Very friendly staff. The night was not that cold as I expected. Of course when you come from the beach it is a shock.

Incredibly welcoming host who offered us dinner when we arrived in the evening. Nice walks through the forest nearby. Ideal location as a stop off when crossing the mountain.

The area is beautiful. The trail near the huts is lovely.

fantastic place with amazing garden to hike around discovering plants and animals. Owner and staff very kind, given lots of information. nice fire in the evening.

“Peaceful cabin surrounded by private trails”

A charming wooden house surrounded by the quietness of nature and beautiful walking trails. Make sure to bring a sweater as this region up in the mountains is the coldest of Costa Rica (7°C at night in December).

“Rustic lodge set in a beautiful location”

The first thing to say is that we arrived late and left the next morning following a Queztal tour, so we didn't get to see or experience the views and environment, which was a great shame for us as those aspects are Iyok Ami's great selling point. Our reason for visiting was to join a guided trip to see the Resplendent Quetzal, so this lodge is really well located. The lodge itself is very rustic and has a lovely large restaurant area. Our room was unheated but had plenty of blankets to ensure a warm, comfortable night's sleep. While the layout of our part of the lodge was quirky, the separate shower was hot and the bathroom clean. The owner was very friendly. I wish we'd had more time to enjoy the lodge's environment, which includes several kilometres of private trails.

The beauty of the place, and Bedrich's affable manner

“I absolutely loved the tracks, they were beautifully maintained and full of stunning views.”

I had the most wonderful stay at this lodge in Costa Rica! From the moment I arrived, I was welcomed with genuine warmth and hospitality. The location is absolutely breathtaking, nestled in nature with incredible views of the rainforest and wildlife right outside your window. Each morning I woke up to the sounds of birds, which made the experience feel magical and truly connected to nature. The food was another highlight. Fresh, flavorful, and made with locally sourced ingredients.

“Beautiful premises in the cloud forest”

Beautiful decoration, table tenis, paths in the woods. We were almost alone there It would be interesting to see it in the main season and meeting other travellers loving nature and spirituality. Helpful staff. That' s a pity we didnt meet the owner as he has Czech origin.

We stayed for one night and it was perfect. Cozy Hostel right by the street but you feel like you are in the middle of nowhere. The staff is very friendly and made us some nice dinner and breakfast. Would definitely recommend.

Beautiful cosy place near the forest. Nice welcoming hosts and very good food.

The forest starts literally outside the door. The trails are varied, some of them are challenging (in a positive way). The pancakes for breakfast were delicious. The main building is all made of wood, it had a great ambience. The fireplace really set the mood in the evening.

“Amazing Ecolodge, lots of games to keep our boy entertained and walks with authentic charm and great staff. Also catered”

Lots of games to keep our boy entertained and walks, great staff.

Beautiful place in a perfect location for some quiet days. Lovely and helpful staff, delicious breakfast with a view. Hiking trails starting directly in front of the house. Lots of birds around.

“Spectacular nature!”

The nature around is spectacular. If you are available to stay in a very basic place it’s fine. Just mind it can be very cold and wet!

Beautiful place. Perfect for some quiet and peaceful days in the mountains. Hiking trails with lots of birds starting right in front of the house. Everyone was extremely friendly and helpful.

“Very characterful.”

Brilliant location in the cloud forest. Very basic facilities but friendly. No English spoken.

“The best place to stay in Costa Rica!”

This place is a gem: a wonderful eco-lodge in the midst of primary rainforest. You can trek straight out of the lodge along several trails, or sit with a coffee watching the hummingbirds. A highlight for us was seeing the resplendent quetzal from the lodge. The food is fantastic, freshly cooked and super healthy. The owner Berdich took us on a walk and pointed out the birds and plants; he is super knowledgeable and passionate about the environment. I can't recommend this place highly enough, it's a gem. We arrived by bus; it's 200m walk from the bus stop.

“Excellent stay”

The trails on the property were excellent, offering good views and enjoyable hikes. Lots of birds around the property, we heard the quetzals but unfortunately we did not see them. The owner was incredibly friendly and engaging, making our experience even more delightful. Additionally, the food served was good.

“A very nice stay in a cozy little country house with beautiful birds and nature.”

The person who was in charge during our stay was very kind and helpful. The place is far away from city, restaurants, markets and things like that, so plates for dinner or breakfast are not varied, but food was very good, They cultivate their own organic vegetables and trout is cultured nearby by neighboring local trout producers. The place is a very cozy little country house, we like to be in cold places, but inside the atmosphere was very comfortable. Birds you can see through the wide windows early in the morning while you are having a delicious coffee with your breakfast are a priceless gift of nature.