Clave Verde Ecolodge

This ecolodge literally puts you in the center of nature in the rainforest. Plus, the staff is super friendly and knowledgable. The owners are two of the nicest people that you will ever meet. The onsite restaurant is a plus! If you want to eat like the locals, this is your place. This is not your usual hotel. It's located in the hills and it has a rugged charm. Nevertheless, we fully enjoyed the experience and recommend this ecolodge!

Me encanto el lugar, la comida, las personas que trabajan, todo, para mí 10/10

Awesome place

Sometimes I doubt if I write a review or not. When I got this opportunity to write about Clave Verde, I was certain that I am pleased to write about my fantastic stay at this little heaven on earth! I had done my homework selecting this place a few months prior to my trip. I had planned to have some time for pure relaxation and refuge in nature. I must give myself kudos for finding the perfect place for my trip. When I arrived, although it was a supper late check-in and it was raining cats and dogs, Noemi was waiting for me in the parking lot with a large umbrella and a welcoming smile. She was so helpful during my stay. Jonathan is a pleasant gentleman that I could stay and had the pleasure of speaking to him for a year and more. You will positively feel at home or like visiting one of your family members. The Clave Verde team is so friendly and professional. From their delicious food and drinks, and a fabulous menu of breakfast, to the peaceful area which is the result of mindful management of every single detail. A romantic room, a spectacular view of greens and blues, and never-seen beautiful birds are all included in your package for free! Since I am back I am talking about this place to my friends and encouraging them to have such a unique and wonderful experience that I had. By the way, they can speak any language you speak, I bet! This is the stay that you never forget.

My husband and I spent 4 days at this terrific Ecolodge in the mountains of Las Terrenas. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves! Our suite was lovely, clean & spacious with beautiful views of the mountains & the ocean in the distance. The owners & staff are so pleasant & friendly and the food is absolutely delicious! It is a very tranquil relaxing environment which is exactly what we were looking for. The evening sounds of crickets & early morning birdsongs are delightful! We absolutely loved it! 😊❤️

The last part of the road to the lodge was extremely steep but we managed in a small car without 4wheel drive. We loved it. Super relaxing. We took a 20 min walk to the beach instead of walking and it was enjoyable. We would definitely stay again. If you like eco lodges, booking this one is a no brainer

The villa has an awesome view. The staff is very friendly .

It was an oasis of quiet and beauty on top of the hills, overlooking the forest and ocean. As bird-watchers, we loved so many birds all around us. The owners Jonathan and Noemi were very friendly and helpful and we had many good chats. The food and drink were excellent. Sandra makes delicious meals. Try the shrimp curry! Or drunken ribs! A nice long pool for swimming. Quiet spots for relaxing everywhere. Fantastic massages from Anna! I dd intro fo Tai Chi with Jonathan in their gym, which helped stretch things out. Location is on a hill, so lots of wide stone stairs, but well well lit. Very pretty spot and amazing views. We'd go ahead for sure.

The views were gorgeous, the staff was very hospitable and friendly. And that breeze you get on the balcony was fantastic.

This was our second trip to Clave Verde. This trip was better than the first one, hard to imagine it could have been better but it was. The facility has been spruced up with new sidewalks, painting, a new menu, but the same ambiance remains. The owners are now living on sight which is a big plus for guests. John and Noemi, the owners, are congenial and helpful. Sandra, the chef, is a sweet lady who knows her craft/art and takes great pride in her work with interesting flavors, textures, and beautiful presentations. Sandra knows how to prepare fresh fish and seafood. We did not eat anywhere else this year and last year. When you find great right at your doorstep there is no reason to venture out. We are planning to return in April/May.

The best is the amaizing views, lovely swiming pool and very comfortable bedroom

This is one of the most beautiful and unique places I have ever been (and I have been in many :)). The peace and beauty of the scenery is in perfect harmony with the understated, natural elegance of the hotel. If it matters to you that it is a sustainable, green form of tourism, then this is for you. If it doesn't, then it is still for you. You still get comfortable and clean rooms, a beautiful pool, a terrace with a breathtaking view, and healthy, delicious food! Everyone is super friendly and Jonathan and Noemi are just the most gracious of hosts. Trust their suggestions and let them hook you up with a guide. You will not go wrong! Cannot wait to go back. My 11-year-old daughter can't either and that says a lot!

Amazing place

Great hosts. Cool vibe. Rustic accommodations so stay away if you’re high mainanence types. Bring earplugs if you don’t like the sound of nature.

Property — the rooms have paper thin walls, and one night a couple arrived to the room next to ours and we could hear everything. Really, as if they were in our room. These rooms were designed to be big apartments for families but they divided them into smaller rooms. Need to do something about the noise. When we complained, Jonathan was quick to rectify and placed us in another room. We didn’t know that actually it shared the kitchen with another room that was taken. So in the morning it was embarrassing to see someone there in the kitchen. That could have been transmitted when we moved, but we were still happy that they moved us... Location — to reach clave verde you need to go through some dirt tracks and then go up a steep incline which could make some drivers nervous. Food/service — breakfast was generally quite good as was the food, but the service was sloww. I mean 1 hour was the min for breakfast. Sandra the cook was super nice but she would not organize things in a way to make it more efficient. Not her fault, she was left pretty much alone. The menu has some tricky things where we ordered two items that were listed together under a single price and then were charged twice that price which felt like a rip off. BTW the prices for food are high, as is the beer. I guess they know that if it is late one may feel lazy... Owners -Jonathan Noemi are nice people. Very responsive. Still figuring out how to manage their property but that is totally understandable.

We could write a best selling book but we have to keep this short We have had many island vacations at different locations throughout the world. Clave Verde and Las Terrenas stands out as number one. The pictures and website are true in describing the experience that awaits you. We were treated with kindness, caring, and above all else we had all our meals prepared by Sondra. Sondra made dinner when we arrived and breakfast in the morning. Both were outstanding and for five days we ate nowhere else even though we were given recommendations. Jonathan took us shopping and showed us where he bought fresh local fish and vegetables that Sondra would prepare. Clave has a menu but we just asked Sondra to make what she wanted to serve us, a new surprise every time we sat down for a meal. WOW!!!!!

Super

beautiful people and nice service.

My teen daughter and I spent one week at Clave Verde and had the most wonderful experience! Even before we arrived Noemi our amazing hostess had emailed me all the information I needed to get a bus from the airport and helped me figure out all our transportation needs, even offering to pick us up in Las Terrenas the local town if we needed. As soon as you arrive and are greeted so warmly by her, you know you are in the most caring and capable of hands. The whole place is like being in a tree house with views from the rooms and dining area overlooking the trees and mountains to the sea beyond. The accommodations are super clean and really well designed with rustic elegance giving you a real feeling of communion with nature. Returning to the peace and tranquility of Clave Verde after a day at the beach or an adventure elsewhere was pure joy. In the evening before dinner, we relaxed and lounged by the salt water pool, resting our eyes on the stunning view, chatting to the other guests, or to Noemi and her wonderful husband Jonathan. Breakfasts in the morning were absolutely delicious with freshly blended papaya, mango or pineapple juices and fruit bowls, followed by wonderful egg dishes or pancakes with home made jams. Noemi went out of her way to make sure we had everything we needed and will help you plan and book any outing you have in mind. By the end of our trip we felt like family and are so grateful to have landed in such an oasis of peace and charm and warmth. Amazing!!!

This quiet and relaxing ECO-LODGE is situated a little outside from Las Terrenas on SAMANA, close to the mountains. Awesome rooms, pool and terrace with incredible views! Many thanks to John and Naiara for their kind support and hospitality. Really a great stay!