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Monbellis
9.0 (1 reviews)

Monbellis ★★★

📍 1km al oeste de iglesia, Copey de Dota, 1, Copey

Toucanet Lodge
9.3 (34 reviews)

Toucanet Lodge ★★

📍 1 kilómetro hacia el Este desde Copey de Dota, Copey

"Everything about El Toucanet Lodge was wonderful. The service; Michael was an amazing host and catered to our every necessity, and the chef was truly amazing. The room we had-junior suite was very cozy with a fireplace and wonderful views. My husband is a birder and the vast amount of birds he saw left him genuinely impressed. I highly recomend this corner of paradise."

Trogon Lodge
9.2 (80 reviews)

Trogon Lodge ★★★

📍 H5GX+MRX, San José Province, San Gerardo de Dota

"Great food, views and staff. 100% recommend. Comfortable room with double beds."

Dantica Cloud Forest Lodge
9.1 (71 reviews)

Dantica Cloud Forest Lodge ★★★

📍 4 Kilómetros al sur de la entrada a, San Gerardo de Dota

"The room was clean, the breakfast was good and the service was good. The hotel's own protection area is very large, and the forest trail is very good. There are many gardens and nearby road birds near the hotel reception desk, and the environment is good. The only downside is that the room is far from the hotel reception desk and the restaurant, and it is not convenient for bad legs."

Hotel de Montaña Suria
8.5 (54 reviews)

Hotel de Montaña Suria ★★★

📍 Main Road, San Gerardo de Dota

"Disappointing and Unprofessional Experience I had high expectations when booking a stay at Hotel de Montaña Suria, but unfortunately, my experience was nothing short of a nightmare. I booked and PAID for a specific room, yet upon arrival, I was deceived and placed in a CPL accommodation instead—a tiny, uncomfortable, and completely inadequate space that was NOT what I had reserved. This was unprofessional, misleading, and borderline nasty. The room was cramped, uncomfortable, and far below the standard of what I had paid for. Instead of a peaceful stay, I endured a terrible night, unable to rest properly due to the discomfort and frustration of being cheated. Management showed zero accountability for this bait-and-switch tactic, which is completely unacceptable in the hospitality industry. If you value honesty, quality service, and getting what you pay for, stay far away from this place. I do NOT recommend this hotel and strongly advise others to avoid it at all costs. Deception and poor service should never be tolerated, especially when guests are paying for a specific experience. Absolutely disgraceful."

Paraíso Quetzal Lodge
8.8 (49 reviews)

Paraíso Quetzal Lodge ★★★

📍 Cerro de la Muerte, Ruta 2 Sur km 70, Copey

"We stayed at the Lodge for 2 nights. It is a birder paradise with many trails and beautiful gardens where many special species live. The food was well priced and delicious and the reataurant has a nice lounge area where you can chat to other travellers. The bungalow was lovely though do bring warm clothing! We did the quetzal tour at 5.30am. The guides worked very hard and got us some excellent sights and made sure we had souvenir photos"

Cedrela Eco-Lodge & Restaurante
8.5 (26 reviews)

Cedrela Eco-Lodge & Restaurante ★★

📍 Copey, Copey

"It is not worth traveling from San José to visit Copey to stay at Cedrela, the restaurant I think there are better in San José. The service actually leaves a lot to be desired. We do not recommend it. There are better places in Copey, the area if too beautiful."

Savegre Hotel Natural Reserve & Spa
9.2 (88 reviews)

Savegre Hotel Natural Reserve & Spa ★★★

📍 1km sur de la escuela de San Gerardo de, Dota

"Superb hotel ideally located in the middle of the San Gerardo de Dota Valley and still managed by the descendants of the pioneers who "discovered" the valley in the 1950s. We chose this hotel for its proximity to Los Quetzales National Park. Finally, we stayed in the superb San Gerardo de Dota Valley which is home to quetzals all year round thanks to the presence of Guatemalan avocado trees - whose fruits they feed on. The hotel grounds include a garden designed for the many hummingbirds, various hiking trails, some of which are particularly popular with ornithologists, as well as a viewpoint offering a superb panorama of the valley. We went on a quetzal observation outing (among others) with Raul Fernandez Chacon (Whatsapp +***********), grandson of the pioneers who settled in the valley; to be booked directly or through the hotel. Spa equipped with jacuzzis and an impeccable sauna and restaurant."

Curuba Lodge
9.8 (18 reviews)

Curuba Lodge ★★★★

📍 Quintas Genesis, Costa Rica Kilometro 57, interamerica Sur, Copey

"Fantastic place, don’t hesitate, just book it. You’ll have zero regrets. Great atmosphere, food, trails, flowers, the cabins, all of it. Definitely going back."

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Toucanet Lodge ★★
"I came to this region along with my husband, brother and sister-in-law primarily to go birding. El Toucanet Lodge was the perfect base for our activities. It is located in the Copey de Dota region surrounded by the mountains of the Los Santos Forest Reserve region of Costa Rica. The scenery is spectacular. It is not a very touristy area. The lodge is in a beautiful location with separate guest rooms tucked into the landscape, providing lots of privacy for each guest. Waking up in the morning and looking out over the spectacular landscape was my favorite thing. The restaurant on the grounds provides a delicious breakfast while you look at hummingbirds and other wildlife. We had dinner most nights there as well. The food was terrific, and portions were generous. Be sure to try the avocado ice cream! It was so good. A short walk up the hill from the lodge, and you can see the majestic and colorful Quetzal and other amazing birds. Our room was very comfortable with a king-sized bed, small kitchen area and great views. Miguel greeted us, arranged anything we needed. He is a terrific host and person."
★★★★★
2025-04-01
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Couple
Trogon Lodge ★★★
"Great food, views and staff. 100% recommend. Comfortable room with double beds."
★★★★★
2024-02-02
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Couple
Dantica Cloud Forest Lodge ★★★
"Bungalows with an incredible location in the cloud forest. Floor-to-ceiling windows across the entire width with an amazing view. Hummingbirds fly to the balcony, a cozy carpenter in the evening - what more could you want? Great atmosphere in the adjoining restaurant with piano music at breakfast, a delight. A wonderful experience all around!"
★★★★★
2024-04-07
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Couple
Hotel de Montaña Suria ★★★
"We travel a lot and found this place not to be acceptable. The room was very small, no desk, no cabinet. We had to move the dress stand to the bathroom in order to create space for our luggage. Coffeemaker is in the bathroom just above the toilet. Dinner was overpriced and disappointing. Will go back to the valley for the Quetzales but definitely will stay in Savegre Hotel. "
★★★★☆
2024-03-30
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Guest User

Traveling with friends
Paraíso Quetzal Lodge ★★★
"After trying on our own for 4 days with no success, we booked a last minute quetzal tour with Jorge, and we had a great time. We had been trekking up and down trails on our own and Jorge made it so much easier for us. We drove to a couple spots and hiked only a short distance which was much appreciated. I knew that he would be able to locate the quetzal and we were able to see four males and one female. My goal was to see a male flying through the trees, and we did! He told us about his family’s role in conservation in the area. Highly recommend this tour. The lodge has an amazing hummingbird porch and a nice restaurant with a big fireplace. We felt very much at home and wished we had booked an overnight stay!"
★★★★★
2025-06-25
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Guest User

Traveling with friends
Cedrela Eco-Lodge & Restaurante ★★
"Fantastic place , we booked the lodge so we could birdwatch around the area , set in the cloud forest woke up to bird song every morning,the breakfast are delicious we only ate one evening one night but was also delicious,rooms are clean but basic,as there alodge, staff friendly,ideal retreat to relax or explore"
★★★★★
2024-04-13
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BE Guest User

Couple
Savegre Hotel Natural Reserve & Spa ★★★
"Superb hotel ideally located in the middle of the San Gerardo de Dota Valley and still managed by the descendants of the pioneers who "discovered" the valley in the 1950s. We chose this hotel for its proximity to Los Quetzales National Park. Finally, we stayed in the superb San Gerardo de Dota Valley which is home to quetzals all year round thanks to the presence of Guatemalan avocado trees - whose fruits they feed on. The hotel grounds include a garden designed for the many hummingbirds, various hiking trails, some of which are particularly popular with ornithologists, as well as a viewpoint offering a superb panorama of the valley. We went on a quetzal observation outing (among others) with Raul Fernandez Chacon (Whatsapp +***********), grandson of the pioneers who settled in the valley; to be booked directly or through the hotel. Spa equipped with jacuzzis and an impeccable sauna and restaurant."
★★★★★
2023-12-15
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Guest User

Other
Curuba Lodge ★★★★
"Fantastic place, don’t hesitate, just book it. You’ll have zero regrets. Great atmosphere, food, trails, flowers, the cabins, all of it. Definitely going back."
★★★★★
2026-06-29

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