Reviews of Trogon Lodge 4 stars
San Gerardo de Dota, 10980 San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica
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Reviewed: 6 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful place with a great garden. We saw a quetzal at the lodge.
Prices is on the high side
Hola Matthijs, Thank you so much for your visit. We are delighted to hear you had a wonderful stay at Trogon Lodge, and that you got to see the Quetzal straight from our rounds! That is simply amazing. Our 4* hotel, is a small boutique property, tucked in The Valley of San Gerardo de Dota where one can enjoy local cuisine, private facilities and the opportunity of enjoying a tranquil, delightful stay in the cloud Forest. We are sorry to learn our prices seem to be high for what we offer. We work Hard to offer service and products that are parallel to the Quality of our service and the standard that we offer. Thank you so much for your visit
Hola Matthijs, Thank you so much for your visit. We are delighted to hear you had a wonderful stay at Trogon Lodge, and that you got to see the Quetzal straight from our rounds! That is simply amazing. Our 4* hotel, is a small boutique pro… Show more
Reviewed: 4 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 4 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewBreakfast was 3 from 1-5
Very small. Taste not at a level of a Costa Rican Breakfast
Dear Serrano, thank you very much for your visit and for taking the time to write a review. We are very sorry to learn that our breakfast service did not meet your expectations. We provide a mix of Buffet and a la carte, so our guests can enjoy visits to the Buffet and also their main course served on the table. We will share your comments with our Meal & beverage Department for review. Your comments are very valuable to us. Have a wonderful day
Dear Serrano, thank you very much for your visit and for taking the time to write a review. We are very sorry to learn that our breakfast service did not meet your expectations. We provide a mix of Buffet and a la carte, so our guests can e… Show more
Reviewed: 24 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 14 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewLoved everything! It’s a beautiful and small hotel, the gardens are lovely, the restaurant is excellent and the staff impecable.
It would be nice to have wifi in the rooms.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that you loved your stay and enjoyed the charm of our hotel, the beautiful gardens, the excellent restaurant, and especially the warm and attentive service from our team — that truly means a lot to us. We also appreciate your suggestion about having Wi-Fi in the rooms. While we currently prioritize a more nature-immersive experience for our guests, we understand how important connectivity can be and are continuously exploring ways to improve our guests’ comfort without compromising the essence of the place. Thank you very much for your visit
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that you loved your stay and enjoyed the charm of our hotel, the beautiful gardens, the excellent restaurant, and especially the warm and attentive service from our team — that … Show more
Reviewed: 7 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 23 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful place surrounded by lush mountains and colorful plants and flowers. The staff were very kind, cozy room, and nice details decorating the place. We even saw quetzal birds from our room!
Thank you so much for your lovely words! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the beauty of our surroundings — the lush mountains, vibrant gardens, and the peaceful atmosphere we strive to create. It's wonderful that you had the chance to spot quetzal birds right from your room — what a magical moment! We're also happy you appreciated the cozy room and the care we put into the small decorative details. Your kind mention of our staff means a lot to us. We’ll be sure to share your feedback with the entire team. We hope to welcome you back soon for another unforgettable stay in nature!
Thank you so much for your lovely words! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the beauty of our surroundings — the lush mountains, vibrant gardens, and the peaceful atmosphere we strive to create. It's wonderful that you had the chanc… Show more
Reviewed: 8 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 5 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 28 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewWhat a wonderful Lodge. Very classic and rustic yet everything is completely new and clean. Super Location, very friendly staff. And dinner is dinner is awesome - not yet Michelin star but super close. I recommend the morning tour for the Quetzal. It is extremely early in the morning but really worth to get up and meet 6am.
Reviewed: 11 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewLocation was beautiful and the property had beautiful gardens with different areas to sit and enjoy. There were trails you could take right from the property, one to a small waterfall. The food was good, typical costa rican to gourmet. Many trout options from their own pond, with a beautiful dining room. Booked a tour to see the Quetzal, which we did see! Highlight!
Our room was cold and took a while to warm up with a very small heater. They did bring hot water bottles which was really nice, and the beds had appropriate bedding for the cold room.The same with their main gathering rooms, like the dining room and bar room, small wood stoves, which didnt quite do the job. No coffee or tea in the rooms and aside from breakfast time. If you wanted coffee or tea you had to pay $3 to $5 for plain coffee or tea.
Reviewed: 5 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewEverything! The place is stunning with gorgeous gardens right next to the river. The trails on site were great and very fun. The food was delicious all staff accommodating. The room was comfortable charming and with a great view! We took two guided guided hikes which were wonderful!
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Reviewed: 1 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewWe had a wonderful stay the last time at Trogon Lodge! Even though it was just for one night, the experience was unforgettable. The gardens are beautiful and full of life—perfect for birdwatching, which is clearly a highlight here. We spotted several colorful species just steps from our room. The hiking trail through the forest was peaceful and scenic, and the refreshing plunge in the river the next morning was an energizing way to start the day. Breakfast was absolutely delicious—fresh, hearty, and served with warm hospitality. I just love Trogon! It’s a perfect mountain escape for nature lovers and for a weekend getaway of the city. Highly recommended!
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Reviewed: 29 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful setting and thoughtful garden layout nestled among the cloud forest mountains. The trails were great and we got the opportunity to view quetzals & hummingbirds in and around the property. The cosy mountain lodge style of the room and all the shared areas were dreamy and the restaurant was superb. Best in our Costa Rica trip.
The lack of WiFi access in the room (we had to go to the shared areas) and the absence of tea/coffee making facilities in the room. These were a minor inconvenience but still
Reviewed: 25 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 23 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe service in general was amazing. The food & Restaurant service was superve and the place is just gorgeous!
Reviewed: 14 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewThe lodge is set in beautiful gardens in the cloud forest - we really enjoyed our walks around the gardens and by the river, seeing many different birds along the way. A nice touch was the provision of hot water bottles delivered to our room as it did get chilly at night. We really enjoyed the cocktails in the colonial style bar and our meal in the restaurant was one of the best we had during our holiday.
We felt the quetzal tour was a little overpriced so gave it a miss.
Reviewed: 6 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful room in wonderful surroundings. Guided tour and quetzal spotting. No bird has the right to be that beautiful! Excellent breakfast.
Restaurant had a limited menu with few vegetarian options.
Reviewed: 1 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewPretty remote place, getting there is interesting but okay. Lovely staff, great food and a cost and comfortable bar area. Lodges were also nice.
Reviewed: 24 March 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewLovely gardens and walks in the area. Beautiful setting in cloud forest . Good breakfast despite very cold dining room . Bedroom was basic but acceptable.
Food very expensive and for one of us , of poor quality ( over cooked pasta pomodoro ). The dining room was cold for both the evening meal and especially at breakfast . Everyone was sitting in coats . This was unacceptable. It did not make for a comfortable or relaxing experience. The early morning birding trip had too many takers so we had to drive ( we did get a slight price reduction) . It was only on the road outside the lodge and the whole area was full of cars and people looking for quetzals . Very dispiriting and costly . I’m sure the later birding walk would have been a far more rewarding experience.
Reviewed: 23 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 21 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful. Great breakfast and dinner.
A bit cold at night, but heater, hot water bottles and duvet help.
Reviewed: 14 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewThe beautiful gardens and mountain setting!
Thank you very much for your visit Debbie. We are delighted to hear how much you enjoyed it. All the best from us to you!
Reviewed: 9 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 8 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewStunning garden location. Excursion to see Resplendent Quetzal. Hot water bottles. Lovely room.
Lack of coffee facilities. Dining room rather cool for breakfast (though warm enough for dinner) . High numbered rooms are up quite a steep hill. Hot water seemed a little unreliable too.