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Suria Lodge

San Gerardo de Dota
From
$103
Per Night
Double Occupancy
Overall
83%
9 Guest
Ratings

Good to Know

Suria Lodge offers an authentic ecolodge experience nestled in the enchanting cloud forests of San Gerardo de Dota, specializing in birdwatching. Guests can explore Los Quetzales National Park and the lodge's ten-acre property with naturalist guides to spot diverse highland birds. The lodge provides a peaceful ambiance, featuring a restaurant serving typical Costa Rican cuisine and trout, a bar, and comfortable, rustic rooms with private hot water showers.


Set in the enchanting cloud forests of San Gerardo de Dota, Suria Mountain Hotel provides a unique ecolodge experience. The lodge specializes in hosting birdwatchers that come to see the many species of highland birds that inhabit Los Quetzales National Park. Lodge amenities include a restaurant, bar, nature trails, and internet access.

San Gerardo de Dota is well off of the beaten tourist path. This remote mountainous area is 7,000 feet in elevation, making the climate cool and damp. It is the cloud forest after all!

Birdwatching is not only fantastic in Los Quetzales National Park, but also the entire area. Resplendent Quetzals are abundant, as are Hummingbirds, Trogons, and many other rare and exotic species. Tours depart daily from the lodge with naturalist guides that know where to find the elusive birds. Of course, you can just walk the grounds of the lodge's ten acres property in search of birds and other wildlife.

Suria Lodge provides a peaceful ambiance. The grounds are well-maintained, surrounded by cloud forest, creeks, and farms. The restaurant serves typical Costa Rican foods and specialty dishes such as trout. Tropical drinks are served at the lodge's bar, or just enjoy a cup of fresh brewed Costa Rican coffee.

Rooms are basic but clean, cozy, and tastefully decorated with wooden furnishings. Each offers comfortable beds and private bathrooms with hot water showers; all that one would expect from a rustic mountain ecolodge. Check the Amenities Section for a complete list of what is in each room.

Rooms:
20
Check-In:
14:00
Check-Out:
12:00

Hotel Styles

  • Budget
  • Ecolodge
  • Hilltop

Hotel Amenities

  • Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Trails
  • Gardens
  • Parking
  • WiFi
  • WiFi Free

Room Amenities

Standard Garden View Room

  • Coffee Service
  • Hair Dryer
  • Sitting Area
  • Terrace
  • Walk-In Closet

Colibri

  • Coffee Service
  • Hair Dryer

Standard Mountain View Room

  • Coffee Service
  • Hair Dryer
  • Jungle View
  • Sitting Area
  • Terrace
  • Walk-In Closet

Location

Lattitude: N 9° 33' 12.08" (9.553355)
Longitude: W 83° 48' 21.71" (-83.80603)

Recent Reviews

Overall
83%
Cleanliness
93%
Expectations
83%
Staff
81%
Comfort
81%
Value
86%
2/6/2024
Welcome was positive and cheerful, a great experience with the woman behind the front desk. Guides were knowledgeable and provided a good experience. The down side came in the dining room - there were 3 wait staff and they seemed to cater to groups. We were warned by the front desk when large groups would be sitting for dinner and adjusted our reservations accordingly. However, in the dining room we were ignored for over 30 mins and when I finally asked for menus, were met with attitude. This continued through the meal and we left 2 1/2 hours later, having had a terrible experience. This meant we went elsewhere for dinner the next evening, despite having to drive windy, narrow, unlit roads…but we discovered a gem of a restaurant with a wonderful waitress and amazing food. The room itself offered a spectacular view over the forest and was in the newer building, so I understand they are continuing to improve. However, there was not a hook to hang anything or a chair to place a suitcase or bag.
4/25/2019
only issue we experienced here was limited hot water in the cabin. Location is good and reasonably quiet, facilities are in good repair, grounds are well kept and service was fine.
2/20/2019
My biggest complaint would a lack of heat in the main lodge and the rooms. The lodge area had a fireplace, but that did not heat that big area. The bathroom in our room was very cold.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Suria Lodge a unique destination?

Suria Lodge is a unique ecolodge set in the remote cloud forests of San Gerardo de Dota, specializing in birdwatching. It offers daily tours with naturalist guides to Los Quetzales National Park, making it ideal for observing species like Resplendent Quetzals, Hummingbirds, and Trogons.


What amenities are available to guests at Suria Lodge?

Suria Lodge provides a restaurant, a bar, nature trails for exploration, and internet access. The grounds are well-maintained, surrounded by cloud forest, creeks, and farms, offering a peaceful ambiance.


What dining options does Suria Lodge offer?

The lodge's restaurant serves typical Costa Rican foods and specialty dishes such as trout. Guests can also enjoy tropical drinks at the bar or a cup of fresh brewed Costa Rican coffee.


What features can guests expect in the rooms at Suria Lodge?

Rooms at Suria Lodge are basic yet clean, cozy, and tastefully decorated with wooden furnishings. Each room includes comfortable beds and a private bathroom with a hot water shower. Specific room types may also offer coffee service, a hair dryer, sitting area, terrace, walk-in closet, jungle view, or a balcony.


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