Cabinas El Quetzal

Cabinas El Quetzal Nature lodge in San José Province

About this nature lodge rental

Located in San José Province, this lovely nature lodge for $54 per night is a great option for your next break. Offering mountain views, Cabinas El Quetzal in San Gerardo de Dota offers accommodation, a garden, a terrace and a restaurant. Both WiFi and private parking are accessible at the lodge free of charge.

Amenities

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Family friendly

Map of San José Province

Nearby attractions

La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park

50.56 miles

Parque Diversiones

35.25 miles

National Stadium Of Costa Rica

33.13 miles

National Museum of Costa Rica

31.42 miles

Cabinas El Quetzal

4.3

Excellent(136 Reviews)

Nature lodge in San José Province

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen / Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

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About this nature lodge rental

Amenities

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Family friendly

Map of San José Province

Nearby attractions

La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park

50.56 miles

Parque Diversiones

35.25 miles

National Stadium Of Costa Rica

33.13 miles

National Museum of Costa Rica

31.42 miles

Reviews

4.3/5.0

Excellent(136 Reviews)

100% verified reviews

8.0

Mar 2024

idéal pour voir le quetzal...un peu style cabane

l'emplacement

le bungalow disposait de 2 chambres, lil y avait une séparation entre les 2 mais elle ne servait à rien

9.0

Feb 2024

Come here for the birds!

The outstanding features of this hotel are the birdlife ( the hotel puts out feeders for both hummingbirds and fruit eaters, and we spent hours on the terrace watching the birds) and the location right beside the beautiful, wild, Savegre river. Our 2 roomed cabin was spacious and comfortable, with a veranda overlooking the river. The previous day our neighbours had seen quetzals in the garden, though we were not so lucky.

The hotel does not do dinner - but the highly recommended Soda Dona Marlen is just up the road

10.0

Feb 2024

A beautiful location and excellent birding in the area.

Lovey comfortable cabins along the river .Breakfast was excellent and family run owners were very friendly and shared local information.The birding is excellent and would highly recommend a bird guide to explore the area.

8.0

Feb 2024

Muy agradable y acogedor.

Excelente

9.0

Feb 2024

Super choix que nous avons fait. Hôtel que je recommanderai à toute personne voulant aller à San Gerardo de Dota. Emplac

Tout était parfait

Rien à dire

9.0

Jan 2024

Oxígeno al cuerpo

Comodidad

Bajo ancho de banda de internet

3.0

Nov 2023

It was a lot of money ($250.0) for what we got at basically a very rustic cabin with no services.

Staff was very friendly and kind, location is beautiful.

It felt like they were not really open.. there is construction going on next to you at 3 cabins, no restaurant, we had to ask for toilet paper, etc.

7.0

Nov 2023

Lugar perfecto para desconectar completamente

La ubicación perfecta y el lugar magnífico para desconectar de la civilización unos días (al menos así viajando en el mes de Octubre). Se pueden ver Quetzales. La atención fue excelente y me ayudaron a resolver un par de problemas de planificación como de imposibilidad de pagar in situ.

No había desayuno por ser temporada baja y la wifi no llegaba a la habitación, solo en recepción (no fue un problema para mí pero podría ser para otras personas).

9.0

Nov 2023

Une pépite

Un chalet spacieux en bordure de torrent, un jardin luxuriant, et des colibris dans la propriété. Un régal! Le couple qui tient le lieu est adorable et disponible. C'est un véritable havre de paix, très calme et très joli. Le petit déjeuner était généreux, et il y avait même de quoi se faire un bon café dans le chalet. Un endroit à ne pas rater!

Rien.

8.0

Mar 2023

We wanted to stay in the area and this was what we chose. I would happily come back here again

Angie at reception was very helpful. The staff were very good. The view from the chalet was wonderful. Breakfast was very good.

wifi was very slow and only available in the communal area. The kitchenette was very basic - just a fridge and a coffee maker.

7.0

Mar 2023

beautiful location , lovely family and breakfast but heating is required only at night.

beautiful location and balcony overlooking the river; good standard of furnishings warm in the day. lovely family business Recommend cabs 1&2 only. Very good breakfast included in price. Morning only restaurante overlooking the river

it was freezing cold - no heating but the beds were comfortable and the duvets and blankets provided were very appreciated and good quality.

7.0

Mar 2023

A great spot to see quetzals

Beautiful location, staff extremely nice, and great breakfast. We used the guide recommended by the hotel to see the quetzal.... a great moment... Furthermore, we went for the waterfall hike (a little scary but also a great moment for our trip). It's better to have a 4x4 to to come to the place because the village is a the end of a 10% slope for 8 kms (from 3070m altitude to 2300m)

Bathroom was limit regarding its comfort...

10.0

Feb 2023

Exceptional

Stayed in a few places in Costa Rica and this was my favourite. The owners were wonderful, very friendly and helpful. I loved the cabin with a big wooden deck overlooking the river, stunning. The cabin was very clean and had everything you need and was very cute. A very peaceful and relaxing place. The breakfast was superb with a few choices.There's a great place to eat at night opposite. Quite cold at night but warm during the day with clean air. Just wish I could have stayed longer.

There is nothing negative about this lovely place.

9.0

Feb 2023

Beautiful location, not very touristy, lots of wildlife and good eating options for evening

Location was beautiful - in a lovely valley and near excellent walks. Bird feeders really good for seeing birds close up. Breakfast was excellent - fresh fruit and choices for toast etc.

It was a little cold at night but beds were cosy and comfortable

9.0

Jan 2023

A great place especially for birdwatchers

Great location near the river, in a superb garden with hummingbirds, trogons, and yes, even quetzals. Super friendly and helpful staff (Angie saved our evenings when she lent us a small electric heater, and she and her sister pointed us to the quetzals one morning). Great breakfast, best we've had in 3 weeks.

The place is cold - the night we got in it was like 9 centigrades outside as well as inside (in January, we came from the Pacific side with temperatures over 30). The first night was tough, but like I said, Angie saved us by letting us have a small heater which made the cabin habitable.

8.0

Jan 2023

Very good

Great location and scenery . Friendly staff

9.0

Jan 2023

I will miss this place so much. One of the best by far.

Amazing location, and wonderful staff and managing. They care and offer support and advice and go out of their way to make your stay comfortable

6.0

Aug 2022

Pleasant

Breakfast was fantastic. The view was beautiful. The cabin was cute and comfortable

There was no hot water, which was hard since it was already so cold in the room. And the 2nd night, a mouse ran across my bed. In the morning we found a pile of mouse turds on the other bed in the room.

10.0

Jun 2022

Exceptional

Very good location. Good views of waterfalls and river. Excellent breakfast. Clean and comfortable accommodation.

7.0

May 2022

Beautiful place with great birding!

The breakfast was exceptional! The bird feeders and viewing made it all worth while. The staff were very nice and helpful! The birding and Quetzal tours were great which the staff arranged for us.

The cabin was very clean but didn’t have much of a sitting area or table inside, just 2 bedrooms and a bathroom. The entryway/sitting area was tiny. There was a nice back porch with beautiful views. I would suggest placing some stepping stones to the entrance of the cabin. It was the start of the rainy season in mid-May and our feet got soaked in the wet grass, this normally wouldn’t be an issue but it was quite cold at this altitude. Would be fine in dry season.

10.0

Apr 2022

Wonderful and pleasant holidays in a warm and wonderful place.

We really enjoyed everything in the place, but the most was the kindness of their hosts and the great customer care they have.

There was nothing we dislike in this place.

9.0

Mar 2022

Superb

A lovely location with comfortable, spacious cabins. The staff were great, breakfast was excellent and the area is superb for birding.

9.0

Mar 2022

good place to explore San Gerardo

very nice host huge cabin, with veranda and at the evening we could see, bats coming out of the upper part of the cabin very excellent breakfast

water in shower was not hot

10.0

Mar 2022

Quiet, beautiful, fairytale dream!

Such a lovely experience in this quiet gem of a hotel. The staff was welcoming and the room clean and comfortable. They provided a delicious breakfast. I would come back in a heartbeat!

8.0

Mar 2022

Very good

location, food , general service was Ok

the fact that if you do the booking though this booking app and then you want to pay with in cash and when you ask WHY? it is because the credit card charges an extra comisión and they tell you that with a tone like you were stupid and you should know they work like that

8.0

Mar 2022

Good situation for birdwatchers , possibility to eat fish trout of the valley in front of the cabine

The bird feeding organized near the dining room.

Very cold at night , because of the altitude.

9.0

Feb 2022

Excellent location in a beautiful area with friendly staff and good good.

Very pleasant room in a beautiful location. Friendly staff, excellent breakfast and tour to see the Quetzals.

Nothing

10.0

Feb 2022

Beautiful location alongside the river, very clean and spacious rooms. Great staff.

The breakfast was excellent. Freshly made and large helpings. Homemade ice cream is made in the kitchen and it is delicious. Avocodo ice cream is fantastic. Cabinas are in a great location alongside the Savegre River. There is also a great bird feeder on deck by restaurant that attracts many birds and hummingbirds also. Property is owned by locals and they are super friendly and helpful.

Everything was great.

9.0

Apr 2021

Superb

Central location, overlooking the surging river, in a beautiful wild valley, with garden grounds, walks, hikes and birdwatching all around. Well appointed, with firm beds, ample heavy blankets (you'll need them--nights are COLD), patio hammock. Excellent value compared to pricier resorts nearby. Super hospitality--when I returned from a long trek after all the restaurants closed, family hosts warmed up emergency supper, even though they only offer breakfast (fine hearty breakfast by the hummingbird garden). Helpful information packet includes bird guide.

Shower ran hot only when stopped down to a trickle. Wouldn't be a problem in warmer country...

10.0

Feb 2021

Exceptional

The customer service is exceptional! The breakfast was great, they had several options and even asked us if we were vegetarian or have any food allergies. The place was comfy and had everything we needed!

everything was great!

9.0

Jul 2020

The cabin was gorgeous, like a cabin that Marriott would have designed.

I arrived at the cabins with an overheated engine, when I asked the owner for advice he got to work promptly and replaced my leaking radiator hose. For this alone, i recommend this place. In addition everything was superb.

The wifi connection. The staff was kind enough to direct me to a nearby hotel that had a strong signal where I got caught up on communications. The signal is so weak in the cabins (1 or no bars) that I dont think its honest for the owners to say that the cabins have wifi.

FAQs

How much does this nature lodge cost compared to others in San José Province?

The average price for a rental in San José Province is $94 per night. This rental is $40 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this nature lodge?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Cabinas El Quetzal. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this nature lodge?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this nature lodge. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Cabinas El Quetzal pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this nature lodge is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Cabinas El Quetzal?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and balcony / patio.

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Cabinas El Quetzal

About this nature lodge rental

Amenities

Map of San José Province

Nearby attractions

Cabinas El Quetzal

Nature lodge in San José Province

Reasons to book

About this nature lodge rental

Amenities

Map of San José Province

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this nature lodge cost compared to others in San José Province?

Is parking included with this nature lodge?

Is there a pool at this nature lodge?

Is Cabinas El Quetzal pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Cabinas El Quetzal?

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