Tifakara Boutique Hotel & Birding Oasis

Comfort Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Double Room with SPA | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

4.6 / 5.0

Outstanding(498 Ratings)

Hotel in Alajuela Province

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Air conditioner and more

About this hotel

Hotel with free breakfast, a short walk to La Fortuna Waterfall
This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge. Free cooked-to-order breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, a coffee shop/cafe, and coffee/tea in a common area.
Tifakara Boutique Hotel & Birding Oasis offers 13 accommodations with minibars and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Garden

Map of Alajuela Province

Nearby attractions

La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park

61.5 mi

Sky Adventures Arenal Park

7.9 mi

100% Aventura

21 mi

Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto

68.8 mi

Available Rooms

Premium Quadruple Room

2 Queen • 600 ft²

Sleeps 4

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Deluxe Double Room with SPA

1 King • 600 ft²

Sleeps 3

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Comfort Double Room

1 Queen • 301 ft²

Sleeps 2

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Tropical Forest Bungalow

1 Queen • 301 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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Tifakara Boutique Hotel & Birding Oasis

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4.6 / 5.0

Outstanding(498 Ratings)

Hotel in Alajuela Province

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Air conditioner and more

About this hotel

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Garden

Map of Alajuela Province

Nearby attractions

La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park

61.5 mi

Sky Adventures Arenal Park

7.9 mi

100% Aventura

21 mi

Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto

68.8 mi

Available Rooms

Premium Quadruple Room

2 Queen • 600 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe Double Room with SPA

1 King • 600 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Comfort Double Room

1 Queen • 301 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Tropical Forest Bungalow

1 Queen • 301 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

4.6 / 5.0

Outstanding(498 Ratings)

2.5 / 5.0

Dec 2024

I had an incredible stay at this hotel! From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel welcome and cared for. Camila at the front desk stood out for her exceptional service—she was incredibly helpful, offering great advice on local activities and ensuring everything was perfect for our visit. Ana at reception was also very kind and attentive, adding to the overall positive experience. The service throughout our stay was excellent. The restaurant deserves special praise—everything we tried was delicious, especially the pumpkin cream. The live music added a wonderful touch to the evenings, and breakfast was simply amazing. The Eggs Benedict, fresh fruit, and coffee were the perfect start to the day. A big thanks to Joseph, Jay, and the dinner servers, Eric and Melany, who were all so kind and attentive. We also treated ourselves to the tropical massage package, which was exceptional. Rachel was outstanding—the facial and overall service were thorough and relaxing. The Jacuzzi added a nice touch to our spa day. Overall, the experience was unforgettable. I highly recommend tifakara hotel for its fantastic staff, great food, and relaxing amenities.

2.5 / 5.0

Nov 2024

Very interesting hotel boutique with a little grog Sanctuary we learn a lot

2.5 / 5.0

Nov 2024

Ti-fakara hotel was fantastic. The service at the hotel was outstanding. Our air conditioner stopped working in the middle of the night and a repair man was sent immediately to fix it! Breakfast was wonderful with hot options, fresh fruit and juice, and buffet style continental options. Dinner at Bosque was the best meal we had in La Fortuna. The hotel is near the falls an oOn a clear day you can see Arenal from the restaurant and pool area. The only downfall was that the rooms are quite small. If you need space, I would recommend booking a room with two queens even if you dont need both beds. Overall we had a great stay!!

2.5 / 5.0

Oct 2024

Fantastic hotel in an amazing location. Staff is very attentive and super helpful. If you're looking for some seclusion with views and the sounds of nature this is it. I would definitely return.

4.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

Property is new feeling and very clean. All the staff went above and beyond. Lots of frogs on property to see and they do night tours. I didn’t like that the pool was right in front of the restaurant and check in area. Besides the restaurant and frogs, there’s not much to do at this property. But overall great place and amazing staff

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

The entire staff, the food and the experience was over the top awesome. I will say the barking dogs next door was a little annoying

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

Beautiful property in beautiful location with great wildlife on the premises

1.5 / 5.0

Jun 2024

Hotel left me conflicted. On the one hand, it had a great frog tour on the property , fantastic service, and a location which is walking distance to the waterfall. On the other hand, the room was too small and offered to little privacy for a ~$300 price point. Noise was an issue (my partner and I were woken up to the sound of a pressure washer) and the food was just ok. If you need a place for a day or two which is within walking distance to the waterfall, this is one of the few options available and I'd still consider it for that. For anything else, I'd struggle to recommend this hotel given the plethora of excellent options available in La Fortuna.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2024

Great facility and staff!!! Outside amazing and great view of nature and mountain. Front street entrance hard to locate.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2024

All staffs are so nice and kind. I am regretting not give enough tip. They are so worthy to get it. No bugs at all. They are always make us feel welcome.

4.0 / 5.0

Jun 2024

Love the view of volcano and plants around grounds are nice

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2024

This hotel is wonderful! Surrounded by jungle with great views of the Arenal volcano. The rooms are very nice and clean, comfortable. The staff is absolutely wonderful, very kind and genuine. Joshua and Randel was very helpful. Their restaurant offers great breakfast and dinner menu. Food was delicious! You must join the night tour of their frog sanctuary. This place was a highlight of our trip!

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2024

Unique nature setting, friendly staff and great views.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2024

Beautiful facility wish I could have stayed longer!!

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2024

Ti-kafara is a beautiful property nestled into the mountains by Arenal volcano. The flora and fauna were amazing. There were tropical flowers everywhere we looked and the birds were plentiful. We had a fun night time frog walk led by Kevin which we enjoyed a lot. The breakfasts were great with fresh fruit and a great assortment of meals offered. We also ate at the on site restaurant several times and it was delicious. We had a semi-outdoor shower which was amazing. We loved our stay here!

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2024

It was beautiful

5.0 / 5.0

May 2024

I cannot rave enough about Ti-Fakara. Honestly the best service, the warmest hospitality, and some of the best hotel food I’ve ever had. I’ll get the room description out of the way. We had a larger room, two full/queen beds. The hotel is set up as 18 rooms surrounding the reception/restaurant/pool area. There’s a refrigerator and an AC unit. The bathroom is very humid due to the outside shower. Now… if you want to be one with nature (and all of her bugs and lizards) this is quite nice. We did not! Our fault, we thought we picked a room with an enclosed shower. Due to this, our room had frequent bugs and gecko visitors. The staff are so wonderful. They installed a tarp over our shower and removed some friendly critters for us, too. Everyone is truly just so warm, welcoming and friendly. The gardeners caught me walking back to my room and asked if I wanted to see a frog he just spotted. They offer nature walks throughout their two hotels (Noah and Tifakara). The breakfast, which is included, is cooked to order. Freshly baked goods, fruit juices, fantastic coffee, and even your own personal coconut to drink out of! The restaurant on site, La Bosque, has really delicious meals for dinner. It’s nice to have this option since it’s very difficult to get around La Fortuna without a vehicle. There’s so many personal touches throughout that would make this review toooo long so I’ll just say, if you’re wanting to stay in La Fortuna, please make it a point to stay here.

5.0 / 5.0

May 2024

One of the best hotels I have ever stayed at. Superb staff.

2.5 / 5.0

May 2024

I highly and sincerely recommend this hotel for the staff’s solicitude, the beauty of the grounds, the comfort of the room, the delightful frog garden, the excellent breakfasts and the hotel’s exceptional restaurant. I am a world traveler with decades of hotel experiences. I would return to this one in a heartbeat.

5.0 / 5.0

May 2024

This hotel is excellent, I especially liked the breakfast menu and the espresso machines which are free for use to all guests

5.0 / 5.0

May 2024

Hidden gem staff are very helpful. Especially this girl named Esther was very helpful. Very close to the fortuna waterfalls. Everything eco friendly places nice view. Breakfast was great and again staff don't miss a beat.

5.0 / 5.0

May 2024

Loved the friendliness of staff. The location of the property was stunning. On our free night walk tour we saw red eyed green tree frogs as well as other creatures-amazing! Highly recommend for those who want to be away from the hustle and bustle of the town and want walkable access to the Fortuna Waterfall.

5.0 / 5.0

May 2024

a gorgeous property! The hospitality is beyond amazing. The free breakfast is a major plus! The environment of the hotel is so green and the sound of nature 24/7 is so peaceful. Definitely a hidden gem. It’s also in the center of all the popular activities & all the tours we did pick us up at the hotel. The privacy you get in each bungalow is spectacular! Esther who is the main receptionist is super helpful, so responsive & so kind. Definitely will be rebooking & recommending!

2.5 / 5.0

Apr 2024

Our family of 4 (two teens) had a great time here. The setting is incredible and the service was top notch. It felt very luxurious to us, even though it’s not a super fancy place. The staff was so lovely and helped us book really fun excursions. I highly recommend the night walk on the grounds of the hotel. We saw some very cool frogs and snakes!

5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2024

The property is beautiful. The service was excellent. The moment we arrived Randall was showing us birds through his monocular. The night frog tour given by Josue was wonderful- we took great pictures of the critters. Steven and the rest of the restaurant staff gave great service. The food was tasty and of high-quality. Do not hesitate to stay at this beautiful retreat!

5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2024

The view of the volcano was extraordinary. Did NOT enjoy the noise of the leaf blower all afternoon!

5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2024

Loved this property, nestled in the hills of La Fortuna. Staff is amazing, atmosphere is just what we were looking for…. Would definitely return.

5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2024

The night tour was fantastic!!! It is free and a must see! The staff was very welcome and the feeling of being in the jungle was amazing!

5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2024

This place is beautiful and the staff is amazing, i will be back! We saw tucans day one and a kinkajou around day 5.

5.0 / 5.0

Feb 2024

Staff was really great and knowledgeable. The hotel was nice felt luxurious. Pool area was nice, breakfast options were great. Bed was comfy. The shower was outdoor which was cool but being open allowed bugs in.

5.0 / 5.0

Feb 2024

It’s pretty and amazing.

5.0 / 5.0

Feb 2024

Amazing place in the jungle. Literally

5.0 / 5.0

Feb 2024

Just perfect

5.0 / 5.0

Jan 2024

Exceptionally friendly, informative, and thoughtful staff.

5.0 / 5.0

Jan 2024

The property was beautiful. The free night frog tour excellent. The location hard to beat with a view of Arenal volcano.

5.0 / 5.0

Dec 2023

Smaller hotel with rooms that felt secluded in the natural habitat. Exceptional service from all we encountered at the property, from check in with a specialty cocktail (Anna), to help with booking a tour and answering any questions we had (Mary), restaurant service , and the in-house guide for the hotel's night tour of their frog sanctuary(Josue). A la Carte breakfast was included daily - excellent selection, taste, quality, and of course service. Property is a short walk from La Fortuna Waterfall. Loved the extra touches that made our stay memorable. We would stay here again. We only booked 2 nights in the Fortuna area but definitely needed at least one more full day.

5.0 / 5.0

Dec 2023

The staff were very friendly and did their best give us a great experience at the hotel. The food was delicious and the property was well maintained. Jay, the waiter was great and he did he provided excellent customer service. He should get a promotion or bonus 😉

2.5 / 5.0

Nov 2023

Anna at the front desk was especially helpful in making arrangements for our offsite excursions. We made a number of arrangements only till later canceled them but she was not phased. Her attitude stayed five star all the way. Steven was fun but service minded determined to make our stay and visit to his country worth returning.

5.0 / 5.0

Nov 2023

It’s absolutely gorgeous!!

4.0 / 5.0

Nov 2023

Toucans and great curassow from the property!

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Alajuela Province?

The average price for a rental in Alajuela Province is $129 per night. This rental is $510 above the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Tifakara Boutique Hotel & Birding Oasis. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Tifakara Boutique Hotel & Birding Oasis. Enjoy the water!

Is Tifakara Boutique Hotel & Birding Oasis pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Tifakara Boutique Hotel & Birding Oasis?

We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, internet / wifi, parking, and tv.

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Tifakara Boutique Hotel & Birding Oasis

Hotel in Alajuela Province

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Alajuela Province

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Premium Quadruple Room

Deluxe Double Room with SPA

Comfort Double Room

Tropical Forest Bungalow

Tifakara Boutique Hotel & Birding Oasis

Hotel in Alajuela Province

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Alajuela Province

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Premium Quadruple Room

Deluxe Double Room with SPA

Comfort Double Room

Tropical Forest Bungalow

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Alajuela Province?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is Tifakara Boutique Hotel & Birding Oasis pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Tifakara Boutique Hotel & Birding Oasis?

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