Cielo Lodge

One of the best vacation experiences I have ever had! Cielo Lodge exceeded all of my expectations and I am so grateful I got to experience such a magical place. The food was delicious, the property was beautiful, and all of the people at Cielo were so welcoming and kind and made life so easy. They planned excursions and took care of all the details. I was so sad when it was time to leave. I hope I can go back someday!

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

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.

Paradise in Golfito Amazing stay! Everything from the views, the rooms, the food, the service, to the activities - all expertly planned and executed. A must stay for your next trip to Costa Rica!

I’m a little bit of a nature nerd so Cielo Lodge in the rainforest was perfect for me! The little Casita in the rainforest was beautiful, and the hammock on the deck was the perfect touch, but the outdoor shower was pure luxury! Waking up with the sunrise every morning was a beautiful experience and hearing all the birds was just wonderful. I travel all over the world and it is a rare occasion when I am booked in a room with both a bed and pillows that are to my liking, but Cielo nailed it! I wasn’t sure how the chef’s choice format for meals was going to work out, but it was absolutely fabulous The chef is great and has a excellent command of all the local fresh ingredients, including fish and shellfish. Herbs from the Lodge’s garden were such a nice touch. Cocktail hour was definitely enjoyable, and Hector is a master behind the bar. Service at Cielo is what I would call anticipatory ; I never had to ask for anything, somehow somebody always knew what I wanted and it just showed up. The entire staff from the general manager to the servers to the gardeners were welcoming and friendly and made me feel like I was a guest in a good friend’s home. The activities that are included in the stay were great Hiking through the rainforest with something I had never done and that was fabulous. Seeing all the birds and the frogs and the monkeys was just the best experience! I happened to be celebrating my birthday during the week that I was staying, and Cielo Lodge folks made it a memorable event. Best birthday in years. This is a very unique boutique lodge. Whether you go hiking in the rainforest or surfing in the gulf or just lazing by the pool, you’re going to love it. Peace and tranquility reign supreme at Cielo Lodge.

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.