About Tilajari Hotel Resort

Tilajari Hotel Resort is a four-star retreat in Muelle San Carlos, Costa Rica, rated 8.8 out of 10 across 719 guest reviews. The setting is the draw. Junior Suites face the rainforest or the San Carlos River, and the Junior Suite Superior has a terrace with lake views. Gardens, terraces and outdoor furniture make this a stay built around time outside.

Days here can be as lazy or as active as you like. The property has an outdoor pool, a sun terrace, sun loungers and sun umbrellas, plus a garden and a picnic area for slower afternoons. For more movement, there is a tennis court with tennis equipment, horse riding, hiking, fishing and walking tours. A tour desk helps with planning excursions, and packed lunches are available for days out.

When it is time to recharge, the fitness center, sauna and hot tub/Jacuzzi are there, and massage services round out the wellness side. Meals centre on the restaurant, with a bar for evening drinks, room service when you would rather stay in, and kid meals for younger guests. Wine and champagne and fruits are also available, and the terrace is a pleasant spot to sit between activities.

Practical details are well covered. WiFi and parking are free, the front desk is open 24 hours and the property has 24-hour security. An airport shuttle is available for an additional charge, and currency exchange and laundry and ironing services are on hand. Family rooms, wheelchair-accessible facilities, a business center and meeting and banquet facilities mean the hotel works for families, small groups and work trips alike. Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Who it’s best for

Rooms & suites

Tilajari Hotel Resort offers four room types, all with air conditioning and a private bathroom.

The Junior Suite measures 377 sq ft and has a private entrance, a terrace and outdoor furniture. Inside are a desk, ceiling fan, TV, telephone, mini-fridge, coffee and tea making facilities, a hair dryer and a safety deposit box. Views take in the rainforest or the San Carlos River. The Junior Suite Superior is the same size and has a similar set of amenities, with a terrace that looks out over the lake.

For a simpler stay, the Clásica and the Classic Room with King Bed each measure 323 sq ft and come with air conditioning and a private bathroom. The Clásica has a maximum occupancy of four, while the Classic Room with King Bed is set up for two guests.

Travelers booking over the holidays should note that extra-guest supplements apply on the nights of December 24 and 31 in 2026 and 2027, and a deposit may be required at the property. Our agents can confirm details when you book.

Dining

Meals at Tilajari Hotel Resort revolve around the restaurant, which has an open-air garden setting, and a bar for drinks later in the day. Room service is available for quieter evenings, and the terrace offers somewhere to linger. Kid meals are available for younger guests, and packed lunches can be arranged for days spent hiking, riding or out on excursions. Wine and champagne and fruits are also available.

Location

Tilajari Hotel Resort sits in Muelle San Carlos, Costa Rica, at Muelle de San Carlos, 800 meters east of the service station (servicentro). The surroundings are green and river-oriented: rooms look toward the rainforest, the San Carlos River or the lake, and the property has its own garden. The tour desk, hiking, horse riding, fishing and walking tours make it easy to explore the area, and an airport shuttle is available for an additional charge, with airport pick-up and drop-off also offered. Free private parking suits guests arriving by car.

Amenities

• Outdoor Pool
• Sun Terrace with Loungers and Umbrellas
• Garden
• Tennis Court
• Horse Riding
• Hiking and Walking Tours
• Fishing
• Fitness Center
• Sauna
• Hot Tub/Jacuzzi
• Massage Services
• Restaurant
• Bar
• Room Service
• Free Wi-Fi
• Free Parking

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