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Reviews of Trogon Lodge 4 stars

San Gerardo de Dota, 10980 San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica

#3 of 15 hotels in San Gerardo de Dota

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 184 hotel reviews

9.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    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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  • Reviewed: 6 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Prices 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

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Very 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

    10
    Our stay here was relaxing and restful in such a beautiful place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful 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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    What 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

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    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.

    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

    10
    Remote charming cloud forest lodge
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    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

    10
    So peaceful and scenic
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    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

    10
    A beautiful hotel and restaurant in the unique cloud forest highlands.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    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

    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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    9.0
    A great place for people who enjoy birdwatching and good food!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    We 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

    10
    Beautiful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Restaurant 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

    9.0
    Lovely, quiet place with nice staff and good food. Lots of birds on the premises!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pretty 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

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A 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

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beautiful gardens and mountain setting!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    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.

    Stunning garden location. Excursion to see Resplendent Quetzal. Hot water bottles. Lovely room.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2025

    10
    An unspoiled jungle immersion next to the amazing Rio Savegre
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Walking 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

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    10
    Room is very comfortable and excellent food, staff is very friendly and a perfect paradise for bird lovers
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful property and the best place to see the quetzal!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2025

    10
    A beautiful lodge in wildlife-rich gardens in a spectacular location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Breakfast 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

    9.0
    Great birding lodge with excellent restaurant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cabins 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

    8.0
    Good but not considerate to guests with Booking.com booking
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They 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

    10
    A beautiful location with helpful staff, delicious food, and excellent rooms.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing, 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

    10
    Very calm and pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Every thing was excellent

    Excellent

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    No 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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