Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Hotel + Retreat

Couples treatment rooms, spa tub, body treatments, mud baths

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, soundproofing

About this hotel

Located in Alajuela Province, this charming hotel for $250 per night is a fantastic option for your next vacation. Upscale hotel with full-service spa and free breakfast A full-service spa, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge are available at this hotel. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, coffee/tea in a common area, and massage/treatment rooms. Housekeeping is available on request. Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Hotel + Retreat offers 33 accommodations with fireplaces and safes. Beds feature down comforters. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and ceiling fans. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Hot Tub / Spa

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Alajuela Province

Nearby attractions

La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park

21.98 miles

Sky Adventures Arenal Park

22.98 miles

100% Aventura

24.92 miles

Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto

22.52 miles

Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Hotel + Retreat

4.7

Outstanding(135 Reviews)

Hotel in Alajuela Province

4-Star Hotel

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About this hotel

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Hot Tub / Spa

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Alajuela Province

Nearby attractions

La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park

21.98 miles

Sky Adventures Arenal Park

22.98 miles

100% Aventura

24.92 miles

Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto

22.52 miles

Reviews

4.7/5.0

Outstanding(135 Reviews)

1.0

Feb 2024

DON’T BOOK IT ! Absolutely no way this is a 4 star property. Our room didn’t even have a chair. The only place to sit was on the bed! There was no TV, no mini fridge, no desk, no AC, no power outlets near the bed. Didn’t even have a toilet paper holder! This room may have been a 2 star accommodation. And the ROAD…… The road to get to this place was literally 5 miles of potholes. This was the worst arrival experience at any hotel.

10.0

Jan 2024

It was a magical place with so much heart.

4.0

Jan 2024

That place requires maintenance ASAP

10.0

Dec 2023

The property is amazing, surrounding nature anywhere you look. Perfect place for a short stay, not much to do out of the hotel grounds. The bar and the restaurant have great food and drink options, not very pricey (drinks are $10-12, main dishes $15-$30 in Dec 2023).

8.0

Dec 2023

Really a long bumpy way to hotel, after this everything is good

2.0

Dec 2023

Beautiful mountain hotel , very peaceful and enjoyable. Walks in the green tropical forest. Breakfast wasn´t the best. Even though we were the only ones in the dining room, the waiter didn´t remember small requests. But the place is awesome!

5.0

Nov 2023

We loved the location of the property, one couldn’t ask for more! The cloud forest was truly magical.

5.0

May 2023

Fantastic staff, especially their natural guide, excellent food, beautiful environment. Great for birders and anyone who wishes to experience Costa Rica’s natural beauty.

4.0

May 2023

Excellent place to relax and connect with nature

5.0

Mar 2023

Tucked away, a long bumpy road to get back there. Once there very quiet small resort and very friendly staff. Not so many people, more older adults on our trip. Restaurant on site was excellent, very reasonable prices. Fireplaces in the room was a nice touch for a very rustic experience.

2.0

Feb 2023

The Villa Blanca is an out of the way oasis. However, the road to get there is a Costa Rican nightmare. The new owner hopes to rectify that in the future. The food was very good and service very attentive. There are few activities here, but a wonderful way to relax for a day or two.

5.0

Jan 2023

Another great stay at villa blanca. Food was excellent again. Property improvements look exciting.

5.0

Jul 2022

Very personable hotel. Everyone was super welcoming. Things the hotel offers: game area, movie theatre, frog/plant area, you can milk a cow in the morning, get body massage. The food in the restaurant was very good, we looked forward to eating there and it never disappointed us. I recommend the night tour (and I hate bugs) but it very educational and cool, the guide was great. There is a trail to walk around the property on your own as well. The rooms were clean and beds were comfortable. The road to get to the hotel was in poor condition which was a bit annoying. We stayed 1 full day and a night and it was just enough, but we like to rush things, so perhaps another day for someone who likes to enjoy the quite time.

5.0

May 2022

Villa Blanca Cloud Forest is amazing. The drive, albeit beautiful, is long and bumpy- and will have you wondering if you have made the correct decision on where to stay. Once you arrive you will realize that you have entered a unique experience unlike anything else. The grounds are impeccable and amazing. The staff is great. The rooms, adorned with handcrafted local hardwoods are unlike anything you have seen before. A must visit- words cannot describe this place.

5.0

Apr 2022

Perfect get away hotel. Loved the private cinema, the views, the friendliness of the staff and also the location. Close to San Ramon but still very quiet and in feels close to nature.

5.0

Jan 2020

so I loved this hotel the first few nights. But there is a lot of stuff that I need to warn others. There's nothing to do here besides a few nature walks. There is a lovely fireplace in each cabin and the cabins are lovely but there is a very very long and bumpy ride to get to the villa. I literally cringe thinking about this 45 minute road just to get access to the property. The service is great, the food is great but it's all very VERY expensive. If you do not have a car, transportation is expensive. There is nothing within walking distance. So most people are at day tours all day. There are no activities other than a night tour and a tour of the property. Is it gorgeous? Yes. But there is no sun. It's rainy or misty all the time. Yes, it's a cloud forest, but I just say, BE AWARE that if you expect other things to do, there's nothing but a pool table. There's a mini cinema. But it's wet and damp. Food is exceptional, but be prepared to pay a fairly decent bill. I still give this place 5 stars. It's unique, but it's not a place for a 7 day visit.

5.0

Jan 2020

The food was incredible and the place is beautiful

3.0

Jan 2020

Good food in restaurant. Pleasant and helpful staff

5.0

Nov 2019

A place where you can explore, learn, rest, eat delicious and rest in the middle of nowhere. The hotel is beautiful and the staff is very friendly. They all knew my name, say hi every time we met and made things really confortable and easy. The reserve is huge and worth the walks through the woods. The night walk with a guy is totally worth the trip. One of the best hotels I stayed in CR

5.0

Oct 2019

Very nice room, well maintained and great staff that makes your stay enjoyable.

5.0

Sep 2019

The setting is very pretty. Breakfast and dinner is great. They have a really good chef. The entire staff needs to be praised. Nice nature reserve onsite with good tour guide. The rooms could use some minor upgrades. Overall a very nice relaxing stay. Also the massage therapist is very good. Milking a cow in the morning was one of the highlights.

3.0

Aug 2019

Amazing place, great friendly staff, what an experience!!! 🔥🔥

5.0

Jun 2019

Love everything about Villa Blanca. A TV would be nice when kept inside due to weather.

3.0

May 2019

We had the most amazing time! The property was absolutely gorgeous. We had a 4 yr old with us that LOVED milking the cows and the night walk. Hope to return someday.

3.0

Apr 2019

Spent two wonderfully relaxing days and nights at this resort. I have never been better tended to by the staff of a hotel. They truly want you to enjoy every moment in their beautiful cloud forest setting. Nils, Gustavo and Luis were all terrific in helping my wife and I have a great time. If there was one area that I feel that could be improved I would say that not all items on their dinner menu measure up to the quality of the service. In spite of this minor issue this was one of the best stays I have had in recent memory. I’d strongly recommend Villa Blanca to anyone visiting Costa Rica that wants to experience a cloud forest.

3.0

Apr 2019

All was great but what was staff and food were phenomenal.

5.0

Apr 2019

Place is great, property is clean and every small detail is being raking care of. The service is amazing.

2.0

Apr 2019

Staff were fantastic along with the cocktails (there's a happy hour), food, environment and facilities of the resort. It is far away from any meaningful town so to experience the area you will need to hire a car (as we did) or engage with the tourist companies that the hotel services. Our cabin had a fireplace which we tried to use but we found it was blocked, so filled the room with smoke quite quickly! Expect lots of moths and weird insects (which will come into the cabins as they have gaps under the doors and you are right next to a rainforest) but no mosquitos.

5.0

Mar 2019

What an amazing place! Loved the fresh farm to table meals, the wonderful hikes - especially the guided night hike. Our casita was very clean and comfortable with a nice patio to sit and read. The cloud forest was beautiful and best of all the staff was friendly and very thoughtful.

3.0

Feb 2019

Wow! This place is amazing, lovely views and homely feel, comfy bed and love the rocking chairs in the living room / patio. who needs a TV when the views and wildlife are this good! We explored the hotel trails and research centre by day and participated in the night walk, all great tours with enthusiastic guides. Hotel reception is a lovely place to finish the day with a drink and sunset view before heading to the restaurant for some local grown food!

3.0

Feb 2019

The resort is located in the middle of a cloud forest and there is about 4 km of walking trails through thick cloud forests. That is really cool. I wouldn't suggest spending there more than two nights since there is not enough to do in the near vicinity. Our room was really in need of refurbishment, and linen and towels need replacing. The local restaurant is great for dinners, breakfasts are mediocre. The stuff is excellent.

2.0

Jan 2019

Lovely place. A bit cooler than expected. Had own car and it was not easy to get here. Everyone very helpful especially at front desk. Roxana great! Casita was rustic but nice.

1.5

Dec 2018

The superior casita was just big enough for 2 and nothing special, although the bathroom was nice. The tours wth Estaban were the highlight and only $30 (less than other places on our trip). Sadly the food was not very good yet pricey and the waiters were pushy. I'd recommend to go and enjoy the cloud forest tours for a day and support the reserve, staying overnight to make it easy logistically.

2.5

Oct 2018

We had an amazing stay. Stunning views and very friendly staff.

5.0

May 2018

Nice Hotel Super Friendly and Supportive Staff. The Dinner and Breakfast were excellent. I definitely recommend this place.

2.5

Apr 2018

Villa Blanca is beautiful, peaceful, remote, and a little bit boring. Google maps directions were wrong, but there are several faded signs to help you find the resort. I wouldnt want to arrive after dark! Theres one restaurant, kind of fancy and expensive, but we ate there because its so far to drive to town. I recommend bringing a picnic lunch and some snacks. We walked all the trails, saw the entire resort, milked the cow, and watched a movie in the same day. The view is amazing! You can see for miles in every direction. If youre staying longer than 24 hours, plan on either relaxing with very little to do or paying for tours. Theres no pool.Our room had a king bed, two twin beds, a fireplace, mini bar fridge, a patio with chairs, jacuzzi tub and a separate shower.Breakfast was a buffet with omlets made to order.

5.0

Mar 2018

It was very nice everything is fresh in the restaurent even milk.

2.5

Jan 2018

Really lovely individual accomodation, great to be able to light a fire when it gets chilly in the evening. Great service and decent food.

5.0

Apr 2017

We came to Villa Blanca as a recommendation for a place to stay half way from San Jose to La Fortuna. We had no idea how wonderful our one day stay would be. We took the nature hike with a knowledgeable guide and that was inspirational to say the least. The grounds and views were unbelievably beautiful including a full rainbow over the valley at dusk. Our casita was cozy with the fireplace lit at night. The staff was among the best and most attentive and welcoming we've ever experienced. And the food...oh my goodness! Gourmet!! We will return and the next time it will be for a lot longer than one night. And did I say...all of this while being in an ecological preserve unmatched...my name is John Jump. I cannot recommend this resort highly enough! Ps: don't miss the chapel

2.0

Feb 2015

Wonderful place to completely relax and get away from it all. The wild life is amazing. The staff were equally as good, especially Ingrid the night walk guide.

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Alajuela Province?

The average price for a rental in Alajuela Province is $81 per night. This rental is $169 above the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Hotel + Retreat. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

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

Is Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Hotel + Retreat pet friendly?

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

What amenities are available at Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Hotel + Retreat?

We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, laundry, and balcony / patio.

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Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Hotel + Retreat

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Alajuela Province

Nearby attractions

Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Hotel + Retreat

Hotel in Alajuela Province

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Alajuela Province

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Alajuela Province?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Hotel + Retreat pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Hotel + Retreat?

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