Homey, rustic, comfortable, a few trails to explore, lots of hummingbirds, small, intimate, very friendly and accommodating staff/owners.

Stayed in May 2025

Very quiet nice place… the waterfalls hike were very nice. David was very helpful for everything

Stayed in April 2025

Nothing comes to mind

David was a very friendly host. We loved hiking the trails on the property and seeing the waterfalls. Lots of birds around. Room was very cozy. David can arrange quetzales tours for a fair price.

Stayed in April 2025

There are cabins set on the hillside looking over a small pond with trout. Every where you look and walk are flowers and the flowers are full of humming birds. Cataract lodge is a family run establishment. The father hand built all the cabins from the wood on the property and he still cooks breakfast ($5.00) The son, David, runs the business and is so helpful. His sister cleans all the cabins and keeps the gardens beautiful. I enjoyed my stay so much that I stayed 2 extra nights.

Stayed in April 2025

David is an exceptional host! He is one of those people who makes you happy just being around him. I can't recommend this gorgeous property enough.

Stayed in March 2025

There wasn't anything I didn't like!

David and his sister are absolutely delightful and incredibly helpful. The food in the restaurant was delicious - compliments to the chef. The cabin was warm and cosy- hot water showers were a real treat as we had just come down from Chirripo. The gardens are beautiful and full of humming birds. David took us out to spot Quetzals - which we did see. A tour well worth getting up for even just to see the stunning forests that surround the Lodge. I would definitely recommended Las Cataratas- and would definitely stay there again.

Stayed in March 2025

There was nothing I didn’t like

Beautiful, flowers, pond, fountain, waterfalls and hikes, lots of hummingbirds beautiful cozy cabins

Stayed in March 2025

there is no warm water for brush teeth and washing face, which is too cold at night at the property.

very beautiful garden and water pond with trouts and a lot of hummingbirds flying around. a hot water kettle and a small heater were put in my room, thanks to the owner of property! I will stay at this property in the future if I travel to Costa Rica again.

Stayed in February 2025

Beautiful setting with opportunities for rest and hiking in the midst of the rain forest.

Stayed in February 2025

If I was to criticise anything it would be the bedclothes and curtains in our cabin, but this would be the most minor quibble in a most enjoyable stay.

An exceptional location. Eating our (wonderful) breakfast while watching hummingbirds eat theirs was worth the price of admission on its own. Staff were very friendly and helpful

Stayed in February 2025

Lovely location set in beautiful grounds. We sat watching the hummingbirds at the feeders for ages. Alot of thought has been put into the rustic cabins. Very impressed and the picture windows gave us a spectacular view of the valley in the morning. We walked one of the trails from the Lodge to a lovely waterfall. A bit steep and slippy in places but worth doing. Got pretty cold at night but plenty of blankets provided that kept us warm. Owner spoke good English which made up for our lack of Spanish. Definitely recommend this Lodge.

Stayed in February 2025

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Great value for solo travellers, lovely clean cabins surrounded by nature.

Stayed in February 2025

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Beautiful place with great food wine and staff.. hummingbirds everywhere. Catch and cook trout for dinner.

Stayed in February 2025

Lovely hosts, and lovely setting. Tons of hummingbirds flitting to feeders mere feet away. Lot's of flowers and sedums. My friend was thrilled with catching a trout which they then cooked for us. We went on bird tour in the morning and saw Quetzals up close. We couldn't walk all the way to their waterfall as I'd hurt my leg before, but it was great even to go partway on.

Stayed in January 2025

It is quite cold at night and in the morning and the cabins only have space heaters so if you are a cold sleeper (as I am) you may not be very comfortable. Once the sun goes down we definitely needed to crawl under the covers. The beds are very firm as well and not very comfortable.

David is an incredibly friendly and hospitable host who really makes the guests here feel welcome and well cared for. It is a cute, affordable little family run lodge. I feel that we had an authentic experice staying here. We enjoyed hiking to the waterfalls on the property and the lovely landscaping that surrounds the cabins. The restaurant is also affordable and quite good! We ate several meals here during our stay. The lodge is also walking distance to Miriam's Queztals cafe across the street. Despite the comfort-related downsides, I still would recommend this place because it is quite a welcoming spot that fit our needs for a couple nights and the staff is just so nice.

Stayed in January 2025

Awesome birds, walks and food. The cabinas are top, view on forest on the bathroom. You can get there by foot by taking the bus 3.5km 400d down and nice walk too. Quiet, relaxing place.

Stayed in January 2025

Some other patrons were loud and annoying, but the staff (David) made sure to take care of it.

The service, location, weather and the views were excellent

Stayed in January 2025

I dont know but this place definitely exceeded my expectations. Home cooked meals were not expected but very welcome. there are also a number of restaurants (more expensive and fancy) nearby.

The place is beautiful with on grounds trout pod and extensive hiking trails (~3 km). It has quick access to extensive rainforest and quetzals among many other birds. the cabins are rustic and a bit small but very comfortable. The staff are very friendly and helpful. I am eager to go back.

Stayed in January 2025

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David the owner has been so lovely and a really big help to us - our car had broken on the road and he came to pick us up, and was so lovely throughout the whole stay. The lodge was basic but comfortable, and the scenery was spectacular

Stayed in December 2024

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Location, view, garden, staff, Hot shower

Stayed in August 2024

It's in the valley so the sun wouldn't really reach, at least when I stayed, even when it's sunny up the little hill.

A very nice host. Quiet atmosphere with a room literally in the nature. Very relaxing with lots of cute birds. Sitting in the balcony can be cold but still relaxing. Overall I really enjoyed my stay. Thank you to the hotel staff.

Stayed in June 2024

Lovely location, nice hosts, good breakfast, wonderful birds in the garden

Stayed in April 2024

The rooms are quite basic but fairly standard for this price point.

Great little Tico family run place. David is super friendly and helpful, and catches trout from their lake for the restaurant. We had dinner here and it was well priced and tasty. Lots of hummingbirds!

Stayed in April 2024

I go here every year. Martin and his family always look after us with lots of care. The casitas are simple but comfortable and the location is amazing - right in beautiful nature

Stayed in February 2024