Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Hotel & Retreat

Wir verbrachten hier ein paar Nächte am Ende unserer dreiwöchigen Wanderung durch Costa Rica und waren von dem Ort begeistert! Die Führer waren sehr hilfsbereit und kannten sich gut mit der Flora und Fauna der Gegend aus. Unser Führer, Alejandro, verbrachte ein paar Stunden mit meinem Mann und mir bei einer privaten Tour durch die Wanderwege und erzählte uns nicht nur, was wir sahen, sondern gab uns auch eine tolle Geschichtsstunde über das wunderbare Schutzgebiet. An unserem ersten Abend dort bot das Hotel eine kostenlose Wassermalaktivität inklusive Wein an! Ich habe natürlich mitgemacht und war begeistert! Dies war erst der zweite Malkurs, den ich jemals besucht habe, und es hat mir sehr gut gefallen, wie ausführlich unser Klassenleiter Christian auf die Vorteile des bloßen Malens und Loslassens eingegangen ist und wie es ihm persönlich geholfen hat. Und er hatte recht! Ich habe gerade die neblige Ansicht des Waldes gemalt, die ich gesehen habe, und mich selbst beeindruckt. Ich habe nicht darüber nachgedacht, was ich gemalt habe. Ich habe einfach gemalt! Das Einzige, was ich bereue, ist, dass wir nicht länger geblieben sind!

If I could give more than 5 stars I would. Friendly, cheerful staff, and immaculate grounds and guest rooms. It's so quiet and peaceful. The restaurant is beautiful and the fresh food never disappointed. There's a lovely lodge with 2 fireplaces, and games, cards, books, and cozy blankets on several couches. Our room (casita) was clean and comfortable, and we loved the fireplace. (Yes, the wood is damp - it's a cloud forest afterall. If you call the front desk they will send someone to start the fire for you). The spa! These ladies are absolute professionals and so good at what they do I felt like a noodle after every treatment. Pamper yourself and try it out, you will not be disappointed. I highly recommend the coffee scrub, swedish massage, and lavender facial. *****

To start with the positive: the staff is incredibly friendly, helpful and well-trained but the hotel itself needs serious work. It rained and misted without interruption (it’s after all a CLOUD hotel) making everything damp. We stayed in the Presidential Suite which has been newly and well-renovated. Spacious, anttractiv and well-equipped- which it should be for $400-600 a night. The fireplace is- great if only the wood were dry. We had no hot water for 2 days because, even after asking someone to come fix it, no one told us that you have to adjust the shower “just so”. That was the management’s fault, probably not the staff. The facilities are pretty run down. The dining room is dark and anything but inviting. The food is simple and starchy and pretty heavy. All in all more a backpacker try hotel than a Villa.

I spent two nights here as an end to my 23 day Costa Rica trip, and it truly was like saving the best for last. A beautiful location and wonderful accomodations . Took the extended guided nature walk and saw a wonderful assortment of birds in their natural environment. In retrospect I would have allowed a couple of extra days as there is so much to see and do here. And in addition the restaurant was first class! Highly recomnended!

This place is Paradise and the state exceeded all expectations. Everyone was wonderful and so helpful. They took care of everything and made me feel very welcome. The accommodations were exceptional. Love the cozy room and sleeping in the quiet comfort of the forest. The tours were first rate was very knowledgeable, friendly and professional guides. This is a place you will hate to leave and can’t wait to return. Thank you for such a wonderful stay

Just recently came here for a staycation with my boyfriend. We live on the southern pacific coast of costa rica and wanted time away from the beach and this was the perfect spot. so beautiful, peaceful and romantic. the food was great, we saw lots of wildlife and our room was amazing. we stayed in the el silencio suite and it was perfect. The fireplace in the room was my favorite part. We can't wait to come back to Villa Blanca.