Rancho Margot Eco Lodge
Jungle bungalows with natural pools and yoga
About this stay
The natural pools set this property apart from the chlorinated pool decks common elsewhere on the lake: they are named explicitly in the property's own facilities, not a boiler-heated substitute with a spa label attached after the fact. Bungalows carry terraces and open onto the jungle setting rather than a manicured lawn, and yoga classes run on-site for guests building a slower, wellness-oriented stay around the natural pools rather than a volcano-view checklist. The bar and restaurant sit three minutes' walk from the rooms, close enough to skip driving after dark, and the airport shuttle handles the three-hour-plus run to San Jose that would otherwise require arranging a separate taxi. Kid-friendly service extends to families, though the yoga-and-jungle framing leans toward travelers seeking a quieter, nature-first stay over a resort pool scene.
- Natural pools
- Yoga classes
- Jungle bungalows
- Airport shuttle
Our take
Rancho Margot Eco Lodge is a three-star jungle property with bright bungalows and terraces, natural pools, yoga classes and on-site dining, with a bar and restaurant three minutes' walk away. Free WiFi and parking are included, and an airport shuttle covers the long run to San José. I would book it for nature-minded families and couples, and look elsewhere for a heated resort pool or city convenience.
- ✓Book a yoga class in advance if the schedule matters to your stay, sessions can fill during high season.
- ✓Ask specifically whether your bungalow has air conditioning, since it is not standard across every room.
- ✓Use the property's airport shuttle rather than arranging your own taxi for the long San Jose transfer.
Why we love it
- Natural pools, not a heated substitute
- On-site yoga classes
- Jungle bungalows with terraces
- Airport shuttle included
Why guests love itI would suggest Rancho Margot Eco Lodge to families with adventurous children who like a jungle setting. The property has bright bungalows with terraces, natural pools and on-site dining, and a bar and restaurant three minutes' walk away. Yoga classes give adults a calmer start to the day. Free WiFi and parking are included, and an airport shuttle covers the long transfer from San José.