Escape to the French countryside at Lodge Margouillat, where you can unwind in a garden or take a leisurely stroll on the terrace. Enjoy horseback riding and hiking/biking on site, relax by one of two pools with sun loungers, or grab a drink at the bar. With free in-room WiFi and multilingual staff to assist you.
Enjoy your visit to Paquera with a stay at Lodge Margouillat. After splashing around at the 2 outdoor pools, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other highlights include a snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden.
At a glance
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Hotel size
8 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–9:30 AM
Bar/lounge
Snack bar/deli
What to do
Hiking/biking trails
Horse riding/rentals
Beach nearby
Horse riding nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Mosquito nets
2 outdoor pools
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 15 per person
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
Lodge Margouillat Paquera
Margouillat Paquera
Lodge Margouillat Hotel
Lodge Margouillat Paquera
Lodge Margouillat Hotel Paquera
Frequently asked questions
Does Lodge Margouillat offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Lodge Margouillat 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 Lodge Margouillat?
Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools.
Are pets allowed at Lodge Margouillat?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Lodge Margouillat?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Lodge Margouillat?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Lodge Margouillat and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities like horseback riding and hiking. Enjoy a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a picnic area and a garden.
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Reviews
Lodge Margouillat Reviews
10
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
9.8
Cleanliness
9.4
Location
10
Staff & service
10
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was delicious and tasty. (3 reviews)
The property features two pools, one of which was described as refreshing. (3 reviews)
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 11, 2026
Such an ideal place in the forest. Love the separate shower/bathroom buildings. Great breakfast. Very relaxing clean etc.
Karen
Karen, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 26, 2025
Beautiful Setting lovely facilities two pools
Quiet private safe spacious secluded
Resort only has a few villas don’t feels exclusive in massive grounds
Lovely Villa with private outdoor sitting area
Fabulous breakfast
Host Thomas goes the extra mile nothing is too much for him and he makes you feel very welcome
Plus Loads of hot water
Martin
Martin, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 23, 2024
Rainforest retreat.
Thomas has created a mini-Eden on a tropical hill top. Very serene place to stay, immersed in nature.
James
James, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 16, 2024
Lodge Margouillait
Amazing location. Thomas is a fantastic host. If you want jungle and a clean luxury location it's perfect.
Terence
Terence, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 7, 2024
Amazing stay!
This place was amazing! The owner was super friendly and helpful. The breakfast was delicious and the pool was refreshing. Saw monkeys, a coati and a scarlet macaw on property. The bed was very comfortable and the property was beautiful. I can not say enough great things about this place!
Tiffany
Tiffany, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 7, 2024
Thomas was great! Very kind and went out of his way to make sure we had a good stay. Beautiful property where we saw beautiful birds, butterflies and monkeys.
April
April, 6-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 24, 2024
Our 3-day stay at Margouillat was a wonderful escape. It is a beautiful property in the middle of the jungle with gorgeous views. The swimming pools are a must do. The cabins are spacious—ours had a separate sitting room. It gets our highest recommendation.
Billie
Billie, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 18, 2024
Best place to stay in Costa Rica!
My fiancée and I absolutely LOVED this beautiful lodge and the service here was incredible! It was one of our favorite places we stayed in Costa Rica by far and it was so neat to be submerged in the jungle nature while still feeling spoiled and serene. The howler monkeys like to make the most noise at night which can make it a little hard to sleep for some but it was also very cool to be right alongside their habitat. Would recommend to anyone and would definitely stay there again ourselves!
Malorie
Malorie, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 3, 2025
Thomas reminds me of the inn keeper in Local Hero. He is warm and welcoming with a wry perspective. He seems like a happy person, perhaps because he has created a little paradise here in Tambor.
Dawn
Dawn, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 11, 2024
Private, cozy, quiet, and relaxing environment. Thomas was a very knowledgeable and generous host. Excellent accommodation for birders as there is many unpaved roads that take you to different birding habitats 5 to 20 minutes from the lodge - beaches to mountains. Definitely worth staying many nights to explore the southern part of the peninsula (Paquera to Cabo Blanco and beyond).
P.
P., 6-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 11, 2025
Thomas was a great host. He was super knowledgeable about area and even drove us to a couple places before we decided to rent a car. This is a hidden gem. We got to see monkeys from our balcony in their natural habitat
If you're looking for a quiet romantic getaway, this is it. I do recommend renting a car as things are a bit away. But close enough for day trips.
Sofia
Sofia, 8-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 20, 2024
Perfect holiday base
Property easy to find. Warm welcome. Gorgeous grounds. Bungalows are secluded and quiet with two pools and a bar on your doorstep. Only thing that surprised me: towels changed everyday.
Excellent holiday base, mingling peace and quick access to services (supermarkets, restaurants, fuel). Lovely safe and clean beaches (minimal waves).
Recommend Curú reserve. Bijou sized, easy walks, wildlife and paradise beach.
Best CR place so far!
Nathalie
Nathalie, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 19, 2025
Loved our stay!!!!
This place is perfect getaway. If you need to get off the grid (although, you still have excellent internet reception) for a bit, fly into San Jose, rent a car, take a ferry and stay at this beautiful little gem. When you get there, you'll be greeted by Thomas, a great host and an even better man. Anything you need, Thomas either has it, or knows how to get it. Carlos, aka Charlie is around for assistance also, if needed. We stayed here for 7 nights, and loved every second. Our villa had a full kitchen, A/C if needed, nice sized private patio and a huge shower. So if you've packed on a few pounds, no worries....you and the significant other can still play in the shower together. We had fun. We'll definitely be back. P.S. be nice to the two Coati's who visit frequently, Wanchu and Pitchu.
Aaron J
Aaron J, 8-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 9, 2024
Beautiful property and amazing host.
Thomas was an amazing host, very nice and attentive to giving us a great experience. The grounds were beautiful!
Brian
Brian, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 25, 2023
The house Tomas was wonderful! The property is beautiful. We did glamping for the first time and enjoyed it!
Sheri
Sheri, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 7, 2023
Hidden Gem!! Worth it
Hidden gem! Compared to the places around it for the same price it's fantastic! Very well maintained and you can see the pride they take in keeping it. Highly recommend.
Nick
Nick, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 4, 2026
Excelente servicio
ADRIANA CORRALES
ADRIANA CORRALES, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 28, 2023
Deconnection totale
Nous avons passé 4 superbes nuits au lodge Margouillat, tout était génial : accueil, chambre, petit déjeuner, piscines, environnement. Le plaisir d'admirer la jungle depuis notre lodge, les singes visibles tous les jours sur la propriété. Nous avons passé un très bon noel et nous recommandons cet endroit si vous aimez la nature !
céline
céline, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 12, 2023
La situation géographique est parfaite, près du ferry, parc Curru, Montezuma, etc. Situé dans la jungle, on y voit des oiseaux, singes, papillons, etc. 2 belles piscines dans un environnement paradisiaque et tranquille. Acceuil chaleureux de la part de Thomas qui est toujours disponible pour répondre à nos questions. Nous y retournerons!!
nathalie
nathalie, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 25, 2023
Thomas notre hôte était très sympathique et prenait la peine de s'enquérir de nos besoins.Le déjeuner inclus était copieux et très bon.La chambre intime et à même la nature nous a permis de voir des singes.Belle piscine ,bel endroit très apprécié!
Carole
Carole, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 25, 2022
Beautiful property tucked away amongst the trees. Wildlife abound. A place to feel at peace.
Marcella
Marcella, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 13, 2022
The property was gorgeous! very well kept up, having the 2 pools was nice. Our house was very nice, cute kitchen, very comfy beds, nice big bathroom and hot water! We loved the patio and cooking on charcoal grill. the internet in our house was very inconsistent, but the owner was very helpful and the wifi on the rest of the property was good. very personal service and attention to detail. The house was extremely clean and as an immune- compromised person, i felt very safe here. Was a good value and we would definatly recommend and return.
Daniel
Daniel, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 8, 2022
Great stay!
Very calm (4 hectars 8 small houses 2 pools) and quiet.
Wild and relaxing - strongly recommend if you want to visit curu (20’ by car) or even as a base for your paqueta ferry (30´)
Excellent breakfast with true bread and jam, fruits, eggs etc…
We were upgraded just because a better room was available
Very nice host - friendly and helpful
Hidden gem - go ahead!
Jean-Baptiste
Jean-Baptiste, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 27, 2022
A hidden gem!
I can't overstate how lovely our one night at Lodge Margouillat was. My partner and I stayed there to be close to the airport for our flight the next morning and were blown away by the beauty of the grounds and the hospitality of the owner Tomas. We even got to watch him feed a wild and rare kinkajou! Driving up winding dirt roads to reach the lodge, we didn't expect to be staying in such luxury. Truly an unforgettable glamping experience!
Jessica
Jessica, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 14, 2022
My husband and I live in Costa Rica and took a little vacation in Tambor to celebrate my birthday. It was a three-hour drive from Playas del Coco on very good roads. It was very easy to follow the signs to the hotel, which is a five-minute drive from the main road on narrow dirt roads.
We were disappointed when we arrived to find that there was a steep pathway from the parking area to the reception and rooms. However, the owner met us and helped carry our bags to the room.
The hotel consists of a main lodge/reception area where they serve breakfast and nine cabins tucking into the jungle. There are two swimming pools that looked very nice, but we didn't get a chance to enjoy them.
Our cabin/room was large with a king-sized bed, walk-in-closet, and a screened in porch. The bathroom was very nice with one of the largest and best showers that I've ever seen. There was great water pressure, plenty of hot water, and big cozy towels.
We stayed three nights. At first, we thought the 10-minute drive into Tambor was too far from the action, but it didn't seem so far after all, and we enjoyed the peace and quiet. The walkway didn't seem quite so steep by the time we checked out. Although, I wouldn't want to try it in the rainy season.
Highly recommended