Discover Chayote Lodge, a boutique retreat perched at 5,600 feet above sea level in Costa Rica’s central mountains. Surrounded by cloud forest and coffee plantations, our 12 bungalows— inspired by traditional coffee receiving stations —offer sweeping views of four volcanoes, rolling coffee fields, and distant valleys.
Each bungalow features a private balcony with a panorama that is stunning from sunrise to sunset, and truly magical at night as the valley below lights up.
25 miles from Juan Santamaría International Airport and two hours from La Fortuna, Chayote Lodge is the perfect gateway to volcanoes, waterfalls, coffee farms, and authentic rural life.
Experience the true essence of Costa Rica with comfort, homemade cuisine, and meaningful connections.
Sitting at the highest point of the property, Quelites Restaurant offers some of the most beautiful views in Costa Rica, from the Central Valley and its volcanic range, to the Gulf of Nicoya in the Pacific Ocean and the green mountains surrounding the property to the Northwest. Quelites Restaurant really does have a breathtaking view with a warm and inviting atmosphere.
Reconnect with yourself on our open-air yoga platform, surrounded by the sounds of the cloud forest. A peaceful hideaway where fresh mountain air, birdsong, and towering trees create the perfect atmosphere for mindfulness. From here, a short forest trail invites you to continue your connection with nature.
Beautiful hotel in the central valley
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.
Charming Chayote
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.
Breathtaking views
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.
Extraordinary views, exemplary service. Definitely worth making a detour to stay !!
This is a gem of a find. Location is high on the mountain side and have a 270 vista so you can watch the sun rise and then set...our driver who hadn't been before was quite overwhelmed, as were we all!.
A real haven of calm, nature and friendliness
Chayote Lodge was so beautiful, I stayed for 2 nights in May. The ever changing weather added to the atmosphere of staying in the cloud forest. A real haven of calm, nature and friendliness. The room, and view was incredible, and the staff were all so lovely and helpful.
Great location, people and restaurant
Amazing location, staff and restaurant. Unfortunately, I hurt my knee just prior to arriving, and couldn't stay as long as I had planned, but everything about Chayote Lodge was exceptional.
Peaceful retreat
We stayed at Chayote Lodge on our first and last night of our honeymoon travelling around Costa Rica. This is a great alternative to staying in San Jose before and after flying as it’s 50 minutes away from the airport.
Chayote Lodge is a wonderful place to stay. The setting is beautiful, very peaceful with an amazing view.
Lovely surprise
What a spot ! Wonderful views and unique cabins which replicate old coffee collection stations. The cabins look plain externally but are immaculately set-out & decorated & comfortable, with the most incredible views back over the central valley. Lovely staff (including the house dog ‘chayote’) and reasonably priced, good quality food/drink.
Authentic
Jose B Wrote a review Mar 2025Great local costarrican owned boutique hotel inspired in the coffee culture of the costarrican highlands. Magnificent views of the central valley on one side and on the other side the central valley mountain range. Great food with the local taste. We loved the service and the gardens I will come back.