Remote rainforest lodge with stunning volcano and lake views, 5BR, modern design, private terraces, and high-speed WiFi. Perfect for groups seeking adventure and relaxation in Costa Rica.
Overview
HRC Lodge offers simple elegance in a remote, natural setting. Serving as a gateway to the rainforest, this property supports the Hacienda Río Cote Reforestation Project, allowing guests to plant trees and explore diverse habitats. Situated on a commanding plateau, it provides stunning views of Volcano Tenorio, the Río Cote National Forest, and Lake Nicaragua. The lodge offers convenient access to Río Celeste, hot springs, and boating opportunities on Lakes Arenal and Cote. It is ideal for children, multiple families, groups, and seminars. The property now includes Starlink high-speed WiFi.
The Space
Designed by the award-winning Marin Arquitectos and constructed in 2020 by local craftsmen, the lodge features:
- Five bedrooms, each with a private bathroom
- An additional 1.5 bathrooms adjacent to the great hall
- A great hall that serves as both a dining area and seminar space for up to 24 people
- Each bedroom accommodates up to four guests
- Four second-floor bedrooms with private terraces overlooking the rainforest, Guatuso plains, and Lake Nicaragua
The entire lodge offers commanding views of the surrounding rainforest and plains. The front of the building consists of retractable glass walls that open directly to the primary jungle and pastures.
All furniture, doors, and interior finishes are crafted from native, sustainably harvested woods by local master woodworkers. The design centers around themes of the primary jungle, Guanacaste culture, and the Indigenous Maleku community. Original paintings by local artists and traditional Maleku-carved and painted masks decorate the great hall and bedrooms.
The lodge includes a high-speed Starlink internet connection and is equipped to host workshops and seminars. Its primary focus is educational, providing opportunities to learn about the primary jungle and reforestation efforts. All income from stays supports reforestation projects contracted with the Costa Rican government.
Built to U.S. code, the lodge features:
- A security system
- Smoke detectors
- External CCTV surveillance
- Individually keyed deadbolts on all bedrooms
- A gated and locked compound
The lodge comfortably accommodates up to 20 guests.
Amenities
Your rental includes access, by appointment, to the HRC Wellness Center located on Lake Arenal, approximately a 15-minute drive from the lodge. The wellness center offers:
- A swimming pool
- A labyrinth
- Jungle trails
- Private lake access
The lodge combines the privacy of a hotel with the warmth and intimacy of a home.
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Recent Reviews
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Carlos Arturo
4 months ago
Alojamiento amplio con lindas vistas, un lindo regalo espera al huésped. personal muy atento.
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Tyler
5 months ago
Words cannot really describe how beautiful this location is. The house feels like it was dropped into the location - kind of remote but all the amenities you’d need, and the room set up is phenomenal. Great for a bigger family event. The views are incredible! Clean and the welcome basket of fresh fruits was an amazing touch!
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Melissa
5 months ago
Emplacement magnifique ! Les lieux étaient très propres et nous avons été très bien accueillis. Merci pour tout !!
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Emmanuel
6 months ago
Beautiful private location and lodge. Highly recommend. Perfect for our group of 11 to stay. Each family group had their own room and bathroom. Loved being able to do laundry on site and to cook family meals in the kitchen and on the grill. Didn’t realize they would have a large bowl of fruit so that was a great surprise. We did enjoy the papaya, pineapple, bananas, and apples. Description did say place would have oil and salt and pepper so we didn’t buy any before we arrived but we took advantage of the private transportation so our driver was able to run us to a close store to get some. I can’t say enough good things about using the transport option. Our driver was Pablo. He was fabulous. He helped translate and gave us great recommendations for things to do and places to eat. He felt like a member of our family by the end of our stay. We also did the chef prepared meal option one night and the meal and service were fabulous. We also enjoyed the hike on the property.
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Tatiana
7 months ago
Was very happy with this property and communication with the hosts. The only downside (but nothing to do with the property) is the road - full size suv 4WD is the must and no shortcuts should be taken Definitely recommend if you are looking for a ZEN stay!
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Roberto
7 months ago
HRC Lodge was an absolutely amazing experience for our family! We were a large group and the lodge was perfect—spacious, comfortable, and thoughtfully designed, with every room having its own private bathroom. The property itself is stunning: peaceful, lush, and surrounded by nature, making it the ideal place to relax and disconnect. Mahar was fantastic—always quick to respond, incredibly helpful, and made the entire stay effortless. The wellness center was a huge highlight for us, especially the beautiful pool and warm water, and the lake being just a short drive away made it even better. We truly loved every moment of our stay and are already looking forward to coming back! 🌿✨
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Sophie
7 months ago
The lodge was beautiful, clean and comfortable with plenty of space for our 2 families and worked well for our stay. The road to access the property was a bit difficult, so we were very happy we had booked meals from the lodge so we didn't have to drive at night. The meals were were very good and made things much easier. The host and staff were very helpful and responsive throughout our stay. Overall, we enjoyed our time and would recommend it.
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Marc
8 months ago
Gracias
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Alvaro
10 months ago
Great place to stay for big groups!
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Maria Jose
1 year ago
We had an amazing stay! The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming, Rebeca and Wilbert made us feel right at home. They cooked delicious meals for us, including the most amazing handmade tortillas. The property was spotless, very clean and well-organized, making it perfect for a family getaway or a trip with friends. The lake is just a short drive away, and they even organized a boat trip for us, which was one of the highlights of our stay. We also had lunch at a fantastic restaurant they recommended. Mahar also arranged a BBQ at the house, and the people who came to cook were fantastic, the food was delicious and the whole experience was so much fun. Overall, a wonderful experience. We definitely recommend it!
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