My husband and I had a wonderful stay at Princesa de La Luna ecolodge nestled in the Lush rainforest near La Fortuna. The room was spacious and lovely, providing a perfect blend of comfort and rustic charm. The natural beauty of the location is unparalleled; we had breathtaking views of the Mount Arenal volcano and surrounding rainforest. Waking up to the sounds of the rainforest and the sight of wildlife around the property is an experience I’ll never forget. The property is large with many hiking trails, and we saw toucans, tayra, and other animals on our walks.

The adventure tour, led by William (the hotel manager), was also a huge highlight – it was a perfect blend of education and adventure. We followed a river through the Lost Canyon area of the rainforest, stopping to dip in springs, rinse off under a lovely waterfall, and learn about the plants and animals of the area. Whether you’re a nature enthusiast or simply looking for an unforgettable adventure, this tour is a must-do. It offers a rare chance to connect with nature in a profound and meaningful way.

The staff at the ecolodge were also excellent. William was incredibly attentive and accommodating, and made sure that our stay was as enjoyable as possible. He arranged transportation to local attractions or drove us there himself, and made great recommendations for local activities and travel to our next destination.

We highly recommend Princesa de la Luna to anyone looking for a unique and unforgettable experience in Costa Rica! It’s a true paradise for nature lovers and anyone seeking either tranquility or adventure.

We stayed 4 days at the Princesa, and it was a great start to our Costa Rican vacation. We travelled with 11 people, ages 74 to 10 years old. We had two dinners and 4 breakfast meals there, and everything was delicious, fresh and plentiful. William and Anderson took us on our tour of the property, and helped the old folks through to the waterfall and because of them, we made it and were lucky enough to see our grandchildren playing in a natural waterfall. The pictures on the website tell the story of this beautiful ecolodge. We had bedrooms 1 thought 5, which put us right in the middle of things. We were told to make the lodge our own, and we did. We took over one refrigerator, learned how to make the juice in the morning, and played our games out on the terrace at night. We enjoyed the dogs, cats, frogs and lizards. We walked to Chichas for dinner once, and for drinks every night because our two eldest granddaughters are not legal in Pennsylvania, but they are in Costa Rica. It was a great time, we were part of the rain forest, and I give this hotel the highest possible recommendation.

I was looking for an authentic, local experience that was close to nature and the Princesa was all of this and more. We had a large room and a lovely terrace with hammocks overlooking the rainforest.
We opted for the dinner the first night which was my favorite dining experience in Costa Rica. We ate on the large terrace next to the jungle with sounds of birds and other animals all around us. The food was plentiful and delicious and the service was extremely warm.
The next morning we enjoyed breakfast there and didn’t adventure tour with Anderson who took us to a beautiful waterfall and introduced us to dozens of local plants and some animals. It was one of the highlights of our trip.
The lodge is rustic but you are in the midst of a rainforest which is what we wanted.
As someone who spends over 100 nights in hotels a year, staying someplace like the Princesa de la Luna was a refreshing change. It is a great place for those who seek somewhere off the beaten path.