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Rafiki Safari Lodge

2.5 star property

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2 outdoor pools
Standard Tent, Mountain View | 1 bedroom
Superior Tent, Lake View | 1 bedroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Camino de Rio Savegre, Río Nuevo, San José, 60601
  • Place, Manuel Antonio Beach
  • Place, Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge
  • Place, Biesanz Beach
  • Airport, Quepos (XQP)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Tent, Mountain View | 1 bedroom

Standard Tent, Mountain View

  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Tent, Lake View | 1 bedroom

Superior Tent, Lake View

  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom

Deluxe Tent, Mountain View

  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Tent, Mountain View | 1 bedroom

Family Tent, Mountain View

  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Single Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About this property

Rafiki Safari Lodge

Riverwalk hotel with 2 outdoor pools and free breakfast
Along with 2 outdoor pools, this hotel has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Free full breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking and a free manager's reception. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, spa services and concierge services are on-site. Change of towels is available on request
Rafiki Safari Lodge offers 14 accommodations. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
2 outdoor swimming pools are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include facials and manicures and pedicures.
At Rafiki Safari Lodge, you'll find features such as free breakfast, WiFi in public areas and self-parking.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the 2 outdoor pools
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes horse riding/rentals, mountain biking and hiking/biking trails
  • 27.5 miles (44.3 km) from Manuel Antonio Beach and 16.9 miles (27.2 km) from Matapalo Beach
Rafiki Safari Lodge offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Rafiki Safari Lodge. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Río Nuevo hotel.

Guests are served a free full breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM. The hotel hosts a free manager's reception daily.
Rafiki Safari Lodge has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Mountain biking
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • High chair

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
The front desk at this property is open daily from 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

Rafiki Safari Lodge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JORGE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nature 100%, the staff very kind and friendly, food excellent, activities very exciting
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antoine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic place. The rafting activity is a must do. Great food. Keep going team!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025