Selva Color Forest & Beach Ecolodge

Property class: 2.5
Tárcoles hotel with outdoor pool

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When visiting Tárcoles, Selva Color Forest & Beach Ecolodge is a great choice to consider. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool, and hiking/biking trails and snorkeling are nearby. Other highlights include a children's pool, a terrace, and a garden.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$86 nightly
The total price is $97
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a kitchen area with a refrigerator and a sink.

Family Cabin, 2 Double Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A room with two beds, a painting on the wall, and a door leading to a balcony.

Family Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A modern bedroom with two beds, a chair, and large windows.

Deluxe Villa, 2 Bedrooms

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Calle 3, Quebrada de Ganado, Bosques Margarita, Tárcoles, Puntarenas, 61101

What's nearby

  • Hacienda las Agujas - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Carara National Park - 12 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Mantas Beach - 20 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Playa Blanca - 23 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Jacó Beach - 27 min drive - 21.0 km

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 89 min drive
  • Tambor (TMU) - 26.8 miles/43.1 km
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hook Up - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪La Ostra - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Soda El Coquito - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Steven Lisa's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Los Guarumos - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Selva Color Forest & Beach Ecolodge

  • When visiting Tárcoles, Selva Color Forest & Beach Ecolodge is a great choice to consider. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool, and hiking/biking trails and snorkeling are nearby. Other highlights include a children's pool, a terrace, and a garden.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 6 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 6 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 ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

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Reviews

Selva Color Forest & Beach Ecolodge Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.6

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, good, and superb by multiple guests. (11 reviews)
  • The property is close to the beach and offers a scenic 10-minute drive to a nearby beach with stunning sunset views. (3 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Cabins are set in a very beautiful forest. We woke up to the sounds of birds and even saw Macaus. The breakfast was soothing and filling, with fresh local juice and tasty gallo pinto and coffee. Staff were very helpful and cheerful. Highly recommend!!
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful secluded cabins in a beautiful setting.
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved our brief stay here. It's a beautiful sanctuary of nature. Feels like middle of the jungle, but groomed. Our room was clean and inviting, the staff friendly and Patricia was super helpful in helping with our transportation needs.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful place in the forest

We loved our stay at Selva Color. Great attentive staff who looked after us very well.
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly property manager, nice pool area.
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was good. Clean. Neat. Pool very nice. Quiet. Breakfast was superb and lady was so nice. You have to drive all through a small town to get there. But resort is very peaceful and quiet.
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10/10 Exceptional

Peaceful rest in the green

Bery nice place innthe middle of the forest and nevertheless close to the main road and restaurantd
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect place for us. Cabins layed out nicely to feel secluded but very close to pool and dinning area. Wonderful and beautiful property. August 2024
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10/10 Exceptional

The cabins are comfortable and clean, and the A/C worked great. The cabins are surrounded by lovely tropical forest and gardens. We didn’t have time to use the pool, but it looked clean and inviting. Staff are friendly and accommodating. The location is perfect for catching early morning birding tours at nearby Carara NP. Would definitely stay here again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful secluded location in the heart of the forest. The pool was really nice and only 25 metres from our lodge. So much wildlife all around, a pair of Macaws up in a tree and many other species of birds and reptiles. The staff that provided breakfast were wonderfully friendly and overall it was a lovely place to stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

This was our favorite property we stayed at during our trip and we stayed at multiple hotels around the country. Staff were amazing, and we loved the pool. It felt very cozy and private and like we had a little jungle paradise to ourselves. Our room was very spacious and comfortable. Only con is we wish their was more wall plugs by the beds. Breakfast was fantastic and we would recommend this hotel to anyone going to Carara National Park.
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8/10 Very good

Large room with cooking facility. Comfortable. Difficult to find without your own means of transport. When the bus dropped us at the main road we called the hotel and a vehicle was quickly sent to pick us up. Because it is so far from shops and restaurants we ordered food via WhatsApp messages to the manageress (Patricia) & she kindly brought it to us in her car. Staff helpful. Breakfast was provided at the pool side. Howler monkeys would start screaming at about 4.30 am
The forest around our cottage
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8/10 Very good

THIS HOTEL WAS A NICE PLACE TO STAY TO GET AWAY FROM IT ALL. THE TOWN IS SMALL BUT HAS ALL THE STORES AND SERVICES THAT YOU MAY NEED. THE RESTURAUNTS OFFER GOOD FOOD. PATRICICA HELP US OUT WITH TRANSPORATION AND ANY QUESTIONS THAT WE HAD. YOU REALLY GET TO HEAR HOW PURE NATURE SOUNDS LIKE. THE POOL WAS GREAT IN THE MIDDDLE OF THE DAY AND YOUR CLOSE TO MANY EXCURSIONS. I RECCOMEND THIS PLACE TO STAY TO GET OUT OF THE BIG CITY LIFE. WE WILL BE BACK.
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10/10 Exceptional

I loved Selva Color for a place to stay near Carara National Park and the village of Tarcoles, where you can see the gorgeous Scarlet Macaw Parrots, many other beautiful birds, monkeys, and other wildlife. 10 minute drive. There are Macaws right on the property to squawk their greetings as you check in. The staff was friendly and professional and answered all of my questions in English. The cabin I had was older, but beautifully decorated with the Scarlet Macaw red theme (perfect for me). Everything worked well, such ad frige and coffee maker, and everything was clean. The bed was comfortable and the secured grounds felt very quiet and safe. I went to Tarcoles village beach to watch the Macaws turn in for the evening and to enjoy a fabulous sunset. I recommend Selva Color for a good night sleep before serous birding in Carara National Park.
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8/10 Very good

This is in a lovely setting, with rainforest all around. We saw lots of interesting birds, plants, etc. on the grounds; the leader of a birding tour that stayed there went birding on the property. Staff are all wonderful. It was clean, breakfast was good. We stayed in a basic "Toucan" room. It felt a bit dated and like some updating and more attention would really help. Towels were old, worn, and pretty rough. I discovered big bottles of water under the sink, which made me assume the tap water was not potable, but there were no signs about that. (We arrived after the office had closed so got no orientation.) Ice cubes in the fridge looked pretty old (lots of frost on them). Dish powder by the sink was a solid blob. I can't comment on the higher-priced accommodations and, once we got over our disappointment about the initial impression, we loved staying there. A little updating/more attention could really improve that first impression (and a little more lighting in the room - a common issue in C.R.). Beds were comfortable, AC worked well. Even if not updated, as long as you are prepared for that, it's a lovely place to stay and see nature from outside your room. I'd happily go back.
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10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommend!
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8/10 Very good

Great staff
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10/10 Exceptional

Two night stay

Great two night stay part of a bigger trip.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful and peaceful property.
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful place in jungle. Great staff. Saw macaws and howler monkeys right from our rooms patio.
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10/10 Exceptional

Jungle like environment; interesting
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6/10 Good

The place was ok for one night. Difficult to figure out where to check in so plan ahead.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful place!

We really loved this place! The room was larger than a New York City apartment, the grounds were beautifully kept, the pool was clean and lovely and breakfast was good. We only wish we could’ve stayed longer.
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8/10 Very good

Quaint little EgoLodge

Sweet little spot to make your south in Costa Rica
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8/10 Very good

What a lovely place to stay, hearing the birds in the am was very nice. highly recomend.