Set in Providencia, 42 km from Manuel Antonio, Hotel Savegre features a restaurant and free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Free private parking is available on site.
Wayne
New Zealand
We came to see Quetzals and we were not disappointed. Guide that we booked through hotel was excellent.
Good rooms with decent bathrooms including baths.
Situated on the edge of Los Quetzatles National Park, Sueños del Bosque offers rustic bungalows with a free daily breakfast, free WiFi and views of the tropical cloud forest.
Christine
Canada
The bungalow was clean and comfortable with a nice shower and a balcony. We had a good dinner in the restaurant and the staff were friendly and accommodating.
Located in San Gerardo de Dota, 19 km from Cerro de la Muerte, Lauraceas Lodge provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.
Thorben
Switzerland
Great location, super friendly stuff, amazing food. Full recommendation!
Offering an a la carte restaurant, Dantica Cloud Forest Lodge is located in Providencia. It is surrounded by private tropical gardens and boasts an on-site art gallery and free daily breakfast.
Trogon Lodge is located 1.5 km from San Gerardo de Dota town centre and 9 km from Los Quetzales National Park. It features an extensive garden, a terrace and BBQ facilities.
Lydia
South Africa
The gardens and birds especially hummingbirds right on the property were incredible to just wander around and explore. The included breakfast was amazing, and the staff were all very welcoming and friendly.
Boasting a garden, Hospedaje Casa Monge is situated in San Gerardo de Dota, within 17 km of Cerro de la Muerte. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the apartment free of charge.
Ian
United Kingdom
If you are looking for quetzals this is the place to be. We had four different sightings in three days and took pictures and videos. Our hosts were really welcoming and showed us round the property which is extensive and contains trails to waterfalls and surrounding mountains. Good training for Parque Nacional Chirripó! The property was well equipped and the bed very comfortable.
Set in San Gerardo de Dota in the San José region, Casa D'Pa offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. This holiday home provides a terrace.
Offering mountain views, Cabinas El Quetzal in San Gerardo de Dota offers accommodation, a garden, a terrace and a restaurant. The lodge features both WiFi and private parking free of charge.
Laure
France
Large ptivate cabine close to nature with large balcony facing the mountain. We saw green toucanets from the balcony while having breakfast!
Comfortable bed with lots of blankets. Hot water available.
Large parking area.
No kitchen but tea and coffee machine in the cabine.
Don't be too late for check-in as road to get there is a steep and it is not easy to drive at night.
This place is a bird-lover's paradise! And it's nice to feel cold sometimes in an otherwise warm, tropical country. Everyone is very nice, and very nature-oriented. The trees are all primary growth and fascinating and beautiful to see. This is one of my favorite places in Costa Rica (so far).
Julia
United States
10
Scored 10
A magical valley, surrounded by an inimaginable amount of...
A magical valley, surrounded by an inimaginable amount of flora and fauna. Still a quiet place, with no massive tourism activity yet, greenery is what you will see the most. The Savegre river is astonishing, and its sound is like the perfect match to the landscape. If you are looking for a mountain/forest destination while you are here in Costa Rica, I will recommend San Gerardo de Dota.
Fabian
Costa Rica
10
Scored 10
The Quetzal valley has its own micro-climate, so its...
The Quetzal valley has its own micro-climate, so its actually a lot colder and less humid than the rest of Costa Rica. You can walk everywhere, it's super safe and the river rushes near the street across some beautiful forest areas, there's no way you don't detox from city vibes in this place. The restaurants Lauraceas and Alma de Arbol are excellent, with super friendly waiters, modern menus and accesible prices. Los Lagos cabins have an awesome mountain view and are near the river, offer an excellent breakfast and are right in the centre of the valley. Bring appropriate clothing -preferably waterproof and with good hiking shoes so you get the most out of your stay regardless of the weather.
Ramon Montealegre
Costa Rica
10
Scored 10
Birders paradise.
Birders paradise. This is the best place to see quetzal birds. 1 full day is enough. You must be here for a 5.30am quetzal birding tour if you want to see the quetzals. Cool- about 50° at night, 62-70° during the day.
Kerry
United States
10
Scored 10
San Gerardo de Dota has the perfect weather, it's also a...
San Gerardo de Dota has the perfect weather, it's also a very small community. Might need a bit more night life I suppose, but it's not a big deal.
Make sure you bring sunblock and warm clothes for the nights.
Jesus
Costa Rica
10
Scored 10
The area is filled with beautiful forest areas and the river...
The area is filled with beautiful forest areas and the river is so clean and gorgeous! The people are friendly and helpful. Theire are a number of trails in the area to enjoy. And bird watching is great.
Emma Deanna
Costa Rica
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The hotel is located in heavily wooded area with a lot of birds and wildlife. My wife wanted to shoot a bird called Quetzal. She had read that this property had a few Quetzals in the woods nearby. They are shy birds so they are very hard to spot. The host did help my wife to find one bird high up in the tree. Earlier that day, my wife went with another guide to spot some Quetzals, so she had a few good pictures. There is a good restaurant within a short driving distance from the property. They serve good meals at reasonable prices.
The hotel is very special. We had our own cosy lodge. The staff is very friendly and helpful. As it can be a bit cold at night, we even had hot-water bottles. There is also a heater.
In the spacious area of the Trogon Lodge, there is very much to see, for example different species of plants and animals like humming birds, lizards and even Quatzals.
The lodge does also offer a shorter and a longer exciting hiking track in the cloud forest.
We booked a Quetzal watching tour in the morning and really saw about 5 Quetzals.
Beautiful location in the cloudforest of Costa Rica; there was a beautiful view onto the mountain landscape from the room
Very good restaurant with a fantastic view
The hotel provided us with ethanol which we could use to light the room which was a very nice touch
The hotel set us up with an extremely skilled birdwatching guide (I would recommend asking for Carlos)
Wonderful hotel grounds with well amrked hiking trails
The hotel was in a stunning location, right next to the river in the bottom of the San Gerado de Dota Valley. Every morning we were treated to flocks of parakeets flying around and hummingbirds in the grounds. The rooms were spotless and equipped to a high standard.... Superbly comfortable beds too. The staff were wonderful, and the restaurant food was excellent. All in all a fantastic place to stay
Beautiful location, staff extremely nice, and great breakfast. We used the guide recommended by the hotel to see the quetzal.... a great moment... Furthermore, we went for the waterfall hike (a little scary but also a great moment for our trip). It's better to have a 4x4 to to come to the place because the village is a the end of a 10% slope for 8 kms (from 3070m altitude to 2300m)
The location is amazing, deep in a valley in San Gerardo de Dota, close to Los Quetzales National Park.
The unit looks like a converted container or trailer and is well equipped and comfortable.
Like others have mentioned, it does get cold at night. This was ok for us, but it was a huge (and welcome) contrast to the searing heat on the Osa Peninsula.
It's a lovely place with nice accommodations, a beautiful area with their own forrest, waterfall and pond on hotel's property. The pond could be seen from our room, and the sound of Savegre river lulled our sleep at night. Consider the temperature is considerably cooler than most of Costa Rica's destinations, so bring your raincoats and jackets.
The hotel had the most wonderful surroundings, stunning mountains and beautifully cared for gardens. The room was clean and spacious and the communal bar and restaurant areas were really peaceful and comfortable. Special mention goes to the staff, who went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. Thank you!
We ordered the typical breakfast (gallo pinto, eggs, etc); it was delicious and sufficient in size. It was also served with fresh tropical fruit and good coffee. The views at this hotel are beautiful, nestled into nature!
Casa Monge is charming, we got to see a quetzal and walk along the river. Plus it’s close enough to Savegre Hotel, where we got to see the millennial oak tree in the oak trail. Anthony is really kind and a wonderful host.
Such a lovely experience in this quiet gem of a hotel. The staff was welcoming and the room clean and comfortable. They provided a delicious breakfast. I would come back in a heartbeat!
Hotel facilities are amazing, personnel is great and location is the best in San Gerardo.
The food is also really good and fairly priced, the Apple pie is a MUST TRY for all.
Quaint little casita in San Gerardo de Dota. Simple room with only the necessities. Beautiful property. Delicious breakfast. Very friendly and helpful staff.
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