Iyok Ami (Madre Tierra)

Location: Carretera Interamericana Sur km 71, Cartago, cr

Star Rating: 8.7 Stars

Property Type: Bed and breakfasts

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Check-out: 12:00 PM

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
• Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• Restaurant
• Terrace
• Family rooms
• Luggage storage
• Currency exchange
• Darts
• Non-smoking throughout
• Private check-in/check-out
• Shared lounge/TV area
• Board games/puzzles
• Shared kitchen
• Fruits
• Fire extinguishers
• Free wired internet
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Internet access
• Housekeeping on request
• Private picnics
• Art gallery on site
• Japanese garden
• Charcoal grill
• Guest education on local ecosystems and culture

Rooms Available

• Budget Single Room

  This single room features a shared bathroom, parquet floors and garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Desk
  • Shared toilet
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children

• Budget Double or Twin Room

  The twin/double room features a private entrance, parquet floors, as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath. This twin/double room provides a TV. The unit has 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (3 Adults)

  • TV
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Shared toilet
  • Private entrance
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Linen
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children

Guest Reviews

• Clara (9/5): - The overall stay is great! Loved the location in nature and so many trails to hike. The breakfast was great! The host is really nice and helpful. Just remember that it gets colder here at night.
• Carlos (10/5): -
• YOHEI (10/5): - バスの通り道から近い、この付近では圧倒的に安い、運次第だが2日連続でケツァールが見れた、敷地内のハイキングコースが素晴らしい、部屋からの景色も素晴らしい シャワーが水
• Lucia (10/5): -
• Thomas (8/5): - Very friendly staff. The night was not that cold as I expected. Of course when you come from the beach it is a shock. The breakfast "scrambled eggs and gallo pinto" was cooked with pork oil which gave the food a very unpleasant flavour. A bit noisy due to the trucks passing on the road.
• Louise (8/5): - La balade a la recherche du quetzal que nous avons finalement vu juste a côté de la maison. Le personnel hyper gentil et accueillant
• Jonathan (8/5): Buena relación precio - servicio. - El lugar es mágico, en medio bosque del cerro de la muerte. Es para aventureros, no hay comodidades de nada, un buen lugar para quedarse e ir a caminar a los senderos.
• Jörg (10/5): -
• Annette (10/5): Sehr besondere Unterkunft inmitten des Nebelwaldes - Diese Unterkunft liegt inmitten des Nebelwaldes und hat viele gut ausgeschilderte Trails, auf denen wir den Wald fernab vom Trubel der NP erkunden konnten. Der Besitzer stellte uns seine Küche zur Verfügung und war ein toller Gastgeber! Am Abend brannte ein Feuer im Kamin, was wir sehr genossen haben. Dier Ort ist magisch! Wir würden jederzeit wiederkommen Annette und Familie
• Luis (2/5): Una mala experiencia - Pocas cosas pues la relación calidad precio era muy mala. No tenían cerveza, leche, yen el establecimiento hacía mucho frío. Para tomar una ducha con la temperatura que hacía en el baño había que ser un héroe. Una de las habitaciones no tenía baño y tenía que compartirlo con otros clientes y estaba en el piso de abajo por unas escaleras de difícil acceso. La otra habitación el baño estaba después de una entrada que parecía una nevera. No lo recomiendo en absoluto. No sé cómo tiene una calificación en Booking de 8,5. Para mí no llega al 6.
• Véronique (7/5): Bel endroit dont on se souviendra à plusieurs titres ... - Super accueil, endroit superbe. Nous sommes passés de la Côte Pacifique avec 30° à ce site magnifique et 10° malheureusement dans les nuages à l'arrivée, superbe ciel bleu le matin. Même avertis il a fait vraiment très froid puisque pas de chauffage et même avec la cheminée, 12° le soir et 5° le matin..
• Sead Jenma (9/5): おすすめのエコロッジ - 自然の中にあるエコロッジ。スタッフは親切で、常駐している女性はいつも清潔に掃除しています。そして美味しい食事を用意してくれました。ありがとう。 ダイニングからの眺めが素晴らしい。夜は冷え込むので暖かい服を用意してください。暖炉が気持ちよかった。毛布をたくさん用意してくれているので、ベッドでは心地良いです。 ここで紹介してくれたDavidのお陰でケツァールとの素晴らしい遭遇を果たしました。彼は知識が豊富で頼りになるガイドでした。ありがとう! 夜は冷え込むので暖かい服を持って行った方が良いです。
• Emily (8/5): - Incredibly welcoming host who offered us dinner when we arrived in the evening. Nice walks through the forest nearby. Ideal location as a stop off when crossing the mountain. Bathroom is basic
• Masaki (10/5): -
• Katharina (10/5): -
• gilbert (9/5): -
• Dominik (10/5): Überlege nicht lange und besuche diesen wunderbaren Ort der dich beeindruckt wie ein gutes Kunstwerk. - Zum ersten muss gesagt werden, dass überall in und um die Unterkunft herum der Geist eines wunderbaren Idealisten spür- und sichtbar ist. Bedrich heisst dieser Einheimische der an diesem Platz aufgewachsen ist und mit Freunden und Freiwilligen unglaubliche Wanderwege in diesen eigentlich unbegehbaren Nebelprimärwald angelegt hat.Die Unterkunft spiegelt seinen Sinn für diesen Platz wieder und ist sehr kreativ gestaltet es ist ein Kunstwerk das hier erlebt werden kann. Nebenbei zaubert Bedrich auch noch tolle Wandmalereien und ähnliches. Man würde ihm alle Fehler verzeihen wenn es Situationen gäbe die unkomfortabel wären. Er hat an tolle Verweilplätze auf den Trails gedacht und auch wer wenig Zeit hat kann hier schon sehr viel Intensität in kurzer Zeit erfahren. Also ein bemerkenswert sympathischer Ort das Essen war auch sehr gut und die Atmosphäre ist einzigartig.
• Monika (4/5): - The area is beautiful. The trail near the huts is lovely. Unfortunately, the place doesn't have a hostel atmosphere. We felt uncomfortable in the kitchen. It's terribly cold at night. There's no hot water after showering.The price-to-quality ratio is poor. Accommodation is expensive and the quality is poor.
• Gaelle (10/5): Super adresse - Petit coin de paradis avec vues magnifiques et des sentiers de randonnée bien entretenus et agencés. On s’y sent comme dans un refuge de montagne :) Baldrich et son équipe Lucrecia et Alberto sont adorables et au petit soin avec leurs hôtes. Les repas sont savoureux. Une super adresse à ne pas rater. Rien
• Aurélie (10/5): - El sitio es muy bonito, los varios senderos que puede utilizar en la propiedad son muy bien cuidados y bien signalizados. Son muy interesantes, se ve muchos aves y plantas interesantes. El anfitrión es muy amable y conoce mucho sobre la naturaleza. La comida es muy buena. Nada
• Andres (8/5): -
• Maria (9/5): -
• matthew (9/5): Enjoyed it! - I enjoyed the cool weather and beautiful surroundings. It was great
• Nadine (9/5): - Einfache Unterkunft, sehr autentisch. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und würden sofort wieder kommen. Nachts ist es kalt, es gibt aber genug warme Decken.
• Juan (7/5): Sitio original perfecto para desconectar. - Un sitio peculiar con muy buenas vistas y una red de senderos muy interesantes y bonitos en pleno bosque primario. Instalaciones un poco justas.
• Pierre-Eric (6/5): - Le parc pour espérer voir le quetzal ... pas vu ! Hôte sympa. Repas du soir et petit déjeuner très bons. Hébergement rudimentaire ! Il faisait très froid, avons mangé à 11° dans la salle commune. Petit chauffage d'appoint dans la chambre sinon même température ! Pas d'eau chaude !
• Roland (7/5): Mooie locatie - De natuur om de accommodatie . Slecht matras op 2 persoon bed( ingezakte kuil, uiteindelijk ben ik op het 1 persoon ernaast gaan slapen). Het is zeer koud in gehele accommodatie, er is wel een openhaard wat wat kou weghaalt, maar daar kwam veel rook/brandlucht vanaf wat ook in de kamers erboven duidelijk te ruiken was, of dit heel gezond is vraag ik me af.
• Obando (8/5): -
• Ramona (7/5): - Das sehr freundliche Personal und super leckeres Abendessen. Wir haben die Unterkunft als Zwischenstation für unsre Fahrt von der Karibikküste zur Pazifikküste genutzt. Sie ist sehr einfach. Wir hatten ein Zimmer gebucht, jedoch waren wir im Schlafsaal, aber alleine. Die Kinder (4 und 6) fanden es sehr kuschelig und würden wieder kommen. Hier sollte man warme Sachen mitnehmen, da es sehr kalt hier werden kann. Der Gastraum ist auch nicht geheizt. Die Straße ist sehr laut. Da hier die LKW den Berg hoch fahren hört man die schon von weitem und das Laute knattern.
• marianne (7/5): -
• Troels (8/5): -
• June (10/5): - Todo el alojamiento es una monada, estilo cabaña en el bosque (chimenea incluida). La ubicación es inmejorable si te gusta estar rodeado de naturaleza y/o hacer senderismo. El personal es muy atentó y acogedor, especialmente Beto que nos ayudó con los senderos situados en la propiedad. El desayuno es casero y más que suficiente. Puede llegar a hacer frío durante la noche, pero es lo esperado de la zona y de una cabaña. Sin embargo, las mantas, la chimenea, y el agua caliente ayudan a sobrellevar el fresco.
• Nadia (1/5): Un desastre - Estaba todo muy sucio y con bichos Nada
• ESTHER (5/5): Fred - Ens vam sentir molt acollits des que vam arribar. Van ser molt amables i es notava que volien que et sentissis a gust. Ens van fer el sopar, que estava boníssim, pq no portavem res per cuinar. Si vens de San Isidro pensa en comprar al súper pq no hi ha res als voltants. Nosaltres vam tenir mal temps i no vam poder veure el paisatge però segur que és preciós. Ens van instal·lar a un annexe de la casa (que no surt a les fotos) al costat de la carretera i durant tota la nit vam sentir els cotxes i camions passar. A més a més, l'habitació estava tan mal aïllada i vam haver de dormir amb 4 mantes a cada llit. Pel matí estavem a 10 graus dins l'habitació, i al lavabo hi vam anar per necessitat però vam marxar sense dutxar-nos perquè encara hi feia més fred. Hauríem agraït una estufa o una altra habitació més càlida.
• Wouter (10/5): I absolutely loved the tracks, they were beautifully maintained and full of stunning views. - I had the most wonderful stay at this lodge in Costa Rica! From the moment I arrived, I was welcomed with genuine warmth and hospitality. The location is absolutely breathtaking, nestled in nature with incredible views of the rainforest and wildlife right outside your window. Each morning I woke up to the sounds of birds, which made the experience feel magical and truly connected to nature. The food was another highlight. Fresh, flavorful, and made with locally sourced ingredients.
• Alexis (9/5): Un lugar maravilloso para reconectar con la naturaleza a pocos minutos de areas metropolitanas. - la atención es excelente, la conexión natural es inmediata, es un lugar armónico y relajante que posee vistas hermosas y con suerte se pueden apreciar especies animales bastante llamativas. El desayuno es un punto de mejora, unicamente
• Ute (8/5): -
• Carmen (7/5): - El lugar es mágico y tiene senderos por el bosque de diferentes dificultades. El atardecer desde los grandes ventanales con una crema calentita de calabaza espectacular! Todos muy amables. El baño compartido es un poco incómodo y hace bastante frío por la noche.
• rudylb (9/5): Siempre sí Iyok Ami. - Desayuno muy rico. las instalaciones rústicas permiten disfrutar la naturaleza del clima y las vistas al bosque. Deben darle más rotación al paño para secado de las manos en los baños si buscan evitar el uso de toallas para secado de las manos.
• Trindl (10/5): A genuine slice of Costa Rica with amazing views, loci by with nature and incredibly welcoming hosts. - It felt so removed from civilization. A beautiful setting with a view above the trees while in the amazing forest. It is rustic which might not be for everyone. I loved that a huge beautiful moth came into the lodge for a visit. The road is still close so we could still hear the air breaks of the big trucks every once in a while.
• Jana (9/5): Beautiful premises in the cloud forest - Beautiful decoration, table tenis, paths in the woods. We were almost alone there It would be interesting to see it in the main season and meeting other travellers loving nature and spirituality. Helpful staff. That' s a pity we didnt meet the owner as he has Czech origin. In the rain season it was rather cold ať night. I believe in the hot months it must be great. A bit hard to find without a car because booking shows another location in the map.
• joyce (10/5): Fantastische plek met zeer vriendelijke mensen en hele mooie natuur! - Wat een leuke vibe heeft dit hostal. De locatie is geweldig mooi met uitzicht op verschilllende vulkanen. Het hostal zelf is erg leuk ingericht, veel hout en gezellige plekken. Het eten wat geserveerd wordt is erg goed en de mensen van het hostal zijn super vriendelijk. Bebrich heeft ons nog een mooie rondleiding gegeven in de prachtige natuur die bij het hostal hoort. Hij is heel kundig en deelt met enthousiasme zijn kennis. Hij heeft ons veel verteld over de planten en dieren. Het terrein is enorm en er zijn goede paden uitgezet. Niets
• Karina (6/5): - El bosque es maravilloso. Una propiedad muy hermosa, los senderos bien demarcados, amplios y muy ordenados, de ensueño. Shirley me atendió maravillosamente una excelente persona, sin ella el hospedaje de verdad huiera sido un completo desastre, se esmera mucho por atender a los clientes de la mejor manera. El hospedaje como tal, uno no espera nada lujoso, tampoco es lo que estaba buscando, me gustan los espacios rústicos, pero creo que le hace falta mucho amor al lugar, rústico no es igual a descuidado, y las instalaciones si están un poco dañadas, la habitación a pesar de estar muy limpia tenía un olorcillo desagradable, creo, que es por lo que creo eran ratones viviendo en el techo los escuché bastante en la noche y si ellos están ahí es normal que exista algún olorcillo no el todo agradable, y el baño la ducha no funciona muy bien,, la puerta de la habitación tenía un hueco donde iba el llavín y pues eso da cero privacidad, aunque nadie llegó a asomarse pues si resulta incómodo, son detallitos que podrían mejorar por mucho la experiencia, más estando en un lugar tan bello como ese. La comida deliciosa, pero si la encontré algo cara, relación precio- porciones y variedad, sí quedó debiendo, el sabor ya es otro tema Shirle covina muy rico. Otras cosa es tomar en cuenta que no aceptan tarjeta.
• Daniela (10/5): Incredible! - The bed & breakfast is in the cloud forest and there are many well marked hiking trails, color-coded by difficulty, accessible in front of the property. We had arrived early evening when it was cooling down and Bedrich had a warm fire burning in the common living area. This place is very cozy and the beds are comfortable. The breakfast and coffee were delicious. The staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful. This is a great place to get away from it all and immerse yourself in nature.
• Lisa (8/5): Very good -
• Barry (8/5): Very good -
• Luana (10/5): Exceptional - We stayed for one night and it was perfect. Cozy Hostel right by the street but you feel like you are in the middle of nowhere. The staff is very friendly and made us some nice dinner and breakfast. Would definitely recommend.
• B. (6/5): Pleasant -
• Martin303 (8/5): Awesome wooden shack in the Costa Rican hills - It's a wooden shack on 2850m. In the evening it can get chilly. There is a fireplace in the main room by the bedrooms, just need to make sure you have the wood. The host is a cool guy, prepares the breakfast in the morning. I only had a quick stay, but the property with the land is big, and there are hiking trails around.
• Matt (10/5): Exceptional -
• Jp (9/5): Superb - It's a super remote cabin in the mountains with not much else around, so perfect for enjoying the phenomenal views. Bedrich and the staff are incredibly helpful and friendly. There are also trails around which we were unfortunately not able to explore due to our time constraints but are surly worth a hike. All in all a great place to stay.
• Melanie (9/5): Superb -
• Lucie (8/5): Very good - Beautiful cosy place near the forest. Nice welcoming hosts and very good food. Cold
• Tamás (7/5): Good - The forest starts literally outside the door. The trails are varied, some of them are challenging (in a positive way). The pancakes for breakfast were delicious. The main building is all made of wood, it had a great ambience. The fireplace really set the mood in the evening. I couldn’t get the water heater to work so I had to shower in ice cold water. The smoke from the fireplace rose to the attic rooms. No card payment option.
• Amy (9/5): Superb -
• Alison (10/5): Amazing Ecolodge, lots of games to keep our boy entertained and walks with authentic charm and great staff. Also catered - Lots of games to keep our boy entertained and walks, great staff. Nothing
• Melanie (10/5): Exceptional - Beautiful place in a perfect location for some quiet days. Lovely and helpful staff, delicious breakfast with a view. Hiking trails starting directly in front of the house. Lots of birds around. /
• Cinzia (7/5): Spectacular nature! - The nature around is spectacular. If you are available to stay in a very basic place it’s fine. Just mind it can be very cold and wet! The noise of trucks from the main road, we didn’t expect it to be so close!
• Bachmann (10/5): Highland Nourishment - Iyok Ami was a lovely spot to be embraced by the highlands. The well marked and cared for trail system revealed some of the most subtle magic and nourishment from the earth I found while in Costa Rica. I received community, conversation, and connection here. Bring warm clothes for this stay. The food was delicious. There was nothing I didn't enjoy.
• Melanie (10/5): Exceptional - Beautiful place. Perfect for some quiet and peaceful days in the mountains. Hiking trails with lots of birds starting right in front of the house. Everyone was extremely friendly and helpful. /
• Robert (8/5): Very characterful. - Brilliant location in the cloud forest. Very basic facilities but friendly. No English spoken. Too cold.
• Cathy (10/5): The best place to stay in Costa Rica! - This place is a gem: a wonderful eco-lodge in the midst of primary rainforest. You can trek straight out of the lodge along several trails, or sit with a coffee watching the hummingbirds. A highlight for us was seeing the resplendent quetzal from the lodge. The food is fantastic, freshly cooked and super healthy. The owner Berdich took us on a walk and pointed out the birds and plants; he is super knowledgeable and passionate about the environment. I can't recommend this place highly enough, it's a gem. We arrived by bus; it's 200m walk from the bus stop. Nothing. It gets cold but our room had cosy blankets so all good 😊
• Edwin (7/5): Good -
• Eduardo (10/5): Exceptional -
• Maarten (10/5): Exceptional -
• Norene (8/5): We enjoyed the cozy hostel environment and the scenic nature trails. - The staff was friendly. We liked the hiking trails. The fireplace upstairs was cozy. The breakfast was very good. The extra blankets were appreciated. Low flow shower and bathroom faucet.
• Heilig (3/5): Too basic, expansive, extremely poor breakfast, - Half way fro Cartago to Dominican Too basic and should charge half the price. We stayed in a wonderful hotel in Dominican for almost the same price. Patrick was extremely nice and waited us for a late check in - thank you
• Itay (1/5): Disappointing accommodation - After three wonderful weeks exploring Costa Rica, our family was disappointed by this particular accommodation. We arrived tired after a long drive, hoping for a hot shower, only to find no dry towels available. Additionally, breakfast was not provided as expected, despite us leaving during the stated serving hours. For families seeking a comfortable and enjoyable stay, we would not recommend this place.
• Alberto (10/5): A very nice stay in a cozy little country house with beautiful birds and nature. - The person who was in charge during our stay was very kind and helpful. The place is far away from city, restaurants, markets and things like that, so plates for dinner or breakfast are not varied, but food was very good, They cultivate their own organic vegetables and trout is cultured nearby by neighboring local trout producers. The place is a very cozy little country house, we like to be in cold places, but inside the atmosphere was very comfortable. Birds you can see through the wide windows early in the morning while you are having a delicious coffee with your breakfast are a priceless gift of nature. All was ok.
• Blanca (8/5): Comfy beautiful spot - Beautiful surroundings, they have trails inside the property that are even better that the Quetzales national park. The place was comfortable and welcoming and we immediately felt at home. It's was a bit too close to the road and there was a lot of noise from the traffic during the day, although at night it was very quiet.
• Christof (7/5): Nice overnight stop at Quezales NP - Nicely located in the woods. Trails directly starting from the house. Main road is noisy at night. Needs some repairs especially in the bathroom.
• Gabriella (9/5): Simple and pleasant accommodation with friendly host, great hiking trails in cloud forest - Simple accommodation with a family who, in addition to their house with rooms, also offer other smaller huts with accommodation. Our accommodation was simple, functional but very pleasant. There are enough blankets for the night when the temperatures drop. The owners offer lunch, dinner and breakfast. From the accommodation, there are various hiking trails of different lengths and levels of difficulty into the cloud forest. The vegetation in this cloud forest is breathtaking. It is definitely worth making a stopover here. -
• Krista (8/5): Very good - Just incredible. We had dinner there each night, which was always a delicious home-cooked meal, and breakfast was eggs or pancakes depending on the day. Best part is a pair of quetzals in the trees during breakfast, just amazing. The hosts we met on arrival did not speak English, so this may be an issue for some travellers, but luckily my Spanish lessons were good enough, and my husband had no trouble using a translation app if he needed to! The trails were just astounding, and as good (if not better) than the nearby national park. Our main issue was that I booked a room with private bathroom, and the bathroom was down the stairs through a shared living space. This was very awkward for us, but was made up for by the location and staff.
• Jessica (9/5): Lovely escape to mountains and nature - Wonderful! - like living in someone's mountain lodge high in the forest for a while. I loved the house and the cosy little rooms. There was a view of Volcan Poas (erupting!) and it was great to have short trails available leading right out of the garden, The food was good, the people were kind, it is accessible by bus from a stop about 5 minutes walk down the highway, and it is especially great if you have a car because you can access the different parks nearby. I'll definitely come back. Yes it is cold at night!
• Nadège (8/5): Perfect to chill out and enjoy nature - The location is just amazing. Being able to observe wildlife from Iyok Ami is such a bonus (no need to go to the national park). You can take a walk (they have various paths) or just do it from inside. The nature there is breathtaking. Flori and Lucrecia are very sweet and prepare healthy meals for those who don't want to live the place. Good wifi and hot water are available. And a fireplace if the place turns too cold :) Travelling by bus can be a bit tricky to access Iyok Ami (but that's part of its charm)
• Jessica (10/5): A Perfect Mountain Retreat - This is a lovely chance to be in the forest high in the hills - in a charming wooden house with some beautiful views: I could see right to Turrialba and Poas vocanos from my room. I liked the wooden lodge architecture and the common area for working and chatting, with good wifi, and great homemade food from Shirley for dinner. The land is great offering a chance to do short but interesting hikes into the raw forest from the house. Yes it gets cold, but heaters are provided. And - travelling by bus - it's not hard to get the buses to drop off and pick up nearby. Perfect!
• Marek (10/5): Exceptional -
• Steve (9/5): Very nice quaint/rustic place. - Quaint, rustic lodging with their own large pretexts area. They have a system of trails for fit hikers. Very eco-conscious. Very nice staff/owners.
• Marcela (10/5): Exceptional -
• Mary (9/5): Excellent stay - The trails on the property were excellent, offering good views and enjoyable hikes. Lots of birds around the property, we heard the quetzals but unfortunately we did not see them. The owner was incredibly friendly and engaging, making our experience even more delightful. Additionally, the food served was good. The shower was hard to open and the head is positioned quite high, the water pressure was also low. The weather was cold that night, which made for a rather uncomfortable showering experience. We used the shower for the other room the next morning and it was much better.
• Elodie (9/5): Superb - The view is incredible , the trails really nice to hike For people who don't have a car: bring your food and enough cash to pay the bill (a casado is 6000c).
• Kathryn (7/5): Good - The view was excellent, the food good. The shower didn't work
• Martin (10/5): Exceptional - After over a month in Costa Rica, Iyok Ami is definetely the nicest place I've been to. Everyone is extremely lovely and caring. Food is really great. The hostel has a trail systems that is worth exploring, and Quetzals can be seen from the living room. It can get cold at night, but with such human warmth and a few blankets, nothing to worry about. I couldn't recommend more staying here !!
• Eduardo (10/5): Exceptional -
• Qma (7/5): Good location - The location is perfect for visiting Paraiso Lodge and the NP Quetzales. It has resident quetzal. The cook/ housekeeper was very nice. The room with private bath is the best to Stat. The steep stairs that lead to the bedroom upstairs. The shared bathroom is located downstairs.
• Ling (9/5): Superb -
• Nanette (8/5): Breathtaking beauty and super staff - The location is breathtaking and the staff could not have been nicer. We were surrounded by nature at its best and the walking trails surrounding the property gave us the opportunity view and photograph the local flora and fauna. The evening meal and breakfast were both delicious and this place offers tremendous value for money. It was an unforgettable experience and one we will treasure. Struggled to sleep under the weight of the blankets needed to keep the cold out. I had to visit the bathroom a couple of times in the night and although I knew it wasn't en suite, I hadn't considered that it might be downstairs.
• Amy (9/5): Really really unique and interesting. - Shirley is a rock star. The food was delicious. This is a creative persons dream. Loved it. It’s a wonderfully creative and interesting place. I loved it.
• Walasek (9/5): Rustic beauty - Hiking and rustic with a hot shower and ping pong!! Shirley was incredible - kind and helpful in every way! Dining area was too cold
• Julia (10/5): Would come back - Beautiful seeing. Amazing forst trails Beside the main hwy, a bit of trucking noise but it not ongoing
• Anthony (10/5): A peaceful bubble lost in the Quetzal’s forest - We planned to visit the Quetzal National Park but instead we booked 2 nights in Iyok Ami, like a friend of us recommend it too us. And the least I can say is that we weren’t disappointed ! The place is situated close to the road, 10 mins away (by car) from the Quetzal National Park entrance. The first thing we noticed when we arrived is the silence. It’s so quiet and peaceful ! The hostel is mainly made in wood. Because it’s fresh outside (don’t forget you are in altitude in a cloudy forest) on evening Bedrich make fire. The rooms are super cosy and very confortable. But the main thing about this place is the fact that you have access to more than 5km of trail which is why we came and stayed there instead going in the National Park. Several trails are available from debutant to difficult level (when I say difficult that mean you have strong steps going through hills sometime and you have to walk through roots). You have the feeling you are walking in a Jurassic forest. We managed to see Quetzal in the tree just in front of the living room. Except that, Bedrich is super friendly, and the food is super good. Also this place is really affordable: breakfast included (gallo pinto or the best pancakes of Costa Rica ! 🥞). I strongly recommend it 👍🏻 ! None
• Walasek (9/5): A rustic getaway - The hiking trails were great. The woman you worked there, Shirley, was amazing! She was so kind and attentive, made us great meals and helped anytime we had a problem. We also loved the pingpong table and hot shower. The main dining area gets quite cold - a fireplace would help. But it's meant to be rustic - we liked it.
• Ethan (9/5): Superb -
• Michael (10/5): One of our favorite places to stay during our 2 week holiday - Host was exceptional. Very welcoming. Trails were very well marked and birding excellent Nothing
• Rathore (9/5): Beautiful place & wonderful people. Highly recommended! - Amazing welcome & service / communication from all the staff. It felt like being a guest with the family. We weren't prepared for the cold at night. There were plenty of blankets, but it was a little difficult with small children.
• Craig (9/5): Superb -
• Kent (9/5): Superb -
• Douglas (8/5): Very good -
• Natalie (10/5): Exceptional -
• Corinne (10/5): This is a gem of a stay, I would definitely recommend this lovely place - Lots of natural space, wilderness, out of the tourist track. Very comfortable and hospitable and friendly. Amazing views from the deck We liked everything

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