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Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Hotel + Retreat

4.0 star property
Escape to nature with serenity found around every corner. Relax with a hot stone massage or cozy up by the fireplace.

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Nestled close to Canopy San Lorenzo, Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Hotel + Retreat offers a serene mountain escape. Unwind in the garden or by the fireplace, indulge in a hot stone massage at the spa, and enjoy meals at El Sendero restaurant. With free full breakfast, laundry facilities, coworking spaces and an area shuttle - this retreat has everything you need.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, soundproofing

Classic Twin Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, soundproofing

Classic Queen Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, soundproofing

Junior Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, soundproofing

Family Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 88 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Presidential Studio Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, soundproofing

Presidential Studio Suite

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Silencio Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, soundproofing

Silencio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Ángeles, Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Hotel + Retreat is in a rural area and near a boardwalk/promenade. Traveling with kids? Don't miss Balneario Las Musas. Visit our Ángeles travel guide
Map
Hwy 702 The Silence of the Angels, North of San Ramón, Ángeles, Alajuela, 1250

What's nearby

  • Parque Central
    49 min drive - 12.8 miles
  • San Ramon Municipal Market
    49 min drive - 12.8 miles
  • Iglesia de San Ramón
    49 min drive - 12.8 miles
  • San Ramon Museum
    49 min drive - 12.8 miles
  • San Ramon Nonato Church
    50 min drive - 13.0 miles

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    129 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mi Rancho
    21 min drive
  • Tramo El Mirador
    18 min drive
  • Rancho de Ceci
    42 min drive
  • La Fiesta del Sabor
    18 min drive
  • La Choza de Doña Emilce
    21 min drive

About this property

Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Hotel + Retreat

Upscale family-friendly hotel in the mountains
Located close to Canopy San Lorenzo, Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Hotel + Retreat provides free full breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Indulge in a body scrub, aromatherapy, and a deep-tissue massage at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, El Sendero, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and happy hour. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a fireplace in the lobby.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Extended parking, an area shuttle, and coworking spaces
  • Massage treatment rooms, a TV in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Hotel + Retreat include comforts such as fireplaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Eco-friendly toiletries and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, ceiling fans, and housekeeping

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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 transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 300 km
  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • El Sendero

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Foosball table
  • Full-service spa
  • Games
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Mud bath
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in bathtub (24 inches high)
  • Grab bar in shower (24 inches high)
  • Roll-in shower (35 inches wide)
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (39 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 floor
  • 3 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Built in 1992
  • Colonial architecture
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Fireplace
  • Free local calls
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 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

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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, debit cards, and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 12 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

Frequently asked questions

Is Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Hotel + Retreat pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Hotel + Retreat?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Hotel + Retreat?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Hotel + Retreat located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly hotel is within 12 mi (20 km) of Parque Central, Iglesia de San Ramón, and San Ramon Municipal Market. San Ramon Museum and San Ramon Nonato Church are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Hotel + Retreat Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 129 out of 166 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 166 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 166 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 166 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 166 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Florence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property has great views, friendly staff but the half hour before arrival is on very bad roads
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Moises

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the staff and the property view… even if it was niña season
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel surrounded by forest. Excellent onsite restaurant. Friendly staff and well kept facilities. The location is remote and about 8km of road are not in great condition, be aware of this before booking.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an amazing place to stay to enjoy the cloud forest, experience nature and recharge. Zach and the staff and Jose the bird watch tour guide were so amazing and accommodating. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location. Staff are friendly and amenable. Highly recommend. See the hummingbirds!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is amazing, surrounding nature anywhere you look. Perfect place for a short stay, not much to do out of the hotel grounds. The bar and the restaurant have great food and drink options, not very pricey (drinks are $10-12, main dishes $15-$30 in Dec 2023).
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Fabulous stay!

Villa Blanca is a fantastic, eco friendly resort located in a cloud rain forest. Extremely customer service focused team, led by Marco E. and staff. Highly recommended and we hope to return in the future. Skilled birding and biologist guides, great trails and a lively spa too! Food quality was exceptional.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was in good condition, but things were old, but it was clean and it was comfortable. Had a nice fireplace. The staff was pleasant and helpful. The restaurant was OK. Dinner was all right. Breakfast was fine however, the hotel is located in a very remote area and to get there, we had to travel on a very steep narrow curvy road that took us a very long time and then as we made the turn to get to the hotel, the road was unpaved and filled with potholes and really craters, and the 4 miles took us nearly an hour to travel so we arrived to the hotel is in the cloud forest. It was totally fogged in. We could barely see it. Luckily, there were some lights on. It was rainy, drizzly, foggy and chilly. I think it has a beautiful views if the clouds were to clear, but they didn’t during the time we were ther The landscaping around the hotel looks very lovely but again we couldn’t really walk around because it was. it was too foggy , damp and drizzly. The hotel was expensive and I don’t think that it was really a good value for the money we paid for it. We wouldn’t return here.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

beau

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

Best anniversary date ever

What an incredible experience! The best staff ever everyone super friendly and helpful! They made our anniversary night super especial! From the spa to dinner to breakfast the best experience! Room amazing ! nice hot tub , amazing fire pit! One of the best hotel experiences ever had and we travel all over the world! Will recommend to everyone to come and stay in this hotel !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim

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

Place to Relax for Nature Lovers

Quiet, Nature, Relax but no pool. The overall experience was excellent if you are wanting to disconnect and enjoy the peace and beauty of nature. My wife and I enjoyed walking the trails (in the morning due to rainy conditions later in the day). The grounds were well kept, and the rooms were simple and clean. We toured each room category, and found them to all be spacious (even the queen room). The rooms with whirlpool tubs were nice if you like that sort of thing. The whirlpool in the suits can fit two people of average size. The Silencio, family, and presidential have two bathroom; one with whirlpool and the other with roomy shower. I think for two people, the JR would be perfect and the queen a bit smaller, but nice as well. Most all rooms face the forest with no view of the mountains or valley. The exceptions are the Silencio suits 34 & 35 which have a nice view of the chapel. Also, we understand that cabin 16 has a nice view of the valley and mountains although we did not visit this room personally. The presidential is a splurge and would be nice for someone who needs to conduct business. It is also the only room we saw with a screened patio looking out to the forest. The JR suit room has a slightly elevated patio which is unique to this room. If you need a covered patio to sit outside (private), book a suit. If you don't then a queen or twin will suffice. We found all of the restaurant food to be great with nice presentation (specialty coffee high price).
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juan Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property designed and made for people Who want to relax.Well kept, limited menu and my only suggestion is to stop calling the guest to their rooms to remind the different eating times. It can be interrupting and is unnecessary. Decorations are very will developed in Costa Rican style and very fine test. Wi fi is excelente and the best of the resort is the personnel, just and outstanding group people. Woul have liked a wider range of options to choose from. Climate is fresh and a little humid but very characteristic of the area and not to the point of feeling uncomfortable. The quiality of the food, although limited, well preseted and very tasty. If I had to spend time relaxing and with family or my partner looking for rest and quiet, it’s very recomendable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

chun

Horrible owner. As soon as I arrived
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel truly deserves its 5 stars. The staff service was outstanding—always attentive and friendly. It's the perfect place to relax and enjoy a peaceful day. We were very satisfied with the experience. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Amenities
Excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jayashree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the place is a great ambience, but they need to have better food
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a magical place with so much heart.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philippe

Liked: Amenities
Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to relax and connect with nature
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic staff, especially their natural guide, excellent food, beautiful environment. Great for birders and anyone who wishes to experience Costa Rica’s natural beauty.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anoushka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the location of the property, one couldn’t ask for more! The cloud forest was truly magical.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another great stay at villa blanca. Food was excellent again. Property improvements look exciting.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anuroop

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to stay, feels like literally living in the clouds. Weather can be a little unpredictable and adds to the mystique of the place. The last 30 mins of the drive to the place can be a little rough, recommend getting there before sunset on your first time.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Yipei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really a long bumpy way to hotel, after this everything is good
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023