Trogon Lodge

75 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2026

Shawn

This was a magical place to stay!
The grounds were incredible, the restaurant a delightful experience, and the trails full on cloud forest adventure!
The breakfast after our morning hike was just perfect!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2026

Susan

Beautiful hotel and property

Family

8/10

Excellent

07 Jun 2026

Eri

El staff excelente. / Debería de haber internet en las habitaciones por cualquier emergencia. /

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2026

Karin

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I've been to Costa Rica five times, and Trogon Lodge is by far my favorite place I've stayed. The location in the beautiful San Gerardo de Dota Valley is absolutely breathtaking. Set along the river, the property is filled with stunning plants, incredible birdlife, and wildlife around every corner. There's even a beautiful trail on the property that leads to a waterfall.

Our cabin was clean, cozy, and comfortable, with thoughtful touches like a space heater and hot water bottles for the bed. The property offers plenty of peaceful spots to relax, as well as a welcoming bar area where you can enjoy tea, snacks, games, or pool.

The restaurant was excellent, and the staff were friendly, accommodating, and genuinely welcoming. Since the road to the lodge is steep and winding (but very manageable), having such a wonderful restaurant on-site meant we could enjoy the evening without driving after dark. The included breakfast was fresh, delicious, and filling.

We also took the Bird Tour and Quetzal Tour. Our guide was incredible, helping us spot amazing birds we never would have found on our own. Seeing six Resplendent Quetzals was an unforgettable highlight.

This is authentic Costa Rica at its finest. I didn't want to leave and can't wait to return.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2026

Illeana

Geat experience. Lovely hotel.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2026

Jonna

Quiet, clean, and abounding with lovely rustic charm. A terrific place to unplug and get back to nature. Staff is kind, grounds are just beautiful with lots of places to tuck oneself in with a book or to just daydream. Breakfast was perfect. My husband recommends their pancakes:)

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2026

Allan

Outstanding!! Super peaceful, beautiful views, great food

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2026

Samuel

Incredible experience. Great staff, amazing wildlife tours, very cozy accommodations. Will definitely return!

8/10

Excellent

29 Apr 2026

Chris

Beautiful gardens but no hummingbird feeders and variety of birds in April was limited. Obviously the hotel had tried to be more than it was with abandoned ziplines etc. I got the impression management was catering to one night stays for industrial sized groups to see quetzals. True, they succeed in that. Meanwhile other hotel birding trips were industrial too. Far better to get a ride to neighboring Batsu Gardens than use hotel birding tour.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2026

Frédérick

A truly beautiful place, well laid out in a mountain valley. The atmosphere is welcoming and the restaurant is excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The only minor suggestion for improvement would be to install Wi-Fi extenders to all the rooms. Our room was towards the back of the property and we lost the signal just before reaching it.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2026

Glen

Trogon was one of the most beautiful places we have ever stayed. The property and the location was priceless. The staff was fantastic and always willing to help. The cabins were clean and cozy and with the weather it will probably the best sleep you will ever have. The Food is very good plus there are a few other very good options within a couple of KM's. The bar/lounge was amazing and a Mojito is a must...

Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Mar 2026

James

Lots of b

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2026

Jessica

All great

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jan 2026

Mauro

This is gem in the middle of the mountains. The hotel is beautiful beyond words, the staff is excellent the food delicious. We had an amazing stay and will come back for sure. For me as a wildlife photographer, this was Paradise.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Dec 2025

David

A beautiful garden environment.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Dec 2025

Alberto

The lodge and the cabin were excellent.
The restaurant very nice, clean and the food and service were excellent.
The trails on the property were fantastic.
We loved this lodge!!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2025

Erick

Excellent stay, excellent service, an incredible place to rest and be relax — fully recommended.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Jul 2025

Taylor

The area and property are absolutely gorgeous, it was such a relaxing place to stay. The breakfast was great

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2025

David

The perfect Place to Stay to See Quetzals

The perfect place to stay to maximize your chances of seeing quetzals. Not the cheapest but worth every dollar. Beautiful grounds even in the rain. Very friendly and attentive staff. Good restaurant with great service. Truly excellent guide in Greibin.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2025

Roy

Amazing

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2025

Andrew

Stunning grounds, comfortable rooms.

Had a lovely stay. The grounds are gorgeous. Our room was clean, and plenty warm with the small heater. We didn't even need to leave the property to see a Quetzal. I love the communal bar/lounge.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2025

Kimberly

We loved the nature around Trogon Lodge. The landscaping was amazing, and my son loved watching the trout in the pond. We loved all the birds and the hiking trails. The grounds of Trogon Lodge were so lush and beautiful, and photos cannot capture their enchanting beauty. For people with mobility issues, be aware that the lodge is a steep slope and could be difficult for some. Also, it is advisable to pack wisely so you don't bring unnecessary luggage up to the room, as it is a trek carrying it.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Feb 2025

Stephan

The grounds were stunning. The lodges/cabins were clean and quiet, but were basic.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2025

Karen

Beautiful resort

We loved this beautiful resort with wonderful flowers. Non of the rooms had wifi and our internet provider (Kolbi) wouldn’t work in the rooms. Wifi was provided in the restaurant and bar area.
We did see quetzal birds with an early morning guide…well worth it!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Feb 2025

Bernardo

Beautiful location

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Feb 2025

James

Gardens were fabulous. Facilities were amazing. The staff were great. Graven gave a great, passionate tour of the quetzals.

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jan 2025

Stephen

Gorgeous property, flowers, hummingbirds, river. Cabins basic but clean and comfortable. Quetzal watching early in the morning. Dining room nice with good food and service.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Nov 2024

Steven

This lodge is a hidden gem. The food at the restaurant was a little hit and miss, but everyone was extremely friendly and welcoming. Greivin went out of his way to help in any way he could and he also leads the excellent Quetzal tours every morning!! Great stay!!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Nov 2024

Scott

This was a great property off the beaten path. Road going down is narrow and could use some work but once you get there it’s worth it. Staff was excellent.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Nov 2024

Janet

Great location for birders. Difficult road in. Bring warm clothes and raincoat

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2024

Tommy

Landscaping was beautiful with plants to naturally attract birds of all types

10/10

Exceptional

31 Aug 2024

Linda

Great accommodations & viewed many Quetzales.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2024

Alan

Peaceful and serene. Staff was excellent. Will stay again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2024

Anthony

Fabulous place

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

26 Jul 2024

Andres

Buen lugar para relajarse

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2024

Linda

Trogon Lodge is set in beautiful grounds by the river, a really lovely setting, birds everywhere and the cabins are comfortable with porch sitting areas to enjoy watching the birds and hearing the river roaring. Quite magical!

We dined at the restaurant and the food was delicious- with many selections. Breakfasts were also delicious with plenty of options.

We enjoyed walking the Lodge's trails and grounds, early-morning and had 7 sightings of the beautiful Quetzals. It rained one afternoon so we enjoyed sitting at the bar sipping on hot tea and reading our books as we listened to the rain. We will definitely visit Trogon Lodge again!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2024

Steve

Trogon Lodge is situated in one of the most beautiful settings in the world. It is a haven for bird watchers. We had a wonderful experience.

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2024

Anthony

Fantastic place!! Relaxing area, surrounded by awesome stunning natural places. A lot of birds flying just around you. Simple magic!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2024

Santiago

One of the best places to relax and enjoy. Excellent service along with beautiful trails and ice cold pure water river.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Mar 2024

Maryse

Très beau séjour dans un environnement paradisiaque.
Le personnel est très aimable et la propriété est doté de sentiers en forêt pour l'observation de la flore et de la faune. De nombreuses excursions sont également offertes. Nous avons eu l'occasion de voir des quetzals à trois reprises en seulement une journée. Le restaurant est très bien avec une ambiance chaleureuse et les prix sont corrects.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2024

Norma

Awesome place

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Feb 2024

Marianne

Such a beautiful place…But unfortunate problems!

Such a beautiful place and location. A unique stay. We have stayed before that’s why we came again. Unfortunately we had some not so good experiences this time. Mostly with the restaurant. We brought friends with us and we all had different entrees the first night. Each one said the meal was not good! The service was very poor. Breakfast was good. Except for the pineapple/ coconut juice which had soured. But again very poor service. The second night we could only trust a pizza to be palatable. So unfortunate! Also no towels to dry hands in the bathroom off the bar. We mentioned this but nothing changed. If they could change the staff issue and better meals it would get a better rating.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

29 Dec 2023

Scott

A supremely good place to stay for enjoying the cloud rainforest, and birds.

If you're an athlete you can either hike, run the trails, or jog/run the Quetzales grinder hill descent and climb and see the bird on the way.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Nov 2023

manuel

The sound of the river and the birds.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Nov 2023

Jose

Amazing experience,staff very friendly...and place looks like a fairytale

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Nov 2023

Randall

Absolutely wonderful gardens and property

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Aug 2023

Garth

The scenery on this property was extraordinary! Perfect place for birdwatchers. We saw both the male and female elusive Resplendent Quetzal as well as many other birds of the area. We saw the Quetzal on the property. The guided birding walk was well worth the cost - highly recommended! The gardens around the property are amazing - words cannot express the beauty and tranquility. The food at the lodge is excellent and included trout from the local area.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2023

Louise

The grounds are beautiful and very well looked after with many places to sit and relax. The staff are very friendly and personable and the breakfast was excellent.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2023

Linda

We had a remarkable visit at this special place. We joined the early morning Quetzal Quest and saw a pair of Quetzals and nesting Toucanets. The next morning we saw more from the beautiful deck. The included breakfast was superb.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2023

Federico

It’s ok

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Feb 2023

Maria

Wonderful staff! The hotel surroundings are out of this world!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Feb 2023

Mary

Spectacular scenery, went there for the birds & as a special finale to our mostly-hosteling trip. Did not disappoint. Everyone visitor to Costa Rica needs to experience this area.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Feb 2023

Christin

Location and property are beautiful. The staff is wonderful. Food was delicious! We ate breakfast and dinner at the lodge for most meals because it was so good.
Two things that would make the lodge perfect (and this is being picky!). Yoga classes, a hot tub. Area gets cold at night and there’s no true heating anywhere. Bundle up!
Would stay again!!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 Dec 2022

Todd

Wonderful grounds and ideal location. Nice trails and very good restaurant. Plenty of food and choices. Nice bar area with fireplace and pool table.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Aug 2022

manuel

If you love nature you will enjoy this place. Food is just great and personal very friendly.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

21 Jul 2022

Simon

beautiful environment but hotel was lacking basics

When we spend this much on a hotel stay, we expect working heat and hot water. We had neither.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2022

Verified traveler

The gardens were just magnificent. The thread count on the bed was nice. The food was very expensive. $50 for 2 soups and a salad. Outrageous!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2022

Aaron

Wandering the paths at Trogon Lodge is like walking through the gardens of a fairytale.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2022

Estrella

Wonderful place to be one with nature. Great service and wonderful food.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Feb 2022

Richard

BEAUTIFUL GROUNDS!!

We only stayed 1 night because we were passing through from the west coast to the east coast. Big mistake!! Lovely grounds, very peaceful, with a nice trail hike on the property. I can't say enough about how beautiful the grounds are. Amazing design with several ponds, the beautiful flowing river on the property, bridges, etc. I wished we could've stayed longer. With that being said I should also point out that the drive down to the property is long and steep - the sign suggests using a lower gear - do this!! We overheated the brakes on our car which prevented us from leaving the property to get a late lunch. Luckily they do have a restaurant onsite, but they close in between lunch and dinner. The restaurant is amazing, but pricey (understandably). The cabins are definitely considered rustic. There is a plugin heater in each room - get it started right when you get there, as the nights are very cold and the rooms are not insulated. Bring warm pj's. hahaha You share a little porch with a connecting guest room. The walls are paper thin. We could hear every word, sneeze, pee from the people next door, it was almost embarrassing. So, in summary, beautiful place but almost wished they would've spent as much on the rooms as they did on the grounds. Oh, and the staff is great!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2021

Samuel

Beautiful

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2021

Verified traveler

Comfortable beds, cozy cabin, great amenities. Restaurant and food was great, presentation, portions, decor, staff, quality. Great place to disconnect and recharge surrounded by nature.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Feb 2018

Verified traveler

Amazing Spot

Staff are very helpful, food in the restaurant is excellent. Good location and super grounds and trail.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Dec 2017

Carol

Best hotel in the area - good food, superb gardens

Our second time staying at Trogon - have stayed in three other hotels and one Airbnb in St. Gerardo de Dota. This is our favorite. They are recovering from Nate which wiped out a large part of the area, including roads, so give them your business!

10/10

Exceptional

28 Aug 2017

Verified traveler

Great stay! Would recommend to everyone!
Great stay! Would recommend to everyone!

10/10

Exceptional

18 Aug 2017

Edgar

Cery happy customers

We had a great time. Fruendly staff, wonderfull meals. The place is wonderful. Fior sure we will return in a near future.

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2017

Verified traveler

Pretty peacefull place.

This place is great to have a nice recess from all the noise of the city and to conect with the nature. Pretty nice!

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2017

Fernando

Incredible mountain hotel to rest.

Were 3 days of rest, peace, tranquility, fresh air, excellent food, hiking and excellent treatment by all hotel staff. It really was much more than I expected and a nice find.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Dec 2016

Guido P

Beautiful remote area!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Nov 2016

Javier

Great Friendly staff

Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Nov 2016

Martin

Fantastic location

Scenic location, friendly staff, good food. Only complaint would be that tea & coffee were very expensive (3-4 US $)

Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Oct 2016

Frances

Great hotel for nature lovers and bird watching.

The lodge is very nice and the surrounding areas are gorgeous. The Savegre river runs thru the property making it one of the atractions. It's heaven for nature lovers and bird watching. Don't miss the bird watching tour focus on the quetzal. It's a great experience.
The only thing that you need to be aware is that the lunch and dinner are a fixed menu and quite expensive for what they offer. Breakfast is included and is pretty good.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Sep 2016

Verified traveler

Great experience, pretty nice and quiet place. Great attention, great food.

8/10

Excellent

12 Sep 2016

David

Beautiful lodge in secluded mountain location

Beautiful lodge with lovely gardens. Very friendly staff. Great horse riding. A totally different experience from the coast or rain forest. Well worth a visit.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2016

Andy

Wow! Hidden gem

Great staff, stunning location, amazing gardens and the meals were first class
I had seen other reviews complain about the road in, it's not as bad as they say, I found plenty worse in CR. Take your time, drive like a Tico not a Gringo and you will be fine. most of the people there were bird nuts but anyone that appreciates nature and the beauty will love it.
I hope to return one day with the whole family.