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Mei Tai Cacao Lodge

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Romantic Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Lake View
Premium Quadruple Room, Terrace, Mountain View | Terrace/patio
Interior
Classic Quadruple Room, Terrace, Garden View
Outdoor pool, open 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM, pool loungers

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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Calle por Zapote, Bijagua, Alajuela
  • Place, Frog's Paradise
    â€Ș17 min drive‬
  • Place, Tenorio Volcano National Park
    â€Ș31 min drive‬
  • Place, Tapir Valley Nature Reserve
    â€Ș38 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium Quadruple Room, Terrace, Mountain View

Premium Quadruple Room, Terrace, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 57 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed

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Classic Quadruple Room, Terrace, Garden View

Classic Quadruple Room, Terrace, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed

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Romantic Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Lake View

Romantic Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace, Lake View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 82 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Comfort Suite | Living area

Comfort Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Mei Tai Cacao Lodge

An outdoor pool, spa services, and laundry facilities are available at this lodge. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include tour/ticket assistance and a garden.
Mei Tai Cacao Lodge offers 6 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to furnished patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate dining areas and include dining tables. Beds feature premium bedding. 27-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services.
During your stay at Mei Tai Cacao Lodge, you'll be close to Frog's Paradise. You'll find features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • 23.7 mi (38.1 km) from Lake Arenal and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Frog's Paradise
Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at Mei Tai Cacao Lodge. Free self parking is available.
Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 9 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9 AM

Things to do

  • Ecotours
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On a lake
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Built in 2015
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 27-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive key retrieval information
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you, key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Mei Tai Cacao Lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children 6 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 6 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property does not have a front desk. Guests arriving after noon must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. The host will greet guests on arrival.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the lodge before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 6 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Finca Mei Tai Well Being Lodge Bijagua
Finca Mei Tai Well Being Bijagua
Mei Tai Cacao Lodge Lodge
Mei Tai Cacao Lodge Bijagua
Finca Mei Tai Well Being Lodge
Mei Tai Cacao Lodge Lodge Bijagua

Mei Tai Cacao Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 52 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Megan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maxime

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accueil extra, endroit trÚs tranquille, immense domaine marchable, aménagement paysager superbe. Faune et flore sur la site intéressants. Communication facile en tout temps, possibilité de commander facilement dans les restau du coin avec livraison à la porte. Stationnement à la porte. Patio avec petit frigo, mais sans possibilité de faire cuire ou chauffer de la nourriture.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved the place. Family run and super friendly. Beautiful property with lots of wildlife. Our first time in country and will definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benoit

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an excellent stay in this B&B. The location is amazing in the middle of the nature, very quiet. The breakfast is great and the recommendation for local tour are very helpful. In addition it is possible to order diner from the city that will be served in their dining room. It was extremely convenient.

8/10 Good

Avni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous finca with individual bungalows for each group. The family that runs this gem, built it from the ground up and everything is just divine. It was a fabulous stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aryeh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely everything! Mei Tai is an incredible gem in Costa Rica that should be visited by all tourists who are caring and thoughtful enough to recognize what Costa Rica is all about. Cecile and her family go out of their way to make your experience incredibly comfortable and relaxing. She takes the time from the moment you drive onto the property to personalize your stay. The piece of advice we have is listen to absolutely everything that she says. Bijauga is relatively untouched by tourists compared to some of the major attractions in Costa Rica and we hope it stays that way. Thank you so much for the opportunity to stay with you! PS – try the orange bananas. They will rock your world.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable cabins in a wonderful nature setting. Will definitely come back. Great location to explore the area from.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hello Eric and Celeste! Lauren and I loved ever moment of our stay with you. Thank you, truly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

MaudeG, Montréal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quel petit coin de paradis. Notre petite famille avons adorĂ© notre expĂ©rience. D’abord le site est situĂ© prĂšs des attraits de la rĂ©gion. De plus il offre des possibilitĂ©s de randonnĂ©es que nous n’avons malheureusement pas eu le temps de faire. Le chalet est tout simplement magnifique et en communion avec la nature qui l’entoure. Ceci dit, gare aux moustiques lorsque vous ĂȘtes Ă  l’extĂ©rieur. Le service y est attentionnĂ© et chaleureux. Bons petits dĂ©jeunes pour partir la journĂ©e. Merci Ă  nos hĂŽtes CĂ©cile et Éric
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

KG, Stamford, CT

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When traveling through Costa Rica, everyone should take the opportunity to stay at a finca (farm). Finca Mei Tai is perfect - grounds and views are beautiful! With just 3 rooms, you feel like an honored guest of Eric & Cecile’s. The location is close to Bijagua so you have great access to the restaurants and Rio Celeste. In addition, we had the cottage with the private outdoor lounge area with stereo. It is a great touch which my teenage daughters loved! The breakfast was an absolute delight. Fruit, eggs, fresh bread, local jams, cold cuts, juice, hot chocolate, coffee, tea even kid’s cereal if your kids are craving it. So happy that we stayed here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Federico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful area

Great place!
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The B&B was located on a scenic and spacious property. The owners were extremely nice, catering and took time to give the history of the property and the region. Finally the guest room was large, clean and had everyone you could desire for a comfortable stay. I will recommend this property to friends and family who plan on staying in the area and we will be back ourselves as well.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My girlfriend and I sincerely enjoyed our 1 night stay at Finca Mei Tai. Eric and Cecile were the most genuinely friendly hosts we have met in Costa Rica have a very interesting life story (and that is saying something!). Their finca is on a beautiful piece of land set in the mountains, which we were encouraged to enjoy on a short hike through the cacao plantations after a delicious complimentary breakfast made by Eric and Cecile themselves. The room was uniquely decorated, spotless, and very comfortable. The location is perfect for access to the Tenorio Volcano/Rio Celeste hike, and also great if your looking for a longer stay of the beaten path!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Cathy, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed here 3 nights during our vacation to Costa Rica. It was very nice with a comfortable room and great breakfast. The owners took a personal interest in us to help us find activities we would enjoy while we were spending some of our vacation time in their beautiful part of Costa Rica.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
one of a kind experience in the hills of Bijagua. Great concept, and a neat trail built by the owners to see the surrounding areas. 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Guy and Cindy, New Mexico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best in Costa Rica

Quiet and peaceful property, set right against the mountains, We saw several toucans on the property and on the road to the property. Close to Bijagua, yet far enough to feel like you are in the middle of nowhere, only a mile or so off of highway 6, the main road. Owners are wonderful and friendly, serve a very good breakfast and very informative of the area. There is no AC, but the breeze made it very comfortable, room had good screened windows and was immaculately clean. Bijagua was our favorite town in Costa Rica and will return as soon as we can.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ron, Southern California

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Peaceful place in the mountains

This is a total gem of a place to stay. The rooms are located on a hundred acre farm that is surrounded by lushly forested mountains. The property was designed by Eric the owner and completed with modern materials. From the landscaping to the pools there is a well thought out plan. The rooms are tastefuly decorated with hardwood floors and a comfortable bed with high quality linens colored superbly. Large bathroom with walk-in shower and a rain head! Eric and Celilia are the most consummate hosts who want nothing more than for you to be comfortable and relax in their wonderful retreat! Breakfast was enjoyable on a covered patio overlooking the property. Celilia makes wonderful homemade bread for breakfast which is a work of art! Wonderful coffee and fresh juices coupled with eggs and all the trimmings to round out the meal! Would I return? Absolutely and stay longer in this peaceful haven.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jens, San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A stay in paradise

We had a wonderful stay at Finca Mei Tai. Eric & CĂ©cile were great hosts. We had some delay in getting to the Finca and already then CĂ©cile was super helpful in giving guidance from across the country in helping us get to where we needed to be. Once we arrived we discovered we had booked a stay in paradise. The Finca is literally bordering a large piece of jungle, with loads of wildlife. The setting is serene and calm. The room is spacious and beautiful. It felt like a private bungalow. My girlfriend and I loved it. Breakfast on the main deck was amazing, next to hummingbirds and different ponds, overlooking the jungle. CĂ©cile shared a lot stories of the family's great adventures. It was food for thoughts that will probably linger on for quite some time. We wished we had booked an extra night here.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Craig, Leverett, MA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful property and amazing hosts

Eric and Cecile have an amazing property and they go out of their way to be excellent hosts. My wife and I had a great time exploring the hiking trails on their finca. The breakfasts they provided for us were delicious, it was a treat to sit and take our time enjoying them. They also provided answers to many of our questions about the area, with suggestions of activities to try. They are a very interesting couple, we enjoyed our conversations with them and the only bad part was when we had to leave! We highly recommend staying here at least a couple nights, longer if possible!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Joe, Ohio, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A piece of paradise - you will not want to leave.

We are a family of four, and we were searching for something special during a trip to Costa Rica. Mind you, Costa Rica is very special all by itself, but Finca Mei Tai was an absolute highlight during our 3 week tour of Costa Rica. If you care about nature and appreciate the aesthetic of brilliant engineering and smart use of space and terrain, you will LOVE Finca Mei Tai. It is not on the main drag of any town, so you have to have a little sense of adventure - I guarantee you will think you are a bit lost as you make your way there, but that makes it all the more special. As you come along the long driveway curving around a beautiful pond with a majestic tree (that has to be at least 150 feet high) overlooking it, you will KNOW that you are in a special place. The rooms are beautiful, spacious and spotless. The balcony/terrace of the main house where you have breakfast (next to an infinity type pool) is worth the stay all by itself - and I have not even started on the breakfast itself! You have a view of the rolling extended yard, where flowers attract dozens of hummingbirds and butterflies of all kinds. The breakfast was simply the best we had during 3 weeks in Costa Rica, period. This piece of paradise is possible b/c of the amazing family that has lovingly created this oasis - REAL people with spectacular spirit and a commitment to making an ideal place of peace, rest and relaxation. We did NOT want to leave, Finca Mei Tai is simply magical.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Diwi, Costa Rica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful, relaxing and great place

I loved it! The owners were amazing and breakfast was delicious. I highly recommend this place.