Villa Blanca Cloud Frst Hotel & Ntre Rsrv, San JoséVilla Blanca Cloud Frst Hotel & Ntre Rsrv in San José, Costa Rica has a corrected score of 4.0 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 10 of 88 hotels we score in San José. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.3 before correction: Booking.com 4.4, Tripadvisor 4.5, Google 4.0.Located near San Ramón within the Los Angeles Private Biological Reserve, Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Hotel & Retreat sits on 75 acres of cultivated land. The property is surrounded by an 800-acre cloud forest and suits travellers interested in nature activities like bird watching, hiking, and horseback riding. Accommodations include suites equipped with fireplaces. On-site facilities feature a spa, a working farm, and a restaurant. Guests can participate in guided day or night forest tours, yoga, and mountain biking. While the setting is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, the dining menu options are limited and service can be slow.What stands out

Extensive cloud forest surroundings

Diverse outdoor activities

On-site working farm

Suite features include fireplaces

Watch out for

Limited menu options

Slow service

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