This island on the Puerto Viejo River offers charming rooms with balconies, overlooking the tropical rainforest of Sarapiqui. Heliconia Island features a traditional restaurant, botanical gardens and a free Wi-Fi zone. Heliconia Island is a haven for exotic plants and animals, including toucans, hummingbirds, howler monkeys and sloths. You can explore the rainforest or go canoeing or rafting on the river. Located in rustic-style cabins, Heliconia Island’s stylish rooms feature bamboo furniture and either a fan or air conditioning. The private bathrooms offer a shower, a hairdryer and free toiletries. Heliconia Island is located just outside Braulio Carrillo National Park, in northern Costa Rica. The village of Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui is 10 km away, while San José is an hour’s drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

FREE parking!


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
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1 double bed
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1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
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1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
8.0
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Caroline
    Belgium Belgium
    The location is great, next to the river and with a beautiful garden. The beds are spacious, and the breakfast is good with homemade bread. It was nice bathing in the river.
  • Wendy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A truly wonderful place to stay. You park your car and then walk over a small metal bridge to enter a garden island, completely surrounded by water, which is so beautiful, full of trees, flowers, and wildlife. Excellent range of birds in the...
  • Suku
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful location.amazing hospitality and the host is friendly and welcoming. Surrounded by beautiful gardens, photographers paradise. Woke up each morning to an orchestra of birds singing. Thank you to the host for making us welcome.
  • Agnes
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very beautiful location in heliconia garden and by a river. rooms are lovely and comfortable
  • Richard
    France France
    A clean and comfortable room set in a beautiful garden and next to a river were one can bathe. Pierre the host was very helpful who makes delicious scrambled eggs and his own bread (which is much better than what you can buy locally). He also...
  • Dagmar
    Germany Germany
    Beautiful garden with a huge variety of heliconias and a feeding station with excellent bird watching during breakfast
  • Peter
    Guernsey Guernsey
    Best shower in Costa Rica. Room was spacious and comfortable and the gardens are beautiful. Host was extremely accomodating and helpful.
  • Tony
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    In our opinion this accommodation was excellent. The land around the property is like a mini reserve with resident Howler Monkeys and superb bird watching. The owner was extremely pleasant and helpful and the wifi in the room was very good.
  • Hester
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Een heerlijke kamer op een prachtige plek midden in het groen fijn bed, aardige gastheer, heerlijk ontbijt..
  • Mascote
    Luxembourg Luxembourg
    L endroit, super beau jardin Les oiseaux avec ns au petit déjeuner

Managed by Heliconia Island

Company review score: 8.9Based on 122 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

We are a very small lodge located in the middle of a beautiful botanical garden, somewhere in the Sarapiquí Rainforest. The lodge has very nice rooms, with an amazin garden view. Come a visit Sarapiquí, We will be honored to receive you.

Property information

Heliconia Island an ideal place for nature lovers. The most beautiful botanical garden of Costa Rica. Feel like you are at home in a private atmosphere. Enjoy the birds, animals, the river and walk around in the garden.

Neighbourhood information

Heliconia island is just 10 minutes from La selva biologic nature park. 20 minutes from Tirimbina natura park and national park Braulio Carrillo. There are a lot of activities like: rafting, canopy.boat trip, hiking, birding, Horse back ride. Choclate tour, frog garden, Arial tram. Visit a nice waterfall and make a hike in the jungle. On Heliconia Island we do night walks and you can start from here for a safari kayak tour on the river. It`s save to swim in the river or tubing down the island. We are 1 1/2 hrs drive from San José , 2 hrs drive from Poas vulcano, 2 hrs drive from Tortuguero. Puerto viejo de sarapiqui is only 10 min. drive.

Languages spoken

German,English,Spanish,Dutch

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Heliconia Island Garden and river lodge
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Facilities of Heliconia Island
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • River view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Horse riding
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
Internet
Basic free WiFi 8 Mbps. Suitable for streaming content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Luggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Car hire
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    General
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Mosquito net
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Private entrance
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Languages spoken
    • German
    • English
    • Spanish
    • Dutch

    House rules
    Heliconia Island takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 13:00 to 21:00
    Check-out
    From 07:00 to 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 1 year
    Extra bed upon request
    US$20 per child, per night
    Cot upon request
    US$10 per child, per night
    2+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    US$20 per person, per night

    Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that the restaurant prepares breakfast, lunch and dinner. Please take into account that this property accepts cash only, either colones or dollars.

    Please take into account that this property accepts cash only, either colones or dollars.

    Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Heliconia Island

    • Check-in at Heliconia Island is from 13:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Heliconia Island is 6.8 miles from the centre of Sarapiquí. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Heliconia Island has 1 restaurant:

      • Heliconia Island Garden and river lodge

    • Heliconia Island offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Horse riding

    • The prices at Heliconia Island may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Room options at Heliconia Island include:

      • Double
      • Family