Staying on a coffee plantation offers a fresh perspective on the beloved brew

Coffee is hot conversation in 2025. Concerns that global warming may impact the world’s coffee supply loom large, while rising consumption is predicted to outstrip production: around three billion cups are currently drunk around the world each day, while growers grapple with unpredictable and fluctuating climates.

At least 100 million people depend on crimson coffee cherries for their livelihood, with the majority of coffee plantations located within a region known as the ‘bean belt,’ which includes Colombia, Mexico, Brazil, Ethiopia and Vietnam. Across rural towns and villages, coffee is essential to the local economy. The majority are small-scale, family-owned operations and close-knit communities, which shape the country’s cultural identity.

Why book a coffee farm stay?

In a world of ‘coffee to go’, a farm stay experience allows travellers to slow down, sip consciously and appreciate the ritualistic care and craft that goes into every cup. A plantation tour takes you from field to factory, revealing the alchemic cultivation processes and how diverse climates influence our coffee culture. You’ll also find charming boutique accommodation, locavore dining and owners who treat you as one of the family, set in lush tropical forestry buzzing with wildlife.

If you are intrigued by coffee cultivation and looking for a green getaway, a farm stay may inspire the trip of a lifetime. Here is Roadbook’s pick of the finest fincas, lodges, haciendas and resorts for a fully immersive experience, from Bali to Brazil.

Coffee farm stays in Costa Rica

Finca Rosa Blanca, Santa Bárbara

Best for: Gaudí-style interiors and art
Address: Calle Rosa Blanca Heredia, Santa Bárbara, Costa Rica
Price: 229 GBP per night

Finca Rosa Blanca is one of the world’s most unique and charming stays, set on an organic coffee farm amongst the banyan trees of Santa Barbara de Heredia hills in Costa Rica. The white stuccoed guesthouse has a Gaudí feel, with organic curves and mosaic detailing. It is owned by artists Glenn and Teri Jampol, both considered influential figures in Costa Rica sustainable tourism. In the rooms, you’ll find hand-painted murals by local artist Oscar Salazar and artwork from the Jampols’ extensive collection.

The region’s larder comes together at El Tigre Vestido farm-to-table restaurant, an outdoor space bordered by leafy plants and treetop views. Beneath a rainforest canopy, glossy coffee crops grow at high altitudes on volcanic soil to create Rosa Blanca’s award-winning blends. Guests can tour the 30-acre organic farm, learn about the coffee production process and try cupping (coffee tasting).

Coffee farm stays in Colombia

Finca Mariposa, Jardín

Best for: One of the highest altitude coffees in the world
Address: Vereda, Gibraltar, Jardín, Antioquia, Colombia
Price: From 147 GBP per night

Jardín is in the heart of southwestern Antioquia, Colombia’s largest coffee-producing region. Most beans produced here go straight to Nespresso and family-owned fincas are found throughout its hilly landscape. Among them is Finca Mariposa, a coffee farm stay with panoramic mountain views. A plantain-lined track leads to the three-bedroom property, with a communal kitchen and dining area. Guests are given a coffee basket to pick plump red coffee cherries and fruit, followed by a convivial meal on the wraparound patio and a cup of Mariposa coffee. Hike nearby waterfall trails, go horseback riding or take a 15-minute tuk-tuk to the town.

True to its name, flora and fauna abound in Jardín, alongside rushing cascades, colonial architecture and the Andes Mountains towering above. Hotel Plantación is a responsibly-minded boutique stay in Jardín, for those looking to extend their trip.

Hacienda Venecia, Manizales

Best for: World-leading Colombian coffee; community spirit
Address: Manizales, Caldas, Colombia
Price: *to check* 493 GBP per night

This small-scale coffee farm is found in Colombia’s coffee heartland of Manizales, between Medellín and Salento. Red and white paintwork – representing stages of the coffee plant cycle – pops against the area’s lush forestry, while rooms in the main house feature book-stacked shelves, ensuite bathrooms and verdant mountain views. There is also low-cost hostel accommodation amongst the coffee groves, with an open kitchen, mini market and camping space.

The farm is one of 59 global producers that cultivates unique blends for Nespresso, with a focus on bold, fruit-tinged flavours. Hands-on activities include coffee cupping and brewing, as well as cacao workshops, plantain cookery classes and rum tasting. Conversations over communal home-cooked meals on the veranda last long into the night, while days are spent hiking, birdwatching and swimming in the private pool.

This hotel can be booked through Journey Latin America as part of a 12-day self-driving trip, which also includes a stay at La Casa de Lola Garcia, a family guest house in Salamina.

Coffee farm stays in Panama

Hotel and Coffee Farm Finca Lérida, Boquete

Best for: The best place to stay in Boquete for a coffee farm experience
Address: Boquete, Chiriquí Province, Panama
Price: From 26-250 GBP per night

Panama’s world-famous coffee plantations are located in Boquete and Volcan and those visiting the region can easily travel between locations by rental car. Coffee farms include Ninety Plus, Altieri and The Lamastus Family Estates, comprising Elida, El Burro and Luito Geisha. Guided tours typically last two or three hours, charting the journey from bean to harvest to cup.

Stay at Finca Lerida, a boutique hotel and one of Panama’s oldest coffee plantations, located on the lower slopes of Baru Volcano, bordering Volcan Baru National Park and overlooking Boquete. Wood-clad rooms are traditional and homely and staff are quick to set up a roaring fire on chillier evenings. Spend slow mornings in a swinging hammock, sipping coffee to the sound of hummingbirds, before exploring local forest trails.

Coffee farm stays in Guatemala

Finca San Cayetano, Alotenango

Best for: Volcano views and cabin accommodation, 30 minutes from Antigua
Address: RN-14, Guatemala
Price: To add

This coffee farm and estate is hidden in the hills surrounding Antigua, overlooking the active Fuego volcano. Plumes of smoke frequently rise from its crater, intensifying the dramatic scenery. Guests stay in smart wooden cabins for two to four people, with air-conditioning, private decking and outdoor hot tubs.

A guided coffee plantation tour can be followed by lunch or dinner in the farm-to-table restaurant, where fresh tortillas are often accompanied by live music and wandering peacocks. Guests can go hiking, horse-back riding and look out for local wildlife, such as sloths, iguanas and howler monkeys.

Coffee farm stays in Tanzania

Kilimanjaro Coffee Lodge, Kibosho Magharibi

Best for: Mount Kilimanjaro views
Address: Kibosho Magharibi, Mweka, Tanzania
Price: A double room with breakfast costs 247 GBP in high season

Kilimanjaro Coffee Lodge sits on the upper slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro and is the only fully organic-certified coffee estate in Tanzania. Sustainability and social impact are at the core of the estate, which recycles 90 per cent of all waste and maintains a protected conservation area for local wildlife.

Accommodation emerges from the surrounding forest, including a six-bedroom lodge and a private family villa with two bedrooms. Shaded by lofty banana trees, rows of coffee plants grow on volcanic soil and each bean is handpicked. Guests can sample high-grade arabica coffee, including small batches crafted using experimental methods such as anaerobic fermentation and honey processing. Further highlights include the spa, garden pool and evening bonfires with the summit of Kilimanjaro in view.

A stay at the lodge is popular with those visiting a Tanzanian safari or embarking on a Kilimanjaro trek.

Coffee farm stays in Brazil

Fazenda Alliança (Alliance Farm), Barra do Piraí

Best for: A verdant rural break near Rio
Address: RJ-145, 10 – Centro, Barra do Piraí – RJ, 22211-100, Brazil
Price: To add

This rural coffee and buffalo farm is in Barra do Piraí, around two hours by car from Rio de Janeiro. Stay in a neoclassical building with eight spacious suites, all with high ceilings and local handcraftsmanship that marries modern flavour with colonial-style furnishings.

Cradled by views of the verdant Mantiqueira mountains, the coffee farm is predominantly female-run and produces arabica Durini coffee. Guests can also get stuck in with washing the buffalo herd and picking vegetables, followed by a swim in the nearby lake. Dinner utilises ingredients from the farm and is served on the shaded veranda, overlooking the palm-fringed pool and grazing animals. Tuck into plates of papaya salad, buffalo meat and fresh cheeses, with a caipirinha cocktail made with fruit picked that day.

Follow Fazenda Alliança with visits to Vassouras and Valença, both known for their coffee tourism.

Coffee farm stays in Vietnam

Midori Coffee Farm, Lam Ha District

Best for: Day-tripping from Da Lat; countryside retreat
Address: 235 Hamlet 3, Village 4, Me Linh Commune, Lam Ha District, Lam Dong Province, Da Lat
Price: Rooms from 8-70 GBP per night

Guests at Midori Coffee Farm awake in a wooden cabin with large windows framing extraordinary mountain views. You can also stay in one of four cottages, and fans keep all accommodation cool.

The farm is a 40-minute drive from Da Lat and is popular with those wishing to escape the hubbub of the city. Day-trippers visit for the two-hour coffee farm tour and lunch at the cafe, perfectly perched in the trees. Salad leaves are picked from the garden, served with farm-to-cup robusta and arabica brews and local beers, while the owner’s cats stretch out on the decking. Guests can also book yoga and singing bowl sound meditation, or stroll the grounds while snacking on homemade candy made from coffee cherries.

Coffee farm stays in Indonesia

Batukaru Coffee Estate, Bali

Best for: Disconnecting in a jungle setting
Address: Banjar Gunung Sari Desa, Jatiluwih, Kec. Penebel, Kabupaten Tabanan, Bali 82114, Indonesia
Price: Rooms from 113 GBP per night

Batukaru Coffee Estate rests in the rainforest valley of Mount Batukaru, Bali’s second-highest volcano. The area’s rich volcanic soil, high altitude and warm temperatures create an ideal microclimate for growing arabica coffee. Far removed from the clamour of Bali’s more boisterous corners, guests gaze out over panoramic views of the UNESCO-protected, iridescent green Jatiluwih rice fields. Open-walled rooms are still sufficiently private, including a split-level Canopy room with a king-sized bed, lounge area and private plunge pool with fresh mountain water. The high altitude means that spaces are cool in the evening, as you drift off to the sound of the nearby Yeh Hoo waterfall.

A vegan menu showcases the farm’s rich bounty of tropical fruit and vegetables, served as a family-style buffet. Stretch out in the yoga shala (on a clear morning you can see the mountains), book a Balinese massage and look out for tropical birds, civet cats and monkeys.

Munduk Moding Plantation Nature Resort, Bali

Best for: A luxury resort stay; hands-on activities
Address: Jl. Asah Gobleg, Gobleg, Kec. Banjar, Kabupaten Buleleng, Bali 81152, Indonesia
Price: 153 GBP per night

Munduk Moding Plantation in northern Bali is a luxury eco-resort on an arabica coffee farm. Infinity pools blend into views of Java’s volcanic peaks, while floor-to-ceiling panel doors create the sensation of sleeping amidst the emerald-green jungle. Upgrade to a one or two-bedroom villa for a private pool and terrace at treetop level.

Alongside coffee plantation tours, hands-on experiences include creating a traditional Balinese offering from flowers and learning about the sacred rituals that shape Balinese culture, culminating with a water purification ceremony. There are also bamboo straw workshops, cookery classes, horseback riding and yoga, or book the signature coffee scrub in the bamboo spa.

There are two restaurants, where a garden-to-table dining experience includes fragrant coconut milk curries, minced pork steamed with aromatic Balinese spices in banana leaf and fresh seafood simmered in an aromatic Balinese broth.