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Rancho Margot - All meals included

3.0 star property
Mountain resort in Peñas Blancas with outdoor pool and indoor pool
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool loungers
Superior Bungalow
Property grounds
Exterior
Hiking

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Indoor pool and outdoor pool
  • Meeting rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Front desk safe
  • Laundry service
Feel at home
  • Playground on-site
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • BBQ(s)

Room options

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Deluxe Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed

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Basic Room (Bunkhouse Experience)

Basic Room (Bunkhouse Experience)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
4 bathrooms
Eco-friendly toiletries
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 4 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Superior Bungalow

Superior Bungalow

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
3km West of El Castillo Center, Peñas Blancas, Alajuela, 21007

What's nearby

  • Ecotermales Fortuna - 34 min drive
  • Selvatura Adventure Park - 98 min drive
  • Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve - 100 min drive

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 44 min drive
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 53 miles/85.3 km
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 47.8 miles/76.9 km
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Agua Ardiente Pool Bar - ‬135 min drive
  • ‪Fusión Arenal Mirador. - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪1770 Viewpoint - ‬94 min drive
  • ‪Caña Brava - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante El Jilguero - ‬150 min drive

About this property

Rancho Margot - All meals included

Rancho Margot - All meals included is a great choice for a stay in Peñas Blancas. After hanging out at the outdoor pool or indoor pool, guests can grab a bite to eat at Rancho Margot Restaurant, which serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. A bar/lounge, a terrace and a garden are other highlights.

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 39 units

Arriving/Leaving

  • 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 time is 11 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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

Required at check-in

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

Children

  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas

Parking

  • Free off-site parking within 33 ft

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*

Off-site

  • Area shuttle*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills

Travelling with children

  • Playground

What to do

  • Yoga classes
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horse riding/hire
  • Horse riding nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Mosquito nets
  • An outdoor pool
  • An indoor pool
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • 100% renewable energy
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers
  • Biodegradable drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Lockers available
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Eco-friendly toiletries

Special features

Dining

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.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 170 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Local area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
This property uses solar energy.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Rancho Margot All meals included Resort El Castillo
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Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Rancho Margot - All meals included?
Yes, there's an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Rancho Margot - All meals included?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Rancho Margot - All meals included?
No, unfortunately, but there's free parking nearby.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Rancho Margot - All meals included?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 170 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Rancho Margot - All meals included?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Rancho Margot - All meals included and nearby?
Have fun with on-site activities such as horse riding and hiking. Additional recreation on-site includes yoga. Enjoy a swim in the indoor and outdoor pools after a day out and about. Rancho Margot - All meals included also has a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Rancho Margot - All meals included?
Yes, Rancho Margot Restaurant offers local cuisine and garden views.
What's the area around Rancho Margot - All meals included like?
Rancho Margot - All meals included is located by the river, a short 18-minute walk from Lake Arenal.

Rancho Margot - All meals included Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Lindsay, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Ariadna, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
jamie, 4-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Hali, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Karine, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
Rebecca, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Gregory, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

fabulous stay
Excellent sustainable farm stay! Highlight of our trip. Educational walks were wonderful as well as staff and food.
2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Susan, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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
2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Great experience but basic accommodation. Slightly overpriced in my view.
Simon, 3-night romance trip
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4/10 Fair

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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10/10 Exceptional

My family and I had an amazing time. They said it was their favorite place in Costa Rica.
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10/10 Exceptional

Memorable and peaceful experience
Excellent costumer service all around. Special thanks to Emanuel!
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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6/10 Good

Gardens a bit scruffy, buffet food service, wine v expensive, no views, staff v pleasant
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

tropical tambor, highly recommended
Great little place. Quiet, right on the bay beach. delightful getaway
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Kirsten, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Jeroen van, 4-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

ideal para descansar y estar en armonia
un lugar maravilloso la naturaleza y la ecologia
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
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6/10 Good

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.
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