Does Selva Color Forest & Beach Ecolodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Selva Color Forest & Beach Ecolodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Selva Color Forest & Beach Ecolodge?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is parking offered on site at Selva Color Forest & Beach Ecolodge?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Selva Color Forest & Beach Ecolodge?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Selva Color Forest & Beach Ecolodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Selva Color Forest & Beach Ecolodge and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like fishing, hiking, and horseback riding. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a picnic area and a garden.

What's the area around Selva Color Forest & Beach Ecolodge like?

Selva Color Forest & Beach Ecolodge is located a short 14-minute walk from Hacienda las Agujas.

Selva Color Forest & Beach Ecolodge, Tárcoles: Hotel Reviews, Rooms & Prices

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 2, 2025

Wonderful place in jungle. Great staff. Saw macaws and howler monkeys right from our rooms patio.

Kellie, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Aug 20, 2025

The place was ok for one night. Difficult to figure out where to check in so plan ahead.

Gary, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Dec 26, 2025

This is in a lovely setting, with rainforest all around. We saw lots of interesting birds, plants, etc. on the grounds; the leader of a birding tour that stayed there went birding on the property. Staff are all wonderful. It was clean, breakfast was good. We stayed in a basic "Toucan" room. It felt a bit dated and like some updating and more attention would really help. Towels were old, worn, and pretty rough. I discovered big bottles of water under the sink, which made me assume the tap water was not potable, but there were no signs about that. (We arrived after the office had closed so got no orientation.) Ice cubes in the fridge looked pretty old (lots of frost on them). Dish powder by the sink was a solid blob. I can't comment on the higher-priced accommodations and, once we got over our disappointment about the initial impression, we loved staying there. A little updating/more attention could really improve that first impression (and a little more lighting in the room - a common issue in C.R.). Beds were comfortable, AC worked well. Even if not updated, as long as you are prepared for that, it's a lovely place to stay and see nature from outside your room. I'd happily go back.

Barry, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 12, 2025

Beautiful place in the forest

We loved our stay at Selva Color. Great attentive staff who looked after us very well.

Malcolm, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 12, 2024

Wonderful secluded cabins in a beautiful setting.

Richard, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 5, 2025

Peaceful rest in the green

Bery nice place innthe middle of the forest and nevertheless close to the main road and restaurantd

laurence, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 3, 2024

Two night stay

Great two night stay part of a bigger trip.

Trevor, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 19, 2024

Beautiful and peaceful property.

Anamaria, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 10, 2025

The cabins are comfortable and clean, and the A/C worked great. The cabins are surrounded by lovely tropical forest and gardens. We didn’t have time to use the pool, but it looked clean and inviting. Staff are friendly and accommodating. The location is perfect for catching early morning birding tours at nearby Carara NP. Would definitely stay here again.

James, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Sep 13, 2024

Quaint little EgoLodge

Sweet little spot to make your south in Costa Rica

Ashli, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Dec 29, 2023

Friendly property manager, nice pool area.

Joanne, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 29, 2024

Perfect place for us. Cabins layed out nicely to feel secluded but very close to pool and dinning area. Wonderful and beautiful property. August 2024

Richard, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Apr 28, 2024

What a lovely place to stay, hearing the birds in the am was very nice. highly recomend.

SHAWN, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jan 8, 2023

Beautiful place!

We really loved this place! The room was larger than a New York City apartment, the grounds were beautifully kept, the pool was clean and lovely and breakfast was good. We only wish we could’ve stayed longer.

Meg, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jan 12, 2023

Beautiful place with beautiful staff. Noises of nature fill the senses.

Craig, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Apr 23, 2024

Wonderful secluded location in the heart of the forest. The pool was really nice and only 25 metres from our lodge. So much wildlife all around, a pair of Macaws up in a tree and many other species of birds and reptiles. The staff that provided breakfast were wonderfully friendly and overall it was a lovely place to stay.

Simon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Dec 8, 2017

Lovely little spot

What a sweet little spot just outside a small town, but you feel like you're so close to the jungle. We saw a toucan just a few feet from the pool–beautiful! The owner was so friendly and we had a wonderful experience!

3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Apr 1, 2023

Exceptional!

This is a wonderful place to stay! You are surrounded by rain forest at the foot of a coastal mountain range and close to the beach and Carara NP. The birding is exceptional, the staff is welcoming and eager to assist, and the “typical “ breakfast is delicious.

Donald, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jan 30, 2024

This was our favorite property we stayed at during our trip and we stayed at multiple hotels around the country. Staff were amazing, and we loved the pool. It felt very cozy and private and like we had a little jungle paradise to ourselves. Our room was very spacious and comfortable. Only con is we wish their was more wall plugs by the beds. Breakfast was fantastic and we would recommend this hotel to anyone going to Carara National Park.

Allison, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jul 2, 2023

Interesting property in the jungles. We stayed for one night. The room was nice, but no hot water and smelled like fresh paint. The sheets were not super clean either, but the staff is very helpful and nice. We enjoyed meeting Sandra and others. Decent breakfast.There is a great seafood restaurant next to the property in 1.2km. We loved their chicken soup!

Elena, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Mar 29, 2024

THIS HOTEL WAS A NICE PLACE TO STAY TO GET AWAY FROM IT ALL. THE TOWN IS SMALL BUT HAS ALL THE STORES AND SERVICES THAT YOU MAY NEED. THE RESTURAUNTS OFFER GOOD FOOD. PATRICICA HELP US OUT WITH TRANSPORATION AND ANY QUESTIONS THAT WE HAD. YOU REALLY GET TO HEAR HOW PURE NATURE SOUNDS LIKE. THE POOL WAS GREAT IN THE MIDDDLE OF THE DAY AND YOUR CLOSE TO MANY EXCURSIONS. I RECCOMEND THIS PLACE TO STAY TO GET OUT OF THE BIG CITY LIFE. WE WILL BE BACK.

wes, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jan 25, 2025

I loved Selva Color for a place to stay near Carara National Park and the village of Tarcoles, where you can see the gorgeous Scarlet Macaw Parrots, many other beautiful birds, monkeys, and other wildlife. 10 minute drive. There are Macaws right on the property to squawk their greetings as you check in. The staff was friendly and professional and answered all of my questions in English. The cabin I had was older, but beautifully decorated with the Scarlet Macaw red theme (perfect for me). Everything worked well, such ad frige and coffee maker, and everything was clean. The bed was comfortable and the secured grounds felt very quiet and safe. I went to Tarcoles village beach to watch the Macaws turn in for the evening and to enjoy a fabulous sunset. I recommend Selva Color for a good night sleep before serous birding in Carara National Park.

Marianne, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Aug 15, 2024

Don’t stay there!!

The water got cut off when we needed to take showers after swimming, and then came back after about one hour. It sounded like that happens a lot because they told us to use the emergency water which they store in a couple of 6 liter water underneath the sink. The worse part is the electricity went down at 10:39pm, so we didn’t have power, air conditioning, and the internet until 9:30 am the next day. It was hot and humid in the room. I didn’t feel safe sleeping the whole night because the staff all went home at 9pm and we were the only customers there that night. As for the breakfast, they gave us plain toasted breads, a couple pieces of cut fruits, and coffee because they didn’t have the electricity to cook hot breakfast. The hotel needs some serious major updates. Windows and entrance door have so many crakes that we had to put toilet paper to block the insects, such as mosquitoes, ants, etc. to come into the room. Towels are so old and ripped (see pictures attached). With that kind of condition they shouldn’t be charging what they are charging currently. They should not be in the hotel business if they are not able to provide their customers with basic essential services, such as water, electricity, and safety. I didn’t feel safe being there.

1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Oct 12, 2025

Large room with cooking facility. Comfortable. Difficult to find without your own means of transport. When the bus dropped us at the main road we called the hotel and a vehicle was quickly sent to pick us up. Because it is so far from shops and restaurants we ordered food via WhatsApp messages to the manageress (Patricia) & she kindly brought it to us in her car. Staff helpful. Breakfast was provided at the pool side. Howler monkeys would start screaming at about 4.30 am

Christine, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 23, 2025

Nos encanto todo desde que hicimos check in el recibimiento fue todo lo que esperábamos amabilidad y ese WAO que buscábamos todo el personal y lugar muy lindos y amables la verdad que volvería nos encanto

Rafael Esteban, 1-night trip

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