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.
1 km al este del Banco de Costa Rica, Santa Elena, Monteverde, Puntarenas, 60109
What's nearby
Monteverde Orchid Garden - 17 min walk
Monteverde Butterfly Gardens - 4 min drive
Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde - 5 min drive
Curi-Cancha Reserve - 6 min drive
Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve - 10 min drive
Getting around
La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 146 min drive
Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 156 min drive
San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 52.6 miles/84.6 km
Area shuttle (surcharge)
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
At Cloud Forest Lodge, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Endemica, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
25 rooms
Arranged over 1 level
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Electric vehicle charging point on site
Offsite
Area shuttle*
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free local cuisine breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–9:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Children's menu
What to do
Hiking/biking trails
Ecotours nearby
Horse riding nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1998
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Room amenities
Home comfort
Coffee/tea maker
Bathrobes
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Turndown service
Premium bedding
Pillowtop mattress
What to enjoy
Deck or patio
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower only
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi (speed of 50+ Mbps)
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Access via exterior corridors
Special features
Dining
Endemica - This family restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. 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.
Optional extras
Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
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
Does Cloud Forest Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Cloud Forest Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Cloud Forest Lodge?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Cloud Forest Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking. Electric vehicle charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Cloud Forest Lodge?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Cloud Forest Lodge and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Cloud Forest Lodge also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Cloud Forest Lodge?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Endemica.
Does Cloud Forest Lodge have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a deck or patio.
What's the area around Cloud Forest Lodge like?
Cloud Forest Lodge is a short 17-minute walk from Monteverde Orchid Garden and 14 minutes' walk from Ficus La Raiz.
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Cloud Forest Lodge Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
January 19, 2025
Great ecolodge experience!
Marcia
Marcia, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
November 30, 2024
Amazing location, beautiful, clean rooms. lovely helpful staff and a wonderful onsite restaurant!
Brianna
Brianna, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
November 17, 2024
Location & View.
Vijay
Vijay, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
November 12, 2024
Amazing, my first thought was there is no way a hotel at the end of this road, but what a lovely surprise.
Heather
Heather, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
October 28, 2024
The highlight of our entire Costa Rican vacation!
Barb
Barb, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
December 7, 2024
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.
Jean
Jean, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
November 2, 2024
Spacious rooms. Quiet! Beautiful flora and fauna! Staff is super friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!
James
James, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
August 6, 2024
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
lara
lara, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
November 16, 2024
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.
Sarah
Sarah, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
April 30, 2024
The grounds, service, room and restaurant were absolutely perfect!
Christie
Christie, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
July 3, 2024
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.
Valke
Valke, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
August 31, 2023
Very nice place to stay!
Shiyou
Shiyou, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
January 31, 2024
Loved our stay. An amazing location in the heart of the Rainforest. Great food in the restaurant, very friendly staff and a real bonus that the original zip line tour is onsite.
Andrew
Andrew, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
November 3, 2024
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.
virginia
virginia, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
June 14, 2023
Great place. Super friendly staff and amazing property.
AUSTIN
AUSTIN, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
January 14, 2024
Perfectly maintained and new property, rooms are very big with large balconies. Restaurant has best food that I had in Costa Rica.
Daniel
Daniel, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
January 28, 2024
Wonderful stay
What a great experience! Staff was wonderful, room was Uber clean and comfortable, and lodge was so special. Walking paths around property, guided night walks to see creatures was huge plus. Food was outstanding, creative and delicious!
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
July 15, 2024
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...)
Priya
Priya, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
June 13, 2023
Such a wonderful place! The restaurant was fabulous and the staff were great. Beautiful grounds and area.
Annie
Annie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
February 1, 2023
Great place, just opened at the end of 2022, spectacular service and great food
Sergio
Sergio, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
February 24, 2024
Literally in middle of forest. Spotted Capuchin monkeys, an Agoati and a band of Coatis.
Geat views from lodge restaurant which also served excellent food.
lisa
lisa, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
February 18, 2024
Best stay so far in Costa Rica
Quiet, modern room with lovely bedlinen and soft towels.
Only disappointment was no coffee making facilities in the room, although there was a coffee station for those requiring coffee before the restaurant opened,
Julie
Julie, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
March 18, 2023
We had a great family time! The property is so nice and the surroundings are gorgeous. The quality of the resort and the location next to the Monteverde Cloud Forest makes is a great option.
Luis
Luis, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
March 12, 2023
I enjoyed staying at this hotel! The service was great and the property is stunning. My fav part was sitting around the fire place at night and spotting an armadillo!
Amanda
Amanda, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
June 14, 2023
The perfect stay
Amazing! Beautifully designed, excellent food, superb service, with a canopy tour just 20 meters away and several easy hiking trails on the proporty. I hope to go back!