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Dantica Cloud Forest Lodge

Bed and breakfast

4 Km south of the entrance to San Gerardo de Dota

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Why people book this hotel

Comfortable rooms
13 mentions

Beautiful spacious bungalows provide amazing all round views of mountains and gr…

The second night we had a room close to reception with amzing views

Great location
11 mentions

A walking trail that is well maintained

It was our favourite hotel location of our tour of Costa Rica

Friendly staff
5 mentions

The staff were fantastic, the food excellent, the rooms exceptional (looking out…

Thr helpful staff

Clean rooms
3 mentions

It was beautiful and clean, the bed was so comfy and the shower was powerful and…

The food was delicious, the room was spotless

Breakfast available
2 mentions

Breakfast had a great selection and I particularly enjoyed the yogurt and the cr…

The onsite breakfast was nice and the gallery had some nice things to see and bu…

Good value
1 mentions

The room was well equipped for the three of us and the mini bar had nice reasona…

Overview

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. Each spacious bungalow at the property features modern wooden décor and comes equipped with a seating area, a dining area and a hot tub. They overlook the property’s extensive nature reserve. Guests enjoy fine dining at the property’s Le Tapir Restaurant, while other facilities offered include a tour desk, a children's playground and dry cleaning. The capital city of San Jose can be reached in 3 hours by car, while Juan Santamaria International Airport in Alajuela is a 3.5-hour drive from the property.

Traveller reviews

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Alejandra

couple

June 22, 2026

10

Excelente

Las habitaciones son espaciosas y limpias y las ventanas tienen vistas hermosas

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Vivien

couple

May 12, 2026

10

Wonderful almost tree-top experience

Beautiful spacious bungalows provide amazing all round views of mountains and greens. A walking trail that is well maintained. The restaurant is very good! Bird/quetzal watching tour by Carlos is excellent.

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Vivien

couple

May 12, 2026

10

Wonderful almost tree-top experience

Beautiful spacious bungalows provide amazing all round views of mountains and greens. A walking trail that is well maintained. The restaurant is very good! Bird/quetzal watching tour by Carlos is excellent.

S

Stefanie

couple

April 22, 2026

9

Great forest experience!

We stayed 1 night deep in their Dantica Forest, which we enjoyed a lot. It was a great experience! The second night we had a room close to reception with amzing views! It was a nice stay!

M

Milly

couple

April 18, 2026

10

One of the best places I've ever stayed, room wise and location wise

I want to live here. The view from the room is beyond spectacular and the facilities fantastic (the jacuzzi bath!) Love that it had yoga matts, hot water bottles etc. It was beautiful and clean, the bed was so comfy and the shower was powerful and maintained a constant temperature (something we had been struggling to find throughout our trip) Shout out to our favourite waiter at the restaurant attached, he went above and beyond to help us out.

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Leonora

family_with_children

April 15, 2026

10

A completely magical place to stay

What an incredible place to stay! The staff were fantastic, the food excellent, the rooms exceptional (looking out onto the cloud forest) - we had a magical time here.

J

Jeroen J.C. Veldkamp

solo_traveller

March 22, 2026

9

The superb garden, with a lot of breeding and passing birds. The excellent food and wines. Thr helpful staff.

A

Andrea

solo_traveller

March 2, 2026

9

Peaceful and beautiful location with great rooms

A scenic drive to reach Dantica from the pacific coast. We stayed in a lovely individual bungalow with lounge, 2 bedrooms with en-suite including a jacuzzi bath in the master.& a balcony. Fantastic views from all the rooms with floor to ceiling picture windows. The rooms were heated both from underfloor and a heating unit along with small ethanol fires if needed. It was our favourite hotel location of our tour of Costa Rica. The grounds which are left to nature are perfect to wander along the well marked paths through the forest, but they are challenging. Could’ve easily spent a couple more days here. It was so peaceful. We did have a room close to reception, others as advertised, are a good but very pleasant walk through the forest. The food in the restaurant was delicious and well presented. Breakfast had a great selection and I particularly enjoyed the yogurt and the crepes.

B

Ben

family_with_children

February 16, 2026

9

Immersive cloud forest experience with exceptional rooms

Our bungalow was absolutely beautiful and the view over the forest throughout was exceptional. It had been recently renovated with a beautiful new bathroom with shower and jacuzzi that we loved. The room was well equipped for the three of us and the mini bar had nice reasonably priced offers. The private trail was also a lovely addition to the main trails in the attached reserve. The onsite breakfast was nice and the gallery had some nice things to see and buy.The arranged quetzal tour with Carlos was brilliant.

L

Lorraine

couple

February 13, 2026

7

Great way to experience the cloud forest

Our room was amazing - it had such a great panoramic view of the rainforest from its own terrace and was very private. We had so much space and a jacuzzi bath. We only stayed one night but if we had stayed longer there were so many walks and tours we could have done.

J

John

couple

February 4, 2026

9

Immersion in Quetzal valley. Wonderful.

The location, the lodge, the bed, bedding, views, wildlife.

D

Darren

extended_group

December 22, 2025

10

UNFORGETTABLE!!! it was a dream location and place to stay for all of us!

The staff were friendly, always with a smile and very helpful. The food was delicious, the room was spotless. The decoration was so beautiful and the location was perfect to connect with nature.

T

Tim

couple

December 9, 2025

10

A great find. Worth more than one nights visit.

We only booked this property for one night but having stayed there would have definitely liked to have stayed another few nights but our schedule was against us. We were upgraded to a four person bungalow - number 1 which had stunning views and beautifully equipped with large jacuzzi and cable TV The walks through the nature reserve are wonderful but can be a bit steep in place. The restaurant is very good with the best meal we had on our Costa Rica trip.

A

Andres

extended_group

October 31, 2025

10

Amazing for weekend getaway

Incredible bungalow location! facilities are amazing.

A

Armando

couple

April 28, 2025

1

Favorite place in all of the Dota area

It's an amazing place, and the location and service tremendous

J

Jan

couple

April 9, 2025

8

comfortable place in a stunning location

Location of Dantica in the beautiful valley is very good. Our room was private with a beautifel view and surrounded by nature. We had dinner at the onsite resaurant which was very good.

P

pepita

couple

March 26, 2025

8

Great stopover for Corcovado

Lovely comfortable room Beautiful views

B

Ben

family_with_children

March 14, 2025

9

Rodolfo and his family were fantastic hosts in an awesome location.

Great views of the volcano. Awesome wildlife. Owners were fantastic.

D

david

family_with_children

March 5, 2025

7

Great view very comfortable- let down by staff attitude

Great location, room - with great view very comfortable

G

Glóey

family_with_children

January 2, 2025

10

Great plac with spectacular views and great atmosphere

Our lodge was bright and beautiful, the views were spectacular and it was spotlessly clean. The staff was very welcoming and friendly and the food in the restaurant was good.

Facilities

Activities

Children's playground, Hot tub/Jacuzzi, Horse riding, Temporary art galleries, Walking tours

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Entertainment and family services

Kids' outdoor play equipment

Food & Drink

Wine/champagne, Breakfast options, Restaurant

Food & drink safety

Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized

General

Air conditioning, WiFi available in all areas, Pets allowed, Non-smoking rooms

Internet

WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services

Outdoors

Garden, Terrace

Parking

Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking

Physical distancing

Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas

Safety features

Access to health care professionals, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available

Self check-in

Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive

Services

Shuttle service, Shuttle service (additional charge), Airport shuttle (additional charge), Daily housekeeping, Packed lunches, Tour desk, Airport shuttle, Laundry, Dry cleaning, Ironing service

The Terraces

This twin room's standout feature is the hot tub. The spacious twin room offers air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath. The unit has 2 beds.

Max 6 guests 80 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Junior Suite

Guests will have a special experience as this suite features a hot tub. Featuring a private entrance, this air-conditioned suite is comprised of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. Boasting a terrace with garden views, this suite also offers a minibar and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 34 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Master Suite

The hot tub is the standout feature of this suite. Boasting a private entrance, this air-conditioned suite features 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. Featuring a terrace with garden views, this suite also features a minibar and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 4 guests 38 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 14:00 to 22:30
Check-outFrom 09:00 until 11:30
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printSome Bungalows are in the forest. If you have a walking problem, please let us know and will try to give you a Bungalow near the reception and restaurant area. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Last updated: Apr 10, 2024, 3:56 AM

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