Cedrela Eco-Lodge & Restaurante

The food at Cedrela Ecolodge was fantastic! It is gourmet and all locally sourced and sustainable. The chef deserves to win some major awards. It is the best food we have ever had in Costa Rica and some of the best food we have had worldwide. The cabins are nice and comfortable and have lovely views. The trail on the property goes through beautiful forest and we saw Quetzals along the trail. Highly recommended staying at this establishment.

Wir übernachteten in einer Holzhütte am Hang mit Blick auf den Hauptempfangs-/Speiseraum und das Tal dahinter. Nachts völlig dunkel und still, abgesehen von ein wenig Wildlärm. Wir machten einen Spaziergang durch den Wald und machten den Abschluss auf einer Kaffeeplantage. Als wir zur Lodge zurückkehrten, gab es eine prächtige Glühwürmchenschau. Wir waren für zwei Wochen in Costa Rica und das Abendessen in der Cedrela Eco Lodge war das Beste des Urlaubs. Sehr früh am nächsten Morgen machten wir uns auf die Suche nach dem schwer fassbaren Quetzal und hatten das Glück, ein Männchen in der Nähe seines Nestes sitzen zu sehen. Herrlich. Zurück in der Lodge war das Frühstück fast genauso großartig, eine interessante Variante von Haferbrei mit Früchten und Samen, gefolgt von Eiern. Ein idyllischer Ort für einen Besuch.

Quiet secluded location. Rustic accommodation. Creative food options at the onsite restaurant.

Rooms #1 is in urgent need of refurbishment. Missing window, curtains, fireplace doesn’t work, electric shower heater on the MB doesn’t work, curtains missing, WiFi not working. The location is great, the view, the restaurant. It’s minor things that should easily be fixed.

We love Cedrela and Al Mercat! Cedrela is nestled in the mountains of Costa Rica. It was easy to navigate there. The accommodations are clean, but the standout of Cedrela is the restaurant, Al Mercat. We had a fantastic meal and ate nearly everything on the menu (advice - go with at least 5 people so you can effectively share!).

Stunning place, food and service! Well, where do I start!I have had the best time! The place is so peaceful and beautiful, the perfect place to rest and recharge with nature. The service was really approachable and professional. The staff is proud of where they work and to deliver some of amazing food. I stayed for 5 days and tasted nearly every dishes on the menu. All dishes are created and composed with care looking at flavours, texture and originality! I loved it and was looking forward to seating down in the restaurant looking at the beautiful view. The room is comfortable with great bed and a very large window which connect you directly to the nature. Thank you to all the team, front of house and chefs. I had an amazing experience. Bravo great establishment . Daisy Rollo

All the reviews of this lodge are accurate. It is a special place with special views. We were here for one night during the rainy season. There was a fire laid in the chimney which would have been welcome at night when it was cool but the hotel was unable to provide matches! There was an empty box by the fireplace… A few quibbles: Be aware the access road is in terrible condition and the alternative route is only practicable in a 4x4 There is limited hot water. What there is in the shower is serviced by a mini electric heater with exposed wiring that would not pass muster in the US or EU. There were no bedside or reading lights in our cabin The tin roofs resound with falling rain drops. All i can say is i could not sleep because it sounded as if someone was tapping the roof all night The lodge is a shade more expensive than most. The restaurant is trily outstanding indeed we had trout in an orange sauce which was Michelin* quality but the price of a meal without wine was £60 or $75 per head which is London prices or more.

Fantastic place , we booked the lodge so we could birdwatch around the area , set in the cloud forest woke up to bird song every morning,the breakfast are delicious we only ate one evening one night but was also delicious,rooms are clean but basic,as there alodge, staff friendly,ideal retreat to relax or explore