Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Hotel & Reserve
An upscale eco-hotel in the cloud forests of San Ramón
Sustainable
Cloud Forest
From $250 / night
Perfect for:
It's the ideal hotel for nature lovers, birdwatchers, couples, families, groups, and single travelers seeking to experience the wonders of Costa Rica's tropical cloud forest.
What To Expect At The Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Hotel & Reserve
- Boutique Hotel in the Cloud Forest: Villa Blanca is surrounded by 2,000 acres of pristine, protected cloud forest.
- Access to Activities: From nature activities like hiking and birdwatching to cultural/educational and adventure activities, there's always something to do at Villa Blanca.
- Eco-Awareness: As a Greentique Hotels member, Villa Blanca practices what it preaches in terms of sustainable hospitality, with a pledge to protect and respect the environment through various initiatives.
What Not To Expect
- A Swimming Pool: There's no pool at Villa Blanca, but that's okay - it's not needed in the cooler climes of San Ramón, although the deluxe and honeymoon casitas have jacuzzis. The rooms come with fireplaces!
- TVs in the Rooms: Although there are no TVs at Villa Blanca, all rooms come with wifi, and there's also a movie theater at the hotel with daily presentations.
- A Resort Feel: With only 35 rooms, you get a more intimate experience here rather than a resort experience.
Amenities
- Bar/Lounge
- Breakfast Included
- Fitness Facilities
- On-Site Tours
- Restaurant
- Spa
- WiFi
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Welcome to the Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Hotel & Reserve
The Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Hotel & Reserve sits within the 2,000-acre Los Angeles Private Biological Nature Reserve, near the small provincial town of San Ramón. It's ideally located between San Jose and various destination points, including Guanacaste, Arenal, and Monteverde. This makes a stay at Villa Blanca ideal for the first or last couple of days of any Costa Rican vacation for people wanting to experience nature within easy access to the airport.
Villa Blanca is a converted home, once the ranch of former Costa Rican president Rodrigo Carazo Odio and his wife Estrella Zeledon de Carazo. The architecture and renovated rustic decor reflect the original hacienda lifestyle of this place, which still operates a working dairy farm on 75 acres.
Boutique Hotel in the Cloud Forest
There are 35 rooms - called casitas - at Villa Blanca, divided into superior, deluxe, and honeymoon categories. Each casita sits on landscaped gardens and comes with a queen-size or two twin beds, a minibar, and a fireplace to warm up during those cool evenings in the clouds. All the rooms come with wifi, and the deluxe and honeymoon casitas have jacuzzis.
Other amenities at Villa Blanca include a private theater, conference facilities, and a spa/yoga center. Guests can also check out the dairy farm and the "celebrity" cows, always a big favorite with the kids! In addition, there's a wedding chapel on site, a gift from the former president to his wife for their 50th anniversary.
Access to Activities
A stay at Villa Blanca is all about getting back to and experiencing nature. Activities include hiking and birdwatching in the El Silencio de Los Angeles Reserve. Explore the trails and discover what lives in these forests - the guided night hike is particularly recommended. Other activities include horseback riding, zip-lining, and more. The hotel also offers cultural tours of San Ramón, Sarchi, and nearby coffee plantations.
Eco-Awareness
Villa Blanca's El Sendero restaurant is a delightful experience where guests can enjoy a variety of traditional regional dishes. El Sendero serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, all a la carte. Meals are thoughtfully prepared with nutritional sensibility and organic ingredients. There's also a bakery on-site, El Café del Bosque, where you can smell fresh bread and pastries.
Villa Blanca is a Level 5-certified sustainable hotel by the Costa Rican Tourism Board. Initiatives include recycling, biodegradable cleaning products, energy usage management, and organic gardening. Additionally, its commitment to the community is evident in its practice of hiring predominantly local staff and its running of community programs.
Need More Info?
If you're interested in staying at the Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Hotel & Reserve or just want to find out how this place could fit into your Costa Rican vacation plans, don't hesitate to reach out to us. Our travel advisors will be happy to help you.