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Tucked in a cloud forest valley, San Gerardo de Dota offers world-class quetzal spotting and hiking trails through Savegre River's pristine watershed. Wake early for guided birdwatching tours where resplendent quetzals feed on wild avocado trees, then spend afternoons trout fishing in crystal-clear mountain streams.

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Top reviews in San Gerardo de Dota




Trogon Lodge
Trogon LodgePáramo
10/10 Excellent
The perfect place to stay to maximize your chances of seeing quetzals. Not the cheapest but worth every dollar. Beautiful grounds even in the rain. Very friendly and attentive staff. Good restaurant with great service. Truly excellent guide in Greibin.
The perfect place to stay to maximize your chances of seeing quetzals. Not the cheapest but worth every dollar. Beautiful grounds even in the rain. Very friendly and attentive staff. Good restaurant with great service. Truly excellent guide in Greibin.
David




Savegre Hotel Natural Reserve & Spa
Savegre Hotel Natural Reserve & SpaPáramo
10/10 Excellent
Wonderful lodges that sit in harmony with nature. We had a junior suite which was more spacious with an open fire place we used which was very cosy.
Peaceful and beautiful gardens which attract many colourful birds.
Helpful staff who were excellent when I was unwell on arrival from previous location. They were also great at arranging trips and transportation.
Food is delicious and of high quality. Spa was nice and I had a very good massage.
The Sevegre is a very special place with a lot...
Wonderful lodges that sit in harmony with nature. We had a junior suite which was more spacious with an open fire place we used which was very cosy.
Peaceful and beautiful gardens which attract many colourful birds.
Helpful staff who were excellent when I was unwell on arrival from previous location. They were also great at arranging trips and transportation.
Food is delicious and of high quality. Spa was nice and I had a very good massage.
The Sevegre is a very special place with a lot...
Born Free




Dantica Cloud Forest Lodge
Dantica Cloud Forest LodgeCopey
10/10 Excellent
Maybe we were spoilt because, when we added an extra night to our booking, George upgraded us to a junior suite. This was a fantastic room, with huge picture windows by the bed, and in front of the sofa. When the weather got a bit iffy, we could just sit and watch the hummingbirds, or the clouds rolling in on the valley below. When it was sunny, we could sit outside on our terrace and watch the birds. Fantastic shopping on site, because the Dantica gallery is brilliant!
Maybe we were spoilt because, when we added an extra night to our booking, George upgraded us to a junior suite. This was a fantastic room, with huge picture windows by the bed, and in front of the sofa. When the weather got a bit iffy, we could just sit and watch the hummingbirds, or the clouds rolling in on the valley below. When it was sunny, we could sit outside on our terrace and watch the birds. Fantastic shopping on site, because the Dantica gallery is brilliant!
Ginny and Nick




Rocka Verde Retreat
Rocka Verde RetreatRivas
10/10 Excellent
This stay was absolutely out of this world. Robert, the owner and designer of the place, is an excellent host, he left us a hand-written welcome note and some goodies. Sleeping next to the river and waking up to nature sounds feels like a movie. The house is well equipped with anything you might need. The design and coziness of the place is undeniable.
A place as dreamy as it gets ✨️
This stay was absolutely out of this world. Robert, the owner and designer of the place, is an excellent host, he left us a hand-written welcome note and some goodies. Sleeping next to the river and waking up to nature sounds feels like a movie. The house is well equipped with anything you might need. The design and coziness of the place is undeniable.
A place as dreamy as it gets ✨️
Ana




Toucanet Lodge
Toucanet LodgeCopey
10/10 Excellent
Great location and property, very different to beach based ones but felt a little cold at night! Enjoyed restaurant cuisine.
Great location and property, very different to beach based ones but felt a little cold at night! Enjoyed restaurant cuisine.
Owen




Paraíso Quetzal Lodge
Paraíso Quetzal LodgeCopey
8/10 Good
We had a lovely 2 night stay here. The family were attentive and helpful throughout our stay. The location is stunning. The breakfast options are good (but not included in price) and the dinner is fine, again not included in price.
Its a bit difficult to choose with no written menu - you get told the options at check in and have to choose in the afternoon.
We got there by bus. Its possible by MUSOC bus.
We enjoyed our stay.
We had a lovely 2 night stay here. The family were attentive and helpful throughout our stay. The location is stunning. The breakfast options are good (but not included in price) and the dinner is fine, again not included in price.
Its a bit difficult to choose with no written menu - you get told the options at check in and have to choose in the afternoon.
We got there by bus. Its possible by MUSOC bus.
We enjoyed our stay.
Roger




Mirador Valle del General
Mirador Valle del GeneralPáramo
8/10 Good
We stayed one night the views were amazing and the hummingbirds at the feeders were incredible to watch along with all the other birds around the hotel. The food was also very good we had breakfast and an evening meal. The rooms were lovely all wood inside like a log cabin.
We stayed one night the views were amazing and the hummingbirds at the feeders were incredible to watch along with all the other birds around the hotel. The food was also very good we had breakfast and an evening meal. The rooms were lovely all wood inside like a log cabin.
Ian




Mi Vida Lodge
Mi Vida LodgeSavegre
10/10 Excellent
Fantastic retreat away from hustle & bustle of Manuel Antonio, a car is needed!
The beach is gorgeous and a 2 min walk away & we were lucky enough to have a family of sloths outside the guest house to watch!
Fantastic retreat away from hustle & bustle of Manuel Antonio, a car is needed!
The beach is gorgeous and a 2 min walk away & we were lucky enough to have a family of sloths outside the guest house to watch!
Angie




Hotel Quelitales
Hotel QuelitalesCachi
10/10 Excellent
This is a great place to stay if you enjoy tranquility, scenery and wildlife. Not great if you prefer a lively night scene. We ate at the restaurant every night because the food was so good but also because the drive back down the valley to the village was rather daunting in the dark. Jose, the chef/owner serves up fresh water fish, locally caught in a variety of imaginative ways but he also serves meat and vegetarian options (he is also a very good photographer and enjoys sharing his photos of...
This is a great place to stay if you enjoy tranquility, scenery and wildlife. Not great if you prefer a lively night scene. We ate at the restaurant every night because the food was so good but also because the drive back down the valley to the village was rather daunting in the dark. Jose, the chef/owner serves up fresh water fish, locally caught in a variety of imaginative ways but he also serves meat and vegetarian options (he is also a very good photographer and enjoys sharing his photos of...
Judith




Hotel de Montaña El Pelicano
Hotel de Montaña El PelicanoRivas
10/10 Excellent
Great location, very relaxing up in the foothills of the chirripo range. We were surrounded by an abundance of birds and plants which helped us to really enjoy our stay. We instantly booked another night on arrival and only wish we could have stayed a little longer. We enjoyed the short trail in the hill behind the property, swimming in the pool and visiting the cloudbridge reserve. The owner was very welcoming and excited to teach us about the birds we could see and hear by our cabin. All the...
Great location, very relaxing up in the foothills of the chirripo range. We were surrounded by an abundance of birds and plants which helped us to really enjoy our stay. We instantly booked another night on arrival and only wish we could have stayed a little longer. We enjoyed the short trail in the hill behind the property, swimming in the pool and visiting the cloudbridge reserve. The owner was very welcoming and excited to teach us about the birds we could see and hear by our cabin. All the...
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