Trogon Lodge

"Great food, views and staff. 100% recommend. Comfortable room with double beds."

Hotel de Montaña Suria

"On arrival our group was made to feel welcome . Happy hour came and went, dinner was good. Unfortunately the hotel then let itself down. To cut a long story short, the manager told us at about 7.20 that the bar and main areas would all be shut down at 8.00. The reason being that they were short staffed due to this being low season. (Yet they had accepted our booking, and there were other guests. ) This is the only area in the hotel where WiFi is available and a group could assemble. After our objections the area did remain open until 9.00 with one young girl taking very good care of us. The following day as we were leaving the manager carefully avoided us."

Savegre Hotel Natural Reserve & Spa

"Superb hotel ideally located in the middle of the San Gerardo de Dota Valley and still managed by the descendants of the pioneers who "discovered" the valley in the 1950s. We chose this hotel for its proximity to Los Quetzales National Park. Finally, we stayed in the superb San Gerardo de Dota Valley which is home to quetzals all year round thanks to the presence of Guatemalan avocado trees - whose fruits they feed on. The hotel grounds include a garden designed for the many hummingbirds, various hiking trails, some of which are particularly popular with ornithologists, as well as a viewpoint offering a superb panorama of the valley. We went on a quetzal observation outing (among others) with Raul Fernandez Chacon (Whatsapp +***********), grandson of the pioneers who settled in the valley; to be booked directly or through the hotel. Spa equipped with jacuzzis and an impeccable sauna and restaurant."

Cedrela Eco-Lodge & Restaurante

"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"

Paraíso Quetzal Lodge

"The main reason to come here is the Quetzals. We joined a fantastic early morning walk and saw 8 frolicing in the canopy - it was fabulous. So too is the landscaping around the gardens and hummingbird feeders that allow you to get really close to these beautiful birds. There are some amazing walks around their land. We did two and they were some of the most enjoyable we had. From there on it wasn't great - basic doesn't quite capture it. We really wanted to see a quetzal so were happy to stay here. But if you're not a serious bird watcher, I would say go somewhere else. It reminded me of a school camp, but not in a good way. The 'Alpine chalet' we stayed in was terrible: - smaller than my small shed - so dark you could barely see in the evening. There was no point in having a coffee machine - there wasn't enough light to operate it. - cockroaches - A bathroom door with a lethal swing because the whole thing was wonky (catching fingers, banging limbs etc - my thumb still bears the scars) - absolutely freezing cold. There are signs asking you to turn the lights out because they have a high electricity bill. What a nerve! The lights are probably a tiny percentage of their leccy bill, whereas the electric heaters in each room (ours balanced precariously on a stool) must burn enough to power a small town. The blankets were so uncomfortable it was impossible to sleep. I have just one request to make - insulate!!!!!!!! Save your bill, save our planet and it will make your customers so much happier. Other rooms might have been better (at least some got a verandah - we didn't) but ours was a miserable affair - so do check. The main lodge were the food is served was ok. The food wasn't bad but service was mixed and not really a place to linger, which was a shame given the state of the shed."

Curuba Lodge

"Fantastic place, don’t hesitate, just book it. You’ll have zero regrets. Great atmosphere, food, trails, flowers, the cabins, all of it. Definitely going back."

Dantica Cloud Forest Lodge

"Bungalows with an incredible location in the cloud forest. Floor-to-ceiling windows across the entire width with an amazing view. Hummingbirds fly to the balcony, a cozy carpenter in the evening - what more could you want? Great atmosphere in the adjoining restaurant with piano music at breakfast, a delight. A wonderful experience all around!"

Toucanet Lodge

"The view from our room was absolutely amazing! The sounds of the wildlife and river was amazing from our terrace. Our room was great and a cool rustic feel with beautiful wood, the bed was comfortable and warm, Also the shower was hot as can be which was great as it was very cold out. Breakfast was great and the coffee was phenomenal. Highly recommend staying here."

Cabinas El Quetzal