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Cala Lodge

Monteverde · Costa Rica

MonteverdeView location

9.2/10Excellent596 Reviews
Cleanliness9.4/109.4
Service9.6/109.6
Comfort8.6/108.6
Condition9.2/109.2
Location8.8/108.8
Neighborhood9.2/109.2
Amenities9.2/109.2
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About Cala Lodge

Nestled near the renowned Children's Eternal Rainforest in Central America, this family-run hotel offers a tranquil escape. Surrounded by lush, native vegetation, the hotel provides a variety of accommodations, from standard rooms for three to spacious suites for up to six guests.

Each room is fully equipped with modern amenities, including private bathrooms and Wi-Fi. Guests can enjoy complimentary hot drinks each afternoon and private parking. After a day of exploring, relax in the peaceful garden reading area.

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When you stay at Cala Lodge in Monteverde, you'll be in the entertainment district, within a 5-minute walk of Mundo de los Insectos and Centro Comercial Monteverde. This hotel is 29 mi (46.7 km) from Lake Arenal and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Ficus La Raiz.

Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 18 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring heated floors and Smart televisions. Your Tempur-Pedic bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment.

Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily. Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Business facilities
Banquet facilities
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until midnight
Check-out until 12:00 PM
Minimum check-in age 21

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No elevators Minimum guest age is 0 LGBTQIA+ friendly Professional property host/manager Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing Property does not require health documentation at check-in Pets not allowed Service animals not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available Cashless transactions are available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • You need to know
    • One child 8 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
    • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
    • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
    • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
    • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
    • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
    • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
    • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
    • Cashless transactions are available
    • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
    • 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
  • Minimal age
    21
  • Optional fees
    • Late check-out fee: CRC 10000 (subject to availability)

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Mundo de los Insectos 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Centro Comercial Monteverde 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Ficus La Raiz 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Monteverde Orchid Garden 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Jardín de Orquídeas 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Monteverde Butterfly Gardens 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Hidden Valley Preserve 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
The Bat Jungle 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Wildlife Refuge Monteverde 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Children's Eternal Rain Forest Bajo del Tigre 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Vista al Golfo 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Curi-Cancha Reserve 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Friends Meeting House 3.1 km / 1.9 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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  • Year of most recent renovation: 2017
  • Total number of rooms: 12
  • Number of floors (main building): 2
  • Number of floors (annexe): 2
  • Junior suites: 4
  • Suites: 4
  • Accessible rooms: 1
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  • Car park
  • Check-in hour
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  • Check-out hour
  • Mobile phone coverage
  • Wi-fi
  • Laundry serviceExtra charge
  • LaunderetteExtra charge
  • Multilingual staff
  • Hotel safe
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Concierge
  • Luggage room
  • Electric kettle
  • Restaurant
  • Meeting room
  • Projector
  • Parasols
  • Game room
  • Costa Rica Certification for Sustainable Tourism (CST)
  • Breakfast
  • Hot breakfast
  • Breakfast a la carte
  • Picnic
  • Vegetarian meal
  • Non-smoking establishment
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  • TRIPLE GARDEN VIEWTRIPLE • GARDEN VIEWTPL.GV

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    TRIPLE
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    GARDEN VIEW

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    TRIPLE GARDEN VIEW

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    GARDEN VIEW

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    Room code: TPL.GV

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  • DOUBLE GARDEN VIEWDOUBLE • GARDEN VIEWDBL.GV

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    DOUBLE
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    GARDEN VIEW

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    DOUBLE GARDEN VIEW

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    GARDEN VIEW

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    Room code: DBL.GV

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  • TRIPLE MOUNTAIN VIEWTRIPLE • MOUNTAIN VIEWTPL.VN

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    TRIPLE
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    MOUNTAIN VIEW

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    TRIPLE MOUNTAIN VIEW

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    MOUNTAIN VIEW

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    Room code: TPL.VN

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  • JUNIOR SUITE STANDARDJUNIOR SUITE • STANDARDJSU.ST

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    STANDARD

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    JUNIOR SUITE STANDARD

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    STANDARD

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    Room code: JSU.ST

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  • VILLA GARDEN VIEW TWO BEDROOMSVILLA • GARDEN VIEW TWO BEDROOMSVIL.B2-GV

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    Guests: 2–20 • Adults: max. 20 • Children: max. 13
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    VILLA
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    GARDEN VIEW TWO BEDROOMS

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    VILLA GARDEN VIEW TWO BEDROOMS

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    GARDEN VIEW TWO BEDROOMS

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    Room code: VIL.B2-GV

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  • JUNIOR SUITE MOUNTAIN VIEWJUNIOR SUITE • MOUNTAIN VIEWJSU.VN

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    MOUNTAIN VIEW

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    JUNIOR SUITE MOUNTAIN VIEW

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    MOUNTAIN VIEW

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    Room code: JSU.VN

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  • SUITE INNERSUITE • INNERSUI.IN

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    SUITE
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    INNER

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    SUITE INNER

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    Room code: SUI.IN

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  • DOUBLE MOUNTAIN VIEWDOUBLE • MOUNTAIN VIEWDBL.VN

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    MOUNTAIN VIEW

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    DOUBLE MOUNTAIN VIEW

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    DOUBLE
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    MOUNTAIN VIEW

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    Room code: DBL.VN

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  • SUITE MOUNTAIN VIEWSUITE • MOUNTAIN VIEWSUI.VN

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    SUITE
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    MOUNTAIN VIEW

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    SUITE MOUNTAIN VIEW

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    SUITE
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    MOUNTAIN VIEW

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    Room code: SUI.VN

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  • DOUBLE ECONOMYDOUBLE • ECONOMYDBL.EY

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    DOUBLE
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    ECONOMY

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    Room code: DBL.EY

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  • Room ECONOMYRoom • ECONOMYROO.EY

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    ECONOMY

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    ECONOMY

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    Room code: ROO.EY

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  • Room INNERRoom • INNERROO.IN

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    INNER

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    Room INNER

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    INNER

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    Room code: ROO.IN

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  • FAMILY ROOM GARDEN VIEWFAMILY ROOM • GARDEN VIEWFAM.GV

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    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    FAMILY ROOM
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    GARDEN VIEW

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    FAMILY ROOM GARDEN VIEW

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    FAMILY ROOM
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    GARDEN VIEW

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    Room code: FAM.GV

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  • SUITE WITH TERRACE WITH VIEWSSUITE • WITH TERRACE WITH VIEWSSUI.TR-WV

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    SUITE
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    WITH TERRACE WITH VIEWS

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    SUITE WITH TERRACE WITH VIEWS

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    WITH TERRACE WITH VIEWS

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    Room code: SUI.TR-WV

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  • Room MOUNTAIN VIEWRoom • MOUNTAIN VIEWROO.VN

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    MOUNTAIN VIEW

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    Room MOUNTAIN VIEW

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    Room code: ROO.VN

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  • JUNIOR SUITE KING BED ONE BEDROOMJUNIOR SUITE • KING BED ONE BEDROOMJSU.B1-KG

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    KING BED ONE BEDROOM

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    JUNIOR SUITE KING BED ONE BEDROOM

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    KING BED ONE BEDROOM

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    Room code: JSU.B1-KG

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  • Room GARDEN VIEWRoom • GARDEN VIEWROO.GV

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    GARDEN VIEW

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    Room GARDEN VIEW

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    Room code: ROO.GV

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Cala Lodge

9.2
Excellent
596 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.4 /10
Service
9.6 /10
Comfort
8.6 /10
Condition
9.2 /10
Location
8.8 /10
Neighborhood
9.2 /10
Amenities
9.2 /10
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10/10
Exceptional
30 Jun 2026
Kara
Our stay at Cala Lodge was an absolute delight! What a very special place Francisco and family have created! We loved staying in the Mathilda House. It was perfect for our family of 5, ages 14-82, nestled in the cloud forest with floor to ceiling windows. It was incredible to see wildlife pass by, we felt lucky to be guests in their well-loved and protected forest. We had dreams and conversations with the howler monkeys throughout the night, and agoutis, coatis and diverse birds were easily seen from the living area and rooms. The staff were welcoming and helpful. Our home was clean, spacious, beautifully contemporary, and well-provisioned, and we received quick support when we had needs or questions. Breakfast was delicious and enjoyed with stunning view over the mountains. We loved exploring the trails and talking with other happy travelers. I will recommend Cala Lodge to family and friends and am grateful for the time that we enjoyed there!
Family
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jun 2026
David
Great location and service was excellent.
Self
2/10
Poor
18 Jun 2026
Pvitar
Very disappointed with how this was handled. During my stay, I raised concerns directly with reception regarding the condition of the room. While housekeeping responded, the actions taken did not fully resolve the issue or restore the quality of stay that was expected.

After returning, I submitted a refund request based on the impact the issue had on my experience. The hotel denied the request, stating the matter had been resolved and that complaints made after departure would not be accepted, despite the concern being reported during the stay.

What was most frustrating was not just the issue itself, but the lack of accountability and willingness to provide a fair resolution afterward.

I hope management reviews how guest concerns are evaluated and focuses more on guest experience rather than simply whether a response was recorded.

Unfortunately, based on this experience, I would not stay here again.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jun 2026
Sebastian
Clean room. Helpful staff. Nice breakfast
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jun 2026
Mahesh
NICE BOUTIQUE HOTEL SERROUNDED BY TREES, A HIKE, VERY GOOD BREAKFAST, HAPPY TO STAY HERE AGAIN.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 May 2026
Jessie
Good value place to stay that’s close to things and have both breakfast and cooking equipment
10/10
Exceptional
12 May 2026
CHERYL
Room very clean, property is wonderful, very relaxing. Loved the view from our room. Staff is so friendly and helpful.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
10 May 2026
donald
View is great.
Very friendly.
10/10
Exceptional
07 May 2026
Steven
The was the perfect place to stay in Monteverde. Cala Lodge was in a good location; very quiet and lots of wildlife hanging around. They had a wonderful breakfast and super friendly staff. A few nice restaurants, a market, and bakery within a 5 minute walk.
Partner
2/10
Poor
17 Apr 2026
Kelly
We left after only one night because the bugs in the room were so bad we got eaten alive. Holes in the screens allowed large beetles into the room and the biting insects were so bad I couldn’t read on my tablet because it attracted the biting insects and my hands the next day were swollen with insect bites. No mosquito nets or fans were in the room to help so we suffered all night and were horribly bit up by the morning.
In addition the room door did not stay adequately closed and we had to lodge a sunscreen tube into the crack to stop it from banging all night long.
The towels and blankets were frayed and dingy, making me think some of our bites were bed bugs. we did not use the shower because it was so filthy.
When we approached the owner about the bugs he was beyond rude, attempted to gaslight us into making it our problem and we received no refund for the additional days we couldn’t stay there.
The bad food, and hard beds are hardly worth mentioning compared to the rest of the unpleasantness that was our experience here.

I have traveled the world and this was by far my worst hotel experience.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Apr 2026
Kelly
Beautiful hotel with lovely gardens and great breakfast options. The views!!!! Comfortable beds and convenient to town and the cloud forest.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
15 Apr 2026
Leila
Nice place to stay. Good location, nice breakfast, quiet. A little basic in the rooms and the pillows weren’t great but Would stay again.
10/10
Exceptional
09 Feb 2026
Jannicke-Marie
Very clean, nice location and staff.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
04 Feb 2026
Jean-Guy
Super!
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jan 2026
Stéphane
Avons apprécié le petit trek sur la propriété et avons eu la chance d’observer un petit animal qui ressemble beaucoup à un bachybara en plus petit
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jan 2026
Ganesh
Great friendly staff. Clean rooms and close to attractions.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jan 2026
Soumyajit
Awesome views and very close to the city.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jan 2026
Suzanne
Beautiful views and clean accommodations.

We really enjoyed our stay here. The breakfast was great, the view was beautiful. We had a car so it was a very short drive into town. The food was delicious. I highly recommend Choco Cafe. We had a great stay at Cala lodge.

Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
01 Jan 2026
Robabeh
The staff were great, what upset us was giving us a small room for one person although I made my reservations 7 months ago for a two bed room. They gave us a room in another hotel close by & next day they gave us a beautiful spacious double bed room. The problem with packing and unpacking in two days trip was inconvenient, they were very apologetic and sorry about it & we were unfortunate that it has to happen to us.
6/10
Pleasant
31 Dec 2025
Dennis
The room, staff and amenities were all 5 stars. We were in the main lodge above the restaurant and got ZERO sleep either night we were there because of the constant banging throughout the night. It was so bad it almost ruined Monteverde for us :(
Partner
8/10
Excellent
23 Dec 2025
Amit
Great surroundings with forests around. Great staff . Rooms are small and thin walls. Towels and room amenities are dated. Good for a quick stay.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
12 Dec 2025
Kostiantyn
Amazing property. Great trail, we did an improvised night walk ourselves and saw lots of animals including an owl. 4 types of breakfast to choose from (all very tasty) and 3 to 5pm coffee with cakes. One of the highlights of our trip.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Nov 2025
Likai
Nice staff. Nice place.
10/10
Exceptional
20 Nov 2025
zbigniew
Great view, excellent birding.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Nov 2025
David
The staff was bery helpful, especially Eva, the receptionist. The property was beautifully designed with a network of interesting trails. Beautiful birds could be seen from the balconies and common areas. Breakfast was delicious. We met many wonderful people
10/10
Exceptional
30 Aug 2025
Kim Seng
In an area that is off the main road, very secluded and very tranquil setting
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
19 Aug 2025
Natasha

Great wildlife spotting!

A lovely stay in this lodge, which is in the heart of the Forest. The nature trail was great and we saw lots of wildlife in the trees and around the property - I have never seen so many hummingbirds! We enjoyed the breakfast where you can choose an option from the menu and it is freshly prepared. The staff at reception were very helpful and booked us taxis to go into Santa Elena in the evening (only about 5 - 10 min drive away) so that we could access the restaurants. The only negative I have is that the lodges are very dark and the floors are very slippery as they are polished wood. The room was very clean and well maintained.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jul 2025
Ruth
Staff is very helpful, resourceful and friendly. Clean rooms. Located in quiet area, close to the forest. Good sustainability ratings. Happy to bring my family here. Strongly recommend!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jun 2025
Richard
The host was so kind! Our stay was way too short. Try to stay at least 2 nights, more would be better
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jun 2025
Jessica
The Cala Lodge is so eco conscious, views are phenomenal , nature walk, birds…wow! Staff is extremely kind and breakfast was delicious. Recommendations were appreciated. Room so cute and comfy. A small coffee maker/hot water maker in room
would be amazing but only a suggestion. Was a wonderful experience and close to cloud forest!
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jun 2025
Michael
View and birds were astonding
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
27 May 2025
Stephen
Amazing place to stay in Monteverde! Very comfortable rooms and our porch had a view into a wooded spot where several different birds greeted us everyday. The walking trail on the property is a great place to see additional birds. We saw motmots, trogons, and several different kinds of hummingbirds. The breakfast is also excellent and filling to start your day. They also offer complimentary coffee in the afternoon. Emmanuel was a great host and help us change a booking for us. I highly recommend Cala Lodge!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 May 2025
Rosario
Immerse in the nature. beautifull
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
30 Apr 2025
Tara

Cala Lodge

Beautiful grounds, delicious breakfast and spacious, clean rooms. Perfect stay for a family of 4!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 Apr 2025
Pranavsinh
Lovely property and good stuff.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
03 Apr 2025
LUCIO
Nice place conveniently located with natural surroundings, where you can observe a variety of birds.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
27 Mar 2025
kaushal
In heart of cloud forest!
10/10
Exceptional
23 Mar 2025
Tim
Beautiful house. Would be superb with curtains covering the livingroom from passerby.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 Mar 2025
Linda
Francisco, Karien, Ava and the res of the staff were great!!! They assisted with all our day tours and transportation. Nice having laundry service available and a great breakfast every morning. My wife & I enjoyed the location (nice & quiet) away from the noise of downtown. Would certainly go back to this facility.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Mar 2025
Shawn
Amazing property, great location, great service , amazing food . Pura vida
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Feb 2025
Elizabeth
It was perfect for what we needed. We would definitely stay here again.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Feb 2025
James
Great staff. Good breakfast. Room a bit small. Needed a closet and more places to hang towels, clothes, etc. in the bathroom.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 Feb 2025
Verified traveler

Our second home in the jungle. We’ll be back.

We had a small family reunion and Cala Lodge was amazing. This was our daughters’ first time in Monteverde. They were treated like family and felt the warm Pura Vida welcome at all times.
There were exotic birds everywhere. The room was quaint and comfortable, set right on the jungle. There were self-guided traiks through the jungle with information on the various flora and fauna, including the massive strangling fig trees and gorgeous Motmot birds. The food was fresh and authentic and we watched birds and monkeys come right up to the tables while we ate.
We plan to come back next year to this little haven in the jungle.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jan 2025
Venezia
This was such a cute place to stay and one of my favorites of our 10 day trip. The breakfast is yummy and the view from the breakfast is so beautiful. While we were eating, a monkey came up to us along with some birds. You can also spend some time bird watching which was beautiful. The actual room is nice and spacious, great for a big group of people or even just for two like us. We had a kitchen and a cute balcony. The staff is very pleasant and gave great recoomendations. I would stay here again
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jan 2025
Julia
Wonderful relaxing experience
8/10
Excellent
08 Jan 2025
Arati
The surrounding at this location is great and enjoyable. The rooms are small and this place is a bit pricey but very enjoyable and relaxing.
It is a lovely place for vacation!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Dec 2024
Rachel
Very good lodge. Rooms are big. Very comfortable bed. Good breakfast.
10/10
Exceptional
14 Dec 2024
Sadie
Cute property. Lots of birds and wildlife around the property. Great walking trail. The front desk was very helpful in rearranging our excursions and booking us better ones than were online.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Nov 2024
eric
Great stay and such a peaceful beautiful place from which to enjoy Monteverde.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
09 Oct 2024
Mustafa
Great staff and very clean place that is very close to the town.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
13 Sep 2024
Anjali
Beautiful place. Quiet and serene.
10/10
Exceptional
08 Sep 2024
Anjali
Loved the property and being in nature. Close to center of Santa Elena if you have a car, otherwise it’s a 20-min or so walk and you have to go up and down an incline. So it’s not super convenient into the center by foot. But taxis cost $5 to and from the center and shuttles are $4 one-way to National parks. The surroundings here are very peaceful and beautiful and you’ll see lots of birds, butterflies, and other animals!
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
15 Aug 2024
Sandra
Excellent breakfast, very nice staff, comfortable beds, beautiful property and you can see butterflies and birds while you eat! Also surprisingly high quality beauty products and overall eco-friendly place. Great deal of a hotel! Not fancy but very cozy and felt like home. Loved it
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jul 2024
Ruth
Cala Lodge is in a beautiful natural setting, relatively quiet but within walking distance of shops and restaurants. The lodge has a helpful staff, high sustainability ratings (Blue Flag and Green Leaf) and contributes to the local community. Excellent breakfast included in rates. Some of the smaller rooms are less comfortable, but all are clean and well provisioned. We will definitely come back.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jul 2024
Chase
Very beautiful and clean. Would stay here again.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jul 2024
Susan
Tucked away property with beautiful views and small trails around their property. We saw birds and wildlife. Super friendly and helpful staff. Room was small and simple but clean.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jun 2024
Cezary
I thinktthat yhis hotel is better in person and the photos don't do it justice. I highly recommend staying here, I'd definitely come back.
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jun 2024
Sarah
The wildlife you can see and hear at this property is fantastic! Clean property and helpful staff. Enjoyed staying here.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jun 2024
Paula

One night in Monteverde

Very helpful with information at check-in, booked a night tour for us. Great room with balcony to listen to rain, birds, howlers while staying dry & relaxing. Walkable area to restaurants & a trail on property for bird watching.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jun 2024
Kim
We loved our stay at Cala Lodge! The staff went out of their way for us and gave us good information on many questions about the area. They even set up a birding guide for us; Roy Porras was excellent, top notch! We saw so many great birds from our deck and the breakfast area!!! We would definitely visit their again and I highly recommend Cala Lodge!!!
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
22 Jun 2024
Michael
1. Beautiful surroundings
2. “Suites” are actually 4 small apartments in one building. Family next door with little kids up at 6:30, and they are in the next room. Not their fault, but no insulation so super loud.
3. Not enough parking so we returned from dinner in the pouring rain to find our parking spot gone
4. Looked forward to tea and cake from 3-5, but the cake was gone upon our arrival at 3:45 and never replenished.
5. Most expensive place we stayed and felt like the cheapest.
6. Great atv tour
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jun 2024
Apeksha
This is a simple and cute property in Monteverde, not far from the town (as long as you have a car). The staff is very friendly and helped us book all of our tours. The breakfast was also excellent.

Our favorite part about the property were the animals we saw. Toucanets, hummingbirds, and lots of other small birds and mammals were roaming around - what a treat!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jun 2024
Louise

Book here. It was amazing!

We absolutely loved this hotel.
The staff were lovely.
The view from.our room was great. We saw coati right from the balcony jumping in the trees. Lots of hummingbirds and aguti.
They have a trail through the property.

The breakfast is wonderful!! So much food.
They also do tea/coffee and cake from 3-5.

There are a number of restaurants within 5 min walk (try Alissons). The main town was about 20 mins walk away.

I would book here again and I recommend it.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jun 2024
Prisca
Absolutely beautiful location. Our room was facing the cloud forest and it’s just breathtaking. The property is beautifully maintained. We loved our stay here and I wish we had more days in Monte verde.
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jun 2024
ROSA
Great location, delicious breakfast, beautiful views
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
28 May 2024
Adriana
Excellent service and view!!
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
28 May 2024
Palak
Great beautiful property. Breakfast is the best part of this property. Option for vegetarian people as well! No AC but there is a fan and cooler in the room. And the location is chilly typically that you don’t need AC. You can open windows if you would like. Must stay for those looking for cheap convenient yet beautiful place to stay.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
16 May 2024
Allison
Being in our room here almost felt like being in an upscale cabin or treehouse! It was very quiet and peaceful. There were thunderstorms at night and I loved listening to them while lying in bed. The bathroom was extremely nice with good soap, shampoo, conditioner, and body lotion. There is a lovely trail at the back of the property.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 May 2024
Mark
Great location, delicious breakfast with swarming hummingbirds, beautiful garden,.very helpful and kind hosts
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 May 2024
Julianne
Very helpdulnfront desk staff and beautiful gardens. We enjoyed the welcome reception with coffee.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 May 2024
Patricia

Great stay!

We really enjoyed our stay! Great customer service and a delicious breakfast. Very comfortable beds. We will return!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 May 2024
Laura
The service was amazing. The staff was very helpful with our needs. The food was freshly made and it was delicious! There have a small area by the hotel where you can walk and see wildlife. We were able to see monkeys within close proximity from the main lobby.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
11 Apr 2024
Philip
Great, friendly staff. Beautiful grounds, including their own nature trail. Great view of surrounding mountains and calories from an expansive balcony that is used for the breakfast area as well as for lounging. It overlooks a small garden where you are guaranteed to see lots of hummingbirds. The furnishings are a bit old but everything is clean and tidy. Our room had its own private balcony.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Apr 2024
Karen
Great views, lovely afternoon coffee and tea and a nice breakfast included.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
02 Apr 2024
Pranav
Location is great. We arrived after dark so did not see much that night. But once we woke up, the area is so pretty. The jungle area is right after the property. We woke up early due to birds chirping all around us (we loved it). Saw various birds, anteater was moving around in the trees, humming birds moving around. Very quite and soothing place. The breakfast was included in the stay. Different options and you can order the items and they will prepare for you. The staff is very friendly and helpful. They also helped with any questions we had as well as booking the excursions we wanted to do. Overall, very happy with the place and if we will go back, this place will surely be on our list to stay.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 Mar 2024
Daniel
Beautiful hotel and grounds
10/10
Exceptional
12 Mar 2024
Melanie
Great welcoming tea and cake in the late afternoon.Good breakfast service. Quiet with bird sightings. Just a cozy spot.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
04 Mar 2024
Patrick
The staff were very helpful and friendly. Rooms are what many would call basic but ideal for the setting - clean, hot showers, private sitting areas for views of forest. Nice little walking trail a bonus in their grounds. The excellent food at breakfast complemented by all the birds just off the veranda. In the words of my wife, property was cute and adorable.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Mar 2024
Jeanine
Beautiful lodge! Loved the hiking trail on the property. Saw monkeys and tropical birds on our walk. Staff was very helpful and breakfast was great!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 Feb 2024
Jennifer
Friendly staff and nice property
Leisure
2/10
Poor
09 Feb 2024
Eva
Wonderful experience, great staff, amazing scenery. Thank you

Eva
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
31 Jan 2024
LAURA
Hotel workers were really nice and helpful. Breakfast was very good.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jan 2024
Barry
Convenient cabins at the edge of the cloud forest. First class service and accommodations
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jan 2024
darren
Excellent staff, off the beaten path so quiet and comfortable and aligned with the natural evironment.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
19 Nov 2023
Sara
Room was too small with only one chair.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
15 Nov 2023
Alejandra

Magical Place

Breakfast was the highlight for me. Following by nature around and scenery.
Helpful staff
Quiet, feels Safe
Well equipped room, quality toilettes, free coffee station
Would be better if they put “real” windows black outs (artificial light from parking place went through the curtains)
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Nov 2023
Sharon
Like bed all the birds in the area.
Leisure
8/10
Excellent
04 Oct 2023
Zachary
Great place!
Business_and_leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
04 Sep 2023
Kate

Just ok

It’s was ok, our room smelled like incense so much we had a hard time sleeping. The bed was also uncomfortable. The breakfast was just ok, nothing special. I would not stay here again.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Aug 2023
Trevor
Beautiful property
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jul 2023
laurie
Wonderful spot!!! What a treasure.
The grounds were gorgeous and the rooms were clean and cozy and spacious. They had everything we could need including a large fridge and freezer, microwave, utensils/plates, and pots to cook in. The front patio had comfy chairs to sit and enjoy the beauty. We loved the yoga class and took both the morning AND afternoon session. The breakfast was lovely too. It didn’t matter that they don’t have a restaurant on site because there were so many within walking distance. The only issue was the nightly/morning noises. The birds were singing and monkeys howling so it was an early morning wake up call. But we can’t control Mother Nature.
This was one of my favorite places to stay while in Costa Rica and I only wish we could’ve stayed more nights.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jun 2023
Murad
Nice place, helpful staff and great nature walk
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jun 2023
Gretchen
We were traveling with my senior mom and aunt , both have mobility issues. The beautiful gardens here allowed them to see monkeys, agouti, motmots, coati and emerald toucanettes just sitting on the balcony. Breakfast was delicious.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jun 2023
Ann
We booked this place with not many expectations but were so pleased with our stay. It's super quiet, secluded, and the view from our room felt like we were up in the trees. They had free made to order breakfast and free coffee/tea in the afternoon. You can eat at the dining tables or take a seat on the patio to watch the birds and they'll take your meal to you. The lobby had binoculars, bird books, and purchasable art from a local artist. The property also had a small hiking trail that was great for an afternoon stroll to see the wildlife. Our room had a fan instead of AC but the area was surprisingly so much cooler than everywhere else that we didn't need it. The room was clean and the water pressure was great. We loved our stay here.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 May 2023
Nicole
Cala Lodge was an amazing stay. The staff were so welcoming and lovely. Our room was tucked away, which provided the opportunity to sit out on a quiet balcony and watch trogons, motmots, flycatchers, wrens, woodcreepers, hummingbirds and toucanets fly by. Breakfast was an absolute bonus; a great start to day being served a delicious meal and watching birds a few feet away come and eat the fruit put out for them (we also had a coati visit). There is a short trail on the property with seating areas and swings that one should not miss out.

The lodge itself is about a 15 minute walk from the transmonteverde bus station in Santa Elena (to/from San Jose), as well as a quick walk to the bus stop in front of the school which will take you directly to the Cloud Forest - so there is no need to rent a car.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
09 May 2023
Shaheen
Beautiful view. Helpful staff. Simple yet great breakfast.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
26 Apr 2023
Heidi
The Check in was quick and easy. The desk person was polite and helpful.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Apr 2023
Mehdi

Amazing gem with great service

This place is amazingly located, very quiet surrounding and 15 drive from the cloud forest.
The service has been the best we had in our trip, and the breakfast was really nice!

Partner
8/10
Excellent
10 Apr 2023
David
Everything is perfect but we could of used a little heat in our room.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
23 Mar 2023
LEYLA

There are plenty positive things about this place- friendly helpfull staff, rustic warm cottages in the forest, cozy breakfast room with huge forest faced terrace where you can enjoy momots and hummingbirds watching. They even have a personal trail which will surprise you with a few nice spots such as swing hanging from a tree. We just love it and I would definitely recommend Cala lodge to anyone who wants to get away from the crowd
Leisure Partner

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Monteverde, Puntaarenas, Costa Rica

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