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House of the Macaws

3.0 star property
Tárcoles beachfront hotel with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Terrace, Partial Ocean View
Hallway
Front of property
Hallway
Outdoor pool

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Restaurant
  • Outdoor pool
  • Children's pool
  • Room service
  • Business center
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Meeting room
  • Picnic area
Feel at home
  • Children's pool
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Barbecue grill(s)

Room options

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Bed sheets

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Single Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Bed sheets

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Terrace, Partial Ocean View

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Terrace, Partial Ocean View

Highlights

Terrace
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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The price is CA $151
CA $171 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 31 - 1 Jan 2025
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About the area

Map
near Carara National Park, Tárcoles, Puntarenas, 61102

What's nearby

  • Carara National Park - 6 min drive
  • Mantas Beach - 23 min drive
  • Marina Los Sueños - 23 min drive
  • Playa Blanca - 27 min drive
  • Jaco Beach - 28 min drive

Getting around

  • Tambor (TMU) - 26.5 miles/42.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Carabelas - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪El Hicaco Grill Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Los Guarumos - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Vista Mar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪La Fiesta del Marisco - ‬4 min drive

About this property

House of the Macaws

Enjoy your visit to Tárcoles with a stay at House of the Macaws. After having fun at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Other highlights include a children's pool, a terrace, and a garden.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 26 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 2:30 AM
  • Contactless check-in available
  • Express check-out available
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is noon
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
  • If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

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

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7 AM–9 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service

Traveling with children

  • Children's pool

What to do

  • On the beach

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool

Room amenities

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Hotel Carara Tarcoles
Hotel Carara
Carara Tarcoles
Hotel Carara Costa Rica/Tarcoles
Hotel Carara
House of the Macaws Hotel
House of the Macaws Tárcoles
House of the Macaws Hotel Tárcoles

Frequently asked questions

Does House of the Macaws offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, House of the Macaws 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 House of the Macaws?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at House of the Macaws?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at House of the Macaws?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at House of the Macaws?
Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 2:30 AM. Check-out time is noon. Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at House of the Macaws and nearby?
House of the Macaws has an outdoor pool and a picnic area, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near House of the Macaws?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers alfresco dining, Latin American cuisine, and garden views.
What's the area around House of the Macaws like?
House of the Macaws is located a short 3-minute walk from Playa Tárcoles.

House of the Macaws Reviews

Reviews

6.4

Good

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Poor

Don’t bother
Where to even start? Upon arrival we were left to deal with who I assume is a service boy who didn’t speak a word of English (fair enough). He kept being confused about our reservation which we made 8 months earlier. After total struggle the owner (who has been watching us from an opposite balcony) has finally showed up. He wanted us to pay cash for the accommodation that we already paid for! He wanted us to cancel but as we wouldn’t receive a refund I obviously refused. He allowed us to stay (how very kind) but made it sound as if he was doing us a favour. The place looks abandoned, the room was filthy. Hardly working aircon and the thinnest sheets to cover. I won’t even mention the pillows. Only in the morning we discovered that we actually had a litter of three kittens under dressing table. Poor mummy cat (extremely thin) has been trying to sneak in all night and we had no idea why. We were supposed to get a breakfast but didn’t bother and left early after hardly any sleep
Lenka, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Terrible room
The hostel has potential, it's close to the beach and the common areas are reasonable, but the room is just terrible - old and disgusting. Mold in the shower which only has cold water (I skipped shower), the linens were stained and torn, the walls also have stains. The is big even for our family of 4 but the room is in unacceptable condition. For that room condition 61$ per night was extremely expensive. Sorry.
Dror, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

The property is of good size and has the potential of a great hotel. Its situated right on the beach. What i didn't like was the overall conditions of the structure itself. Needes to be replastered and panited. The room was overall dirty. The shower hear was moldy, i skiped the shower. Bathroom door was hollow and broken. I feel terrible for the ownership. I don't know what issues they may be having. I had read previous reviews and i felt i wanted to give ut a chance only to realize its only getting worse. I stayed only because there was no where else to stay. I would not recommend at all. Sorry!
Hector, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Great place to stay.
I have stayed here twice before an the service is excellent and so is the food. The beach is only a 100 meter walk through trees full of Scarlet Macaws. I would recommend a stay here if you are looking for Macaws. Unfortunately, we were cut short in our stay this time. The drive from LA Fortuna was a rough 5-1/2 hours and my niece became ill. We opted to return home to Grecia.
Mark, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

No tv in room Thy only take cash even though stated visa/mc
Giovanna, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

James, 26-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This hotel is very dated and could really use a make over however the staff and the food more than makes up for whatever the space doesn't have. I was a little afraid at first but 2 days in i was already planning my next stay.
Ronda A, 10-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Rafael, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Shelby, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

the ac doesn't work properly, the room doesn't seem to be secure to let your valuables in your room
Adrian, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Harold, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Bad hotel
ALFREDO, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Very local place we were the only norte Americans
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Johanna was the best host we could have had for our trip. She was so friendly and helpful, Thank you!!
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

A better WIFI system is very much needed. The info on your website indicates dogs welcome but when we arrived they told us dogs not allowed but they made an exception.
Mark, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

For the price they charged (nearly 110 US dollars per night), the hotel was poorly lit, the room was in a poor shape (bathroom in particular with mold on the ceiling, a gaping drainage hole from the shower stall, dirty shower stall), and the hotel grounds were poorly kept. It was far away from any decent restaurant. The only good thing going for it is closeness to the crocodile bridge in Tarcoles.
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Cerca de la playa, muy bonita la piscina. Muy bien el restaurant.
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Macaws!
Great value for the money. Right on the beach with a nice pool and restaurant/bar. Macaws flying overhead and the iguana perched on a porch light help with the ambience.
Margaret, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

the hotel needs repairs as well as better TVs in the rooms
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

It’s old time Costa Rica right off the highway and right on the beach with a great pool to keep cool... nice breakfast, the staff is always cheerful... close enough to a Jaco without the craziness and plenty of great ceviche and seafood in the vicinity...
4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

You get what you pay for.
Careful about using the pics to define the stay. My room was tiny, and very basic. Was okay for a single night; I wouldn't have stayed with my family however. Area is reasonable, but is essentially in the local village. The beach is behind the property, but is nothing special. There is a hammock for use as well, and the pool looked fine (I didn't swim) as did the open air restaurant (I didn't eat there, but rather just down the coast). With documented concerns for vehicle break-ins at the nearby crocodile bridge and national park parking lot, you do have to wonder about safety (although the vehicle lot does have a gate, yet I never saw it closed). Close to tourist options such as crocodile tours, the national park, and you can travel south for 5-10 minutes to get a nice meal (or experience what Jacobhas to offer). Beautiful Macaws in the area made the experience worthwhile in my case, however there's a reason the price was so inexpensive. You get what you pay for.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Simply the place looked abandoned, place is very n
Erol, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Not ready for prime time. Should do the world a favor and close.
A.R., 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

In & out.
Nice Beach Front Hotel. With Breakfast,and Wi-Fi. We had a basic room. No Fridge, no closet. We got what we paid for. A bed, a bath, AC & TV. stayed the night and left in the morning. No complaints.
Sharon, 1-night romance trip
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