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Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Hotel + Retreat

4.0 star property

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Couples treatment rooms, spa tub, body treatments, mud baths
Presidential Studio Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, soundproofing
Lobby sitting area
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Hwy 702 The Silence of the Angels, North of San Ramón, Ángeles, Alajuela, 1250
  • Parque Central
    30 min drive
  • San Ramon Municipal Market
    30 min drive
  • Canopy San Lorenzo
    47 min drive
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    97 min drive

Room options

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Presidential Studio Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, soundproofing

Presidential Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Silencio Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, soundproofing

Silencio Suite

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, soundproofing

Junior Suite

  • 570 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, soundproofing

Classic Queen Suite

  • 474 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, soundproofing

Classic Twin Suite

  • 474 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, soundproofing

Family Suite

  • 947 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Ángeles

With a stay at Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Hotel + Retreat in Ángeles, you'll be 11.2 mi (18 km) from Parque Central and 11.2 mi (18 km) from Iglesia de San Ramón. .This family-friendly hotel is 11.3 mi (18.2 km) from San Ramon Municipal Market and 11.3 mi (18.3 km) from San Ramon Museum.

What's nearby

  • Parque Central - 30 min drive
  • Iglesia de San Ramón - 30 min drive
  • San Ramon Municipal Market - 30 min drive
  • San Ramon Museum - 30 min drive
  • San Ramon Nonato Church - 30 min drive

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 129 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Choza de Doña Emilce - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Mi Rancho - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Loca - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Rancho de Ceci - ‬42 min drive
  • ‪Centro Turístico Río La Paz - ‬32 min drive

About this property

Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Hotel + Retreat

Family-friendly hotel with a full-service spa and free breakfast
Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Hotel + Retreat offers 33 accommodations with fireplaces and safes. Beds feature down comforters. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps).

Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and ceiling fans. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a mud bath and a spa tub.

The spa is open daily. Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 33 guestrooms, featuring fireplaces. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include safes and ceiling fans, as well as phones with free local calls.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. Additional features at this Colonial hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands. Guests can get around on the shuttle (surcharge), which operates within 300 kilometers.
You can enjoy a meal at El Sendero serving the guests of Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Hotel + Retreat, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. This hotel has 3 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
El Sendero - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 300 km
  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • El Sendero

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Foosball table
  • Full-service spa
  • Games
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Mud bath
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub
  • Swedish massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in bathtub (24 inches high)
  • Grab bar in shower (24 inches high)
  • Roll-in shower (35 inches wide)
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (39 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 floor
  • 3 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Built in 1992
  • Colonial architecture
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Fireplace
  • Free local calls
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 12 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

Property is also known as

Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Resort Nature Reserve San Ramon
Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Resort Nature Reserve
Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Resort & Nature Reserve
Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Resort & Nature Reserve San Ramon
Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Hotel Nature Reserve San Ramon
Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Hotel Nature Reserve
Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Hotel Nature Reserve San Ramon
Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Hotel Nature Reserve
Hotel Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Hotel and Nature Reserve
Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Hotel and Nature Reserve San Ramon
Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Nature Reserve
Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Resort Nature Reserve
Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Nature Reserve San Ramon
Hotel Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Hotel and Nature Reserve
Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Hotel and Nature Reserve San Ramon
Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Nature Reserve
Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Resort Nature Reserve

Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Hotel + Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 142 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 142 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 142 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 142 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 142 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

beau

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best anniversary date ever
What an incredible experience! The best staff ever everyone super friendly and helpful! They made our anniversary night super especial! From the spa to dinner to breakfast the best experience! Room amazing ! nice hot tub , amazing fire pit! One of the best hotel experiences ever had and we travel all over the world! Will recommend to everyone to come and stay in this hotel !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location. Staff are friendly and amenable. Highly recommend. See the hummingbirds!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous stay!
Villa Blanca is a fantastic, eco friendly resort located in a cloud rain forest. Extremely customer service focused team, led by Marco E. and staff. Highly recommended and we hope to return in the future. Skilled birding and biologist guides, great trails and a lively spa too! Food quality was exceptional.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

David

DON’T BOOK IT !
DON’T BOOK IT ! Absolutely no way this is a 4 star property. Our room didn’t even have a chair. The only place to sit was on the bed! There was no TV, no mini fridge, no desk, no AC, no power outlets near the bed. Didn’t even have a toilet paper holder! This room may have been a 2 star accommodation. And the ROAD…… The road to get to this place was literally 5 miles of potholes. This was the worst arrival experience at any hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a magical place with so much heart.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Andrey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
That place requires maintenance ASAP
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mario, Moravia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is amazing, surrounding nature anywhere you look. Perfect place for a short stay, not much to do out of the hotel grounds. The bar and the restaurant have great food and drink options, not very pricey (drinks are $10-12, main dishes $15-$30 in Dec 2023).
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Marlon V.

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Yipei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really a long bumpy way to hotel, after this everything is good
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Carlina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Florence

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Green, peaceful mountain hotel
Beautiful mountain hotel , very peaceful and enjoyable. Walks in the green tropical forest. Breakfast wasn´t the best. Even though we were the only ones in the dining room, the waiter didn´t remember small requests. But the place is awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anoushka

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the location of the property, one couldn’t ask for more! The cloud forest was truly magical.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic staff, especially their natural guide, excellent food, beautiful environment. Great for birders and anyone who wishes to experience Costa Rica’s natural beauty.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tucked away, a long bumpy road to get back there. Once there very quiet small resort and very friendly staff. Not so many people, more older adults on our trip. Restaurant on site was excellent, very reasonable prices. Fireplaces in the room was a nice touch for a very rustic experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Laury

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good escape!
The Villa Blanca is an out of the way oasis. However, the road to get there is a Costa Rican nightmare. The new owner hopes to rectify that in the future. The food was very good and service very attentive. There are few activities here, but a wonderful way to relax for a day or two.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

Sharla

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

John, Burlington

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another great stay at villa blanca. Food was excellent again. Property improvements look exciting.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stella

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very personable hotel. Everyone was super welcoming. Things the hotel offers: game area, movie theatre, frog/plant area, you can milk a cow in the morning, get body massage. The food in the restaurant was very good, we looked forward to eating there and it never disappointed us. I recommend the night tour (and I hate bugs) but it very educational and cool, the guide was great. There is a trail to walk around the property on your own as well. The rooms were clean and beds were comfortable. The road to get to the hotel was in poor condition which was a bit annoying. We stayed 1 full day and a night and it was just enough, but we like to rush things, so perhaps another day for someone who likes to enjoy the quite time.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Villa Blanca Cloud Forest is amazing. The drive, albeit beautiful, is long and bumpy- and will have you wondering if you have made the correct decision on where to stay. Once you arrive you will realize that you have entered a unique experience unlike anything else. The grounds are impeccable and amazing. The staff is great. The rooms, adorned with handcrafted local hardwoods are unlike anything you have seen before. A must visit- words cannot describe this place.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect get away hotel. Loved the private cinema, the views, the friendliness of the staff and also the location. Close to San Ramon but still very quiet and in feels close to nature.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

MR, NYC

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
so I loved this hotel the first few nights. But there is a lot of stuff that I need to warn others. There's nothing to do here besides a few nature walks. There is a lovely fireplace in each cabin and the cabins are lovely but there is a very very long and bumpy ride to get to the villa. I literally cringe thinking about this 45 minute road just to get access to the property. The service is great, the food is great but it's all very VERY expensive. If you do not have a car, transportation is expensive. There is nothing within walking distance. So most people are at day tours all day. There are no activities other than a night tour and a tour of the property. Is it gorgeous? Yes. But there is no sun. It's rainy or misty all the time. Yes, it's a cloud forest, but I just say, BE AWARE that if you expect other things to do, there's nothing but a pool table. There's a mini cinema. But it's wet and damp. Food is exceptional, but be prepared to pay a fairly decent bill. I still give this place 5 stars. It's unique, but it's not a place for a 7 day visit.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food was incredible and the place is beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020