Savegre Hotel Natural Reserve & Spa ★★★

"Superb hotel ideally located in the middle of the San Gerardo de Dota Valley and still managed by the descendants of the pioneers who "discovered" the valley in the 1950s. We chose this hotel for its proximity to Los Quetzales National Park. Finally, we stayed in the superb San Gerardo de Dota Valley which is home to quetzals all year round thanks to the presence of Guatemalan avocado trees - whose fruits they feed on. The hotel grounds include a garden designed for the many hummingbirds, various hiking trails, some of which are particularly popular with ornithologists, as well as a viewpoint offering a superb panorama of the valley. We went on a quetzal observation outing (among others) with Raul Fernandez Chacon (Whatsapp +***********), grandson of the pioneers who settled in the valley; to be booked directly or through the hotel. Spa equipped with jacuzzis and an impeccable sauna and restaurant."

Dantica Cloud Forest Lodge ★★★

"Bungalows with an incredible location in the cloud forest. Floor-to-ceiling windows across the entire width with an amazing view. Hummingbirds fly to the balcony, a cozy carpenter in the evening - what more could you want? Great atmosphere in the adjoining restaurant with piano music at breakfast, a delight. A wonderful experience all around!"

Toucanet Lodge ★★

"A really cute, friendly lodge with cabins. The manager (Michael) and cook (Jonathan) are exceptional. The food is delicious and artistically presented, and breakfast was included with our room. The dining room and cabins have great views. We were there for bird watching and saw quite a few species from our balcony. We also took a quetzal tour with Oscar and saw six quetzals about a 5 minute drive from the lodge. There is a hiking trail that goes up onto the ridge behind the lodge - a steep climb if you go all the way to the top, with views of the surrounding coffee, avocado, and apple fields. You can also do coffee or winery tours in the area. In early March it went down to about 6C at night, so take warm clothes. Lots of blankets are provided, but the cabins aren't heated. NOTE: currently there are two websites that come up if you search Google for "Toucanet Lodge"- the CORRECT one is "eltoucanetCR". The WRONG one is "toucanetlodge" (this is actually the website for a different lodge that for some reason has appropriated the el Toucanet domain name, causing a lot of confusion for customers of both establishments!)."

Hotel de Montaña Suria ★★★

"The hotel staff went above and beyond to help us with a great difficulty we were experiencing with DHL to receive a parcel. Christina was incredibly helpful demonstrating genuine care and professionalism. We are very grateful to Christina for her extreme kindness. Malon at the restaurant was excellent with his efficiency. He has patiently dealt with our request for the duration of our stay. Their dedication to guest satisfaction truly elevated our experience, and we are left with deep appreciation for their hospitality and commitment. The hotel is an absolute gem and if you like Costa Rican nature and joys of birding, we can't recommend it enough."

Paraíso Quetzal Lodge ★★★

"We stayed in bungalow 15 tucked back in the mountains. A paved & railed path led directly to the lodge. We took it each day."

Curuba Lodge ★★★★

"Fantastic place, don’t hesitate, just book it. You’ll have zero regrets. Great atmosphere, food, trails, flowers, the cabins, all of it. Definitely going back."

Trogon Lodge ★★★

"Great food, views and staff. 100% recommend. Comfortable room with double beds."

Cedrela Eco-Lodge & Restaurante ★★

"We did not rate it excellent because the room is small and is not of a good standard, there are air leaks everywhere and it is very unpleasant at night in the mountains, it is cold with l the air on your head all night and the little heater is of no use, the bed is very small 140 cm it's the first time in Costa Rica, you should make an effort on the room. The site is superb and very well maintained. The dinner and breakfast are excellent and worthy of an excellent French chef, we appreciated the mix of Costa Rican and French flavors, congratulations once again to the excellent chef and his team who thanks to their skills raise the level very much . We were able to admire and photograph the Quetzal, unforgettable memories, thanks to Oscar."

Cabinas El Quetzal ★★