Savegre Hotel Natural Reserve and Spa

Owned by the same family for nearly 70 years, this small lodge protects over 500 hectares of precious cloud forest which is home to thousands of birds including many species of hummingbird plus the much sort after resplendent quetzal.

Set at an altitude of 7000ft, just outside the newly created Los Quetzales National Park near San Gerardo de Dota, this simple yet comfortable lodge is owned and well run by the original settler Chacon family, charming Costa Ricans who arrived back in 1954. Over the years the Chacon family have tasked themselves with protecting this beautiful cloud forest valley and showing its natural wonders to guests from all over the world. In fact, much of the family are still involved in guiding and the running of the lodge.

The 50 rooms and suites have private bathrooms with hot water (the suites have tubs), electric heating, safety deposit box, telephone, hair dryer and radio alarm clock and terrace on which to relax and watch birds.

The traditional restaurant serves local dishes as well as some international cuisine with a choice of buffet or a la carte dining. The hotel also has a communal bar and lounge where guests can watch hummingbirds at the feeders while enjoying a drink.

Guests walk the forest trails to spot quetzals, trogons and many other cloud forest bird species and visit nearby waterfalls. Day trips into the Los Quetzales National Park can also be arranged. The lodge has been awarded the fourth level Certification in Sustainable Tourism (CST).

NB: Please take some light warm clothing as evenings can get quite cool at the lodge.