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Hotel Guayabo Lodge

300 m sur del Cementerio de Sta Cruz | Santa Cruz de Turrialba, Turrialba 30504, Costa Rica
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Hotel Guayabo Lodge
Ranked #5 of 12 hotels in Turrialba
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Egham, United Kingdom
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14 reviews 14 reviews
14 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2013

This is a delightfully located, relatively small, hotel overlooked by the steaming Torrialba Volcano and overlooking the valley in which the town of Torrialba lies. It has lovely views from both the public rooms and most of the guest rooms, but four rooms - 1,2,5 and 6 - have no views at all and so are very disappointing. You want... More

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New York City, New York
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2013

This hotel was absolutely perfect. First, the drive is very easy on paved roads up and down the mountainside. Once at the hotel we were greeted warmly and surprised with a room upgrade to one of the mountain suites with a fridge, microwave, etc... The view was extraordinary! We stayed on our balcony taking it all in. The epitome of... More

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Fall City
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11 hotel reviews
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32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 October 2012

We chose the lodge based on fellow Trip Advisor member reports, and take their word to the bank; this was one of the top places I've ever stayed, and I travel internationally for work. Yes, it is high above Turrialba at about 5,000 feet elevation, but the drive is spectacular and well worth the extra 30 minutes. Ask Pedro for... More

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Minnetonka, Minnesota
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 July 2012

I stayed for one night at Hotel Guayabo Lodge in June, a tranquil motel located on the side of volcan Turrialba. Stunning views of the mountains and the volcano. The facilities and food were excellent and the tour of Monumento National Guayabo extremely interesting and highly informative. I stayed just one night but it was the most relaxing portion of... More

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Mission, Texas
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37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 June 2012

Guayabo Lodge Ok, tough to give a good review here. Read a lot of positive ones and thus booked. We got lost on the way to the lodge and really really struggled finding it. A detailed map or a sign at the bottom of the hill would have been very helpful. We eventually arrived exhausted and after dark.  We enjoyed... More

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Kent, Ohio, United States
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

The setting is breath taking and the food was wonderful. The staff couldn't have been nicer or more accommodating. It was homey and the fire every night was most welcome.

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brandon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

This lodge is just amazing for people that like great service and rooms that are clean and well kept.The owners Pedro and Roseanne treat every client as if they are special.Have stayed at the lodge for 6 years in a row and every year they exceed my expectations. A must stop in Costa Rica Cuba Discovery Tours

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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012 via mobile

Fantastic views and comfortable rooms. Excellent birding and great food. Had an excellent cooking class and a warm fire every night. Arsenal visible and closeby.

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England
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3 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012

My Girlfriend and I went there to stay for a night, We read on the news that the weather was going to be very nice for us to get to see the Volcano. But unfortunately the clouds took over the whole place, and we did not get a chance to see the Volcano... The owners were very nice to us... More

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Snellville, GA
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

This wonderful and friendly lodge is beautifully situated within view of Turrialba Volcano and has a magnificent night view of Turrialba's city lights sparkling in th valley below. If you have a chance to arrange for a cooking lesson, do so. It is fun and your meal will be delicious! This is a good place to relax for several days... More

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Additional Information about Hotel Guayabo Lodge

Also Known As:
Hotel Guayabo Lodge Costa Rica/Turrialba
Address: 300 m sur del Cementerio de Sta Cruz | Santa Cruz de Turrialba, Turrialba 30504, Costa Rica
Region: Costa Rica > Province of Cartago > Turrialba
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Wheelchair access
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Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Guayabo Lodge is a 24 room cozy mountain eco-Lodge located in the outskirts of the Turrialba volcano, 2 hours from the airport. Excellent rooms and magnificent views. Enjoy nature, rafting, canopy or hiking, tour the smoking volcano, visit the Guayabo Archaeological Park or the CATIE botanical garden. Our restaurant offers a selected menu of Costa Rican and international dishes, taking advantage of tropical ingredients and creations from Guayabo Lodge Cooking School. Our bar is open every evening and offers a great selection of fruit juices, cocktails, beers and wines. ... more   less 

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