Is parking available at the property?

Parking is available on-site and is free of charge. Guests must contact the property in advance to reserve a parking space.

Is breakfast offered at the hotel?

Yes, breakfast is offered. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast during their stay.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 14:00 until 00:00, and check-out is at 11:30. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, and late check-out incurs a fee of CRC 10,000, subject to availability.

What accessibility features does the property offer?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas. However, specific details about room accessibility should be confirmed directly with the property.

What is the location of the hotel in relation to nearby attractions?

The hotel is situated in the entertainment district, within a 10-minute drive of Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve and Mundo de los Insectos. It is approximately 0.2 miles from Centro Comercial Monteverde and 26.9 miles from Lake Arenal.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

One child aged 8 years or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property does not allow extra beds or cribs, and only registered guests are permitted in the guestrooms.

Cala Lodge

What guests think

At Cala Lodge, travelers highlight a peaceful, nature-immersed setting with on-site trails and abundant wildlife, consistently kind staff who help arrange activities, and a quiet location that feels secluded while remaining reasonably accessible to Santa Elena and Monteverde attractions.

Rooms are generally clean and cozy, and the lodge’s eco-friendly ethos and well-kept grounds stand out. Accommodations vary: some are spacious with balconies and forest views, while others feel small or dark; occasional building or neighbor noise, early wildlife sounds, and dated finishes or slippery wood floors are mentioned. Breakfast is widely praised as tasty and made to order, and many enjoy the afternoon coffee or tea with cake, though replenishment and quality draw occasional criticism. Expect a simple, serene, nature-focused stay and an easy base for Monteverde.

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Facilities

On-site nature trails and wildlife viewing are major highlights, with many enjoying the afternoon coffee or tea with cake and scenic shared terraces. Grounds feel natural and well kept.

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Franziska

31 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Wunderschöner Garten mit eigenem Trail. Wir sahen extrem viele Tiere nur schon im Garten. Feiner Kuchen am Nachmittag auf der Terrasse. So konnten wir die Tiere beobachten. Äusserts hilfsbereites und freundliches Personal. Sehr sauber. Unser Zimmer war okay für die drei Nächte und weil wir nicht viel drinnen waren. Sonst eher klein und in den Keller hineingebaut, was es dunkel macht. Wir hatten ein kleines Patio vor der Tür.

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Melanie

12 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great welcoming tea and cake in the late afternoon.Good breakfast service. Quiet with bird sightings. Just a cozy spot.

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Karen

3 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great views, lovely afternoon coffee and tea and a nice breakfast included.

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Natasha

19 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A lovely stay in this lodge, which is in the heart of the Forest. The nature trail was great and we saw lots of wildlife in the trees and around the property - I have never seen so many hummingbirds! We enjoyed the breakfast where you can choose an option from the menu and it is freshly prepared. The staff at reception were very helpful and booked us taxis to go into Santa Elena in the evening (only about 5 - 10 min drive away) so that we could access the restaurants. The only negative I have is that the lodges are very dark and the floors are very slippery as they are polished wood. The room was very clean and well maintained.

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Philip

12 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great, friendly staff. Beautiful grounds, including their own nature trail. Great view of surrounding mountains and calories from an expansive balcony that is used for the breakfast area as well as for lounging. It overlooks a small garden where you are guaranteed to see lots of hummingbirds. The furnishings are a bit old but everything is clean and tidy. Our room had its own private balcony.

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Kostiantyn

12 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Amazing property. Great trail, we did an improvised night walk ourselves and saw lots of animals including an owl. 4 types of breakfast to choose from (all very tasty) and 3 to 5pm coffee with cakes. One of the highlights of our trip.

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Jessica

17 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Cala Lodge is so eco conscious, views are phenomenal , nature walk, birds…wow! Staff is extremely kind and breakfast was delicious. Recommendations were appreciated. Room so cute and comfy. A small coffee maker/hot water maker in room would be amazing but only a suggestion. Was a wonderful experience and close to cloud forest!

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Sadie

15 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Cute property. Lots of birds and wildlife around the property. Great walking trail. The front desk was very helpful in rearranging our excursions and booking us better ones than were online.

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Stephen

28 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Amazing place to stay in Monteverde! Very comfortable rooms and our porch had a view into a wooded spot where several different birds greeted us everyday. The walking trail on the property is a great place to see additional birds. We saw motmots, trogons, and several different kinds of hummingbirds. The breakfast is also excellent and filling to start your day. They also offer complimentary coffee in the afternoon. Emmanuel was a great host and help us change a booking for us. I highly recommend Cala Lodge!

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Paula

26 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very helpful with information at check-in, booked a night tour for us. Great room with balcony to listen to rain, birds, howlers while staying dry & relaxing. Walkable area to restaurants & a trail on property for bird watching.

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Cleanliness

Reviews repeatedly describe rooms and grounds as very clean and well maintained. Hygiene feels consistent across stays.

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Ruth

6 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff is very helpful, resourceful and friendly. Clean rooms. Located in quiet area, close to the forest. Good sustainability ratings. Happy to bring my family here. Strongly recommend!

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Franziska

31 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Wunderschöner Garten mit eigenem Trail. Wir sahen extrem viele Tiere nur schon im Garten. Feiner Kuchen am Nachmittag auf der Terrasse. So konnten wir die Tiere beobachten. Äusserts hilfsbereites und freundliches Personal. Sehr sauber. Unser Zimmer war okay für die drei Nächte und weil wir nicht viel drinnen waren. Sonst eher klein und in den Keller hineingebaut, was es dunkel macht. Wir hatten ein kleines Patio vor der Tür.

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Tara

30 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful grounds, delicious breakfast and spacious, clean rooms. Perfect stay for a family of 4!

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Jannicke-Marie

9 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean, nice location and staff.

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Sandra

15 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent breakfast, very nice staff, comfortable beds, beautiful property and you can see butterflies and birds while you eat! Also surprisingly high quality beauty products and overall eco-friendly place. Great deal of a hotel! Not fancy but very cozy and felt like home. Loved it

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Sarah

29 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The wildlife you can see and hear at this property is fantastic! Clean property and helpful staff. Enjoyed staying here.

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Natasha

19 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A lovely stay in this lodge, which is in the heart of the Forest. The nature trail was great and we saw lots of wildlife in the trees and around the property - I have never seen so many hummingbirds! We enjoyed the breakfast where you can choose an option from the menu and it is freshly prepared. The staff at reception were very helpful and booked us taxis to go into Santa Elena in the evening (only about 5 - 10 min drive away) so that we could access the restaurants. The only negative I have is that the lodges are very dark and the floors are very slippery as they are polished wood. The room was very clean and well maintained.

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Chase

7 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very beautiful and clean. Would stay here again.

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Mustafa

9 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff and very clean place that is very close to the town.

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Susan

7 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Tucked away property with beautiful views and small trails around their property. We saw birds and wildlife. Super friendly and helpful staff. Room was small and simple but clean.

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Rooms

Rustic rooms vary in size; many are comfortable with balconies or forest views, but some are small or dark and a few feel dated or have slippery wood floors. Noise can carry in certain buildings, and there’s no AC (fans provided given the cool climate).

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Palak

28 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great beautiful property. Breakfast is the best part of this property. Option for vegetarian people as well! No AC but there is a fan and cooler in the room. And the location is chilly typically that you don’t need AC. You can open windows if you would like. Must stay for those looking for cheap convenient yet beautiful place to stay.

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Arati

8 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The surrounding at this location is great and enjoyable. The rooms are small and this place is a bit pricey but very enjoyable and relaxing. It is a lovely place for vacation!

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Venezia

23 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This was such a cute place to stay and one of my favorites of our 10 day trip. The breakfast is yummy and the view from the breakfast is so beautiful. While we were eating, a monkey came up to us along with some birds. You can also spend some time bird watching which was beautiful. The actual room is nice and spacious, great for a big group of people or even just for two like us. We had a kitchen and a cute balcony. The staff is very pleasant and gave great recoomendations. I would stay here again

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Allison

17 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Being in our room here almost felt like being in an upscale cabin or treehouse! It was very quiet and peaceful. There were thunderstorms at night and I loved listening to them while lying in bed. The bathroom was extremely nice with good soap, shampoo, conditioner, and body lotion. There is a lovely trail at the back of the property.

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Natasha

19 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A lovely stay in this lodge, which is in the heart of the Forest. The nature trail was great and we saw lots of wildlife in the trees and around the property - I have never seen so many hummingbirds! We enjoyed the breakfast where you can choose an option from the menu and it is freshly prepared. The staff at reception were very helpful and booked us taxis to go into Santa Elena in the evening (only about 5 - 10 min drive away) so that we could access the restaurants. The only negative I have is that the lodges are very dark and the floors are very slippery as they are polished wood. The room was very clean and well maintained.

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Jean-François

29 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Ensemble de chambres par petits ilots sur deux étages, entourés de végétation. Dommage que notre chambre se soit située en RDC un peu enterré, sans vue sauf sur le parking (sentiment de se retrouver à la cave, mobilier et équipements un peu vétustes, pas d'eau chaude la matin). Petit déjeuner en terrasse sympathique avec vue sur les oiseaux appâtés. Proche de Monteverde et passage possible de navettes pour les activités sportives locales.

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James

21 Feb 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great staff. Good breakfast. Room a bit small. Needed a closet and more places to hang towels, clothes, etc. in the bathroom.

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Dennis

31 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room, staff and amenities were all 5 stars. We were in the main lodge above the restaurant and got ZERO sleep either night we were there because of the constant banging throughout the night. It was so bad it almost ruined Monteverde for us :(

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Susan

7 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Tucked away property with beautiful views and small trails around their property. We saw birds and wildlife. Super friendly and helpful staff. Room was small and simple but clean.

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Michael

23 Jun 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

1. Beautiful surroundings 2. “Suites” are actually 4 small apartments in one building. Family next door with little kids up at 6:30, and they are in the next room. Not their fault, but no insulation so super loud. 3. Not enough parking so we returned from dinner in the pouring rain to find our parking spot gone 4. Looked forward to tea and cake from 3-5, but the cake was gone upon our arrival at 3:45 and never replenished. 5. Most expensive place we stayed and felt like the cheapest. 6. Great atv tour

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Service

Staff are widely praised as friendly and proactive, helping with tour bookings, transportation, and requests; check-in is smooth and attentive.

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Ruth

6 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff is very helpful, resourceful and friendly. Clean rooms. Located in quiet area, close to the forest. Good sustainability ratings. Happy to bring my family here. Strongly recommend!

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David

18 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff was bery helpful, especially Eva, the receptionist. The property was beautifully designed with a network of interesting trails. Beautiful birds could be seen from the balconies and common areas. Breakfast was delicious. We met many wonderful people

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Linda

17 Mar 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Francisco, Karien, Ava and the res of the staff were great!!! They assisted with all our day tours and transportation. Nice having laundry service available and a great breakfast every morning. My wife & I enjoyed the location (nice & quiet) away from the noise of downtown. Would certainly go back to this facility.

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Heidi

27 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The Check in was quick and easy. The desk person was polite and helpful.

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darren

25 Jan 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent staff, off the beaten path so quiet and comfortable and aligned with the natural evironment.

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Sadie

15 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Cute property. Lots of birds and wildlife around the property. Great walking trail. The front desk was very helpful in rearranging our excursions and booking us better ones than were online.

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Jeremie

18 Jan 2023

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Stayed 19,374 nights

Beautiful scenery, very walkable, great breakfast, excellent and helpful staff!

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Stephen

28 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Amazing place to stay in Monteverde! Very comfortable rooms and our porch had a view into a wooded spot where several different birds greeted us everyday. The walking trail on the property is a great place to see additional birds. We saw motmots, trogons, and several different kinds of hummingbirds. The breakfast is also excellent and filling to start your day. They also offer complimentary coffee in the afternoon. Emmanuel was a great host and help us change a booking for us. I highly recommend Cala Lodge!

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Paula

26 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very helpful with information at check-in, booked a night tour for us. Great room with balcony to listen to rain, birds, howlers while staying dry & relaxing. Walkable area to restaurants & a trail on property for bird watching.

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Kim

26 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We loved our stay at Cala Lodge! The staff went out of their way for us and gave us good information on many questions about the area. They even set up a birding guide for us; Roy Porras was excellent, top notch! We saw so many great birds from our deck and the breakfast area!!! We would definitely visit their again and I highly recommend Cala Lodge!!!

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Location

Peaceful, nature-rich setting off the main road; restaurants are within a short walk and Santa Elena is a brief drive or 15–20 minute walk. A convenient base for Monteverde’s reserves.

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Ruth

9 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Cala Lodge is in a beautiful natural setting, relatively quiet but within walking distance of shops and restaurants. The lodge has a helpful staff, high sustainability ratings (Blue Flag and Green Leaf) and contributes to the local community. Excellent breakfast included in rates. Some of the smaller rooms are less comfortable, but all are clean and well provisioned. We will definitely come back.

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Nicole

21 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Cala Lodge was an amazing stay. The staff were so welcoming and lovely. Our room was tucked away, which provided the opportunity to sit out on a quiet balcony and watch trogons, motmots, flycatchers, wrens, woodcreepers, hummingbirds and toucanets fly by. Breakfast was an absolute bonus; a great start to day being served a delicious meal and watching birds a few feet away come and eat the fruit put out for them (we also had a coati visit). There is a short trail on the property with seating areas and swings that one should not miss out. The lodge itself is about a 15 minute walk from the transmonteverde bus station in Santa Elena (to/from San Jose), as well as a quick walk to the bus stop in front of the school which will take you directly to the Cloud Forest - so there is no need to rent a car.

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Kim Seng

31 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

In an area that is off the main road, very secluded and very tranquil setting

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Natasha

19 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A lovely stay in this lodge, which is in the heart of the Forest. The nature trail was great and we saw lots of wildlife in the trees and around the property - I have never seen so many hummingbirds! We enjoyed the breakfast where you can choose an option from the menu and it is freshly prepared. The staff at reception were very helpful and booked us taxis to go into Santa Elena in the evening (only about 5 - 10 min drive away) so that we could access the restaurants. The only negative I have is that the lodges are very dark and the floors are very slippery as they are polished wood. The room was very clean and well maintained.

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ROSA

1 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, delicious breakfast, beautiful views

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Barry

28 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient cabins at the edge of the cloud forest. First class service and accommodations

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Mark

17 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, delicious breakfast with swarming hummingbirds, beautiful garden,.very helpful and kind hosts

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Anjali

8 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the property and being in nature. Close to center of Santa Elena if you have a car, otherwise it’s a 20-min or so walk and you have to go up and down an incline. So it’s not super convenient into the center by foot. But taxis cost $5 to and from the center and shuttles are $4 one-way to National parks. The surroundings here are very peaceful and beautiful and you’ll see lots of birds, butterflies, and other animals!

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Mustafa

9 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff and very clean place that is very close to the town.

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Anna

31 Dec 2022

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Stayed 1 night

No TV in the room. But otherwise this is an excellent choice for staying in Santa Elena. Easy access to Monteverde, plenty of restaurants walking distance, souvenir shops, coffee shops, tourist information and tours.

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Dining

Breakfast is frequently praised as delicious, plentiful, and made to order, often enjoyed with close-up birdwatching. Afternoon coffee or tea with cake is a nice touch, though replenishment and breakfast quality draw occasional criticism.

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Sandra

15 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent breakfast, very nice staff, comfortable beds, beautiful property and you can see butterflies and birds while you eat! Also surprisingly high quality beauty products and overall eco-friendly place. Great deal of a hotel! Not fancy but very cozy and felt like home. Loved it

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Nicole

21 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Cala Lodge was an amazing stay. The staff were so welcoming and lovely. Our room was tucked away, which provided the opportunity to sit out on a quiet balcony and watch trogons, motmots, flycatchers, wrens, woodcreepers, hummingbirds and toucanets fly by. Breakfast was an absolute bonus; a great start to day being served a delicious meal and watching birds a few feet away come and eat the fruit put out for them (we also had a coati visit). There is a short trail on the property with seating areas and swings that one should not miss out. The lodge itself is about a 15 minute walk from the transmonteverde bus station in Santa Elena (to/from San Jose), as well as a quick walk to the bus stop in front of the school which will take you directly to the Cloud Forest - so there is no need to rent a car.

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Melanie

12 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great welcoming tea and cake in the late afternoon.Good breakfast service. Quiet with bird sightings. Just a cozy spot.

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Natasha

19 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A lovely stay in this lodge, which is in the heart of the Forest. The nature trail was great and we saw lots of wildlife in the trees and around the property - I have never seen so many hummingbirds! We enjoyed the breakfast where you can choose an option from the menu and it is freshly prepared. The staff at reception were very helpful and booked us taxis to go into Santa Elena in the evening (only about 5 - 10 min drive away) so that we could access the restaurants. The only negative I have is that the lodges are very dark and the floors are very slippery as they are polished wood. The room was very clean and well maintained.

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Louise

3 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We absolutely loved this hotel. The staff were lovely. The view from.our room was great. We saw coati right from the balcony jumping in the trees. Lots of hummingbirds and aguti. They have a trail through the property. The breakfast is wonderful!! So much food. They also do tea/coffee and cake from 3-5. There are a number of restaurants within 5 min walk (try Alissons). The main town was about 20 mins walk away. I would book here again and I recommend it.

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Kate

4 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It’s was ok, our room smelled like incense so much we had a hard time sleeping. The bed was also uncomfortable. The breakfast was just ok, nothing special. I would not stay here again.

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Kostiantyn

12 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Amazing property. Great trail, we did an improvised night walk ourselves and saw lots of animals including an owl. 4 types of breakfast to choose from (all very tasty) and 3 to 5pm coffee with cakes. One of the highlights of our trip.

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Patricia

11 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We really enjoyed our stay! Great customer service and a delicious breakfast. Very comfortable beds. We will return!

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Mark

17 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, delicious breakfast with swarming hummingbirds, beautiful garden,.very helpful and kind hosts

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Laura

10 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The service was amazing. The staff was very helpful with our needs. The food was freshly made and it was delicious! There have a small area by the hotel where you can walk and see wildlife. We were able to see monkeys within close proximity from the main lobby.

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Cala Lodge

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View, Ground Floor

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Mountain View, Tower

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Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Garden View, Ground Floor

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