Lauraceas Lodge

Hotels
9.5 (212 reviews)
Calle San Gerardo 1.2 km Oeste de la Escuela La Lidia , San Gerardo de Dota , cr

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Non-smoking throughout
Board games/puzzles
Kid meals
Outdoor furniture
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful views
Friendly staff
Comfortable rooms
Excellent food
Cons:
No proper heating in some rooms
Steep access to cabins
Narrow and rough road

Categories

Cleanliness
9.5
Clean and attractive cabins with great views.
Service
10
Friendly staff who were very accommodating.
Location
10
Beautiful views and a lovely location in nature.
Room Quality
9.5
Comfortable beds and cozy, well-decorated cabins.
Amenities
8.5
Some amenities were lacking, like heating in certain rooms.
Value for Money
9.5
Good value with quality food and lodging.
Food and Beverage
9.5
Excellent food quality for breakfast and dinner.
Overall Experience
9.5
A lovely stay with some areas for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 07:53

Property Description

Tranquil Mountain Getaway

Scenic Views: Experience breathtaking mountain views from your private balcony while staying at Lauraceas Lodge.

Outdoor Activities: Explore the natural beauty of San Gerardo de Dota with hiking trails and outdoor adventures just steps away from the hotel.

Cozy Accommodations: Relax in comfort with well-appointed rooms featuring modern amenities like free WiFi, room service, and a charming garden setting.

Book your stay at Lauraceas Lodge for a memorable mountain retreat in San Gerardo de Dota.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.5
Based on 212 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.5
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.5
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 9.5
Food and Beverage: 9.5
Overall Experience: 9.5
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Carlos Andrés • solo_traveller • cr
10
Pros:

La ubicación pero si hay que tener mucho cuidado para entrar muchas cuestas

Cons:

Nada

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Vale • couple • cr
10
Espectacular
Pros:

Es espectacular la habitación 10 tiene vistas increíbles montaña

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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jorge • solo_traveller • mx
10
Pros:

Delicioso restaurante y increíble vista

Cons:

Lo empinado de la subida hasta el cuarto

2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Yetty • extended_group • cr
9
2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Raúl • extended_group • cr
8
Pros:

El sonido del río se aprecia mucho, le da un toque muy relajante.
La comida del restaurante muy bien en relación al precio.

Cons:

La hora de finalización del desayuno. Considero oportuno extender hasta las 10:00am, considerando que el lugar se presta para descansar hasta tarde.

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Daniela • couple • gb
8
Peaceful nature-filled escape
Pros:

The view to the forest and river out front was stunning and the sound of the river was so nice to hear throughout our stay.

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Alexandra • family_with_children • ch
9
2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Manuel • family_with_children • cr
9
2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Blaise • couple • es
9
2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Donnie09 • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Loved staying here. Food amazing .Breakfast was very good 🥰 Lovely cosy beds with lots of blankets & Duvet . Nice shower with shower gel , shamp & con was really nice ..Great birdwatching trips organised by Hotel. The drive to hotel is alot better as they have tarmac the road a few months ago . Still twisty ,turning & narrow. But well worth it. Its beautiful area . Very friendly people everywhere. Plus great birds 🥰 Worth the cold nights .

Cons:

Cold floors in the night slippers would be good idea and when you have a shower its a bit slippy when you get out the bathroom floor is slippy . Wish towels were bigger. A shower mat in the shower would be great to prevent falls . Just a few ideas to make it little more comfortable .

2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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Stephanie • extended_group • ca
10
Amazing property, cozy room, great view, and friendly staff
Pros:

The design, the location, the breakfast, bedding, spaciousness

Cons:

Hot water and water pressure could be better

2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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Ulla • solo_traveller • de
9
Pros:

Es war sehr gemütlich.
Sehr ruhige Lage fast am Ende des Tales.
Kaum Durchgangsverkehr.
Sehr aufmerksames und zuvorkommendes Personal.

Cons:

Sehr leichte Bauweise. Holzhäuser.
Wenn der Wind weht bzw der Sturm heult,
wackelt und klappert alles.

2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Sancho • couple • pt
8
Foi dos nossos hotéis mais caros da Costa Rica e não foi de encontro às nossas expectativas.
Pros:

Localização . Pequeno almoço bom. Restaurante bom qualidade preço.

Cons:

Não foi feita limpeza diária no quarto e durante o pequeno-almoço andavam a limpar nomeadamente a varrer o chão a arrastar cadeiras de madeira a lavar o chão e mesas com detergente com cheiro muito intenso. Achei incrível se o pequeno-almoço tem um horário das 7 am às 9 am estarem a limpar precisamente nessa altura. Infelizmente não foi uma estadia positiva.

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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harriet • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

Huge room. Loved the extra living space. Great breakfast. Quick check in and out. Loved the area. Very clean and well cared for. Lots of birds nearby. Got to see the resplendent quetzel nearby.

Cons:

Not as cold as others say in their review but a pair of slippers would have been good- I recommend you bring some!

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Connie • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
• extended_group • cr
9
2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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Parr • solo_traveller • cr
10
Experiencia mágica !
Pros:

Excelente servicio y el tour de quetzal muy recomendado delicioso el
Desayuno

Cons:

Desayuno

2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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Karl • couple • de
10
Ein Paradies in den Bergen
Pros:

Die einzelnen Lodges liegen über den Hang verteilt so dass man zwar ein bisschen laufen muss, aber überall einen herrlichen Ausblick genießen kann. In der ganzen Anlage stehen Avocado-Bäume und viele Blumen. Der hauseigene Garten ist wunderschön und sehr groß - unbedingt besichtigen. Die Küche ist gehoben, das merkt man auch am Frühstück. Es wird zwar kühl in der Nacht, es hat aber genügend Decken und die Betten sind sehr warm. Von unserer Quetzal-Tour mit Marco haben wir Dank seines Teleskops wunderschöne Fotos mitgebracht.

Cons:

Nichts

2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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Cara • family_with_children • us
10
We love the area. We love the hotel. We love all of the people we met.
Pros:

Location, location, location! The road leading in is a little rough but once you are there, it is just magical. There were so many beautiful plants and flowers with tons of hummingbirds and butterflies.. The river was right across the road so you always heard it rushing in the background. We took some great hikes and of course saw the elusive quetzal. The lodge was very clean as well as our bungalows, and the staff was great. They set up tours as well as dinner reservations at other restaurants for us. A word to the wise, some of the bungalows are a pretty good vertical walk to get to(although the whole town in general is pretty vertical) so ask for bungalow one through four if you want to be on more level ground. The higher the bungalow number the more of a walk it is. We were number eight, but we enjoyed the walk. We got us ready for the challenging day.

Cons:

The room was a little chilly in the morning. They did have little plug-in heaters, but it took a while to heat up the bungalow. I didn’t feel comfortable having it plugged in all night.

2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Marco • family_with_children • za
10
Pros:

Hervorragende Unterkunft in mitten der Natur. Hotel-Restaurant und Frühstück sind sehr gut. Die Zimmer sind äußerst sauber mit bequemen Betten und klasse Blick auf die Natur ausgestattet. Hauseigener Garten lädt zum spazieren ein. Personal ist sehr hilfsbereit und unterstützt bei der Buchung von Touren.

Cons:

Einzig negativ ist die Lage der Zimmer. Unseres war ganz oben das letzte und entsprechend mussten die Koffer hochgeschleppt werden.

2026-04-01 • via Nuitee