El Zota Hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Cariari. The hotel provides both free WiFi and free private parking. At the hotel, each room includes a wardrobe, bed linen and a patio with a mountain view. At El Zota Hotel the rooms come with a seating area. The accommodation offers an American or vegetarian breakfast. At El Zota Hotel you will find a restaurant serving Caribbean, local and Latin American cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. You can play billiards at the hotel, and the area is popular for cycling. The nearest airport is Tobías Bolaños International Airport, 126 km from El Zota Hotel.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast info

Vegetarian, American

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 double bed
Bedroom 4:
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1:
6 single beds
Bedroom 2:
4 single beds
Bedroom 3:
2 single beds
Bedroom 1:
6 single beds
Bedroom 2:
6 single beds
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.6
High score for Cariari
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  • Guy
    Belgium Belgium
    Magical place, next level nature/jungle experience. Lots of wildlife (herons, toekans, pizote, owls, frogs, caymans, lizards ...), exotic plants and ancient trees. Beautiful nature soundtrack.The staff is very friendly and Hiner is a generous and...
  • Orsolya
    Spain Spain
    This place was a pleasant surprise for us. It's more off the beaten path and charming in all sense. The family who owns the biological station is taking good care of the premises and the guests. There are plenty of programs (natural walks etc) you...
  • Alex
    Switzerland Switzerland
    This is a truly unique location, very close to the deep jungle with all kinds of animal sightings possible. The guide is very knowledgeable and the staff is more than friendly! Don't go any less than 3nights to really enjoy the calm area and the...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • La Casona
    • Cuisine
      Caribbean • Local • Latin American
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of El Zota Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Free toiletries
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Aerobics
    Additional charge
  • Live music/performance
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
  • Nightclub/DJ
  • Entertainment staff
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Canoeing
  • Karaoke
  • Billiards
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Currency exchange
Entertainment and family services
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Hearing accessible
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Plunge pool
  • Shallow end
Wellness
  • Yoga classes
  • Public Bath
  • Open-air bath
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

House rules

El Zota Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

Available 24 hours

Check-out

Available 24 hours

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 11 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$30 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Mastercard Visa Cash El Zota Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform El Zota Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about El Zota Hotel

  • El Zota Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • La Casona

  • Room options at El Zota Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Holiday Home

  • Check-in at El Zota Hotel is from 00:00, and check-out is until 00:00.

  • Yes, El Zota Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • El Zota Hotel is 13 miles from the centre of Cariari. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at El Zota Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • El Zota Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Billiards
    • Canoeing
    • Karaoke
    • Evening entertainment
    • Live music/performance
    • Entertainment staff
    • Open-air bath
    • Yoga classes
    • Walking tours
    • Nightclub/DJ
    • Public Bath
    • Aerobics
    • Swimming Pool
    • Movie nights
    • Bike tours

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.