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Cloud Forest Lodge

5.0 star property

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Fusion cuisine, garden views
Manakin Family Suite
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Exterior
Hiking

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
1 km al este del Banco de Costa Rica, Santa Elena, Monteverde, Puntarenas, 60109
  • Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Monteverde Butterfly Gardens
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)

Room options

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Euphonia Deluxe Suites

Euphonia Deluxe Suites

  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Tityra Junior Suites

Tityra Junior Suites

  • 100 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Manakin Family Suite

Manakin Family Suite

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Manakin Double Suite

Manakin Double Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Monteverde

A stay at Cloud Forest Lodge places you in the heart of Monteverde, a 6-minute drive from Friends Meeting House and 10 minutes from Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve. .This luxury lodge is 26.6 mi (42.9 km) from Lake Arenal.
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What's nearby

  • Wildlife Refuge Monteverde - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde - 5 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Monteverde Butterfly Gardens - 5 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Curi-Cancha Reserve - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve - 10 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 156 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Laggus Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Café Monteverde - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Las Riendas Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Tree House Restaurante & Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Sabor Tico - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Cloud Forest Lodge

Luxury lodge with free breakfast and free valet parking
Cloud Forest Lodge offers 25 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and bathrobes. Select Comfort beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. This Monteverde lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and change of towels can be requested. Rollaway/extra beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 25 guestrooms. Your Select Comfort bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This lodge also features concierge services and wedding services.
Satisfy your appetite with Fusion cuisine at Endemica, a fine-dining restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a garden view. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and coffee/tea in a common area. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free valet parking is available onsite.
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
Endemica - Overlooking the garden, this fine-dining restaurant specializes in Fusion cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Reservations are required.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM on request
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Free secured valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Endemica

Things to do

  • Ecotours
  • Ziplining

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • In the mountains
  • 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.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lever door handles
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (81 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Built in 2022
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Renovated entire property - December 2022
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Children's robes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Free rollaway/extra beds

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: USD 10 per person, per stay. This fee does not apply to children under 1 year of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

The listed mandatory additional fee covers the Monteverde Lodge & Gardens Conservation Support Fee that subsidizes local conservation and community efforts.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 385 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or 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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Cloud Forest
Cloud Forest Lodge
Cloud Forest Lodge Monteverde
Cloud Forest Monteverde
Cloud Lodge
Monteverde Cloud Forest Lodge
Monteverde Cloud Forest
Monteverde Cloud Forest Lodge Costa Rica - Santa Elena
Monteverde Cloud Forest Hotel Monteverde

Cloud Forest Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 93 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan, Madison

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location up in the rain forest was beautiful. Really felt far removed from town, even though it really wasn’t that far. Staff is amazing; attentive and friendly. The view from the main lodge was so peaceful. Rooms are large albeit a little spartan but I do appreciate their eco practices. The food at the restaurant was the best we had while in Costa Rica.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We visited Cloud Forest Lodge early March and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The location of the hotel is just slightly off the beaten path, giving you the true rainforest feel. The property has trails to explore, animals can be spotted throughout the grounds. We were surprised to see no tv, but that was just lack of research on our part. Staff were always friendly and helpful with any inquiries we had. Would definitely consider staying there again on our next visit to Monteverde.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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

Cloud Forest Stay

Amazing place to stay. I was in Costa Rica for a month and stayed several places, this one by far was the cleanest of them all. The beds are very comfortable and the rooms spacious and stunning. Wildlife all around, the views and the food are also wonderful. I would love to come back and was sad I only got to stay 2 nights here. would recommend to anyone. 5 stars all around.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Lorenzo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Property is very expensive with very little amenities offered.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Worth a Repeat!

Lovely two-night stay at the lodge with dinner both nights. Clean & comfortable rooms (no view) and stellar service for all meals, breakfast and dinner. We did the takeaway breakfast one morning, which wasn’t great, but they had it ready for us a half hour earlier than they usually open, so…. All in all an amazing stay. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, Toronto

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

François-Marie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The room has no view and was very dark during the day it was necessery to put the lightning which was pour…
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff helped us get a taxi to go into town. Very accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angshuman, Farmington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great ecolodge experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the grounds.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve, Boise

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Billie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An amazing experience. Elegant. Excellent dining. Convenient tours all arranged for us. We only regret not having stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a birding trip, and the birds are fantastic both on the extensive property and in the local area. Rooms were large and comfortable and the staff were all fantastic.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

JUAN CARLOS

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean

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

Heavenly

My Daughter and I did a girls getaway. The hotel was fantastic. The huge fire with chairs surrounding it was a perfect place to sit and read a book. Although it rained every day, the hotel offered boots and umbrellas to use. The setting is so serene and the employees are very friendly and helpful. They even offer turn down service…we felt like queens. I would definitely recommend this hotel for your stay in Monte Verdi.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bird lovers will adore the dining room seating with hummingbirds, toucans, orioles, motmots and more easily viewable all hours of the day. Rooms are spacious and hot water in showers is fantastic! Thought we would have view from porch but alas no… it’s a lovely outdoor space but we didn’t use it much. Wood fireplace in lobby / dining area is wonderful way to warm up and dry out after hiking the were cloud forests. Observation deck provides stunning views of the sunset and lake with awesome cloud formations. We rented four wheel drive and it was reassuring to have it driving up the steep dirt road to reception. Staff is friendly and helpful locating guides for cloud forest tours and more. Pre-ordering breakfast was a nice touch to make sure we had food ready at 630a to make our 7a tour start time.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing location, beautiful, clean rooms. lovely helpful staff and a wonderful onsite restaurant!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024