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Cala Lodge

Monteverde

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Nestled in Monteverde, Cala Lodge offers an immersive cloud forest experience with on-site trails and habitat-conscious gardens, inviting guests to connect with nature. Accommodations range from Standard Rooms to spacious Junior and Family Suites, all featuring modern comforts and balconies or patios with forest or garden views. While the lodge does not have an on-site restaurant, numerous dining options are conveniently located nearby. This eco-friendly retreat is ideal for travelers seeking tranquility, comfortable lodging, and direct access to Monteverde's natural beauty.


Forest trails and garden hours at Cala Lodge

At Cala Lodge, a forest walk can begin on the property itself. The lodge's paths and habitat-conscious gardens bring Monteverde's greenery into the stay, inviting you to pause between reserve visits. A little birdwatching, an hour in the garden, a walk close to your room: these smaller moments belong here as much as the excursions.

The rooms combine rustic character with modern comforts and comfortable beds. Balconies or patios look toward the cloud forest or gardens, giving you somewhere to enjoy the surroundings after a day out. Standard Rooms, Junior Suites and Family Suites provide different amounts of space and different comforts; compare them around the way you want to share your stay. Junior and Family Suites have sitting areas and tubs, adding space and a different way to unwind after a walk.

Explore the forest at several speeds

The nearby Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve offers a larger landscape to discover. A guided hike can help bring its plants and animals into focus, while birdwatching tours and night walks reveal different aspects of the region's biodiversity. Leave time for Cala's own trails as well. Having a walk close at hand lets you enjoy the forest without turning every outing into a full expedition.

Cala's conservation practices run through the quieter workings of the lodge: energy-efficient lighting, recycling and water-saving measures. The gardens are landscaped to preserve habitat and attract local wildlife, connecting those practices with the setting you came to experience. Watch for movement among the trees, without needing a particular sighting to make the walk worthwhile.

Garden hours and evenings nearby

Back at the lodge, garden spaces invite you to slow down and enjoy the sights and sounds of the cloud forest. Attentive staff add a welcoming human touch to that peaceful setting. Settle in after a walk, take your time outdoors and decide what you would like the next day to hold.

Cala Lodge has no on-site restaurant, but several nearby restaurants give you choices for meals. Plan dining beyond the property as part of your time in Monteverde. This is a stay for travelers drawn to forest paths, garden atmosphere and comfortable accommodation, with room in the itinerary for those pleasures to unfold.

Choosing your stay at Cala Lodge

  • On-site trails let you spend time in Monteverde’s forest without making every walk a separate excursion.
  • Habitat-preserving gardens provide peaceful outdoor spaces and opportunities to notice birds and other wildlife.
  • Rooms with forest or garden outlooks and balconies or patios bring the landscape into the quieter hours of your stay.
  • Choose among Standard Rooms, Junior Suites and Family Suites; the suites add sitting areas and tubs for time indoors after forest walks.
  • The nearby Cloud Forest Reserve, guided hikes, birdwatching and night walks offer several ways to explore the highlands.
  • Energy-efficient lighting, recycling and water conservation add substance to the lodge’s eco-friendly character.
  • There is no on-site restaurant. Choose Cala if nearby dining fits your plans alongside the trails and garden setting.

Stay details

Number of rooms
20
Check-in
14:00
Check-out
12:00

Hotel Styles

  • Midrange
  • Eco Style
  • Hilltop

Hotel Amenities

  • Breakfast
  • Room Service
  • Trails
  • Gardens
  • Handicap
  • Parking
  • WiFi
  • WiFi Free
  • Laundry Service

Hotel location

Monteverde

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Latitude: 10.31209; longitude: -84.81868

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Guest ratings and reviews

Pacific Trade Winds customer ratings and reviews.

Overall
92%32 guest ratings
Cleanliness
95%
Expectations
90%
Staff
95%
Comfort
91%
Value
91%

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Emily W.

Beautiful- all members of our party agreed this was our favorite hotel

Lisa G.

Loved this lodge! Breakfast choices were awesome, grounds were great. It was very quaint and personal. The staff were super nice and very helpful. The grounds were private, quiet and very Serene. We thourghly enjoyed our stay here

Karen

Beautiful scenery in the middle of the forest. Birds and animals were bountiful in the area. Location was good for walking to stores and other sights. Breakfast was personal and tasty.

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Robert H.

Cala lodge was clean and set in a quiet environment with nice views and beautiful bird life in the vicinity. It was nicely sized and convenient walking distance to downtown, the nearby butterfly garden and the orchard garden.

Ariela M.

Loved this place. Can't wait to go back.

James T.

No option for early breakfast when having early excursions

Robert D.

The staff was friendly and helpful. The food was excellent. The room was clean and we had a great view from our balcony. It would have been better if the balcony had a larger overhang. We had to dry off the chairs each time it rained and we couldn’t sit out on the balcony during the rain like we were able to do at the Arenal Oasis Lodge.

James B.

Good breakfast. Overall felt the hotel was dated.

Jessica B.

Nice little lodge. Very disappointed in the taxi system in this area. Glad that some restaurants were within walking distance.

Catherine N.

We LOVED this hotel. It was great for bird watching and in walking range to some great restaurants. The staff was excellent, nice and helpful.

Sarah M.

The only comment on comfort would be that the pillows were not very comfortable. But overall we loved our stay here.

Giskin K.

This was our favourite place to stay on the whole trip. We loved the nature walk in the grounds. We loved being able to see so many birds from our room, and that there is a vista of the constantly changing weather. Also, the tea and coffee always available in the main lodge, and very good breakfasts. Laundry was reasonably priced too. Eco friendliness of this lodge was also excellent.

Sharon S.

We asked to put on a higher floor with a balcony- unfortunately this was not possible since the hotel was full. The rooms were quite small and a bit cramped. There wasn't enough space to unpack. Still we loved the location and the fact that the lodge was small and near the forest. Staff were very helpful.

Prasanth R.

The staff at the hotel is great. However, the room comfort is average. There are much better hotels in Monteverde than Cala Lodge with the same price point.

Frequently Asked Questions

What dining options are available at Cala Lodge?

Cala Lodge does not feature an on-site restaurant; however, several dining establishments are available nearby in Monteverde for guests to choose from.


What types of rooms and amenities does Cala Lodge offer?

Cala Lodge provides Standard Rooms, Junior Suites, and Family Suites. All rooms combine rustic charm with modern comforts, including comfortable beds and balconies or patios with cloud forest or garden views. Junior and Family Suites additionally feature sitting areas and tubs.


Can guests explore nature directly from Cala Lodge?

Yes, Cala Lodge features its own forest paths and habitat-conscious gardens, allowing guests to enjoy birdwatching and walks directly on the property. The nearby Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve also offers extensive exploration opportunities.


What eco-friendly practices are implemented at Cala Lodge?

Cala Lodge is committed to conservation through energy-efficient lighting, recycling programs, and water-saving measures. Its gardens are specifically landscaped to preserve natural habitat and attract local wildlife.


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