Selva Verde Lodge

Selva Verda is in a beautiful location on the Sarapiqui river, slightly further off the tourist trail but a true eco-lodge. Great place to stay to immerse yourself in the Costa Rican rainforest and spot wildlife. We spotted a lot within the lodge area. I would recommend the guided nature hike which took us further into the grounds of the lodge. The guide was very knowledgeable and went at a manageable pace for our group of mixed ages. The swimming pool was good. Rooms are functional and clean and some have great views. The food was slightly disappointing but the location and experience made the stay worthwhile.

Nice lodge with very friendly staff. Excellent breakfast buffet. Lots of wildlife and birdwatching opportunities.

Clean room, nice view.

The place is very well, the food is good and there are bird feeders for bird watching.

The grounds are absolutely stunning, we had a riverside room and it was pure paradise! Extremely pleasant and helpful staff. There's an excellent hiking trail throughout the property as well as a guided tour available across the suspension bridge into the park. Highly recommend this place for bird watchers and jungle enthusiasts alike!

Did not visit pool.

Two nights ago I checked into this hotel after finishing a long white water rafting tour while on my way to San José. The property itself is pretty. It might be fine for people who want to stay on a resort property and not go out to explore the real Costa Rica. For a one night stop, however, this was easily the worst choice of my entire trip. From the moment I pulled into the loading area the process became ridiculous. I checked in, walked all the way to a room at the very back of the property, then had to walk all the way back to reception to ask for something closer. After that I returned to the first room, gathered my things, walked to the new room, then walked back again to return the first key. Then I had to go back to my car, drive to their parking lot, and walk all the way back through the pathways again. It took one hour and twenty minutes just to get into the room. Signage exists, but in several places where you actually need it, it’s missing. I constantly had to ask people for directions. The room had no television and no refrigerator. Every time someone walked past, the entire room shook because four rooms sit on one large platform. I also watched elderly guests and people using canes struggling up the stairs and along the long pathways. I hated my stay here. Anyone with mobility issues should absolutely avoid it.

I enjoyed the natural setting and wildlife around the lodge, and the boat tour itself was a nice experience. However, I was disappointed by how the transportation to the boat dock was handled. When booking the tour, I was told not to worry about transportation, which led me to believe it was included in the tour cost. Upon checkout, I was surprised to see that transportation was charged separately — and at a cost higher than the tour itself. I wish this had been clearly communicated upfront so I could make an informed decision. Greater transparency about additional charges would have made the experience much better.

Great location for viewing wildlife, especially birds. All staff very friendly and happy to assist in booking all our tours. Room was of good quality. Much better than online pictures. Nice on-site Italian restaurant. Would definitely recommend

The staff are absolutely amazing. Really enjoyed the on-site restaurant. The lodge is in a very unique setting and is well taken care of. There are some self guided walking trails on the property, but to use the trails across the river on the other side of the hanging bridge, you have to pay for one of the guided tours. The grounds are gorgeous. It is important to note that the lodge is conveniently located right off of a main road, which is good for easy access, but we could hear some road noise throughout the night from our cabin. Hot water in the shower and WiFi access in our cabin and in common areas. Overall we really enjoyed our stay!

Nice breakfast especially looking over the bird feeders

It’s was a beautiful lodge with amazing access to wildlife, especially birds. The staff were friendly, the rooms were clean. It was lovely

Eco conscious hotel. Overall hotel was very nice. Breakfast was limited for vegetarians. Excellent view of the river. Highlight was having breakfast with nature in direct view, such as toucans, deers, iguanas etc having breakfast same time.

Good service

OMG we loved this place. Best part of out 10 day trip that included Arenal and Manuel Antonio. Great early birding tour, and saw tanagers and kingbirds from our balcony. The cabins and walkways are of beautiful wood, nestled in trees and flowers.

Lovely rooms set on raised platforms in the forest, verandas all around for watching the birds. Guided walks all around the forested property. Dinner was an ample buffet as was breakfast. Lovely stream rushing past our rooms. Idyllic.

Large property - suffered from recent flooding when I was there. Saw a lot of interesting birds and other wild life on the property. The rooms were large - but the space was not well utilized. I had the impression that there was a lot of deferred maintenance that was overdue. Nonetheless, it was comfortable. The food was OK.

Beautiful eco resort by the river. We went to sleep listening to the river and saw a great many bird watchers and photographers on the site. Two very different restaurants and a nice pool. The howler monkeys put on a great show by the pool.

Amazing place to stay for seeing birds and wildlife. I’d highly recommend the guided nature walk or guided bird watching. The rooms and grounds are beautifully kept, as well.

Beautiful property and great team ! The lodge is beautifully maintained and the grounds are built for exploration and relaxation. The rooms are large and comfortable