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Cloud Forest Lodge

5.0 star property
Luxury lodge with free breakfast and free valet parking

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Nestled near the Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve, Cloud Forest Lodge offers a rejuvenating retreat. Enjoy local cuisine at breakfast, unwind on the tranquil garden and terrace or connect with free WiFi; plus laundry facilities, a bar and Endemica restaurant for all meals. The helpful staff has left guests in awe.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Room options

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Deck/patio
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2022
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  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Heating
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Free cribs/infant beds
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Renovated in 2022
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  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
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Heating
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Free cribs/infant beds
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Renovated in 2022
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  • 100 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deck/patio
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
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Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2022
Select Comfort bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
1 km al este del Banco de Costa Rica, Santa Elena, Monteverde, Puntarenas, 60109

What's nearby

  • Jardín de Orquídeas - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Monteverde Orchid Garden - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Ranario - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Wildlife Refuge Monteverde - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde - 5 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Tree House Restaurante & Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Bon Appetit! - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Sabor Tico - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Open Kitchen - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Green - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Cloud Forest Lodge

Luxury lodge remodeled in 2022 and located near Friends Meeting House
Located close to Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve, Cloud Forest Lodge provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. The on-site Fusion cuisine fine-dining restaurant, Endemica, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and garden views. Enjoy onsite activities like ziplining and ecotours. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices).
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and luggage storage
  • A porter/bellhop, coffee/tea in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Cloud Forest Lodge boast comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and fans
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • Decks/patios, free extra beds, and coffee/tea makers

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Cloud Forest Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Cloud Forest Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Cloud Forest Lodge?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Cloud Forest Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 6:00 AM–7:00 PM on request. A fee of USD 385 per vehicle applies.

Where is Cloud Forest Lodge located?

Located in the heart of Monteverde, this luxury lodge is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Friends Meeting House and 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve. Lake Arenal is 26.6 mi (42.9 km) away.

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