Review

La Cueva de Morgan, San Rafael: rural lodging with a pool and stingless bees

More than a hotel, it is a farm with a schedule: a water walk to a cave, stingless-bee hives and dinner on a deck. And to sleep, rooms with private baths and a pool.

The clear Arenal river running over stones in San Rafael
The Arenal river, by the road where La Cueva de Morgan stands. Photo: Alejandro Rojas (SajoR) / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Where it is

The official site gives the address as the El Arenal road, km 3.5, Aguas Claras subdivision. Booking.com places it at km 3.3, near the former Estadero La Chocha. It is the same road as the swimming spots, so El Trocadero is close.

The experiences

Illustration: forest trail with a wooden footbridge
Local hikes follow the creek beds. Illustrative AI-generated image

The rooms

The Booking.com listing mentions a pool, garden, restaurant, river views, private bath with toiletries, continental breakfast, bike rental and a paid airport shuttle. Private parking costs extra. The score is 8.5 from 12 reviews, a low count: read each one.

Who it suits

Families and groups who want activities without leaving the farm, and couples after the deck dinner. It is not for those who want to walk into town at night. Other options with a pool in hotels with a pool and more hosterías in San Rafael hosterías. The overall table is in hotels in San Rafael.

Frequently asked questions

Does La Cueva de Morgan have a day pass?
Yes, from 10:00 to 16:00 according to its site. Write to info@cuevademorgan.com or call 310 744 2943 for the current rate.
What are melipona bees?
Native stingless bees. The place's beekeeping experience revolves around them.

Sources

Checked on October 18, 2026. Prices and opening hours change: always confirm with the official source before you travel.