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Cloud Forest Lodge

5.0 star property

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Fusion cuisine, garden views
Exterior
Hiking
Premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
$327
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20

Explore the area

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

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  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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  • 861 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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  • 1076 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

Cloud Forest Lodge

5-star Monteverde lodge close to Friends Meeting House
This lodge features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli. Free cooked-to-order breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free valet parking are also provided. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, concierge services, and laundry facilities. Change of towels is available on request.
Cloud Forest Lodge offers 25 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. 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, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and fans. 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.
The lodge offers a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This luxury lodge also offers a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle (available on request) is offered to guests. Complimentary uncovered self parking and secured valet parking are available on site, along with a car charging station. A total renovation of this property was completed in December 2022.

Cloud Forest Lodge has designated areas for smoking.

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.

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 transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Roundtrip 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 elevator
  • 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 washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (32 inches 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 organized 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

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

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

Property 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

Reviews

Cloud Forest Lodge Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 109 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 109 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 109 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 109 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 109 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Faye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotted a coati outside our room and hummingbirds at breakfast were beautiful Lovely restaurant and dinner and breakfast were excellent with lots of choice Some lovely walking trails around the hotel Loved the village of Elena had some cute high end shops and a fantastic coffee shop and great gift shops Visited sloth sanctuary which was fantastic to see sloths close up
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

zohreh

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay with family. We enjoyed our stay. Staff very nice and friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was wonderful. Saw so many animals.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shekhar

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful place . Felt like we were in the forest and that was the purpose. We loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was our favorite stay during our two week road trip to Costa Rica. The resort is a quick drive into town while still being removed enough to feel immersive and peaceful. We saw so many birds without even leaving the property and enjoyed watching the hummingbirds and friends by the breakfast porch area. The food and drinks we had at the resort’s restaurant were fantastic and even as vegetarians we had a nice variety of options to choose from. The room was spacious and clean, and we also enjoyed walking the trails around the resort. This would be our top place to stay again if/when we return!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful lodge, food great. Did wish for hot tub or pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Satya

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Duane

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

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved the restaurant! Rooms are simple but large and clean. Staff was also very helpful in booking activities!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

isabel

I recently stayed at this hotel and had a mixed experience. The infrastructure of the rooms was, unfortunately, quite old and in need of renovation, which initially left a poor impression. However, once inside, I was pleasantly surprised by how spacious and modern the rooms were. They offered a comfortable retreat despite the exterior concerns. On a brighter note, the hotel restaurant was a standout feature. It had a modern design and provided fantastic views, making each meal an enjoyable experience. The food was delicious and truly elevates the overall stay. In conclusion, while the room infrastructure needs improvement, the spacious and modern interiors, along with the excellent restaurant, made our visit enjoyable. I would recommend this hotel for its dining experience and room comfort, but I hope to see upgrades to the overall structure in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place with fabulous food and bird watching. The staff is very friendly bith at the reception and the restaurant. I love this place
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Swetha

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Rooms were clean and nice,but very expensive and transportation to the hotel is not easy,very inconvenient and staff was not friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan, Madison

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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