Cloud Forest Lodge

This small friendly ecolodge is all about “GO-GREEN”. They are environmentally-friendly and nature-friendly. The hotel mission is to bring visitors to the lovely Monteverde Cloud Forest area, let them be immersed in nature, without disturbing the flora and fauna. At Cloud Forest Lodge guests will be able to see unforgettable landscapes, a great variety of…

Quick Facts on Cloud Forest Lodge
- Type of Location
  Cloud Forest Lodge
- Habitat
  Cloud Forest, Gardens
- Commonly Seen Bird Species
  Resplendent Quetzal, Three-wattled Bellbird, Violet Sabrewing, Ornate Hawk-Eagle, Highland Tinamou, Emerald Toucanet, Green-Crowned Brilliant Hummingbird, Purple-throated Mountain Gem, Black Guan, Slate-throated Redstart, Brown Jay, Lesson’s Motmot, Common Chlorospingus, Collared Trogon, Orange-billed Nightingale-Thrush

What to Expect During Your Stay at the Cloud Forest Lodge...

Rooms and Amenities

The lodge offers spacious bungalows and rooms with private bathrooms, hot water, and verandas overlooking the forest or gardens. All rooms include ceiling fans, in-room safes, and Wi-Fi. The on-site restaurant serves Costa Rican and international cuisine, and vegetarian or other dietary needs can be accommodated with prior notice.

Birding on the Property

A private trail network winds through the lodge’s forested property, allowing for casual birding on site. The gardens and flowering plants attract hummingbirds, tanagers, and other highland species. The lodge’s quiet location also makes it easy to depart early for guided visits to Monteverde and Curi-Cancha reserves.

Other Activities Available

Cloud Forest Lodge can arrange guided day and night walks, zip-lining, hanging bridge tours, and cultural experiences in the Monteverde area.

Cloud Forest Lodge

Travel & Logistics

Conservation Initiatives
The lodge manages its private forest reserve to protect native habitat and works with local guides and tour operators who follow sustainable practices.
How to Get There
Cloud Forest Lodge is located a few minutes from Santa Elena and about 10 minutes from Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. Access is via a combination of paved and gravel roads from the Pan-American Highway.
Seasonal Notes
Quetzals are most often seen from February to May during breeding season. The dry season (Dec–Apr) has sunnier conditions and better road access, while the green season (Aug–Nov) brings more mist, rain, and lush vegetation. The Three-wattled Bellbird is most vocal from April to May.
Best Times to Visit
February–May for Quetzal nesting. Bellbird is most vocal between April and May. December–April for drier conditions. August–November for lush landscapes and fewer visitors.

A Few More Notes on Cloud Forest Lodge

This small friendly ecolodge is all about “GO-GREEN”. They are environmentally-friendly and nature-friendly.

The hotel mission is to bring visitors to the lovely Monteverde Cloud Forest area, let them be immersed in nature, without disturbing the flora and fauna.

At Cloud Forest Lodge guests will be able to see unforgettable landscapes, a great variety of bird species, monkeys, and other animals on the well kept forest trails.

The property is conveniently located just 3.4 miles from the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve and 4.2 miles from the Children’s Eternal Rainforest.