Chayote Lodge

This is such a lovely hotel. Everyone was so friendly. We stayed for 2 nights on route to Arenal. We arrived in the evening to a warm welcome from Wendy. The view from our room was stunning. Beautiful sun rise. We did the morning bird tour around the grounds with Jose which was such a great way to start our holiday. We saw so many birds including Keel Bill toucans which sound like frogs and beautiful humming birds feeding outside our room. We went on the Don Carlos coffee tour with Jose which was so interesting. We learnt a lot and very much enjoyed the hospitality. This is certainly a place worth visiting.

Chayote Lodge was very comfortable and the hosts were lovely, welcoming and helpful. The rooms were spacious and private. The night temperatures were cool and refreshing.

A unique hotel set high up in the cloud forest around 1 hour from San Jose. The comfortable rooms are bungalows based on the coffee plantation theme with everything you may need including amazing views of the cloud forest, beautiful sunsets and all the birds and creatures of the forest surrounding you. The food was good and inexpensive and the staff enthusiastic and friendly. Jose took us on the Naranjo town and botanical gardens tour with I cannot recommend highly enough. He was superb company and so knowledgeable. He really set the scene for us at the beginning of our holiday. A tour not to be missed. We were leaving at 530am and they gave us a take away breakfast and even sent someone to help us with our bags.

The hotel was a little less smart and luxurious than we had expected. But that’s our fault not theirs. It’s in a quiet rural location, cold at night and was very windy when we were there. It howled a bit one night. Unusually so. The room was basic but met all needs. No AC and it was more heat than cooling that was required. Someone called the toilets compost, a bit harsh, just a system that doesn’t want paper. Food was delicious and wholesome. I missed on the first night that the menu had a second side to it. Some of the dishes were in Spanish which confused me ! Staff were universally charming. We did a tour with a local guide, Jose. Others have mentioned him - truly excellent Give it a whirl, it’s off the beaten track and relaxing. A place to actually slow down and relax

Great views, nice relaxed atmosphere. Lovely gardens, great service. This was around 45 minute drive from San Juan airport and a little hard to find at midnight if you don't know the area. Would definitely recommend a stay here and would like to come back.

Lovely grounds with beautiful hydrangas along paths. Private bungalows. Bungalow very rustic. I was concerned because there was no screen on the patio door but it was so cool at night we closed the door. Not any bugs. The staff was very nice and friendly and helpful. We had 2 meals at restaurant and both were excellent. Our server, Minor, was so happy! Maybe a little bit better cleaning and maintenance: loose door handle to room, and the bottom of shaving mirror was very dirty, along with the picture in the toilet room. The restaurant area was beautiful; rustic fireplace, beautiful setting and lovely balcony. Note: Beer and wine only. Composting toilets. Figure that out with disposing of used toilet paper.