San Gerardo de Dota

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Trogon Lodge

Trogon Lodge

3 out of 5
Savegre Páramo San Jose
The price is NT$5,665 per night from Feb 3 to Feb 4
NT$5,665
NT$6,402 total
Feb 3 - Feb 4
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this lodge in Páramo. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping, and a garden. Popular attractions Rio Savegre Waterfall and Los Quetzales Main Entrance ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (160 reviews)
This is gem in the middle of the mountains. The hotel is beautiful beyond words, the staff is excellent the food delicious. We had an amazing stay and will come back for sure. For me as a wildlife photographer, this was Paradise.

Reviewed on 2026/1/5

Trogon Lodge
Savegre Hotel Natural Reserve & Spa

Savegre Hotel Natural Reserve & Spa

3.5 out of 5
Calle San Gerardo Páramo San Jose
The price is NT$4,767 per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
NT$4,767
NT$5,387 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Páramo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (566 reviews)
Savegre was unbelievable. Their attention to every detail exceeded all of our expectations. Their staff was very kind and attentive, going above and beyond to ensure our needs were met. We also did the 4 hour quetzal/birding tour which was great. I would definitely return to this spot. One tip for ...

Reviewed on 2026/1/3

Savegre Hotel Natural Reserve & Spa
Dantica Cloud Forest Lodge

Dantica Cloud Forest Lodge

3.5 out of 5
Los Santos Forest Reserve Copey San Jose
The price is NT$7,497 per night from Feb 10 to Feb 11
NT$7,497
NT$8,472 total
Feb 10 - Feb 11
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly resort in San Gerardo de Dota. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Rio Savegre Waterfall ...
9/10 Wonderful! (240 reviews)
Dantica Cloud Forest Lodge is truly a special place. The cabins sit along the edge of the cloud forest, with sweeping views that bring nature right to your rooms, making everything feel alive and immersive. The hiking trails are rigorous yet rewarding, beautiful, quiet, and perfect for spotting rare ...

Reviewed on 2025/12/28

Dantica Cloud Forest Lodge
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Paradise Lodge

Paradise Lodge

2.5 out of 5
300 meters south of Finca IPE Barú
Stay at this cabin in Barú. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private pools. Popular attractions Nauyaca Waterfalls and Parque Reptilandia are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (9 reviews)
Romantic stay
We loved our stay here-amazing environment, great breakfast and staff. Beautiful surroundings, close to market, waterfalls, private, secluded room. We loved this surprising gem and will definitely be back!

Reviewed on 2025/8/29

Paradise Lodge
Waterfall Villas

Waterfall Villas

2.5 out of 5
3 Kilometros Sur de Reptilancia, calle Barú Puntarenas
Book a stay at this spa villa in Barú. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Parque Reptilandia and Nauyaca Waterfalls ...
The rooms a very unique and they property is beautiful. We had tiny bats roosting on our villa and it was fabulous to watch them swoop and dive over the river in the evening. The owner & staff were lovely although my lack of Spanish made communication difficult. There was few maintenance issues, ...

Reviewed on 2023/3/5

Waterfall Villas
Colinas Tinamastes

Colinas Tinamastes

3 out of 5
Colinas Tinamastes Barú San José Province
Stay at this apartment in Barú. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Parque Reptilandia and Nauyaca Waterfalls are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (20 reviews)
Simple but comfortable with a nice view of the mountains while relaxing. Nice and close to Nauyaca Falls

Reviewed on 2025/8/18

Colinas Tinamastes
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of San Gerardo de Dota

4.6
Top Destination
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

A beautiful hidden gem of Costa Rica away from the hustle and bustle- beautiful and serene

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

It is really rural and quiet but there isn’t much to do besides hiking and nature.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

San Gerardo de Dota in particular is a place for those who love the quiet, nature, walking or bird watching. Even though I am not a bird watcher, I love the place for its tranquility and beautiful nature.

5/5 - Excellent

Jose

Great place to move out of daily base business and urgencies. Safe community, with friendly people. Easy to coordinate outdoors activities: ride horses, Mountain bike, etc.