Villa Blanca Hotel & Nature Reserve
El Silencio de los Angeles Norte, San Ramon 20208 Costa Rica
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Just over an hour's drive from San Jose International Costa Rica airport (SJO), eco-minded travelers from all over the world have reveled in the beauty of Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Hotel, located within the Los Angeles Private Biological Nature Reserve & Research Station in the Canton of San Ramon. The hotel is ideally situated as a gateway to Arenal Volcano and the famous Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. Here, you're immersed in one of the world's most precious and complex jungle ecosystems - the cloud forest. This boutique mountain hotel is nestled on 75-acres of gentle rolling hills, with well-appointed "casitas" and Honeymoon Suites, each with their own fireplace, and surrounded by acres of lush botanical gardens. Originally owned by former president Rodrigo Carazo Odio and First Lady, Estrella Zeledon de Carazo, Villa Blanca has become a renown and cherished Costa Rica destination. The architecture reflects the original farm village concept, with a welcoming Hacienda, offering guests exceptional Costa Rican hospitality, premier dining, a private theater, conference facilities, and pampering spa menu. Also quite unique is a replica of a 14th century Roman wedding chapel, La Mariana, with its hand painted ceramic ceiling. Choose from a variety of nature-based activities, including horseback, zip-lines, and user-friendly guided trials, plus excursions to Arenal and Poas volcanoes, hot springs, and rural-cultural tours. This is the Costa Rica where those who "travel well and travel right" want to go. Please feel free to visit our sister-site, one of the most prestigious Manuel Antonio hotels, Si Como No.
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El Silencio de los Angeles Norte, San Ramon 20208 Costa Rica
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I saw some beautiful wildlife in the rainforest which the hotel is surrounded by. The food, the services and the accommodation were nice. We individually planted a tree in a field. My family and friends also enjoyed staying.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Crisbel Moya, Guest Services / Front Office at Villa Blanca Hotel & Nature Reserve
Responded 2 weeks ago
Thank you for sharing your experience at our hotel and in the rainforest! We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay and were able to enjoy the beauty of the wildlife in the surrounding area. We are delighted that you appreciated our food, services and accommodations. We work hard to provide the best possible experience for our guests, and your feedback is very valuable to us. Planting trees is an activity that we are passionate about, and we are happy that you participated in it. Contributing to the care of the environment is an important part of our philosophy. We hope your family and friends had an equally enjoyable stay, and we look forward to seeing you again in the future. Thank you for choosing our hotel and for supporting our sustainability initiatives! We look forward to seeing you in a few years so you can see the tree you built.
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Thoroughly enjoyed out stay at Villa Blanca Hotel. The cloud forest was amazing. We enjoyed spending time walking the trails (wouldn't have complained about a signpost or two though, we did get lost!) and spending time in the frog house (a MUST go to between 6om and 7pm, it was amazing. We also did a morning and night time guided walk which was fanastic. The food was lovely and the rooms were nice. The Hummingbird garden was incredible, seeing them so close for so long was an unforgettable experience!
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Crisbel Moya, Guest Services / Front Office at Villa Blanca Hotel & Nature Reserve
Responded 3 weeks ago
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience at Villa Blanca Hotel! We're thrilled to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed your stay and had a wonderful time exploring the cloud forest and its trails. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the lack of signposts – we appreciate your feedback and will certainly work on improving the wayfinding for our guests. It sounds like the Frog House was a highlight of your trip, especially during the evening hours. We're glad you had the chance to experience it, and we agree that it's a must-visit! The guided walks, both in the morning and at night, seem to have left a fantastic impression, and we're delighted that you found them enjoyable. We're also pleased to know that you found the food delightful and the rooms comfortable during your stay. The Hummingbird garden indeed offers a unique and mesmerizing experience, and we're glad you got to witness these beautiful creatures up close. Thank you for choosing Villa Blanca Hotel for your getaway, and we hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again in the future. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we will continue to strive for excellence in providing memorable experiences to our guests. If you ever plan to return, don't hesitate to reach out. Safe travels and warm regards!
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A unique location not to be forgotten! Fabulous staff and the guides that took us on the day and night walks were so enthusiastic and knowledgeable. The opportunity to go to the frog and hummingbird gardens whenever you want to is brilliant. Planting a young tree in the rain forest was a real treat. Quirky cinema experience was great with a film on Costa Rica - it would have been nice if other films were shown, especially our 'free' afternoon as it rained continually. In it's glory days this would have been exceptional, however, it does need to be refurbished, the furniture in the rooms is old and outdated and the gaps around the windows and doors enabled some of the smaller wildlife in at night! There was the opportunity for an open fire, but the wood kindling and matches were damp; not sure how long they had been there/when the fire had last been lit. Its was lovely to be able to sit on the covered verandas and watch the wildlife. Like all the staff, the waiters are very friendly and efficient; the menu is limited and food quality was adequate, but not amazing. The cocktails in the bar were very good, however! All-in-all an amazing experience, fantastic staff, just a little investment to bring it up to date would make it an even better experience.…
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 3 weeks ago
Thank you for your detailed feedback! We're thrilled you enjoyed the enthusiastic guides and unique experiences. We appreciate your suggestions for improvements and will certainly take them into consideration for future enhancements. We hope to welcome you back soon!
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Set in beautiful grounds this hotel is very remote, reached by a 9km track full of pot holes - this adds to the charm and remoteness in my opinion. We were given a welcome drink, hot towel and talk about the hotel, grounds and activities on offer. They are very much focused on the environment which is great. Our room was nice and very clean but felt rather dated. As other people have said it was a bit damp but you are in the clouds so this is to be expected. The cloud actually cleared one day we were there giving wonderful views. The food was good but it was a rather limited menu and is the only place to eat. The lounge area was nice to sit in after dinner with a roaring log fire. We really enjoyed the night tour and saw so much wildlife. Our tour leader was very passionate about wildlife and extremely knowledgeable. They also do native tree planting aiming to increase the forest. The grounds are good to explore, we particularly loved feeding the emus which seem to live with the cow. We unfortunately missed the cow milking. The hummingbird garden was good and I liked the fact that the hotel grows and produces the majority of its food and milk/ice cream onsite. …
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Crisbel Moya, Guest Services / Front Office at Villa Blanca Hotel & Nature Reserve
Responded 3 weeks ago
Thank you for your comment. It seems you enjoyed a unique experience at our hotel Despite the room feeling a bit old and damp, you understood how the location amidst the clouds contributed to that atmosphere. You enjoyed the food and the cozy ambiance with a fireplace. The night tour to witness wildlife was a highlight, and you noticed the hotel's commitment to nature and tree planting. Interactive activities like feeding the emus and exploring the grounds were also enjoyable. In summary, your stay showcased a blend of nature, wildlife, and inviting comforts. We're glad to hear this and look forward to welcoming you back to our hotel! Thanks, Crisbel guest experience.
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This is an off-the grid and peaceful resort. It should considered a 5-star resort. The staff is helpful and friendly, the accommodated our every need and provided great experiences options even at a short-time request. You must take the nighttime guided walk, my teens loved it and learned to appreciate the nocturnal wild life. Gorgeous place for relaxing, meditation, replenishing.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: Arrange transportation in advance! Is a secluded place. I got a taxi right at the airport, but I...
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Responded 28 Jul 2023
Thank you for your wonderful comments and for choosing Villa Blanca We are delighted to hear that you and your family had a lovely stay, and that our staff exceeded your expectations in making your time with us unforgettable. Our team prides itself on providing exceptional service, and we are happy to know that we met all of your needs and were even able to provide excellent experiences on short notice. We are delighted to hear that your teens enjoyed the guided night walk and developed a greater appreciation for the nocturnal wildlife. Connecting with nature and fostering a sense of wonder is truly a unique experience, and we are glad we were able to facilitate that. We strive to create a serene environment that allows our guests to relax, meditate and renew their spirits. We are glad that you found our place to be a beautiful space to carry out these activities. Your kind words are the best reward for our efforts to provide exceptional experiences for our guests. We will share your comments with our entire team, and we are grateful for your support and recommendation. Crisbel, guest experience.
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In the countryside, reached by a miles-long road, as narrow as it was bumpy, a fascinating tour itself of modest houses and Costa Rica's official animal, the Dog. Mist all around. Cabin was attractive and cozy, especially amid the wind & rain of a storm. Housekeeper a keeper. Gorgeous view down the valley. Dozens of hummingbirds. Pleasant waiters--knew about wines, too. Night-walking tour-for-two with guide was magical.
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: Don't be in a hurry to get there or back from there.
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Responded 4 Jul 2023
Thank you very much, we are very happy that you had an excellent stay in our hotel. We hope to see you soon, Crisbel Moya.
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The hotel is situated down an 8 km road, some of which is dirt track and very bumpy. It is remote, but that is the uniqueness of this hotel. The day we arrived it was sunny and there were glorious views of the Arenal Volcano in the distance. The following morning we were in cloud and could see nothing but cloud. The rooms are individual chalet rooms set around the site. The rooms are spacious, with a separate bathroom and shower area. Wifi covers the site and there is a fridge in the room, as well as an overhead fan. The restaurant is situated in the main building and there is a limited choice on the menu. From the hotel you can do day and night tours on the surrounding nature walks with the specialist guides. The highlight is the Humming Bird Garden.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Crisbel Moya, Guest Services / Front Office at Villa Blanca Hotel & Nature Reserve
Responded 5 Jun 2023
Hi, sorry for the inconvenience about the road, it has been fixed about two weeks ago, so the next time you visit us, you will see an improvement. Thank you very much for the good comments, about the restaurant we are currently working on that, we hope the next time you visit us, we hope to surprise you. Thanks for choosing us. Chrisbel Moya, director guest experience.
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The hotel is in a beautiful location with rooms in separate bungalows in the grounds. Each room feels very private. Although the menu was the same each day there was a good selection to choose from and the food was very good. The restaurant staff were very friendly. We had an early start two days and they provided a breakfast box ( a piece of fruit and a sandwich). We did the night walk, which was excellent and the nature walk, which was also good. We also went on the quetzal excursion, with an excellent guide. The rooms had heaters and dehumidifiers which helped keep things less damp and plenty of hot water!
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Crisbel Moya, Guest Services / Front Office at Villa Blanca Hotel & Nature Reserve
Responded 12 May 2023
We are very happy that you enjoyed your stay at our hotel. Thank you very much for choosing us. Crisbel, guest experience director.
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What a lovely oasis of calm in the cloud forest! Fantastic unspoilt forest teeming with wild life including coatis, humming birds, owls, frogs to name a few. Beautiful manicured gardens, wedding chapel, and working dairy where you could try your hand at milking. If you want to get back to nature with few distractions, this is the place for you. Would go back for a few days if the opportunity arose,
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Crisbel Moya, Guest Services / Front Office at Villa Blanca Hotel & Nature Reserve
Responded 16 May 2023
Thank you very much, the Villa Blanca staff is waiting for you. Crisbel, guest experience director.
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Beautiful grounds, great food, comfy accommodations, friendly people. The hummingbird area was fascinating, and we saw some nifty little critters on the informative night walk. We also appreciated the luggage service. I'd certainly go again and stay longer. It's very peaceful up here.
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Date of stay: February 2023
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Response from Crisbel Moya, Guest Services / Front Office at Villa Blanca Hotel & Nature Reserve
Responded 18 May 2023
Hi, Thanks for sharing your experience with us. The Hotel Villa Blanca is a beautiful and peaceful place, thank you. Crisbel, director guest experience.
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US$183 - US$274 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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LOCATION
Costa RicaProvince of AlajuelaCanton of San RamonSan Ramon
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Frequently Asked Questions about Villa Blanca Hotel & Nature Reserve
Which popular attractions are close to Villa Blanca Hotel & Nature Reserve?
Nearby attractions include El Silencio de Los Angeles Cloud Forest Reserve (7.0 km), Nectandra Cloud Forest Garden (3.2 km), and Bosque Nuboso El Cocora (6.2 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Villa Blanca Hotel & Nature Reserve?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at Villa Blanca Hotel & Nature Reserve?
Top room amenities include a refrigerator, a fireplace, and a view of the mountains.
What food & drink options are available at Villa Blanca Hotel & Nature Reserve?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at Villa Blanca Hotel & Nature Reserve?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Villa Blanca Hotel & Nature Reserve?
Conveniently located restaurants include Restaurante El Sendero, La Choza De Doña Emilce, and Mi Rancho Bar Restaurante Y Chicharronera.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Villa Blanca Hotel & Nature Reserve?
Yes, guests have access to yoga classes during their stay.
Does Villa Blanca Hotel & Nature Reserve offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers meeting rooms, a banquet room, and conference facilities.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Villa Blanca Hotel & Nature Reserve?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Spanish.
Does Villa Blanca Hotel & Nature Reserve have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the mountain view available here.
Is Villa Blanca Hotel & Nature Reserve accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access and reduced mobility rooms. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.