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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 boasts 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 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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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom :
1 large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
2 large double beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
8.2
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Anne-marie
    Poland Poland
    The view from the cabin was great. The hiking paths were fun and the meals at the restaurant delicious.
  • Htet
    Switzerland Switzerland
    The lodge is very beautiful and owns a private forest. Bungalows are in different places of the forest and very quiet. The lodge organizes many different guided tours to explore and observe the birds in the vicinity and the surrounding. The...
  • Philip
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fabulous setting and views, great rooms, good food , very helpful staff. Amazing wildlife, particularly the birds. Super jacuzzi!
  • Chris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The bungalow we stayed in was easily accessed, well equipped and had great views. Food was excellent and the dinning room has feeders close by attracting a range of birds and squirrels during the day and racoons at night. Guided tours were very...
  • Julie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent breakfast, we also had dinner, the presentation was excellent and the food was cooked to perfection, the best meal we had in Costa Rica
  • Minormillikin
    United States United States
    -Views from the room were amazing (Junior Suite) -Restaurant had really good food, I particularly liked breakfast -Took Quetzal tour with Carlos and it went better than expected, great guide -Very comfortable couch inside the room pointed right...
  • Tomasz
    Belgium Belgium
    Amazing views (living room with the glass wall is a must to experience), great gallery, very good breakfast.
  • Joanna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful view from our windows, you can’t beat waking up to that! A very peaceful setting, good for relaxing and getting away from it all. There was great food in the restaurant. There were nice trails around the hotel to explore. Staff were...
  • Maria
    Costa Rica Costa Rica
    The hotel was more than we expected. We were in awe of the scenery. Magistic views that connect your inner with the world. We were a family group of 10. Out of the three rooms we rented, the best was the #14 with an amazing deck and lovely...
  • Thomas
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful location in the cloudforest of Costa Rica; there was a beautiful view onto the mountain landscape from the room Very good restaurant with a fantastic view The hotel provided us with ethanol which we could use to light the room which...

Property questions and answers
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  • I am trying to reserve the 4 person two bedroom bungalow for 5 people, however there are only two beds. Why does it give me the option of 5 persons?

    If your reserve for more than 4 persons in a 4-person Bungalow, we will place extra bed(s) in the living room.
    Answered on 29 July 2022
  • What is there to do nearby?

    Tenemos una Reserva Privade con 5 km de senderos. Se puede visitar el Cerro de la Muerte con vistas hasta el Pacifico, Organizamos tours para avistam..
    Answered on 6 September 2021
  • Saludos. Por el tema de restricción vehicular dan alguna carta de autorización para evitar la multa? O eso ya no esta funcionando

    Cuando la reservación está hecha, podemos hacer una carta de circulación. Nada más necesitamos nombre y cédula del chofer, placa y número de reservación.
    Answered on 18 June 2021
  • i have a very small dog that sits in a carrier at all times 1 kilo. trained

    We are pet friendly. We charge 25 USD for each pet, independent of the number of nights.
    Answered on 10 May 2022
  • Hi. I see you have all inclusive packages for 4 day and 7 day packages. Do you offer an all inclusive package that includes for a 3 day stay? Thnx.

    Yes we do, the 4 and 7 day packages are the most frequent used, but we can adjust to your wishes.
    Answered on 21 September 2021
  • Is there a Laptop Safe in the Standard Bungalow?

    Each Bungalow has a safe. The one in the Standard Bungalow is large enough to store a Laptop inside.
    Answered on 6 August 2021
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Host Information

Company review score: 9.1Based on 23,510 reviews from 52 properties
52 managed properties

Company information

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 information

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.

Neighbourhood information

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

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

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

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

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Children's playground
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Tour desk
    • Packed lunches
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    Entertainment and family services
    • Kids' outdoor play equipment
    Safety & security
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Air conditioning
    • Private entrance
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Wellness
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Languages spoken
    • German
    • English
    • Spanish
    • French
    • Dutch

    House rules
    Dantica Cloud Forest Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 22:30
    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 09:00 to 11:30
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

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

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

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 5 years
    Extra bed upon request
    Free
    Cot upon request
    Free
    6 - 10 years
    Extra bed upon request
    Free

    The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
    Cards accepted at this property
    American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubCash is not accepted

    The fine print
    Need-to-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 identification 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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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

    FAQs about Dantica Cloud Forest Lodge

    • Dantica Cloud Forest Lodge offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Children's playground
      • Horse riding
      • Temporary art galleries
      • Walking tours
    • The prices at Dantica Cloud Forest Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Check-in at Dantica Cloud Forest Lodge is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:30.

    • Yes, there is 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 is 2.7 miles from the centre of San Gerardo de Dota. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, Dantica Cloud Forest Lodge is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Room options at Dantica Cloud Forest Lodge include:

      • Bungalow
      • Suite
      • Twin
    • Guests staying at Dantica Cloud Forest Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.9).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • À la carte
    • Dantica Cloud Forest Lodge has 1 restaurant:

      • Le Tapir