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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.

This lodge is next to Savegre River and 1 hour’s drive from San Gerardo Waterfalls. Juan Santamaría International Airport is 2 hours’ drive away.

The landscaping is an absolutely lovely blend of natural forest, river, and gardens. The staff is gracious and welcoming. Both the restaurant and bar are quite confortable.

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9.1
Superb
559 reviews

With Cerro de la Muerte reachable in 17 km, Los Lagos Lodge offers accommodation, a restaurant, a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace. Both WiFi and private parking are accessible at the lodge free of charge.

A beautiful, family run business in the heart of the Cloud Forest. Saw resplendent Querzals! Staff were wonderful. Going back for another stay on our way back to San Jose.

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8.8
Fabulous
191 reviews
Price from
€ 53
per night

Situated in San Gerardo de Dota, Cabañas San Gerardo offers accommodation with a balcony.

There is a fully equipped private bathroom with shower and free toiletries.

An American breakfast is available each morning at the lodge.

Very comfortable cabins, with coffee , toiletry and towels . We had a short one night stay here , we arrived late due to an accident, but the staff were on hand for our late check-in. Lovely breakfast, with loads of birds feeding in the garden ..

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8.7
Fabulous
217 reviews

Offering mountain views, Cabinas El Quetzal in San Gerardo de Dota offers accommodation, a garden, a terrace and a restaurant. Both WiFi and private parking are accessible at the lodge free of charge.

Cerro de la Muerte is 17 km from Cabinas El Quetzal. The nearest airport is La Managua, 81 km from the lodge, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Lovey comfortable cabins along the river .Breakfast was excellent and family run owners were very friendly and shared local information.The birding is excellent and would highly recommend a bird guide to explore the area.

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8.6
Fabulous
155 reviews
Price from
€ 74
per night

Quetzal Valley Cabins is located in San Gerardo de Dota, in Los Quetzales National Park. This eco-friendly property features more than 5 km of on-site hiking trails, plus free fishing and parking.

At Quetzal Valley Cabins you will find beautiful gardens, and the property can also prepare meals. Small restaurants and shops are available within 5 minutes' drive. Entrance fee to River and 250 ha Reserve complementary.

Cabins are ideally located to see the quetzals and other birds - cabins are very rustic and comfortable with plenty of blankets during cold nights and equipped with standup electric heaters we enjoyed our stay here despite a mixup at Miriam’s Restaurant who sent us to another mountain resort owned by her daughter despite knowing we were booked for Quetzal Valley Cabins which we felt was very unethical and un businesslike of Miriam and her daughter. It was eventually sorted and we were met by Nelson who was a very nice and kind man showing us to our cabin and his son in law Jairo who is an excellent guide for spotting the quetzals.The property has lots of trails and a river flowing through it so it’s really best place in Quetzal Valley to see this beautiful bird.

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8.1
Very good
129 reviews
Price from
€ 58
per night

Amid a forest is located Hotel de Montaña Suria, a property that offers free Wi-Fi connection throughout and complimentary breakfast with your stay. The place also has terraces to enjoy the views of Los Quetzales National Park.

Hotel Suria is in a great location, near the river. It has a beautiful dining room and gardens, nice rooms, and friendly, gracious staff. We traveled from SJO in a private van to the valley with Adobe Tours, March 2023, for $182 US. I recommend you do the country a favor and not drive the mountains yourself, as roads are rough and CR has a wonderful system of shuttles and drivers.

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8.9
Fabulous
799 reviews

Providing mountain views, Tangara Lodge in San Gerardo de Dota provides accommodation and a garden. Complimentary WiFi is provided throughout the property.

Cerro de la Muerte is 17 km from the lodge. The nearest airport is La Managua Airport, 81 km from Tangara Lodge.

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10
Exceptional
1 reviews

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Ideal for nature-lovers looking for a self-sufficient getaway, lodges are fully furnished and self-catered. Usually made of wood and surrounded by forests or mountains, lodges can be part of a group or a single unit. More remote than holiday homes, lodges are popular for safari trips.
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  • Avg. price/night: € 195.96
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 383 reviews
    The lodge is very beautiful and owns a private forest. Bungalows are in different places of the forest and very quiet. The lodge organizes many different guided tours to explore and observe the birds in the vicinity and the surrounding. The breakfast is correct and delicious. Elisa was the only friendly staff I met there. She even organized a taxi to go to another region.
    Htet Kyi
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 134.74
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 561 reviews
    This was a perfect stay in this remote valley. The room was comfortable and the staff was very friendly. In addition the restaurant was excellent and not expected in such a remote location. Short distance to hiking trails and the lodge private garden were nice additions.
    Russell
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 42.85
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 258 reviews
    Located in the mountains, we could see lots lots lots of birds. A trail with access from the lodge where we could see a beautiful waterfall and more fauna! Great breakfast, did not reserve for the supper and were sad we did not.
    Leonie
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 178.96
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 559 reviews
    The Trogon Lodge is like a dream come true
    BARBARA
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 178.96
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 559 reviews
    The unique and beautiful location, the lovely landscaping and gardens and the access via the Lodge’s trails and tours to the beauty of the cloud forest.
    Bill
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: € 42.85
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 258 reviews
    It’s the most remote lodge from the road so you would be getting privacy and pristine environment.
    Kim
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: € 178.96
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 559 reviews
    Gorgeous eco-lodge in the cloud forest; stunning gardens with plenty of bird life; very kind and attentive staff; simple but sparkling accommodation. I loved sitting in my rocking chair on the veranda, taking photos of the hummingbirds when it was too rainy to walk.
    C
    Catherine
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 178.96
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 559 reviews
    Unique lodge in a spectacular setting.
    Walter
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 134.74
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 561 reviews
    We spent 5 weeks travelling in Costa Rica and this was definitely one of the best places we stayed at. Excellent lodges, lots of space, great shower and perfect beds. Staff very friendly. Breakfast is amazing. We also had dinner in the restaurant which was also very good, reasonable prices.
    Ivo
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 134.74
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 561 reviews
    Awesome wooden lodges in the amazing San Gerardo de dota valley. The lodges are massive and have a beautiful river view. It did get cold at night but the massive blanket did the job and the room was super cozy. The restaurant was the best we had in Costa Rica, you have to try the trouts and avocados! We also did a quetzal tours in the morning and it was awesome!
    A
    Adrien
    Young couple