Cloud Forest Lodge by Boena

Loved our stay. An amazing location in the heart of the Rainforest. Great food in the restaurant, very friendly staff and a real bonus that the original zip line tour is onsite.

What a great experience! Staff was wonderful, room was Uber clean and comfortable, and lodge was so special. Walking paths around property, guided night walks to see creatures was huge plus. Food was outstanding, creative and delicious!

Perfectly maintained and new property, rooms are very big with large balconies. Restaurant has best food that I had in Costa Rica.

The ecolodge is, as name stipulates, located high up in the forest. The access, from the town of Santa Elena, is via very steep road, graveled towards the end. Welcoming juice drink was a nice touch. There are forest walks around the lodge as well as a zipwire experience. If you are taking the longer, canopy trail make sure to wear sturdy shoes as the ground is very uneven. The reception has a range of ponchos and walking sticks that you can borrow for walks. Accommodation is in spacious chalets scattered around the centre ground of the facility. Our Euphonia Deluxe Suite was huge but sp****ly furnished. We had large twin beds with comfortable mattresses, a couple of armchairs and a table. The wardrobe was located in the hallway. There was a terrace overlooking the centre of the lodge grounds, but cold or inclement weather limits its use somewhat. There were no tea/coffee-making facilities nor TV. WiFi signal was good. The bathroom was equally vast, with walk-in shower in one corner and His & Hers sinks opposite. Bathrobes were provided. We dined one night at the Endémica Restaurant. The menu was limited and quality quite average with a small choice of wines. The crackling wood burner in the middle created a homely a**osphere. The following day we ate at the Orchid Restaurant in town and the fare was very acceptable there. Breakfast was served in the dining room, with nice views over the forest. We were encouraged to pre-order our dishes as, apparently, preparation was quite lengthy. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Overall, an interesting though very expensive experience for the limited services offered.

This hotel is a gem, tucked on a hillside with wonderful views towards the Pacific Ocean. The rooms are spacious, beds very comfortable and huge bathrooms with walk in shower and double sink. There is a large balcony with comfy chairs, a safe and clothes hanging space. The rooms are joined in a terrace with covered walkway at the back which is handy as it does rain in the cloud forest. The restaurant building is a delight, wooden walls, a beautiful log fire area to relax in the evenings and a glass fronted balcony above for sunny days, again with wonderful views and a firepit. The staff were so friendly and attentive. We stayed in 6 hotels on this trip and this one was my favourite. The hotel was recently taken over by the Bueno group who have plans to add a pool.

Hotel is unique as it is tucked away from the center of town. Best option is a taxi considering the parking challenges in Monteverde. If you're on a tight budget, stay closer to a hotel closer to town. Boena rooms are VERY clean but do not have amenities like t.v. and coffee maker. They are serious about eco friendly with solar and have space heaters and heater was enough in Dec. No views from the rooms. With all this said, they have an awesome restaurant and a great view. They serve traditional Costs Rican dishes and I am a Foodie so be prepared for a wonderful experience. We didn't make it past the 3 appetizers. If you are served by waiter Randall, you are in for a treat as he will explain the local cuisine. There are several trails and a Zipline course that starts right on the property. We tried a different zipline but Boena's ZL is supposed to be started by the original founders. Stay here if you want a unique, off the grid experience physically (they do have a very fast Internet).

We ate at the restaurant and was it a treat! Impeccable, heartfelt and friendly service, a gorgeous forest and sunset view, delicious and well served food. Chef Luis has put together a menu for everyone and we were surprised and delighted to see how well marked the menu items were for gluten free dishes, etc. Ages in our group ranged from 17 to 80+ and everyone loved their meals. An unforgettable, special evening to celebrate a granddaughter’s 20th birthday. . We will return.

Stunning hotel with an incredible view, Clean an spacious rooms with private deck. Beautiful, very well kept grounds. The restaurant serves delicious, very well prepared food and the service is exceptional! We also saw so many animals in the gardens surrounding the hotel.