Vista Turrialba Lodge

Staff and location

Lovely views, the children enjoyed the sports room with ping pong and other activities. The restaurant nearby was good too.

We stayed at this accommodation near Turrialba while doing the Pacuare River rafting, and we truly loved our time there. The property is located about 15–20 minutes by car outside the town, heading toward the mountains and the cloud forest, which makes it feel wonderfully immersed in nature. After turning off the paved road, there’s a short gravel stretch of about 600 meters leading to the accommodation. The setting is absolutely beautiful — surrounded by lush greenery, with hummingbirds flying around and an exceptionally well-maintained garden that creates a very peaceful atmosphere. The cottage itself was cozy and well equipped, with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. We also really enjoyed the breakfast, and the staff was consistently friendly and helpful. Even though the weather wasn’t perfect during our visit, we still managed to fully appreciate the beauty of the gardens and the tranquil surroundings. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone visiting Turrialba or the surrounding area.

There were no real negative aspects during our stay. The only thing to keep in mind is that the property is located outside of town and requires driving on a short gravel road, which might not suit travelers looking to stay directly in the city center. For us, however, this peaceful location was exactly what we were looking for.

The breakfast was nice.

We tried 3 rooms till we found a room that functions well. Only after we found out that the hot water in this room is not working. They have many dogs wandering free at the property which made me feel unsafe. The signs to the property are not clear at night. We parked at a private property at first.