Cloud Forest Lodge

5.0 star property
Luxury lodge with free breakfast and free valet parking
VIP Access

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Fusion cuisine, garden views
Exterior
Hiking
Premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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1 km al este del Banco de Costa Rica, Santa Elena, Monteverde, Puntarenas, 60109
  • Place, Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Monteverde Butterfly Gardens
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
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Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
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  • Extra savings and perks for Rewards members

Room options

Manakin Suites-Extra Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Euphonia Deluxe Suites

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 861 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Tityra Junior Suites

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1076 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Manakin Suites

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Monteverde

Located 2 mi (3.3 km) from Friends Meeting House, Cloud Forest Lodge is within a 15-minute drive of other popular attractions like Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve. This 5-star lodge has 25 rooms and welcomes guests with free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free valet parking.

What's nearby

  • Monteverde Orchid Garden - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde - 5 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Monteverde Butterfly Gardens - 5 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Curi-Cancha Reserve - 6 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve - 10 min drive - 3.3 miles

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 156 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tree House Restaurante & Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Bon Appetit! - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Laggus - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Choco Café - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Green - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Cloud Forest Lodge

Luxury lodge with free breakfast and free valet parking
Renovated in 2022, Cloud Forest Lodge offers free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and a terrace. Free valet and self parking are available, or if you're not driving, take the airport shuttle (available on request) for USD 385 per vehicle one-way. Front-desk staff can assist with luggage storage and concierge services. Other amenities at this luxury lodge include laundry facilities, wedding services, and a garden.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Select Comfort beds sport premium bedding and pillow menus, and bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and designer toiletries. Coffee makers, fans, and safes are other standard amenities. Change of towels is available on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM on request
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Free secured valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Endemica

Things to do

  • Ecotours
  • Ziplining

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lever door handles
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (32 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Built in 2022
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Renovated entire property - December 2022
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Children's robes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Children stay free when using existing bedding (children may not be eligible for free breakfast)
  • Free rollaway/extra beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: USD 10 per person, per stay. This fee does not apply to children under 1 year of age.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

The listed mandatory additional fee covers the Monteverde Lodge & Gardens Conservation Support Fee that subsidizes local conservation and community efforts.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 385 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available during limited hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking, along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Cloud Forest
Cloud Forest Lodge
Cloud Forest Lodge Monteverde
Cloud Forest Monteverde
Cloud Lodge
Monteverde Cloud Forest Lodge
Monteverde Cloud Forest
Monteverde Cloud Forest Lodge Costa Rica - Santa Elena
Monteverde Cloud Forest Hotel Monteverde

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Cloud Forest Lodge?

Cloud Forest Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Cloud Forest Lodge?

As of Oct 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cloud Forest Lodge on Oct 25, 2025 start from $278.03, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to see within easy reach of Cloud Forest Lodge?

This lodge is located in Monteverde, a short 17-minute walk from Monteverde Orchid Garden and also 14 minutes on foot from Ficus La Raiz. You'll also find Mundo de los Insectos and Jardín de Orquídeas less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Cloud Forest Lodge?

Yes, valet parking and self parking are offered for free at the lodge. Accessible parking and electric car charging are also available for guests.

Does Cloud Forest Lodge include a casino at the property?

No, Cloud Forest Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Cloud Forest Lodge?

No, there is no indoor pool at this lodge.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Cloud Forest Lodge?

There are many amenities for couples at this lodge, including in-room massages as well as a bar and a garden-view restaurant.

Does Cloud Forest Lodge have a hot tub?

No, this lodge doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Cloud Forest Lodge have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Cloud Forest Lodge serves free cooked-to-order breakfasts at Endemica each morning.

Will Cloud Forest Lodge allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Cloud Forest Lodge.

Are there connecting rooms at Cloud Forest Lodge?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this lodge.

How close is the airport from Cloud Forest Lodge?

The closest major airport to Cloud Forest Lodge is La Fortuna (FON-Arenal), which is about 16.7 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Cloud Forest Lodge?

Yes, every guestroom at Cloud Forest Lodge comes with a deck with some featuring garden views.

Does Cloud Forest Lodge have a wedding venue?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at Cloud Forest Lodge.