Heliconia Amazon River Lodge

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Scored 9.3
Rated wonderful

Staff

10

This lodge is located on the banks of the Amazon River in Yanamono's Communal Reserve, 50 mi from Iquitos. It offers rustic accommodations and daily guided excursions into the Amazonian Jungle. The lodge’s unique location provides a variety of wildlife-watching opportunities. Guests of Heliconia Amazon River Lodge can also relax in a hammock or play a game of billiards. Traditional Amazonian dishes cooked with fresh, local ingredients are available at Heliconia Amazon River’s restaurant. Guests can enjoy exotic cocktails on the outdoor deck. Rooms at Heliconia Lodge have rustic furnishings and offer an private bathroom. Beds are surrounded by mosquito netting. Each evening, rooms are lit by electric generator and kerosene lamps. Guests can reach Heliconia Amazon River Lodge by speed boat from Iquitos. The ride takes approximately 75 minutes.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

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Geraint
Peru Peru
“The lodging is comfortable and well-staffed. The food was generally good, sometimes very good. The program of activities is well-suited to families and groups without prior experience of the rainforest.”
Luis
Puerto Rico Puerto Rico
“Everything was perfect. The staff were amazing, the tour guide Antony was great. The food delicious. The room was comfortable. Recommend 100%”
Tim
Isle of Man Isle of Man
“Lodge was great with comfortable room, excellent buffet dining room facility and small swimming pool to cool off in between excursions. The highlights are the 2-3 times daily excursions which really make the high cost absolutely worth it. Our...”
Andreas
Italy Italy
“Excellent communication and organisation (thanks Lizeth), friendly and professional staff. The tour includes pick up and drop off (from the airport or hotel) and transport to the lodge by boat. Great food and accommodation, very clean everywhere,...”
Kate
United States United States
“We liked everything: the food, the jungle sounds, the scenery, the staff, our guide, the activities, the pool, and surely ore.”
Barbara
Austria Austria
“Super Lage mitten im Dschungel, extrem freundliches Personal, toller Guide (Jorge), sehr gutes Essen”
Daniel
Spain Spain
“Las instalaciones son muy completas, el personal es muy agradable, discreto y atento. Las excursiones estuvieron muy bien organizados, completas y puntuales. Los traslados en lancha son muy cómodos. Nuestro guía fue Antoni. Un tío encantador,...”
Daniel
Germany Germany
“- herzliche Mitarbeiter und Guides - tolle Organisation - sehr leckeres Essen - sehr hilfsbereites Team - spannende Touren auf dem Amazonas und in den Regenwald - Zimmer sind gut ausgestattet und sauber - die Bar ist gut bestückt und der Pool...”
Michael
Austria Austria
“Freundlichkeit vom Personal, netter Pool, gutes Essen, Getränkeauswahl an der Bar”
Jordi
Spain Spain
“L'hotel ofereix una experiència completa de la selva i l'amazònia. Màximes facilitats, transfer fins a l'aeroport inclòs. Habitacions confortables, lloc molt bonic, bons guies i menjar sa i bo. Facilitats per al check out després de dinar... Molt...”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Comedor Heliconia
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly

Amenities of Heliconia Amazon River Lodge

Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

House rules

Heliconia Amazon River Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
Available 24 hours
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Available 24 hours
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Based on local tax laws, Peruvian citizens (and foreigners staying more than 59 days in Peru) must pay an additional fee of 18%. To be exempt from this 18% additional fee (IVA), a copy of the immigration card and passport must be presented.

Please note both documents are required for fee exemption. Guests who are not able to present both documents will be required to pay the fee.

Foreign business travelers who require a printed invoice, will also be charged the additional 18% regardless of the length of their stay in Peru. This fee is not automatically calculated in the total costs for the reservation.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Heliconia Amazon River Lodge of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

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