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Offering an a la carte restaurant, Dantica Cloud Forest Lodge is located in Providencia. It is surrounded by private tropical gardens and boasts an on-site art gallery and free daily breakfast. Each spacious bungalow at the property features modern wooden décor and comes equipped with a seating area, a dining area and a hot tub. They overlook the property’s extensive nature reserve. Guests enjoy fine dining at the property’s Le Tapir Restaurant, while other facilities offered include a tour desk, a children's playground and dry cleaning. The capital city of San Jose can be reached in 3 hours by car, while Juan Santamaria International Airport in Alajuela is a 3.5-hour drive from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free private parking available on-site


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom :
1 large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
2 large double beds
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
8.2
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  • Chris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The bungalow we stayed in was easily accessed, well equipped and had great views. Food was excellent and the dinning room has feeders close by attracting a range of birds and squirrels during the day and racoons at night. Guided tours were very...
  • Julie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent breakfast, we also had dinner, the presentation was excellent and the food was cooked to perfection, the best meal we had in Costa Rica
  • Minormillikin
    United States United States
    -Views from the room were amazing (Junior Suite) -Restaurant had really good food, I particularly liked breakfast -Took Quetzal tour with Carlos and it went better than expected, great guide -Very comfortable couch inside the room pointed right...

Host Information

Company review score: 9.1Based on 24,231 reviews from 53 properties
53 managed properties

Company information

I am a tropical ecologist from the Netherlands, and went to study Tapirs (Dantas) in the medio Caquetá region, the Colombian Amazon, during one year for a pilot study with the University of Amsterdam. I had to work closely with different indigenous tribes to visit the sacred ´salt licks´, places rich in minerals where many animals come to eat the soil, and I worked mainly with the Andoke tribe, where I soon got the nickname Dantica (ing´tha in Andoke), meaning little tapir. It is therefore no surprise that the lodge has the tapir as its logo, with tapirs actually living in its forest! After my study I started to buy indigenous art all over Latin America and soon met my wife, Maria Luisa, in Bogotá, Colombia. She worked with different ethnic communities and indigenous tribes in Colombia, designing new products for them using the traditional techniques. We decided to move to San Gerardo de Dota to open a small cloud forest lodge and a gallery on a 20 hectare forest reserve with some clearings, where we are committed to sustainable tourism.

Property information

The history of Dantica Cloud Forest Lodge starts with its name. The founders and owners of Dantica ecolodge are a Colombian - Dutch couple, Maria Luisa Castro Fernández who is a textile designer, and Joost Wilms who is a tropical ecologist. When Joost was finishing his studies in 1992 he had to do fieldwork in Costa Rica and resulted to study reforestation with frugivorous birds in the Cloud Forest of San Gerardo de Dota. He fell in love with the place, not knowing he would be coming back 10 years later to built an ecolodge with his new love, Maria Luisa.

Neighbourhood information

The valley of San Gerardo, Copey County, Dota District, San José Province, is located on the Pacific slopes of the Talamancan mountain range. Nowadays it is situated inside the Los Santos Forest Reserve and the Los Quetzales National Park, between 3.025 and 2.000 meters above sea level. There is a 9 kilometer long road that enters the valley at the top end, at 3.025 meters. There are two small rivers, the Ojo de Agua and the Savegre, they come together near the bridge and continue as a larger river called the Savegre, reaching the sea near Quepos. The forest is categorized as Upper Montane Cloud Forest, dominated by oak trees (Quercus spp.) that grow up to 50 meters and can live over 500 years. These forests often experience a diurnal presence of clouds, which is why they are often called "cloud forests". The specific atmospheric humidity regime of these forests represents one of the main factors that cause the large array of differences in forest structure and functioning when compared to other tropical forests.

Languages spoken

German,English,Spanish,French,Dutch

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Le Tapir
    • Cuisine
      French • Italian • International
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Facilities of Dantica Cloud Forest Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Children's playground
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Tour desk
    • Packed lunches
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    Entertainment and family services
    • Kids' outdoor play equipment
    Safety & security
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Air conditioning
    • Private entrance
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Wellness
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Languages spoken
    • German
    • English
    • Spanish
    • French
    • Dutch

    House rules

    Dantica Cloud Forest Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 14:00 to 22:30

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

    Check-out

    From 09:00 to 11:30

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 10 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 5 years
    Extra bed upon request
    Free
    Cot upon request
    Free
    6 - 10 years
    Extra bed upon request
    Free

    The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Mastercard Visa Diners Club American Express Cash is not accepted Dantica Cloud Forest Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Some Bungalows are in the forest. If you have a walking problem, please let us know and will try to give you a Bungalow near the reception and restaurant area. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform Dantica Cloud Forest Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

    FAQs about Dantica Cloud Forest Lodge

    • Dantica Cloud Forest Lodge is 2.7 miles from the centre of San Gerardo de Dota. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Dantica Cloud Forest Lodge offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Children's playground
      • Horse riding
      • Temporary art galleries
      • Walking tours

    • Room options at Dantica Cloud Forest Lodge include:

      • Bungalow
      • Suite
      • Twin

    • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Dantica Cloud Forest Lodge on this page.

    • Dantica Cloud Forest Lodge has 1 restaurant:

      • Le Tapir

    • Guests staying at Dantica Cloud Forest Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • À la carte

    • The prices at Dantica Cloud Forest Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Check-in at Dantica Cloud Forest Lodge is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:30.

    • Yes, Dantica Cloud Forest Lodge is popular with guests booking family stays.