5.02 reviews
- Check-in from 1:00 PMCheck-out by 11:30 AM.
- Breakfast availableIncluded on some rates — the board is shown on each room.
Welcome to Rafiki Safari Lodge, your serene escape nestled along the picturesque riverwalk of Río Nuevo.
Relax and Rejuvenate Indulge in our onsite massage services and unwind in an oasis of tranquility. Enjoy complimentary wireless internet access and personalized concierge services for a seamless stay.
Culinary Delights Savor delectable meals at our restaurant, and mingle with fellow guests during our complimentary daily reception. Wake up to a sumptuous full breakfast included with your stay, served from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Convenience at Your Fingertips Take advantage of our onsite shopping and wedding services, alongside essential amenities such as dry cleaning and free self-parking. Our cozy 14 guestrooms are designed to make you feel right at home, with modern bathrooms featuring showers and hair dryers.
What this place offers
- Free breakfast
- Free WiFi
- Luggage storage
- Designated smoking area
- Concierge service
- Shopping on site
- Free breakfast
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Wedding services
- Tours/ticket assistance
Rooms
5.0
Guest rating
Rated 5.0 out of 10 by 2 guests who stayed here.
- Cleanliness4.4
- Service4.4
- Location4.4
- Rooms4.3
- Amenities4.4
- Value4.3
- Food & drink9.4
Guests mention
Fantastic placeGreat food
JORGENature 100%, the staff very kind and friendly, food excellent, activities very exciting
AntoineFantastic place. The rafting activity is a must do. Great food. Keep going team!
Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated January 2026.
Where you’ll be
San José
Things to know
Cancellation
Each room shows its own terms before you pay.
Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
House rules
Check-in from 1:00 PM until 06:00 PM
Check-out by 11:30 AM
No children
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No pets
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Pets. Pets not allowed
Pets. Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
General. Professional property host/manager
Pets. Service animals are allowed
Payment & property
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
What we’d check for you here
- That the step-free room is actually free on your dates, and whether it is a roll-in shower or a bath, which the listing never says.
- Whether there is room for a pickup, a trailer or a van, not just a car.
- Whether breakfast is in the rate or added at checkout, and what time it runs.
- Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
- What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.
Questions about Rafiki Safari Lodge
What time is check-in and check-out at Rafiki Safari Lodge?
Check-in is from 1:00 PM. Check-out is by 11:30 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
Does Rafiki Safari Lodge allow pets?
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Is there parking at Rafiki Safari Lodge?
Parking is listed among the property's facilities. Whether it's free and whether a space can be reserved varies, so we check it against your dates rather than promise it here.
Is breakfast included at Rafiki Safari Lodge?
Breakfast is offered at the property. Whether it's included depends on the rate — the board type is shown on each room once you put your dates in.
Does Rafiki Safari Lodge have Wi-Fi?
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
Does Rafiki Safari Lodge have wheelchair accessible rooms?
The property lists step-free or accessible facilities. That flag is the one least able to settle the question: a hotel can carry it and still have a step at the entrance, or a bath rather than a roll-in shower, and it does not say whether the accessible room is free on your dates. Tell us what you need and we'll ask the property directly rather than reading you the flag.
How do I book Rafiki Safari Lodge?
Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.
Where is Rafiki Safari Lodge?
San José.
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