Paraíso Quetzal Lodge

3.0 star property
Lodge in Copey with a restaurant and a bar

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets
1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets
1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets
Reception
Superior Cabin | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
Cerro de la Muerte, Ruta 2 Sur km 70, Copey, San Jose, 11703
  • Parque Nacional Tapantí-Macizo Cerro de la Muerte
  • Don Manuel Lake
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Parque Nacional Los Quetzales
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪101 min drive‬

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Room options

Double Room

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

Standard Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Superior Cabin

  • 323 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Copey

Paraíso Quetzal Lodge places you 12 mi (19.4 km) from Don Manuel Lake. This 16-room, 3-star lodge welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Don Manuel Lake - 25 min drive - 8.8 miles
  • Rio Savegre Waterfall - 44 min drive - 15.9 miles
  • Parque Nacional Los Quetzales - 46 min drive - 15.1 miles

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 138 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chespiritos #3 - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante y Kiosco La Unión - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪La Cabaña del Jardín - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Coopedota Café - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Soda Madre Selva - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Paraíso Quetzal Lodge

Lodge in Copey with a restaurant and a bar
Guests of Paraíso Quetzal Lodge enjoy free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and a terrace. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle during limited hours for CRC 150 per vehicle one-way. Front-desk staff can assist with securing valuables, tours or tickets, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a banquet hall and a garden.
Stretch out in the jetted tub. Other standard amenities include coffee makers and wardrobes or closets.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: CRC 6,000 for adults and CRC 6,000 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Los Colibries

Things to do

  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately CRC 6000 for adults and CRC 6000 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: CRC 150 per vehicle (one-way)

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 2:00 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.

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.
  • 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, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Paraíso Quetzal Lodge Copey
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Paraíso Quetzal Copey
Paraíso Quetzal
Paraíso Quetzal Lodge Lodge
Paraíso Quetzal Lodge Copey
Paraíso Quetzal Lodge Lodge Copey

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Paraíso Quetzal Lodge?

Paraíso Quetzal Lodge provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see near Paraíso Quetzal Lodge?

This lodge is located in Copey, close to Don Manuel Lake.

Will I be able to park at Paraíso Quetzal Lodge?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the lodge. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Paraíso Quetzal Lodge feature a casino?

No, Paraíso Quetzal Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Paraíso Quetzal Lodge?

No, there is no indoor pool at this lodge.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Paraíso Quetzal Lodge?

Couples staying at this lodge will appreciate amenities like a jetted bathtub as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Does Paraíso Quetzal Lodge have a hot tub?

Yes, some guestrooms at this lodge feature private spa tubs.

Does Paraíso Quetzal Lodge feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Paraíso Quetzal Lodge serves a full breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Los Colibries.

Does Paraíso Quetzal Lodge allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Paraíso Quetzal Lodge.

Are there connecting rooms at Paraíso Quetzal Lodge?

No, this lodge doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Paraíso Quetzal Lodge?

The closest major airport to Paraíso Quetzal Lodge is Quepos (XQP), which is about 23.2 mi away. Another top airport is San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.), which is around 25.4 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Paraíso Quetzal Lodge?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Paraíso Quetzal Lodge.

Paraíso Quetzal Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

HAIYAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Love it!

Beautiful huge garden with many flowers breathtaking mountain views. Foods are great too. Love the beef sandwich on the luncn menu.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing birds!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

gary

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Birds!

Great birding. Very cold! Paid for quadruple room, but got a single. Friend slept on floor. Excellent food!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its nor only an hotel, its the best place for the view (All room have a view on the mountain) and to relax with all there private trail and Jardin it's not only a Hotel it's a little after life paradise !! WOW
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy F

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a wonderful lodge for birding. You will see Resplendent Quetzals on the early morning tour (thank you to the guide!), and many other special species in Costa Rica right in the gardens and at your cabin windows (Long-tailed silky flycatcher and volcano hummingbird, for instance). This is a beautiful property, well maintained and quiet. You do have to walk on narrow pathways up and down a hillside to the cabins. I stayed in the double room one night and a superior cabin the second night. I recommend the superior. The double room was closer to the restaurant, reception, and other people, and very cold with only one space heater and older construction. The superior is larger with 2 space heaters and newer construction so it heats more efficiently. The view was amazing, as were the birds and sounds of the jungle! Breakfast was not included in the price and I found $13 expensive for a couple greasy eggs and bacon. I wasn't there to eat though. The birding was spectacular. I drove about 40 minutes to Batsu Garden in the Rio Savegre Valley and found species I had hoped for including Volcano and Scintillant hummingbirds. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noe

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heinrich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place cosy, lots of birds great staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was cold. small space heater was inadequate
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

HEATHER

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay at Quetzal lodge. Staff was friendly and helpful. Food at Colibris Restaurant was very good. Food presentation and taste was first class. Be prepared for rain and cooler temperatures, especially at night. Beds have plenty of blankets, heaters in rooms are mediocre, do not expect a hot shower. We plan to come again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! Hummingbird feeders and trails are amazingly for birding. The room is nice and warm at night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property! Wish they had more options for a small lunch
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don, Carson City, NV

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cloud forest birding lodge

A beautiful location on the side of the mountain with forever views.... The grounds and gardens are beautiful and birdy... The cabins are spaced apart, all with good views.... Plenty of blankets and a heater to ward off the chill at 8500 feet!!!! The food was superb and the staff were gracious and efficient... A great spot!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Pedro, Puerto Rico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A lodge in paradise.

Great hotel in the cloud forrest. Great food. Nice views. Lovely staff. Hummingbird garden.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

march 2017

Nice and pleasant stay at 2700m ! cold night but enough blankets, nice trails from the hotel.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Muskoka

pack some warm clothes

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A living Gem !

This is a bird and nature sanctuary that makes you meditate about your presence in this world.

10/10 Excellent

Duane, Iowa, US

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay at the lodge!

The people were very friendly. My cabin had an excellent view. The cabin was rustic but comfortable.

4/10 Poor

kathy

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
They need better heaters. Our room never got warmer than 57 degrees. Room rate did not include breakfast. Not a good value for the price.

8/10 Good

Michael, Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Near to San Jose yet high up in the cloud forest

We stayed at this lodge because it was an easy drive off the main road and was close to Cero de la Muerte. The lodge staff were very helpful and the room, while spartan, was clean and comfortable. We had a very enjoyable dinner at the lodge and since we were going to be leaving very early they were kind enough to hard boil some eggs and toss in a few bananas to go.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Lovely location

The lodge had a great location on the mountain and our the cabin was charming and rustic with a lovely view. We enjoyed our walk in the trails. The room is fairly basic and small but we enjoyed watching the wildlife from it and the coffee supplied was amazing. We would recommend this place but to improve it we would suggest - a thorough clean, there were cobwebs in the room, the bed needs a new mattress and a thick duvet rather than multiples of blankets that you need to keep warm but are very heavy. Not a major problem but for the cost I would expect the room to be serviced daily which it was not. The restaurant had an amazing view and the humming birds outside were mesmerising. We ate at the restaurant both nights (there's no where else to eat unless you're prepared to drive 30 minutes). The food was OK, they supply a 3 course meal with a choice of main course from 2-3 options and it's value for money; not the best food we've had but not the worst. This was the only place we stayed at in Costa Rica where breakfast was not included in our package which, bearing in mind the room cost, was a little disappointing.

8/10 Good

JS, Calgary, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Secluded little gem

I loved the entire San Gerado de Dota area. There are many places to stay in the park but Paraiso is a nice place to stay for some peace and quiet (~30 min from the park) and is a little park of its own with walking trails to hike on. I loved the cabin setup and watching the birds, especially the hummingbird garden. Here, they are not afraid to get close to people! It is a cooler area which was a nice break from the hot and humid areas (here you get a heater instead of AC). It is a family-run business and the staff were helpful. Not many places to eat nearby so they do have a restaurant there for you. They offer a Quetzal tour for $20 but i was able to see the birds in San Gerado de Dota (early morning) and also along the walking trails at the lodge. Definitely the place to stay if you like to getaway from the touristy areas!

4/10 Poor

martine, brussels

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

beautifull place, no comfort!

The nature is very beautifull around, the staff very helpfull, and the guide for the quetzal was great, but...! we didn't like the rooms at all...the beds were not good, it was not very clean, and there was no comfort. we've stayed 2 nights and regretted it....Food is just ok, but not good....We didn't understand why this place got so good reviews....