San Gerardo de Dota, 10980 San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica
#3 of 15 hotels in San Gerardo de Dota
Guests' ChoiceBased on 184 hotel reviews
9.2Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Location
9.6
Facilities
9.1
Staff
9.5
Value for money
8.5
Free WiFi
6.6
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 6 August 2025
Matthijs
NetherlandsPrices is on the high side
Beautiful place with a great garden. We saw a quetzal at the lodge.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 4 August 2025
Serrano
Costa RicaVery small. Taste not at a level of a Costa Rican Breakfast
Breakfast was 3 from 1-5
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 23 June 2025
Diana
Costa RicaBeautiful 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!
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 28 May 2025
Kay
GermanyWhat 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.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 11 May 2025
Sharon
United StatesOur 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.
Location 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!
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 5 May 2025
Julie
United StatesNothing
Everything! 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!
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 1 May 2025
Loriana
Costa RicaNothing.
We 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!
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 29 April 2025
Mike
United KingdomThe 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
Beautiful 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.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 23 April 2025
Angelly
Costa RicaThe service in general was amazing. The food & Restaurant service was superve and the place is just gorgeous!
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 14 April 2025
Robert
United KingdomWe felt the quetzal tour was a little overpriced so gave it a miss.
The 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.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 6 April 2025
Glenda
United KingdomRestaurant had a limited menu with few vegetarian options.
Beautiful room in wonderful surroundings. Guided tour and quetzal spotting. No bird has the right to be that beautiful! Excellent breakfast.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 1 April 2025
Yvonne
NetherlandsPretty remote place, getting there is interesting but okay. Lovely staff, great food and a cost and comfortable bar area. Lodges were also nice.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 21 March 2025
Mollet
United StatesA bit cold at night, but heater, hot water bottles and duvet help.
Beautiful. Great breakfast and dinner.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 14 March 2025
Debbie
United StatesThe beautiful gardens and mountain setting!
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 8 March 2025
Jillian
United KingdomLack 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.
Stunning garden location. Excursion to see Resplendent Quetzal. Hot water bottles. Lovely room.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 3 March 2025
Ellen
Costa RicaWalking up to the very top cabin number 21 wasn’t easy at our age in our 70s but it was a very pretty safe paved nature trail.
We liked everything about this place! Especially the wood fires since it was cold in the mornings and after sun set. It was great to be unplugged (more or less) with no screens anywhere and wifi only at the restaurant and lounge.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 25 February 2025
Andres
Costa RicaThe bed and our neighbor with his clothes hanging outside the room.
Location, river, staff, restaurant and bar.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 24 February 2025
Darwin
United StatesBeautiful property and the best place to see the quetzal!
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 23 February 2025
Mark
United KingdomBreakfast was well prepared but the menu choice a bit limited after a couple of days.
The lodge is set in beautiful gardens on a river with cloud forest rising up on both sides of the valley. Service is generally friendly and good. There is a pleasant lounge with a bar and the restaurant serves good food. It is a birdwatchers paradise. The lodge organises guides for bird watching tours.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 22 February 2025
Greg
FranceCabins are small and old but well maintained.
Wonderful gardens, great trails. Excellent restaurant. The best food we had in Costa Rica in four weeks of travel. Good guide.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 12 February 2025
Frans
Costa RicaThey put us up in cabina high up the steep hill which was exhausting for us oldies Not nice !
Friendly staff
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 12 February 2025
Erin
United StatesNothing, I loved it.
The location was absolutely stunning and the staff so friendly and helpful! I loved the gardens and trails, and really enjoyed the food. I plan to be back in the very near future.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 5 February 2025
Denis
Costa RicaEvery thing was excellent
Excellent
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 5 February 2025
Edward
United KingdomNo Wi-Fi in the room.
Stunning lodge with beautiful grounds, comfy, clean room and bed, friendly staff, delicious food, very peaceful.
Stayed in February 2025
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