Finca Luna Nueva Lodge

Hotel · San Ramon

Finca Luna Nueva Lodge

Hotel · San Ramon

SAN ISIDRO PEÑAS BLANCASS, Peñas Blancas La Fortuna 158, 4400, Costa Rica

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Farm & forest retreat with dining, spa, hot tub & nature tours

SAN ISIDRO PEÑAS BLANCASS, Peñas Blancas La Fortuna 158, 4400, Costa Rica Get directions

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Luna Nueva Lodge, San Ramon, Costa Rica - Explore & Book

"Sip your tamarindo juice, lie back in a hammock slung from your private balcony and gaze out at the luxuriant wildlife in lush tropical gardens and primary rainforest beyond. Swim in the spring-water pool or soak in the solar-heated hot tub, and you may well feel you’re in paradise. But this is no ordinary eco-lodge. It's part of a farm specialising in regenerative agriculture with a 'beyond organic' ethos, taking inspiration from the natural world. Luna Nueva protects large tracts of primary rainforest and has a vast garden of medicinal plants in a remarkable conservation project. Guests are encouraged to discover the importance of the fragile ecosystem alongside the natural richness of this beautiful place (biologists and birders are frequent visitors). All dishes in the open-sided restaurant are elevated to mouth-watering status by the quality of the produce; flavours leap off the plate. Honeymooners, yogis on retreat and families alike are welcomed in stylish bungalows and in double rooms. The Rain Forest Spa has a long menu of massages and more, while the bamboo yoga pavilion is well set-up should you want to salute the sun. You're secluded away from touristy Arenal for maximum tranquility, yet all activities and sights are within striking distance. This is a unique, unforgettable oasis; we departed replenished and replete. Highs Gorgeous setting amid beautiful gardens and spectacular rainforest, with wonderful wildlife to spot (there was a sloth perched above the pool when we stayed)Absolutely delicious organic food, 90% of it produced on the fincaA wealth of activities to try, from farm tours and rainforest trails to Arenal Volcano and the hot springs Ideal for families: adventurous and curious kids really fall in love with this placeVery good value Lows You're 25km from the closest town and Arenal Volcano is 40 minutes away, so transfers or taxis can add up and you'll need to plan ahead for activities (inevitably you'll eat here for the vast majority of your meals, which is no hardship)Some of the accommodation is simple rather than luxurious, but this is the most comfortable of Costa Rica’s rustic rainforest lodges Can get busy with retreats, so book in advance for peak times" - Nadine Mellor

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M5622SIgarym

Google

It is so peaceful here. The vibe is incredible. It is a piece of paradise in the forest. There is so much to do in the area as well as interesting mini excursions on the property. The office staff (Daniel and Jasmine) are so friendly. You just send them a WhatsApp message about what you want to do next, and they arrange it for you. The food in the restaurant is great... It is fresh and healthy and sourced from the property. In general I don't think Costa Rican cuisine is anything special, but the food on the property is an exception. If you stay here ( which you should) I would definitely recommend doing the night hike with Jason.. it is truly incredible. We also did a private Arenal volcano tour with him, which was also great. The chocolate making experience with Carlos is fun too.|Get your excursions done early in the day because it rains in the afternoons..This is the time to lie in the hammock and listen to the rain, the birds and frogs. Overall, my kids love it here and so do I... So sorry I have to leave.

IlaLuna

Google

Finca Luna Nueva is an authentic, immersive experience in the rainforest just south of the more heavily touristed area of La Fortuna. ||The food is good (local, organic), the service impeccable and the people genuinely warm and caring. In particular Jazmin at the front desk with her ever present smile was very helpful, as was Ariel who went out of his way. Elizabeth at the restaurant, and another young man whose name I don’t recollect, were most wonderful hosts. ||We did the night safari on the property, which was an interesting way to see how many species exist in such a tiny stretch of the trail. We also walked to the bamboo tower and the bird station, and saw several species of birds and some vistas from above the canopy. A special delight was spotting the resident sloths both at night and during breakfast at the trees near the restaurant. ||The room was clean and the little outdoor spaces make you feel like you’re in your own little patch of forest. ||The property is not very close to most of the area’s activities and attractions, but rather, is a destination in itself. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who wants an outstanding farm and forest retreat.

hollykI2814TK

Google

My boyfriend and I stayed in the “Earth Bag” room. I appreciated that we had a private walkway to our room and that it was separated from others. It really was our own little area! It had two beds inside and patio seating outside. ||The AC worked great, but the shower temperature was hard to get right. I ended up with multiple cooler showers. ||Unfortunately there was not a mini fridge in the room. I would’ve made great use of it! They did have a mini fridge to use in a shared area though. Another thing we struggled with was getting anything of ours to dry. We tried drying our rain soaked items inside and outside, but wet they stayed. This might just be a struggle everywhere during rainy season, as the yoga mats also smelled like mildew. We tried the hot tub and pool, but that was also the last time tried both. The hot tub wasn’t filled up all the way, so the jets just blasted straight out which was extremely noisy, splashy, and painful. It wasn’t clean either, nor was the temperature appropriate. It was burning hot! The pool also left much to be desired. ||Breakfast is included, and you have to make lunch and dinner reservations if you want to eat there. I am vegan, my boyfriend is not. There were vegan options for me at all the meals and snacks, but not what I was hoping for. We chose this hotel partly because of the super cool farm to table aspect! I was hoping for more variety. Although the food wasn’t exciting, I didn’t go hungry. ||We were a big fan of the tours offered through Finca Luna! We did the Farmer’s Market, Farm Tour, Children’s Eternal Rainforest, and Mambo Combo. We tried to do the Night Hike too, but it got canceled twice due to lightning.||Finca Luna is a great place to stay in nature & with the convenience of having site offered tours. ||P.S. We loved the hammocks next to the reception!

brittanyv434

Google

The family bungalows are very comfortable and have lovely outdoor seating areas. We saw many birds while just sitting and relaxing outside our room. The food is delicious and healthy! The farm tour and chocolate tour are both great. They were both highlights of our trip to Costa Rica!

andrewgR8507LJ

Google

Very tranquil 30 mins from La Fortuna. Well worth staying a bit out the way for the relaxing feeling. It’s small so has more of a private feel than many hotels. Most of the hotels in La Fortuna are by the side of the main road with the main attraction being in sight of Arenal Volcano but that is shrouded in cloud most of the time anyway so we much preferred the more secluded in the jungle setting of Finca Luna. We had booked a chocolate and sloth tour in La Fortuna but there was really no need as this place has those on site at the farm. Food and cocktails was good. We saw a tarantula and many frogs on the guided night walk in the Finca Luna grounds, among other wildlife. Could see a sloth from the pool. Our teenagers loved the place. You do need a car to get here and around though. I can’t imagine anyone being sorry they booked a few nights here.

ayala101

Google

Fantastic place! While we were there we did a chocolate tour, a night hike, and a birdwatching tour - they were all great and our 14 year old especially loved the chocolate tour and the night hike. On the night hike on the property we saw sloths, a tarantula, a kinkajou, and so many other animals. The birdwatching on the property was great and the food at the restaurant was delicious and so fresh. Everyone was so nice and kind. Highly recommended!

T367EWbonnieb

Google

At 6am we met the guide Royvin in the reception area for a birdwatching hike. Before we even started the hike, one of the employees walked up and gently handed me a hummingbird. He had rescued the tiny bird after it was found inside one of the buildings. He gave me the privilege of releasing it. Such a wonderful interaction. He not only rescued the little bird, the employee went out of his way to share the experience with us. And Royvin expertly captured the moment in a slow motion video. Priceless!||And that was just the beginning of a magical day. So many gorgeous birds. Such beautiful surroundings -- both the natural and manmade ones. Spectacular works of art created from bamboo. ||Plus, luxurious accommodations and gourmet meals! I asked about a fruit I had never seen before, the chef immediately cut it open so I could taste it. So sweet and creamy! In Spanish, the name is biribás, and in English, "ice cream fruit" 😋

dyellz

Google

Loved my stay at Finca Luna Nueva! The property is lush, gorgeous, and quiet. It is about a 30 minute drive from La Fortuna proper, so it’s a bit tucked away from the busy-ness of most of the tourist activities. The casita we stayed in was very comfortable and a perfect place to relax at the end of a busy day. The best part of FLN is definitely the kind, attentive staff who accommodated our every need and were very patient with us as we practiced our Spanish. Finally, the included breakfasts with farm fresh fruit, jam, kefir, and Costa Rican classic dishes was such a lovely way to start each day!