Name: Dantica Cloud Forest Lodge
Address: 4 Km south of the entrance to San Gerardo de Dota, 60011 San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica, 4 Km south of the entrance to San Gerardo de Dota, San José, 60011, Costa Rica
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $159 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.8

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Dantica Cloud Forest Lodge

4 Km south of the entrance to San Gerardo de Dota, 60011 San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica – Excellent location – show map

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Offering an a la carte restaurant, Dantica Cloud Forest Lodge is located in Providencia. It is surrounded by private tropical gardens and features 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.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Room Type

Number of guests

2 Person Superior Bungalow

1 full bed

4 People Superior Bungalow

Bedroom 1:

1 full bed

Bedroom 2:

1 full bed

Standard Bungalow

1 full bed

Quetzal Standard Bungalow

1 king bed

4 People Two-Bedroom Bungalow

Bedroom 1:

1 full bed

Bedroom 2:

1 full bed

Junior Suite

1 full bed

Master Suite

1 king bed

2-person Superior Bungalow Valley

Bedroom :

1 queen bed

Living room:

1 sofa bed

The Terraces

2 queen beds

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff

9.1

Facilities

8.9

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.9

Value for money

8.4

Location

9.3

Free WiFi

8.3

See what guests loved the most:

Marianne
United States of America
“Beautiful setting and big glass windows everywhere made for great wildlife viewing. Loved the early morning quetzal tour.”
Mónica
Costa Rica
“We stayed at the “Superior Bungalow 2 person Forest”, view is amazing, the balcony is perfect to sit down and chill. It’s a nice walk from the reception, nothing too complicated and has a bit of lighting to make it better at night.”
Christopher
United States of America
“Amazing location with breath taking views. Tons to do and also great variety of food.”
Natasha
Costa Rica
“Love the location and atmosphere. and specially the fact that it’s pet friendly A truly immersive cloud forest experience, amazing for bird watching and drinking whisky and wine on the balcony”
Arturo
Netherlands
“Amazing views from the rooms, nice hiking trails in ther property and in the area, the breakfast was great and the staff were very attentive and helpful.”
David
United States of America
“beautiful peaceful and great place to hike for at least a day on their property”
Linda
United States of America
“unique, boutique like atmosphere. fantastic jacuzzi in room. staff and service excellent. food was unbelievably good for such a small place; probably the best we’ve had anywhere in CR, including much larger, more expensive properties.”
Bryanne
Canada
“Our room was amazing, I loved the bathtub overlooking the forest, the view from our bungalow could not be beat.”
Eugenia
Costa Rica
“the views are amazing , and the decorations is just perfect”
Laura
United States of America
“Beautiful place far up in the mountains. waking up the noises of nature. glad we had a heater.”

Host Info

Company review score: 9.1Based on 24,292 reviews from 53 properties

53 managed properties

Company info

I am a tropical ecologist from the Netherlands, and went to study Tapirs (Dantas) in the medio Caquetá region, the Colombian Amazon, during one year for a pilot study with the University of Amsterdam. I had to work closely with different indigenous tribes to visit the sacred ´salt licks´, places rich in minerals where many animals come to eat the soil, and I worked mainly with the Andoke tribe, where I soon got the nickname Dantica (ing´tha in Andoke), meaning little tapir. It is therefore no surprise that the lodge has the tapir as its logo, with tapirs actually living in its forest! After my study I started to buy indigenous art all over Latin America and soon met my wife, Maria Luisa, in Bogotá, Colombia. She worked with different ethnic communities and indigenous tribes in Colombia, designing new products for them using the traditional techniques. We decided to move to San Gerardo de Dota to open a small cloud forest lodge and a gallery on a 20 hectare forest reserve with some clearings, where we are committed to sustainable tourism.

Property info

The history of Dantica Cloud Forest Lodge starts with its name. The founders and owners of Dantica ecolodge are a Colombian - Dutch couple, Maria Luisa Castro Fernández who is a textile designer, and Joost Wilms who is a tropical ecologist. When Joost was finishing his studies in 1992 he had to do fieldwork in Costa Rica and resulted to study reforestation with frugivorous birds in the Cloud Forest of San Gerardo de Dota. He fell in love with the place, not knowing he would be coming back 10 years later to built an ecolodge with his new love, Maria Luisa.

Neighborhood info

The valley of San Gerardo, Copey County, Dota District, San José Province, is located on the Pacific slopes of the Talamancan mountain range. Nowadays it is situated inside the Los Santos Forest Reserve and the Los Quetzales National Park, between 3.025 and 2.000 meters above sea level. There is a 9 kilometer long road that enters the valley at the top end, at 3.025 meters. There are two small rivers, the Ojo de Agua and the Savegre, they come together near the bridge and continue as a larger river called the Savegre, reaching the sea near Quepos. The forest is categorized as Upper Montane Cloud Forest, dominated by oak trees (Quercus spp.) that grow up to 50 meters and can live over 500 years. These forests often experience a diurnal presence of clouds, which is why they are often called "cloud forests". The specific atmospheric humidity regime of these forests represents one of the main factors that cause the large array of differences in forest structure and functioning when compared to other tropical forests.

Languages Spoken

German,English,Spanish,French,Dutch

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

Le Tapir
- Cuisine
  French • Italian • International
- Dietary options
  Vegetarian

Amenities of Dantica Cloud Forest Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

House rules

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 10 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 5 years

Extra bed upon request

Free

Crib upon request

Free

6 - 10 years

Extra bed upon request

Free

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Diners Club American Express Cash is not accepted Dantica Cloud Forest Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Some Bungalows are in the forest. If you have a walking problem, please let us know and will try to give you a Bungalow near the reception and restaurant area. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Dantica Cloud Forest Lodge of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Dantica Cloud Forest Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Playground
- Horseback riding
- Temporary art galleries
- Walking tours
Yes, Dantica Cloud Forest Lodge is popular with guests booking family stays.
The prices at Dantica Cloud Forest Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
Room options at Dantica Cloud Forest Lodge include:
- Bungalow
- Suite
- Twin
Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Dantica Cloud Forest Lodge on this page.
Dantica Cloud Forest Lodge has 1 restaurant:
- Le Tapir
Dantica Cloud Forest Lodge is 2.7 miles from the center of San Gerardo de Dota. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
Guests staying at Dantica Cloud Forest Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.0).

Breakfast option(s) include:
- À la carte
Check-in at Dantica Cloud Forest Lodge is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:30 AM.