Monteverde Butterfly Gardens - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
Wildlife Refuge Monteverde - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
Curi-Cancha Reserve - 6 min drive - 3.0 km
Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve - 9 min drive - 5.3 km
Getting around
La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 147 min drive
Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 153 min drive
Restaurants
Café Monteverde - 5 min walk
Las Riendas Restaurant - 16 min walk
Tree House Restaurante & Cafe - 6 min walk
Restaurante Sabor Tico - 3 min walk
Bon Appetit! - 15 min walk
About this property
Cala Lodge
When you stay at Cala Lodge, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails and mountain biking. Other features include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
18 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
Children
One child (8 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Onsite parking available only on request
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Coffee/tea in a common area
Free daily reception
Room service (limited hours)
Water dispenser
What to do
Bicycle rentals nearby
Ecotours nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
4 buildings/towers
Built in 2006
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Library
Arcade/game room
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Handrails in stairways
Room amenities
Be entertained
55-inch Smart TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Down comforter
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Tempur-Pedic mattress
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Access via exterior corridors
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of CRC 10000 (subject to availability)
Parking
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Cala Lodge
Cala Lodge Monteverde
Cala Monteverde
Cala Lodge Costa Rica/Monteverde
Cala Hotel Monteverde
Cala Lodge Hotel
Cala Lodge Monteverde
Cala Lodge Hotel Monteverde
Frequently asked questions
Does Cala Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Cala Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Cala Lodge?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Cala Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Cala Lodge?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge of CRC 10000 (subject to availability). Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Cala Lodge and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like cycling and hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy amenities like an arcade, a picnic area, and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Cala Lodge?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Cala Lodge like?
Cala Lodge is a short 5-minute walk from Monteverde Orchid Garden and 5 minutes' walk from Ficus La Raiz.
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.4/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 16, 2024
Dallin
Dallin, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 13, 2024
Beautiful place. Quiet and serene.
Anjali
Anjali, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 9, 2024
Farhad
Farhad, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 8, 2024
Loved the property and being in nature. Close to center of Santa Elena if you have a car, otherwise it’s a 20-min or so walk and you have to go up and down an incline. So it’s not super convenient into the center by foot. But taxis cost $5 to and from the center and shuttles are $4 one-way to National parks. The surroundings here are very peaceful and beautiful and you’ll see lots of birds, butterflies, and other animals!
Anjali
Anjali, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 15, 2024
Excellent breakfast, very nice staff, comfortable beds, beautiful property and you can see butterflies and birds while you eat! Also surprisingly high quality beauty products and overall eco-friendly place. Great deal of a hotel! Not fancy but very cozy and felt like home. Loved it
Sandra
Sandra, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 9, 2024
Cala Lodge is in a beautiful natural setting, relatively quiet but within walking distance of shops and restaurants. The lodge has a helpful staff, high sustainability ratings (Blue Flag and Green Leaf) and contributes to the local community. Excellent breakfast included in rates. Some of the smaller rooms are less comfortable, but all are clean and well provisioned. We will definitely come back.
Ruth
Ruth, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 7, 2024
Very beautiful and clean. Would stay here again.
Chase
Chase, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 7, 2024
Tucked away property with beautiful views and small trails around their property. We saw birds and wildlife. Super friendly and helpful staff. Room was small and simple but clean.
Susan
Susan, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 30, 2024
I thinktthat yhis hotel is better in person and the photos don't do it justice. I highly recommend staying here, I'd definitely come back.
Cezary
Cezary, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 29, 2024
The wildlife you can see and hear at this property is fantastic! Clean property and helpful staff. Enjoyed staying here.
Sarah
Sarah, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 26, 2024
One night in Monteverde
Very helpful with information at check-in, booked a night tour for us. Great room with balcony to listen to rain, birds, howlers while staying dry & relaxing. Walkable area to restaurants & a trail on property for bird watching.
Paula
Paula, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 26, 2024
We loved our stay at Cala Lodge! The staff went out of their way for us and gave us good information on many questions about the area. They even set up a birding guide for us; Roy Porras was excellent, top notch! We saw so many great birds from our deck and the breakfast area!!! We would definitely visit their again and I highly recommend Cala Lodge!!!
Kim
Kim, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Jun 23, 2024
1. Beautiful surroundings
2. “Suites” are actually 4 small apartments in one building. Family next door with little kids up at 6:30, and they are in the next room. Not their fault, but no insulation so super loud.
3. Not enough parking so we returned from dinner in the pouring rain to find our parking spot gone
4. Looked forward to tea and cake from 3-5, but the cake was gone upon our arrival at 3:45 and never replenished.
5. Most expensive place we stayed and felt like the cheapest.
6. Great atv tour
Michael
Michael, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 7, 2024
This is a simple and cute property in Monteverde, not far from the town (as long as you have a car). The staff is very friendly and helped us book all of our tours. The breakfast was also excellent.
Our favorite part about the property were the animals we saw. Toucanets, hummingbirds, and lots of other small birds and mammals were roaming around - what a treat!
Apeksha
Apeksha, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 4, 2024
Amy
Amy, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 3, 2024
Book here. It was amazing!
We absolutely loved this hotel.
The staff were lovely.
The view from.our room was great. We saw coati right from the balcony jumping in the trees. Lots of hummingbirds and aguti.
They have a trail through the property.
The breakfast is wonderful!! So much food.
They also do tea/coffee and cake from 3-5.
There are a number of restaurants within 5 min walk (try Alissons). The main town was about 20 mins walk away.
I would book here again and I recommend it.
Louise
Louise, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 2, 2024
Absolutely beautiful location. Our room was facing the cloud forest and it’s just breathtaking. The property is beautifully maintained. We loved our stay here and I wish we had more days in Monte verde.
Prisca
Prisca, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 1, 2024
Great location, delicious breakfast, beautiful views
ROSA
ROSA, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 29, 2024
Excellent service and view!!
Adriana
Adriana, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 28, 2024
Great beautiful property. Breakfast is the best part of this property. Option for vegetarian people as well! No AC but there is a fan and cooler in the room. And the location is chilly typically that you don’t need AC. You can open windows if you would like. Must stay for those looking for cheap convenient yet beautiful place to stay.
Palak
Palak, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 28, 2024
Amy
Amy, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
May 26, 2024
Alexander
Alexander, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 17, 2024
Being in our room here almost felt like being in an upscale cabin or treehouse! It was very quiet and peaceful. There were thunderstorms at night and I loved listening to them while lying in bed. The bathroom was extremely nice with good soap, shampoo, conditioner, and body lotion. There is a lovely trail at the back of the property.
Allison
Allison, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 17, 2024
Great location, delicious breakfast with swarming hummingbirds, beautiful garden,.very helpful and kind hosts
Mark
Mark, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 15, 2024
Very helpdulnfront desk staff and beautiful gardens. We enjoyed the welcome reception with coffee.