Name: Tiriguro Lodge
Address: Maderal de San Mateo 20401 Orotina,Maderal de San Mateo, Rosario, Rosario, Rosario, 20901, Costa Rica
Rating: 10

Smoke-free property

Express check-in/check-out

Garden

Terrace

All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)

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Non-smoking rooms

Hairdryer

Shower/Bathtub

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Linens

Mosquito net

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Free Wi-Fi

Internet

Airport transportation

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Spanish

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French

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Sun Deck

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Parking

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Chacarita Airport

Juan Santamaria International Airport

Tobias Bolanos Airport

Fortuna Airport

Tambor Airport

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Rosario

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lounge

treatment

no-window

bay-view

bosphorus-view

canal-view

city-view

courtyard-view

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golf-view

harbour-view

inland-view

lake-view

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mountain-view

ocean-front

ocean-view

oceanside

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park-view

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partial-sea-view

partial-view

pool-view

river-view

sea-front

sea-view

street-view

sunrise-view

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water-view

with-view

annex

basement

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1-bedroom

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not-guaranteed

wired-internet-access

smoking

sauna

duplex

safe

mini-bar

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pets-allowed

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kitchen

We had a very relaxing stay and a quiet night before we eft Costa Rica. The garden is beautiful and it has been a perfect afternoon beside the pool. The breakfast was marvelous and presented very nicely. The owner has been very friendly and welcoming.

Very relaxing stay before the flight back home

Tiriguro Lodge was our first stop in Costa Rica and an absolute jewel. You will get tender loving care from Myriam and her family and her breakfast (beautifully presented) was the best we had in our 22 days in Costa Rica regardless of the caliber of the hotel we stayed at. If you are landing or leaving from San Jose, it is the perfect stop to unwind and relax. We could not be happier with Tiriguro and Myriam's hospitality.
Carlos Menendez

A Gem

Relaxing luxurious garden and amazing swimming pool. Miriam and Didier accommodated our gluten free requirement and gave insightful info on the area. Incredible view from the balcony. Make sure you bring binoculars for the birds! Merci beaucoup! Speciales! 

A lovely retreat from the beach!

My husband and I stayed in this unique and charming B&B for two nights. The wildlife and the colorful plantings were lovely!
The breakfast that Myriam served was delicious - fresh fruit (some from her property), juice, coffee, crepes - all yummy!
And her daughter, Miley, was very cute!  The walk to the rooms was hilly so my husband ( who had foot surgery) used hiking poles.

Charming

This place is very nice, quiet, and recharging. The rooms were very clean, the property has amazing flowers, fruit and plants. Everything was perfectly manicured and very well maintained. The breakfast was fruit, toast, and marmalade that were home grown and home made and more than enough to get your day started. We will be back!

Tranquility with a view!

This place is a gem parked in one of the most beautiful spots we visited in Costa Rica. If we travel back, we will most definitely stay. Wish we could have stayed here longer. Myriam was such a pleasant and considerate host. God bless her and her family!

AWESOME

We had a gorgeous stay at  felt safe and Myriam was always there for our questions and gave us advice. It was calm and beautiful and the breakfast was amazing. I would love to go there a second time!!!

Amazing stay at the lodge

Tiriguro Lodge.

This three room b&b nestled in the hills of San Mateo offers travelers an opportunity to rest and discover the many wonders of Costa Rica. Didier, his wife Myriam and their daughter instantly make you feel at home with a warm welcome and help you get settled in. 

My wife and I chose the single casita for our two week stay as home base with our preset plans to explore different regions of this amazing country. This is the largest room with a great view of the Pacific in the distance and next to the pool. The other two smaller rooms on the property are adjoining and further down the hill. 
The room has a queen bed, three piece bathroom and kitchen area with a small sink, microwave, coffee maker, under-counter fridge and dishes. Hot water is only in the shower and it’s point-of-use which is also known as a suicide shower because if any wiring is incorrect or faulty, things can get real nasty when you reach up to make an adjustment while it’s on. We didn’t have hot water for a couple of days and thought that was just the way the temperature was set. It finally kicked in with warm water but I could see sparks at the back of the unit. 

There is no air conditioning so you have to work with the ventilation between the screened windows and ceiling fan to get comfortable but the cooler temperatures at night and breeze make it nice for sleeping.
You’re asked a preferred time for breakfast between 7-8:30 which is served up at the main house at a beautifully decorated table or can be brought down to you. Our vegan breakfasts consisted of fresh assorted fruits, toast with delicious homemade marmalades and coffee. 

The following are aspects to be aware of when considering a stay here. 
Driving up from town finds you on a winding road with some steep climbs and it’s unpaved along the last section. Never turn left out of property when you’re on the way somewhere else even if WAZE tells you to do so unless you have a 4x4 with high clearance underneath and you’re a good driver. This becomes a very slow going rugged mountain pass with deep ruts, steep climbs, big rocks and continues on for miles. Turn right out of the driveway going back down the hill to town and take it from there. 
WAZE works great in Costa Rica but will sometimes take you on a longer adventurous route. Even when you check your map and plan accordingly, roads can suddenly turn into being unpaved, filled with potholes, dusty, slow going and even have water hazards. 

In order to get to the single casita, you need to transverse a fairly steep embankment that’s terraced with small stones and no handrails or anything to hold on to if you take a misstep or trip. It’s twice as far in getting to the other two rooms where there are also no handrails. This is not the place for you if you are at all unsteady or have other issues unless you have someone to assist you or walking sticks. 
I spoke with Didier about this so perhaps he will consider putting in something that will help those who need it. 
We weren’t aware of this when we booked and there is no indication on the website so we didn’t ask. This has definitely taught us to add this question for future bookings and was why we had to cut our stay short after one week. We paid in full for the two weeks but there was no refund because it was high season. No problem, lesson learned. 

Bugs are everywhere in Costa Rica and we were told there were no mosquitoes but a different biting small bug similar to a sand flea but normally later in the day. We didn’t put repellent on the first morning for breakfast at the main house and my wife got a couple dozen bites on her legs. She didn’t feel anything at first but then started itching and all the red dots appeared. This got so bad and became an allergic reaction to the extent that she had to see a doctor when we got to Sámara on Monday morning which was the day we checked out. The doctor confirmed the allergic reaction that required an IV of Ringers with Benadryl, cortisone and two prescriptions for three days of steroids and ten days of antihistamines. 

I also want to address the response from the owners to the overall favorable review my wife gave. As for leaving the property for a couple days, we told them from the outset that we were there to explore the area and we might stay over somewhere else because of distance and driving conditions. As for the dangerous terrain, a fairly steep hill with uneven levels of varied size that are made from rounded rocks on the leading edge, rocks on both sides, assorted small rocks for footing and nothing to grab onto if needed can certainly be called dangerous in some respects. One slip, false step or slipping on uneven rocks under foot can find you in trouble. Age is not the issue as there are some people with challenges such as unsteadiness, short legs, health issues, etcetera. 
Insects, of course there are insects but it was downplayed. We were very forthcoming to the owners regarding our plans but it was impossible to stay with the situation. There are absolutely no hard feelings on our part and we only wish Myriam and Didier the most wonderful continued success in all they do. 

Tiriguro is great if it’s the right fit for the right traveler so make sure if you’re considering this property.

A Little Magic in San Mateo

The rooms and the service was absolutely the best. Quiet located in the mountains with a great view over the Valley. Very good breakfast. Our best recomondations for this fantastic place. Very freindly French family 

Exelent

We stopped at the Tiriguro Lodge for one night on our way from San Jose to Santa Teresa, and we wish we had more time there!  The property is nicely maintained with gorgeous tropical plants and a stunning view of the ocean.  The rooms are comfortable and clean.  The pool is lovely with a nice sunset view.  However, the best part was the breakfast - fresh fruit, juice, coffee, hot cocoa, yummy breads, local cheese - absolutely fabulous.  We highly recommend staying here!

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