Reviews of Vistaverde Lodge

The hotel had an amazing view, breakfast and meals were excellent. The staff was kind.

The rooms could be updated, and more pillows provided.

The view of the Arenal volcano and surrounding forest was spectacular. We had no Spanish at all, but the family made every effort to welcome and look after us, cook food that we liked (including the amazing banana pancake!). My daughter and theirs played happily with the family dog. The lodge is just a few minutes from the Santa Elena cloud forest reserve. Our stay was everything we could have wished.

Balancing hot and cold water in the shower was a challenge - but we didn't come for the shower!

Location ! What a view of the Arenal volcano

Besides the view not much to offer.

Location and staff are just stellar

There is an issue with hot water to take a shower. You have to play with the pressure to be able to get the right temperature. This is understandable considering that their source of electricity comes from their own hydroelectric pump on the river.

Fantastic view. The property has its own trial into the cloud forest which was for free. Their food is clean and home grown, delicious.

Great staff

No hot water

The staff waited iup for us we arrived very late! The breakfast was amazing home made yummy. The room was not lluxurious but large and clean wiht great views!! We to absolutly reccomend VistaVerde Lodge!

the guy at the desk was really nice despite he didint speak english. we fell very sorry for him. but at the end he was the only that made an effort to make our stay pleasant . room were nice with an amazing view but too much works construction around it feel none taking really care of the hotel A plus was they call me back when i left my phone and my shirt in the room after the check out, i really appreciate the honesty.

food not really good and little too expensive for the quality. not very good to see towels, bed cover and more throw in the garden...feel dirty.

It is in a beautiful location. The accomodation is basic but has everything you need. If you want WiFi and TV it’s not for you. But the views and being in the clouds more than makes up for that. The food is really nice and the people who own and run this are lovely. We enjoyed our stay here immensely.

view and hot water for shower

It was a tough drive…..but beautiful!

A wonderful, welcoming host who went out of his way to help us—even coming to our rescue when we ran out of gas on the way up! Once you arrive, it’s a great place to stay, with a lovely setting in the cloud forest. The owner and his family are clearly working hard to make improvements, and their passion shows.

Difficult to find, and the road leading up to the lodge was quite rough. The wind rattled through the bathroom and windows significantly, making it feel less secure and comfortable. No heating in the room, which was a major issue given the cloud forest location. The humidity made all our clothes damp, and some form of heating is really needed. It was cold and humid and the wind whistled through the windows. No coffee-making facilities in the room—this would have been a big improvement.

The food was amazing - everything was very fresh and sourced from the garden or surrounding areas. We were able to go for a run on the road by the property and it was beautiful and felt very safe. The staff were very friendly and the views were beautiful. The was a very friendly dog there was well!

Clean, good view, very good and friendly people

Remote location and can be foggy

the views were spectacular.

Not enough hot water for a quick shower. No heat. Beds and pillows not comfortable. No radio or tv to mask the neighbors being intimate. When arriving at night, the outdoor lighting is very poor. Otherwise, the views were spectacular.

Beautiful location with great views. Family owned by a lovely family who is really helpful. Breakfast and dinner were good. Very close to Selvatura.

Lots of humidity in the bathroom

Super friendly staff. There was also a very cute dog and a cool cat hanging around the property. The hotel has a spectacular view and feels extremely well made. Like very quality construction. Everything is solid wood.

Not a huge deal because of the location, but I don't think the room had air conditioning. I'm sure this was in the ad and I just missed it. Also, there is a light on the porch outside the room #1 that comes in through one of the windows and is kind of bright at night.

Everyone was very genuinely nice and accommodating. We had breakfast and dinner at the lodge everyday during our stay and it was farm to table style fresh and delicious. Unfortunately we couldn’t see the mountain view due to the weather but the stay made every moment unforgettable.

Our one night stay at Vista Verde Lodge was excellent from the very first to the very last minute. Even though we checked in one hour later than expected, the owner met and greeted us right when we just arrived. He checked us in, offered tea/coffee and showed us our room. The room was spotlessly clean and had everything that we needed. There was no hair dryer in the room, but the owner provided it to us as soon as we asked. The next morning started with an incredible view of the volcano and the surroundings. After that we enjoyed a delicious breakfast (highly recommend banana pancakes) and we were ready to continue our journey but we met the owner's young daughter and their adorable dog Pelusa and spent some great time playing with them. Overall the location, the service, and the place was outstanding. We highly recommend the Vista Verde Lodge.

Nothing

Location.