Rancho Margot Sustainable & Self Sufficient Eco Lodge

8.3 / 10.0

Excellent(110 Ratings)

Nature lodge in Alajuela Province

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Internet / Wifi and more

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About this nature lodge rental

Featuring an extensive garden, furnished terraces with natural pools and rainforest-mountains views, the eco-friendly Rancho Margot is 700 metres from Caño Negro River and 3 km from Arenal Lake.

Amenities

Pool

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Wheelchair accessible

Gym or Fitness Center

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Alajuela Province

Nearby attractions

La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park

43.6 mi

Sky Adventures Arenal Park

2.2 mi

100% Aventura

6.5 mi

Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto

46.6 mi

Available Rooms

Deluxe Bungalow

2 Queen • 376 ft²

Sleeps 5

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

Superior Bungalow

1 Double • 269 ft²

Sleeps 1

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

$$$$

Rancho Margot Sustainable & Self Sufficient Eco Lodge

$$$$

8.3 / 10.0

Excellent(110 Ratings)

Nature lodge in Alajuela Province

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Internet / Wifi and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this nature lodge rental

Featuring an extensive garden, furnished terraces with natural pools and rainforest-mountains views, the eco-friendly Rancho Margot is 700 metres from Caño Negro River and 3 km from Arenal Lake.

Amenities

Pool

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Wheelchair accessible

Gym or Fitness Center

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Alajuela Province

Nearby attractions

La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park

43.6 mi

Sky Adventures Arenal Park

2.2 mi

100% Aventura

6.5 mi

Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto

46.6 mi

Available Rooms

Deluxe Bungalow

2 Queen • 376 ft²

Sleeps 5

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

Superior Bungalow

1 Double • 269 ft²

Sleeps 1

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

Ratings and reviews

8.3 / 10.0

Excellent(110 Ratings)

100% verified reviews

8.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

Very good

Location in rainforest was amazing. Loved the tours.

8.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

absolute gem of a place. the feeling of being one with nature

vegetation. pure nature. tours absolutely sublime. the piglets are adorable. the staff is friendly and welcoming.

the food is fresh but not amazing.

5.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

You need a car to stay here!

Staff were so lovely and helpful. The pool was beautiful. Morning yoga was great

I really wouldn't recommend going here if you don't have a car. Cost me $35 each time to get to Fortuna and really difficult to get a cab at that. Also, most shuttles won't pick you up from the hotel as it's too far away. The bunk house rooms were overpriced, they are tiny. It could have been the weather but the place was damp and really hard to dry clothes, I left feeling a bit ill.

9.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

Superb

The philosophy of the ranch is self-sufficiency and it can be seen in each of their activities. To witness this reality was unique and inspiring.

It's a farm and not a hotel, tho the prices for the stay feels like a four star hotel and a bit overpriced. With high prices comes high expectations, which inherently a farm cannot deliver.

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

Truly exceptional ecolodge!

Rancho Margot is more than a hotel, it's a community and an sustainable project. For us it was truly an inspiring experience as we could witness first-hand the challenges and rewards that living off-the-grid entail. Rancho Margot's team has accomplished plenty like regenerating a portion of the forest and they invite you to learn about their sustainability practices through their tours and experiences. You can also just enjoy nature, take a hike or swim on their natural pools. It's secluded for a good reason, and we didn't have any reason to leave. We stayed 3 nights but would love to come back!

8.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

we really appreciate about the work they did to create this paradise, but for us it was too cold there and too Remote, y

the ranch is great, a wonderful piece of earth, and Don Juan made a paradise out of this Place - great internet connection in out Bungalow - extremly clean

- it’s too far away from everything - we have been in fist week of January and it was super cold there, eben More on the Night - too expensive

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

Fantastic staff, location and a unique experience.

Property was truly unique. You live right on the farm.

We loved everything. If one thing could improve, the pool area could be brighter or more inviting.

5.0 / 10.0

May 2022

Very overpriced, would not recommend

The bungalow was pretty in a scenic setting. Friendly receptionist.

Was very overpriced. I booked 4 nights not realising how remote it was or that there would be no phone signal. I wanted to leave one night earlier but they wouldn’t refund me which was $175 for one night to stay in quite a standard room. Was upsetting as a lone traveller that booked last minute that there was no room to amend just one day. If you are travelling alone I do not recommend as it is also very expensive to get there and then you are stuck.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2022

our stay eas amazing!

Staff was so nice and facilities were impressive!

Nothing

4.0 / 10.0

Apr 2022

Disappointing

The area has beautiful surroundings and is secluded making it nice and quiet. The property is large with walking trails and a near by creek.

There were no bug nets around the beds like in the picture and many bugs each night. There was also no fridge in the room which was needed in my opinion. The sink and toilet were plugged / very slow draining. The food was buffet style and wasn't very good with very repetitive selection. It didn't seem like most of it came from the property as described.There were many flies and no covers on some of the cold options like salads and fruit. No waiting services offered as it was serve yourself only style.The beds were very hard and uncomfortable. The pool area was dark and a bit dingy. Beyond these annoyances the property was beautiful and the yoga was nice, but for the price I paid I would not go back.

8.0 / 10.0

Feb 2022

Amazing stay! Self sustainability which works. Bravo!

Hearty breakfast, typical Tico food of rice and beans, scrambled or fried eggs, lovely fresh fruits, homemade yogurt, pancakes (which were a bit tough) sometimes oatmeal made with almond milk, medicinal tea, homemade granola mix. And of course Coffee which was surprisingly weak than most other places. FREE yoga classes twice a day. Those are given by volunteer yoga instructors. Yoga courses outside under a roof, by a rushing river... Heavenly! The 2 hour tour of the farm grounds was so interesting. We get to see first hand, how El Rancho Margot helps to keep the Natural in nature. EVERYWHERE, the staff is super friendly AND helpful. Large bungalows with wrap around deck and a hammock for lazy afternoon reading or napping.

Weak coffee. While offering gluten free and vegan options, which is excellent, the options were not flavourful and were mostly "tough". A deft hand in the kitchen would help that situation. The kitchen needs help to round the meals. While Costa Rican cuisine is not refined, and they make no apology for it, the cooks need help in cooking meats to render them more tender... My only complaint.

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2022

unique experience

amazing environment and community. very unique and worth discovering self sustainable place and practices to respect life cycles at all level. great stay and experience

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2022

Agricultural and ecological tourism at its best!

Our stay was exceptional. The staff are friendly and attentive. Rancho Margot is a very special place with lots of activities for all ages. The entire ranch is sustained on renewable energy and all of the agricultural products are organic.

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2021

A strongly inspiring experience

Great place lead by a truly inspiring personality who says what he does. And does what he believes makes sense for an environment where human still fit. I admire !!!!

Nothing

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2020

amazing. we wanted to live there.

Rancho Margot was an absolute Dream! I could have moved in and stayed forever, Everyone was so kind, so helpful. The expansive grounds and farm and streams and falls, and horse stables and compound was just incredible. So well though out and so visionary. I just couldn't get over it all. My children, age 6 and 6 played for hours and were so happy everywhere. Our night hikes brought so much education and excitement on beautiful frogs, snakes and lizard, moths, animals, glowing stars, and glowing logs. it was all so incredible.

I loved all. Amazing place. If a person didn't like nature I wouldn't recommend. One tiny thing, we are vegetarian because we love animals and so would have delighted in a pure vegetarian place.

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2020

Beautiful Eco-Lodge, passionate owners and staff!

It was neat to see the self-sustainability of the property, from the hydro power for electricity to making compost for the food gardens. The owners and staff had a passion for the mission of Rancho Margot that was evident in all that they did. The location was beautiful and peaceful, there was an incredible amount of wildlife around all of the time.

The Superior Bungalow was very small for the price paid, the mattress was very firm.

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2020

Exceptional

It was a great stay. We learned a lot and exceeded our expectations. My only issue was the bungalow was way too small. and had a dangerous step down to the bathroom. I ended up breaking my toe when I went to the bathroom in the middle of the night. the ranch tour was superb and Juan and Liz took the time to spend some time with us sharing their story which was greatly appreciated. Looking forward to a return trip in a bigger bungalow :-)

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2020

Exceptional

The food is great and the property was very nice and a pleasure for our two year old daughter.

Bungalows are a bit small the Superior Category. The pool was as bit cold to be used with a child.

FAQs

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

The average price for a rental in Alajuela Province is $90 per night. This rental is $79 above the average.

Is parking included with this nature lodge?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Rancho Margot Sustainable & Self Sufficient Eco Lodge. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this nature lodge?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Rancho Margot Sustainable & Self Sufficient Eco Lodge. Enjoy the water!

Is Rancho Margot Sustainable & Self Sufficient Eco Lodge pet friendly?

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

What amenities are available at Rancho Margot Sustainable & Self Sufficient Eco Lodge?

We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, internet / wifi, fireplace, smoking allowed, and parking.

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Rancho Margot Sustainable & Self Sufficient Eco Lodge

Nature lodge in Alajuela Province

Reasons to book

About this nature lodge rental

Amenities

Map of Alajuela Province

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Deluxe Bungalow

Superior Bungalow

Rancho Margot Sustainable & Self Sufficient Eco Lodge

Nature lodge in Alajuela Province

Reasons to book

About this nature lodge rental

Amenities

Map of Alajuela Province

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Deluxe Bungalow

Superior Bungalow

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

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

Is parking included with this nature lodge?

Is there a pool at this nature lodge?

Is Rancho Margot Sustainable & Self Sufficient Eco Lodge pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Rancho Margot Sustainable & Self Sufficient Eco Lodge?

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