Our family of 5 stayed at Peace Lodge for our last night in Costa Rica. It was the most expensive accommodation of our holiday but the nightly rate includes entry to La Paz Waterfall Gardens and the animal and butterfly sanctuary so we felt it was worth it. It is also only a short drive from San Jose airport which was very convenient. We did the evening animal feeding tour and night frog tour which were both amazing - the guide was friendly and knowledgeable. Our boys also caught sone trout in the lake. The grounds are absolutely beautiful and our family room was gorgeous with its balcony jacuzzi and lovely views. We had a delicious evening meal with great service in the main restaurant and had the buffet lunch the next day before departing for the airport, which was plentiful, delicious and surprisingly great value for money. All the staff were professional, welcoming, knowledgeable and we felt very spoiled throughout our stay.

Having to leave !

Great location, the domain, the friendliness, the welcomeness, the amenities, the rooms, the hummingbird feeders on the balcony, the hannoc, the jacuzzi on the balcony, great room service which was instant, great service overall in restaurants, the food, the breakfast buffet was amazing, the park with the animals, the easy access to the park with the amazing waterfalls. We could go on and on..

The price which was about $800 for the night, added with the additional restaurants bills and the animal feeding tour we did, it came out to over $1200 for one night. The stairs in the domain to visit all amenities like the retuarent, the animal cages, the park, etc.. We did not count them, but yo ucan easily get to 1000 stairs across the domain to get to and from your room to everything.

we stayed a month in Costa Rica and this was our last hotel...so glad we ended up here it was magical,animals, mountains, volcanoes, waterfalls... We were welcomed right away by welcome drinks and a super nice guy name Jose who showed us the property..the room was beautiful, the bed super comfortable, bathroom out of this world 2 showers and a garden all around us..Jacuzzi..also a balcony with hummingbird feeder and another Jacuzzi, the fireplace really added an extra special touch. We did a lot of tours with Michael who is nice and professional. He showed us frogs, even a hummingbird nest that are hard to find..he even taught us how to use the phone for amazing shots at night. he showed us bats, let us fed some animals which was an amazing experience..he also took us to Poas Volcano which is right near the hotel. This place has beautiful grounds with lots of trails, rivers, waterfalls. The aviary was nice and the butterfly room was magical. Food was great at all the restaurants there, the staff super nice.they make you feel at home. Daniel,Byron,Bryan,Andres,Jean Pablo, jean carlos great people and they have been working in this hotel for years..some actually helped building this place..I love that the owners keep their workers for such long time some even over 20 years and that says a lot..I can only imagine what great people the owners are. well we enjoyed every second here surrounded by the stars and the sounds of nature. hope to come back again one day.

loved everything

I've been around the world, this place is on the top 3 of my list. Just a heavenly curated experiential hotel. Kind staff, rooms are outstanding ( the artisan ancient design is made clean and of high quality) restaurant is the best I visited in CR, families would never forget the place. The reserve is amazing, animals feeding is a great experience with value. we did the frog walk at night ( amazing photos). the hot and cold swimming pools are excellent, the Jacuzzi in the rooms are athe only Jacuzzi's we've ever been interested in using, especially the one on the balcony.

The place come at a cost, like everywhere in CR. If you appreciate it you'll enjoy.

The room was amazing with a ridiculously epic view and a jacuzzi in the balcony too! Our bathroom was just incredible with a bath, a shower and a separate waterfall shower. The view and location is breathtaking. It’s secluded enough to make you feel slightly off the grid and the scenery is beautiful. There are some amazing plants to see and plenty of humming birds flying around that make the experience magical. Whoever designed this hotel has put a lot of thought into detail and must have loved nature. There are waterfalls at the property which cannot be missed.

I felt sad for all the dead butterflies being stepped on by the local workers in the butterfly garden and the animals were unfortunately mostly caged, which feels a little off.

This property is phenomenal. We had a room the size of an apartment. The bathroom had two showers a spa tub; waterfall; double vanity and space for days. The bar fridge was fully stocked the balcony had a hammock and it’s own outdoor spa and waterfall too. The property is in the middle of no where and it’s best to drive yourself. The zoo is magical. .Views are breathtaking. Room also had a fire place you need it at night it gets cold. The hummingbird feeder at every room is a beautiful touch. The staff are friendly and you feel like they are your friend.

My only downfall is there are a lot of stairs. Stairs absolutely everywhere. So great for fit abled bodies but people with walking issues or knee problems will not find it easy

Everything! The location is beautiful, the grounds kept perfectly, the rooms are incredible, the food and drinks excellent and the service was incomparable. The rainforest trails are wonderful and the conservation efforts (at first we were concerned ir was a zoo but all the animals have been rescued) are inspirational. It was ridiculously expensive but worth every penny.

The remote location meant that going elsewhere for food or drinks wasn’t really an option, and prices were extremely high.

magical… so much on site. you could never leave the property and be thoroughly satisfied

food was expensive

Absolutely loved the gorgeous room and the out of this world 'Garden of Eden" bathroom with romantic spa tub with waterfalls and two kinds of showers. This was perfect for our wedding anniversary. The room had spectacular views of the cloud forest below. We LOVED the animal reserves with jaguars, monkeys, butterflies, birds, insects to touch, feeding the sloths, toucans, and hummingbirds and doing the night search for frogs with our flashlights. What an awesome experience of a lifetime. It was pricey to stay here for a couple days, but it was well worth it. The drive is mountainous and takes some time, but again, I would do it again in a heartbeat to stay here at this gem. Staff was genuinely eager to serve and so welcoming. We LOVED walking the well maintained paths and trails to the waterfalls. Absolutely breathtaking. If you love nature, waterfalls, and want to really get a feel for the beautiful interior of Costa Rica, come to Peace Lodge.

Breakfast was not included in the price. But... My non-alcoholic Lava Flow smoothy was delicious!! Also, the dinning room was elegant and beautiful, and the big luncheon lodge with buffet was open to the jungle, just so fun to be there.

We had high expectations based on the pictures and reviews, but Peace Lodge has even exceeded them - it was all just amazing! The rooms are just like on the pictures, and the bathroom with the waterfall, plants and beautiful decoration blew us away. Beds were very comfy, breakfast outstanding and the staff super friendly and helpful. The heated pool with a view to the jungle was amazing and came in handy as it can be a bit chillier during the rainy season when we came. Big umbrellas are provided around the complex in case you are caught in the occasional showers of the day. The park offers so much to do that you can spend days there just to explore - feeding hummingbirds, rescued toucans and sloths was the highlight! Highly recommend the guided tour to explore the park, and the night frog tour was really fun offering great photo opportunities. The butterfly sanctuary is also very special, where you can just sit down and watch the butterflies fly around and feed on fruits and flowers. We were told that all the animals here are rescued and would not be able to live in the wild on their own, hence it does not feel like a zoo, but a sanctuary.

There is really almost nothing to say on the downside. Just know that the weather can change here literally every 5 min, so be prepared with clothing and expectations - it is in the cloud forest, where nights get chillier (the fireplace is brilliant, works easy and you can set a timer when it automatically switches off).