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Premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe
Manakin Suites | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, hair dryer
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry
The current price is $397
$351 nightly
$397 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 19 - Jun 20

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1 km al este del Banco de Costa Rica, Santa Elena, Monteverde, Puntarenas, 60109
  • Place, Ranario
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Monteverde Orchid Garden
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Wildlife Refuge Monteverde
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Euphonia Deluxe Suites

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Manakin Suites-Extra Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Euphonia Deluxe Suites | Premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Euphonia Deluxe Suites

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 861 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Tityra Junior Suites

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Manakin Suites-Extra Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Tityra Junior Suites

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1076 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Manakin Suites

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Monteverde

A stay at Cloud Forest Lodge places you in the heart of Monteverde, a short 6-minute drive from Friends Meeting House and 10 minutes from Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve. .This luxury lodge is 26.6 mi (42.9 km) from Lake Arenal.
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What's nearby

  • Ficus La Raiz - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Ranario - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Monteverde Orchid Garden - 5 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Wildlife Refuge Monteverde - 6 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • The Bat Jungle - 7 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Tree House Restaurante & Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Laggus - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Sabor Tico - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Open Kitchen - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Choco Café - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Cloud Forest Lodge

Cloud Forest Lodge offers 25 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Select Comfort beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. This Monteverde lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and fans. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and change of towels can be requested. Rollaway/extra beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 25 guestrooms. Your Select Comfort bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This lodge also features concierge services and wedding services.
Satisfy your appetite with Fusion cuisine at Endemica, a fine-dining restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a garden view. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and coffee/tea in a common area. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free valet parking is available onsite.
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
Endemica - Overlooking the garden, this fine-dining restaurant specializes in Fusion cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Reservations are required.

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
Some water is reused through a grey water recycling system
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

Cloud Forest Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 155 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 155 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 155 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 155 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 155 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous location, great rooms, restaurant and staff. Love this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

marlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best properties we have stayed. Beautiful facilities, excellent restaurant and great staff. Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brianna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our room was so nice and big and with such a nice view of the forest. Our stay was so peaceful and the staff were lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property with animals right on site. Location of property is ideal for closeness to attractions but still peaceful and quiet property.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Terence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with a fabulous restaurant and lounge area. Slightly disappointed with the view from the room, all we could see was the roof of the next lodge. Staff were excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Irwin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

En

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spacious rooms with wildlife right outside our balcony. Clean property with modern decor. We really enjoyed eating at the restaurant. The food was delicious and we always had a great view.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Bjorn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and the restaurant was excellent both in terms of the food and the service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sanford T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Above and beyond accommodation for Costa Rica! Absolutely superior vegetarian plant-based cuisine menu.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is truly a magical place. The staff is fantastic, the room is very modern and comfortable and the restaurant is one of the best we went to during our trip to Costa Rica. We ate breakfast while watching monkeys climb nearby trees and humming birds at the feeders. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Kenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Definitely lodge style resort. Breakfast was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything and everyone absolutely top notch!
View from resort
At breakfast
Sunset
Sunset
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was helpful. Restaurant staff was accommodating to dietary needs, personable, and informative! Rooms were large and clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Serge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious clean comfortable room. Fantastic staff. Easy to book excursions from the hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything about this property. We had a wonderful stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff is wonderful. The food was great and the lodge is well maintained and clean. We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

zohreh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay with family. We enjoyed our stay. Staff very nice and friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

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

R&R in the clouds

Always a relaxing and rejuevenating stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Amenities
This is a quiet and relaxing place to connect with nature. The resort is located in the Cloud Forest and offers several trails for hiking and a Canopy Zipline on property. The staff is extremely accommodating and the food is excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A paradise in the heart of the rainforest with the highest standards of service by every member of the staff. Having the best zipping service across the front desk, and the property trails are a natural wonder.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shiyou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful and immaculately maintained. The dining experience was top-notch - the staff was incredibly welcoming and the food was the best we had throughout our entire Costa Rica trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025