Dantica Cloud Forest Lodge
4 Km south of the entrance to San Gerardo de Dota
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Why people book this hotel
“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”
“A walking trail that is well maintained”
“It was our favourite hotel location of our tour of Costa Rica”
“The staff were fantastic, the food excellent, the rooms exceptional (looking out…”
“Thr helpful staff”
“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 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…”
“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
Alejandra
couple
June 22, 2026
“Excelente”
Las habitaciones son espaciosas y limpias y las ventanas tienen vistas hermosas
Vivien
couple
May 12, 2026
“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.
Vivien
couple
May 12, 2026
“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.
Stefanie
couple
April 22, 2026
“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!
Milly
couple
April 18, 2026
“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.
Leonora
family_with_children
April 15, 2026
“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.
Jeroen J.C. Veldkamp
solo_traveller
March 22, 2026
The superb garden, with a lot of breeding and passing birds. The excellent food and wines. Thr helpful staff.
Andrea
solo_traveller
March 2, 2026
“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.
Ben
family_with_children
February 16, 2026
“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.
Lorraine
couple
February 13, 2026
“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.
John
couple
February 4, 2026
“Immersion in Quetzal valley. Wonderful.”
The location, the lodge, the bed, bedding, views, wildlife.
Darren
extended_group
December 22, 2025
“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.
Tim
couple
December 9, 2025
“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.
Andres
extended_group
October 31, 2025
“Amazing for weekend getaway”
Incredible bungalow location! facilities are amazing.
Armando
couple
April 28, 2025
“Favorite place in all of the Dota area”
It's an amazing place, and the location and service tremendous
Jan
couple
April 9, 2025
“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.
pepita
couple
March 26, 2025
“Great stopover for Corcovado”
Lovely comfortable room Beautiful views
Ben
family_with_children
March 14, 2025
“Rodolfo and his family were fantastic hosts in an awesome location.”
Great views of the volcano. Awesome wildlife. Owners were fantastic.
david
family_with_children
March 5, 2025
“Great view very comfortable- let down by staff attitude”
Great location, room - with great view very comfortable
Glóey
family_with_children
January 2, 2025
“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.
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.
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.
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