were inexperienced which at times led to misunderstanding.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

If you're interested in sustainability, the environment and being in the wilderness, this is an amazing place to be. The farm tour was incredible. The area it's in is absolute heaven, surrounded by rainforest and rivers and on the edge of a lake under a volcano. The bird life is astounding and the activities and tours available are great. The room I was in was very small, but perfect for 1 person. 2 would people would have been cosy. But it has a gorgeous little terrace out the front and back with a hammock :) The food is fresh and delicious and simple, although not a huge variety as each day is very similar. The daily yoga was delightful and in a beautiful setting. The downsides are, it's very isolated. You can't walk anywhere easily so you do need a car. It rains a lot. it is the rainforest so it's to be expected(!) but nothing dries and everything is damp. With this comes mosquitos! So take lots of spray, they seemed to stay away, once I was covered in Deet. The other slightly disappointing thing was that most (not all) of the staff seemed very bored and miserable. They were all helpful and polite, but they didn't seem too happy! The tour guides were good and knowledgable, but didn't go much beyond the necessary. I was there for 5 nights, which was maybe a little too long without a car and eating the same food every day. Overall, it was a wonderful experience and amazing to see the biodiversity and positive environmental impact they are having.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

We loved our stay at Rancho Margot. The staff was so kind and accomadating. The property was lovely, it was so nice that food was included. We loved going to see the animals. The Pook is warm and fun for kids to swim in. It was more adventurous as the drive in is on a dirt road. I definitely recommend driving to La Fortuna first and coming on the road from La Fortuna. We drove straight from Liberia and it was a rough road where we crossed several rivers, including a VERY large one at the very end. I highly reccommend this ecolodge. The rooms you stay in are separate little bungalows with a porch and hammock, which is fun!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stunning stay!
I came here for 3 days and rented a deluxe cabin. We had the most amazing time at rancho Margot. The photos don't do it justice! It is stunning. It is so relaxing and mind altering. I would highly recommend taking them up on the farm tour. It is so informative and you can just feel how much the property means to everyone who works/lives there. You could certainly bring a light raincoat however they provide umbrellas which we found more that sufficient. There were some mosquitos but being from canada they were do where near as bad as we are used to.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

jamie

This property was amazing, literally one of the most beautiful properties that I have ever stayed at! The staff were so accomodating, especially given a reservation error . They had us check in, stated they would handle the problem with Expedia, and told us the most important thing is that we have a good time. AND THEY LIVED UP TO IT! I couldn't believe there wasn't 100 extra charges and excuses etc--such incredible service! Our family of (6) kept busy on the hiking trails, at the beautiful river/waterfalls/rapids, reading on our porch hammocks, sitting by the big dining-side fireplace, or grabbing a beer at their cute little bar. We would absolutely return! Thank you Rancho Margot!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Robin

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Ariadna

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeroen van

De accommodatie en de locatie waren helemaal top. Je waant je midden in de jungle. Het is wel ruim 30 minuten rijden vanuit La Fortuna, doordat de laatste 15 minuten over een onverharde weg zijn. Wij hadden wel een 4x4 maar zagen ook kleine auto's zonder 4x4 op de locatie. Het eten is lokaal, basic, maar erg lekker. Verwacht geen patat en hamburgers, maar er is wel iedere dag pizza. Het zwembad is lekker verwarmd en erg leuk voor de kinderen. Personeel is erg vriendelijk. Verwacht geen luxe van een hotel, dus ik denk dat het niet voor iedereen is weggelegd, maar wij hebben een super fijne tijd gehad met onze 3 kleine kinderen.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karine

C’est une magnifique expérience. La nourriture est incluse et délicieuse. Le personnel est passionné et c’est vraiment un projet grandiose qui mérite d’être vécu.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Rancho Margot - Completely Amazing!!
Rancho Margot is an amazing place. Completely self sufficient. Really amazing. The ranch is secluded and completely in the rain forest. When you get the end of the road, you just have to go a little bit farther. What they have done to the land over the last 16 years is mind bending. If staying in the rain forest appeals to you and you're heading to Costa Rica, do yourself a favor and book a few nights at Rancho Margot. You won't regret it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

The ranch itself is a beautiful property. Is a magical place were you’ll receive great service. Is a place to in contact with nature, farm animals
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Simon

Great experience but basic accommodation. Slightly overpriced in my view.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

susana

ideal para descansar y estar en armonia
un lugar maravilloso la naturaleza y la ecologia
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Niklas

Unikt lodge, utöver det vanliga!
Fantastisk lodge, fint läge med trevlig personal, fantastisk mat. Nära till naturen och turer o närområdet. Rekommenderar detta hotell varmt!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
A far-out place, not what we expected, Over-priced
The "bunk house" was misleading in its advertisements and less that spacious...further, it is very noisy with all the people staying in dormitory style lodging and grass/straw/open walls and ceilings...it was also packed with mosquitos.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Lotta

unique experience in a both positive and negative
For the ones who love a uniq stay in the rain forrest. To wake up to the sound of birds. To be a part of the eco chain. However, be prepared to not have any dry cloths sheets, towels. To be without hot water and electricity a couple of times a day. To eat the same kind of food for lunch and dinner day after day.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

pierre, Avignon

Le bout du monde
Hotel ranch du bout du monde piste de 15km pas en bon état minimum 30 minutes pour arriver de la toute principale et a 45 minutes de la fortuna Loin de tout pour les gens aimant la solitude Hotel self sufficient...électricité nourriture bio savon nourriture Resto moyen en revanche
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

My family and I had an amazing time. They said it was their favorite place in Costa Rica.