Cielo Lodge

Our Stay at Cielo Eco Lodge Where should we begin. Let’s start by admitting that we travel the world, having been to Asia, Africa, Antarctica, Europe, South America, every US state and every Canadian province, etc., etc. With that out of the way, we have just visited heaven, and it is called the Cielo Eco Lodge. To begin with, immediately upon arrival, you are immersed in the beauty and vibes of the Costa Rican rain forest. From the wild toucans, macaws, and endless other birds, to the seemingly endless varieties of drop dead gorgeous butterflies, the beauty is everywhere. Next, the service is unparalleled anywhere. Your every need or ask is practically anticipated. There simply could be no higher level of service if you were staying at the Four Seasons or the Ritz. In fact, consider how your day begins: after you tell the chef what you’d like to drink, coffee, tea, juices, etc., your service appears magically just outside your door between 5 and 5:30 every morning. Want to sleep in? Do it. Prefer to enjoy your morning coffee at 5AM, do that. Next, breakfast is served around 8AM. We’re talking several course brimming with locally source fresh squeezed juices, to endless local fruits. The food is more than outstanding. We stayed eight days, with the chef creating different three course meals every lunch and dinner, each more unique and incredibly delicious. We have to rate the restaurant every bit of 5 stars! Furthermore, in keeping with where we are located, every meal boasted dozens of local nuts, vegetables, meats, fish, and sauces. Don’t expect to diet on this visit. However, I took the Pritikin Cardiac Rehab program some time ago, and these meals would be rated 5 stars by Pritikin himself. Then there is the pool. You can swim laps or just admire the infinity style solitude and the awesome views. The suites are luxurious in their simple elegance. The architecture is awesome as well. We’ve experienced outdoor showers before, but the one on our private deck was such a delight that my wife and I each often used it twice daily. Once you have showered in the Costa Rican breezes and sunshine, I don’t know how you recover! We are going to remodel our home and install one of these. Did I mention the frogs, toads, dolphins, monkeys, etc., all of which you will see and hear under the guidance of a local naturalist. To sum up, you will never find, in our opinions, a better place to unwind, relax, and rejuvenate while enjoying all the beauty Costa Rica offers, which is just immense and awesome. Ron & Carol Berger March 2025

We took advantage of the buyout option to have the whole lodge available for our multigenerational family trip including three children under the age of 10. Everything was excellent. The accommodations included some nice touches such as an outdoor shower and morning coffee / tea delivered to your suite. The meal quality, variety and freshness were all top notch and the staff were very mindful of our food allergies and preferences. There was a good variety of tours to choose from and our naturalist guide, Josue, was outstanding.

From minute one to our departure - what a wonderful place - As with everything else - Ronald was an excellent chauffer, waiting for us at Golfito Airport, he was so warm and friendly. The team at reception made us feel immediately at home and among friends and the fresh juice as we stepped out of the car was very welcome. We were appreciative of the time to soak up the incredible view from the pool terrace just to rest and settle before checking in and then being taken to our room. Our experience at this point exceeded our expectations - they missed nothing with regards to customer experience. Flawless. Beautiful accommodation - stunning views Our suite blew us away as soon as we stepped inside and saw the incredible view from the balcony...wow! The hammock was such a wonderful way to relax and enjoy the varied sounds of the rainforest. The bed was so comfortable and the outside shower was a very special experience, feeling part of nature in the mornings. The best feature was the openness of the suite at the front and back so it felt that we were immersed in the rain forest. The room was always clean and comfortable, thanks to the staff behind the scenes that worked so hard. Food and catering was way beyond expectations - generous portions - outstanding quality - serviced with permanent smiles. Delvin and his chefs were so inventive and creative with their menus. The delicious homegrown and local produce were transformed into works of art that tasted as good as they looked. And the vegetarian options were incredible, always a tasty alternative to the meat or fish dishes. On a scale of 1-10 .. we'd give it 11. Staff so kind and thoughtful, happy, informed and always willing / able to help. Hector, Julie, Katherine and Natalie are such an asset to Cielo Lodge, always serving us with smiles and nothing was too much trouble. Delia is such an excellent General Manager enabling the smooth running of the Lodge, so helpful, and always had a smile for us. Our trips to Corcovado, the Mangroves and the evening frog walks were greatly enhanced by the knowledgeable and enthusiastic External excursion with Josue and Christina who made them so interesting and enjoyable. again - way beyond expectations. Keith and Nicole and team are creating something unique and extraordinary. well worth the money and our contribution to their investment. it's a cliche but our stay was priceless! in summary - From the minute we disembarked from the Sansa plane at Golfito airport to re-embarking to start our journey home we were treated to a wonderful experience from every perspective - the accommodation and surroundings are truly stunning, the staff happy and helpful, the food and service marvellous and charming. What's more the fellow travellers we met were all so pleasant and interesting to spend time with and get to know. Keith and Nicole and all the wonderful team including the ever so well-informed and passionate guides are to be deeply congratulated. Than

Great hotel in the middle of the rain forest! Nicest staff and great food (the chef serves delicious local and international food)! One of the best places I’ve ever stayed with! The guides that show you around are extremely knowledgeable and friendly!

Everything at Cielo is first class plus!! From the airport pick-up to the warm reception, the absolutely fantastic meals, beautiful grounds, pool, and room, to the above and beyond service exceeded our expectations! The area is beautiful, the facilities deluxe. We'll be back

I absolutely loved everything about Cielo Lodge! The rooms were stylish with amazing views of the rainforest. Whenever we could, we relaxed by the pool and took in the incredible view. The meals are to die for! Each time we sat down at the table to eat, we couldn’t wait to see what the chefs had prepared for us. We thoroughly enjoyed all of the outings with Donny. We learned more from him than from any guide book. By far, the best part of staying at Cielo is the staff. No other resort compares when it comes to the warmth and attentiveness of every single person who works there. Thank you to Keith, Delia, Rana, Abner, Delvin, Natalia, Donny, and Kessler for making our stay at Cielo the best family vacation yet.