A family-run retreat with artisanal tree-to-bar chocolate, six guest houses, a pool, forest trails, and private tours for birdwatching, cacao, tapirs, and more.
Pricing Information: All prices shown are reference rates for 1-2 people per night, tax included. Prices may vary based on season, availability, and additional guests (2+ people).
What we offer
Enjoy home-made bread and sweet bread, seasonal fruits, fresh juices, top-quality coffee, scrambled & fried eggs, cereals, cheese, ham, real butter, home-made marmelades, and more.
Explore pristine rainforest paths and discover wildlife in our private nature reserve. Click here to see our Trail Map
Organic bean-to-bar chocolate from our 1,000 cacao trees — traditionally crafted, rich, and sometimes fruit-infused.
Just minutes from Costa Rica's magical blue river in Tenorio Volcano National Park.
Enjoy the convenience of having food from local restaurants delivered directly to your room.
Refresh in our crystal-clear pool surrounded by tropical gardens.
It's so hard to put into words how wonderful Mei Tai Cacao Lodge is and It encapsulates what Costa Rica is about. The way it has been designed, managed and the thought that has gone into it is a credit to the family who own and operate it. Syr Daria and Cécile are just delightful and their enthusiasm, love of the local area, its flora and fauna just enhanced our stay. A lovely breakfast with homemade bread & locally made jams which were delicious.
I'm struggling to find the right words to describe how lovely Mei Tai Cacao was. The flora and fauna, breathtaking. Pure relaxation. Syr Daria, Cecile and Vanessa were just delightful. Beautiful inside and out! We couldn't have asked for a better end to our stay in Costa Rica
Mei Tai is a gorgeous property with hiking trails, beautiful jungle, and freshwater ponds. The casitas have everything needed for a perfect stay. We had a delicious patio breakfast each morning overlooking the rolling hills and ponds. Daria and Sydney were so friendly and accommodating. We loved our stay.
Location is stunning. Set in beautiful grounds with lots of wildlife. Accommodation is great, with lovely outdoor seating area. Breakfast is the best we have had. Fresh fruit salad, eggs and home baked bread. A different Costa Rican coffee each morning and locally made jams all explained by an excellent host. We were given excellent advice on places to visit and help in booking. Highly recommended
History will note we only sought fresh air. Belgians adrift under the tropics, we landed on 40 hectares of splendid confusion. Seven went to horses and bulls, twenty-six to forest, with 22 hectares still untouched. We dug ponds, but the turtles claimed them.
A thousand cacao trees keep us busy as reluctant chocolatiers. Not bad for Belgians who thought cacao was just for eating. Between fruit trees and flowers, we cut three trails—enough to wander, but not too far. A map ensures you're back for the aperitif.
To preserve and share a tropical haven where forest, cacao, wildlife, and people coexist in harmony. Through responsible stewardship of our land, we create authentic experiences—from chocolate to trails—that connect visitors with nature's richness and our own story of discovery.
To be a living sanctuary that inspires wonder, respect, and joy—where the forest remains wild, the cacao thrives, and every guest leaves with the sense of having stumbled upon a rare and unforgettable place.
A journey from the room… into the painting itself
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