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Rancho Margot - All meals included

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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3km West of El Castillo Center, Peñas Blancas, Alajuela, 21007
  • Costa Rica Sky Adventures
    ‪145 min drive‬
  • Arenal Eco Zoo
    ‪148 min drive‬
  • Butterfly Conservatory
    ‪149 min drive‬
  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room | View from room

Deluxe Room

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed

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Basic Room (Bunkhouse Experience) | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Basic Room (Bunkhouse Experience)

  • 4 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Superior Bungalow | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Bungalow

  • 25 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Rancho Margot - All meals included

Lakefront resort with indoor pool and outdoor pool
Along with an indoor pool, this resort has an outdoor pool and a restaurant. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, coffee/tea in a common area and conference space.
Rancho Margot - All meals included offers 39 accommodations with a safe. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.
An indoor pool and an outdoor pool are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Rancho Margot - All meals included, you'll be within walking distance of Lake Arenal. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus an indoor pool and a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet in some public areas
  • Enjoy local cuisine at Rancho Margot Restaurant, a buffet restaurant with garden views
  • Take a swim in the indoor and outdoor pools
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes hiking/biking trails, a playground and yoga classes
  • 10.8 miles (17.4 km) from Titoku Hot Springs and 11.4 miles (18.3 km) from Wellness Park Costa Rica
  • Airport and local-area shuttle service available for a fee
Rancho Margot - All meals included offers its guests an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Rancho Margot - All meals included. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Peñas Blancas resort.

Rancho Margot Restaurant – Overlooking the garden, this buffet restaurant specialises in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

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

  • No pets 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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Rancho Margot - All meals included offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. The front desk at this property is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 72 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 9 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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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

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay, West hills

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Ariadna

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

jamie

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Hali

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Karine

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

Rebecca

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

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Susan

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

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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

Liked: Staff & service
Great experience but basic accommodation. Slightly overpriced in my view.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, 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.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My family and I had an amazing time. They said it was their favorite place in Costa Rica.

10/10 Excellent

Carol, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Memorable and peaceful experience
Excellent costumer service all around. Special thanks to Emanuel!

10/10 Excellent

Celine, Miami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing, unforgettable, love it!
We were last week in Rancho Margot and we were amaze how beautiful is the scenic around the cabanas. Everything was perfect, people were very helpful always try to please you and find the best solution for you. The owner is always around and very attentive to anyone....Rancho Margot has is own vegetables garden, cow and pig. we ate organic and my kids loved all meals without any complaint. We were very sad to leave. We will recommend for anyone who search the nature and not the luxury. The mattress were firm and the cabana was big enough for 4 of us. Just be ready to drive on difficult road for 10 kms. Rancho Margot is located 25 mns away from the Fortuna.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Gardens a bit scruffy, buffet food service, wine v expensive, no views, staff v pleasant

8/10 Good

Eric, ct

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
tropical tambor, highly recommended
Great little place. Quiet, right on the bay beach. delightful getaway

8/10 Good

David, Miami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lost in the Amazing Nature
Best place located in Castillo village. close to Arenal Volcano & Lake. Amazing view on the Jungle. Nice trip in Horseback . really good

8/10 Good

Kirsten

Travelled with family
Disliked: 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

10/10 Excellent

Jeroen van

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

susana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
ideal para descansar y estar en armonia
un lugar maravilloso la naturaleza y la ecologia

10/10 Excellent

Niklas

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

6/10 Okay

Lotta

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.