Cloud Forest Lodge by Böëna

This lodge has had a total refurb since most of the pics were posted and is now run by Boena group. It’s stunning and we were really happy with our stay. Setting and views are beautiful, interiors are amazing and immaculate, especially the log fire area. Best breakfasts of our whole trip. A couple of tiny suggested improvements- more comfortable chairs on the deck and dim the restaurant lighting in the evenings.

My family (wife and two boys, 14 and 17) loved this place. Lovely property, great restaurant, wonderful conservation mission. Just a magical vibe. I was very impressed by the level of service; we ate in the restaurant more than we'd initially planned (1 dinner, 2 lunches plus our included breakfasts) because the food was excellent, the setting was perfect (hummingbirds everywhere on the porch, a fireplace for chilly nights--not much view for our rainy season visit, but I'm sure it's amazing on sunny days!) and the service was impeccable. Felipe especially was a gracious host, as well as Mateo and all the front desk staff. Food is a bit pricy, but you'd pay $6 for a cab into town and $6 back again, so it was worth it to just stay put. The on-site trails were surprisingly fun; tip: take a pic of the map first. The trail is so long that we were convinced we were lost, so we turned around after an hour (turns out, we weren't lost). My kids liked that trail more than one of the paid trail tours we took the next day (Curi-Cancha). Rooms are spacious, bed was great. If you want nightlife and a TV, and the ability to walk into town, this isn't the place for you, but if you want to chill for a few days after adventuring elsewhere, it's perfect.