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Cloud Forest Lodge

3.0 star property
Lodge with free breakfast, near Friends Meeting House

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Exterior
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, soundproofing
View from property
Hiking

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$940
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Euphonia Deluxe Suites

Euphonia Deluxe Suites

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Renovated in 2022
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Junior Room

Junior Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Renovated in 2022
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 100 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, soundproofing

Manakin Family Suite

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Renovated in 2022
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, soundproofing

Manakin Double Suite

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Renovated in 2022
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Monteverde

At Cloud Forest Lodge, you'll be 3.3 km (2 mi) from Friends Meeting House and 5.4 km (3.4 mi) from Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve. Highlights at this lodge include free breakfast (local cuisine), a restaurant and free self-parking. .The family restaurant, Endemica, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the lodge's own lounge bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of an area shuttle. .Sights in the region of this 3-property class Monteverde lodge include Butterfly Conservatory and Costa Rica Sky Adventures.
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What's nearby

  • Wildlife Refuge Monteverde - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Monteverde Butterfly Gardens - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Curi-Cancha Reserve - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve - 10 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 146 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

Lodge with free breakfast, near Friends Meeting House
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Cloud Forest Lodge. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of Cloud Forest Lodge was completed in December 2022.

This 3-star Monteverde lodge is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1998
  • Local cuisine
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Cloud Forest Lodge offers 25 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. This Monteverde lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Spanish

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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

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Endemica

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
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 - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Cloud Forest Lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: USD10 per person, per stay. This fee does not apply to children under 1 year of age.

We've listed 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.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Cloud Forest Lodge?

Cloud Forest Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Cloud Forest Lodge?

As of 31 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cloud Forest Lodge on 1 Apr 2025 start from NZ$904.59, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Cloud Forest Lodge?

Yep, Cloud Forest Lodge has a free self car park.

What makes Cloud Forest Lodge a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Cloud Forest Lodge.

Does Cloud Forest Lodge serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary local cuisine brekkie is on offer daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Cloud Forest Lodge?

No, Cloud Forest Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Cloud Forest Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Cloud Forest Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Cloud Forest Lodge?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Cloud Forest Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 82 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

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

10/10 Excellent

LAURA

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property, well maintained. Wildlife all around. Roads in the area are terrible, but that's not the hotel's fault..
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Hemant

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

10/10 Excellent

Vijay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location & View.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely loved the dining experience here! The food was quality was excellent. I will say they do need have ventilation in their units as the condensation makes everything totally wet. Also, the drive up is unpaved and very bumpy. Get an all wheel drive rental. I do still recommend this place and I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Amenities
Amazing, my first thought was there is no way a hotel at the end of this road, but what a lovely surprise.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

virginia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and great restaurant. Beautiful view from the restaurant and bar. The food was fantastic! There is fun wildlife all around the property, all able to be viewed while having breakfast! However, We didn't like that this was a zip lining property, on the surrounding hiking trails there were many cables strangling large beautiful trees and noisy construction due to zip line maintenance. The rooms did not have a refrigerator or air-conditioning or heating or TV. A ceiling fan would have been nice. These conditions made the bedding moist and smelly. If you are planning on doing a night tour, I would recommend doing it at a different facility. A pleasant stay overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious rooms. Quiet! Beautiful flora and fauna! Staff is super friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barb

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The highlight of our entire Costa Rican vacation!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed two nights at this hotel in August. It is a beautiful hotel with lovely staff and setting. However - beware of hidden charges. We booked a family suite for a 2 night stay through Expedia. We are a family of 3 with a 14yo but when we got to the hotel they were expecting an infant and charged us an extra $52 per night supplement ($104 in total which was an unpleasant surprise). We had not had this problem in any other hotels during our trip so this was disappointing (hence the 4 stars vs 5). Neither Expedia nor the hotel accepted there was a problem with the booking system (other hotels we booked added an extra person supplement at time of booking through Expedia). We asked Expedia for the information we provided at booking in case we had made a mistake but were told this was not possible.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Odelia

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

10/10 Excellent

Pierre-Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

lara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We absolutely loved our stay. The hummingbirds were something else to watch at breakfast! The staff were very attentive and friendly and the food was amazing. A fabulous stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paarish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Priya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We recently visited Monteverde and had an amazing experience. The staff are very attentive to our needs and assist in a very timely manner. They are excellent with customer service. The restaurant views are just breathtaking as you can see Toucans, a variety of different Costa Rican birds, and zipliners. (One minor recommendation is the rooms need to be updated and there is a lot of space and not very good utilization...)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valke

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing views, beautiful property, friendly and helpful staff, spacious and clean rooms. Felt like a luxurious version of summer camp. Enjoyed everything about this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alfredo

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024