Name: Monteverde Lodge & Gardens
Address: Monteverde, Costa Rica, Santa Elena, 51004 Monteverde Costa Rica, Costa Rica, Monteverde, Costa Rica, Puntarenas, 51004, Costa Rica
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $136 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.0

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Lodge Monteverde Lodge & Gardens

This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in outdoor activities, beautiful forests and adventures – Check location Monteverde, Costa Rica, Santa Elena, 51004 Monteverde Costa Rica, Costa Rica – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in outdoor activities, beautiful forests and adventures – Check location

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The breakfast is amazing. Everyone gets delicious jam and toast with a plate of fresh fruit. All the dishes are delicious!

Ashli, United States of America

The property is nice and clean on top of a Mountain, very relaxin, the staff was very helpful and friendly, the food from the restaurant was a bit pricey but delicious.... and we got to see monkeys during breakfast!

Eimy, United States of America

Beautiful grounds helpful staff onsite restaurant was very good with lots of vegetarian options

John, United States of America

We really enjoyed our stay, beds and room was large and comfy. the staff was very helpful and we loved our dinners and breakfasts. Saw monkeys and other animals at the lodge, Had a wonderful massage and really enjoyed the cloud forest and hanging bridges where we say 15 howler monkeys. We would come back t o this hotel

William, United States of America

It feels remote yet it’s close to other places and activities to walk to in town

Kristi, United States of America

The tropical gardens provide a wonderful setting for the hotel. The staff were great - we were welcomed and allowed to check in early which was much appreciated after the long drive. They arranged excellent excursions (night walk and Monteverde reserve) with transportation from the door of the hotel. The restaurant was outstanding and very accommodating for meals at times to accommodate the excursions.

Stuart, United States of America

Wonderful setting and amazing gardens. Clean and welcoming with great food

Susannah, United Kingdom

Really great place in all respects. The staff were especially nice—- most of them seemed to automatically know our names and call us by our first names, like old friends. The only negative aspect is the shower—-no shelf on which to place razors and such, or a bench on which to sit, and shower control could not beeasily set—-just merely touch it and there was great changes in tp.

Gordon, United States of America

The staff were so friendly and helpful, a very warm welcome. The food was amazing and the views spectacular, this may have been my favorite hotel we stayed in in Costa Rica. Our room was a little delayed in being ready so they gave us the best fruit smoothie ever to sip on while we waited in the nice lodge area. But the view in the room let us watch the monkeys jump from tree to tree and see toucans eating berries. Great dinner too. We felt very cared for here.

Alison, United States of America

Easy walk to town, beautiful grounds & landscape

Kathleen, United States of America

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“The breakfast is amazing. Everyone gets delicious jam and toast with a plate of fresh fruit. All the dishes are delicious!”

Ashli United States of America
“The property is nice and clean on top of a Mountain, very relaxin, the staff was very helpful and friendly, the food from the restaurant was a bit pricey but delicious....”

Eimy United States of America
“Beautiful grounds helpful staff onsite restaurant was very good with lots of vegetarian options”

John United States of America
“We really enjoyed our stay, beds and room was large and comfy. the staff was very helpful and we loved our dinners and breakfasts.”

William United States of America
“It feels remote yet it’s close to other places and activities to walk to in town”

Kristi United States of America
“The tropical gardens provide a wonderful setting for the hotel. The staff were great - we were welcomed and allowed to check in early which was much appreciated after the long drive.”

Stuart United States of America
“Wonderful setting and amazing gardens. Clean and welcoming with great food”

Susannah United Kingdom
“Really great place in all respects. The staff were especially nice—- most of them seemed to automatically know our names and call us by our first names, like old friends.”

Gordon United States of America
“The staff were so friendly and helpful, a very warm welcome. The food was amazing and the views spectacular, this may have been my favorite hotel we stayed in in Costa Rica.”

Alison United States of America
“Easy walk to town, beautiful grounds & landscape”

Kathleen United States of America

Located in Monteverde, Costa Rica. This lodge is located 15 minutes’ drive from the Monteverde Biological Reserve and 0.6 mi from Monteverde Town Center. It features an extensive garden with a heated outdoor pool. Guests can also enjoy the indoor butterfly garden. WiFi is included at no extra cost.

Rooms offer views of the forest and gardens. Both upstairs and downstairs rooms have solar-heated hot water showers, an in-room safe, coffee maker, alarm clock, ceiling fan, reading lamps, hair dryer and laundry bag.

The lodge's El Jardin Bar & Restaurant offers a bar setting around an open fireplace. The menu offers traditional Costa Rican and international recipes made with local ingredients. Guests can also find a variety of dining options within 500 feet.

The Monteverde Lodge & Gardens can arrange activities such as tours and hiking, horse riding and bird watching. The property also has experienced on-site guides that can organize day and nighttime excursions into the wilderness.

The property is 3.7 mi from the Santa Elena Reserve and 3.1 mi from the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. Juan Santamaría International Airport and Liberia International Airport are both a 3-4 hour drive away. The lodge can arrange transfers with advance notice.

Santa Elena is a great choice for travelers interested in outdoor activities, beautiful forests and adventures.

This is our guests' favorite part of Monteverde Costa Rica, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Free parking

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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.7 for two-person stays.

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Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, American

Free WiFi
Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

Free Parking Available On Site

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Closest Landmarks *

Monteverde Ecological Sanctuary
0.1 miles
Monteverde Orchid Garden
0.3 miles
Monteverde Butterfly Gardens
0.3 miles
Bat Jungle Monteverde
0.9 miles
Monteverde Cheese Factory
1.1 miles
Sky Adventures Monteverde
1.9 miles
Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
2.1 miles
Selvatura Adventure Park
2.7 miles
Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve
2.8 miles
Children's Eternal Rainforest
8.6 miles

Restaurants & Markets *

Shopping Mall Plaza Monteverde Supermarket
0.3 miles
Cafe Orquideas Cafe/Bar
0.3 miles

Natural Beauty *

Curicancha Private Nature Reserve Mountain
1.7 miles
Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve Mountain
3.7 miles
Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve Mountain
4.6 miles

Closest Airports *

Tambor Airport
41.8 miles
Juan Santamaría International Airport
47.4 miles
Tobías Bolaños International Airport
52.6 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“We had a delightful stay at the Monteverde Lodge and Gardens! Not only the property and the rooms were excellent, also the service and the food deserve a specia...”

Stefan

United States of America

9.1

“Perfect location breakfast and dinner menu were more than perfect.”

Gwen

Netherlands

9.5

“The location close to the frog pond, the Jardin de Orquideas, a commercial centre and the town of Santa Elena. They were helpful before we got there, informing ...”

Danièle

Belgium

9.1

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1 Restaurant On Site

El Jardin

Food: Caribbean, Seafood, Steakhouse, Local, International, Latin American

Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Cocktail hour

Menu: À la carte

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Check-in

3:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

6:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Curfew

The entrance to the property is closed between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM

Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

Free! Up to two children under 6 years stay free of charge when using existing beds.

Any additional older children or adults are charged USD 45 per night for extra beds.

The maximum number of extra beds in a room is 1.

Any type of extra bed is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Monteverde Lodge & Gardens accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Fine Print

-Children: All Children are welcome, it’s important to inform the property how many children are traveling with you before you arrive at the lodge, so you can be assigned the proper room.

-Maximum Occupancy: A maximum of 4 guests are allowed per room. Parties of 5 or more guests (adults or children) must book a second room as it is not possible to accommodate more than 4 guests in one.

-Extra Bed: Rooms accommodate a maximum of 4 people total including adults and children. One additional bed can be added to some rooms. This additional bed is added so children do not have to share a double bed. Including the additional bed, rooms are for a maximum of 4 people.

-Additional Fees: The room rate is for two people. Up to two additional guests (including children over 10) can stay in the same room for an additional charge. Additional guests pay $40 or $45 (depending on the season) per person per night. Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid separately during your stay.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

“The property is nice and clean on top of a Mountain, very relaxin, the staff was very helpful and friendly, the food from the restaurant was a bit pricey but delicious.... and we got to see monkeys during breakfast! ”

Eimy

“We really enjoyed our stay, beds and room was large and comfy. the staff was very helpful and we loved our dinners and breakfasts. Saw monkeys and other animals at the lodge, Had a wonderful massage and really enjoyed the cloud forest and hanging bridges where we say 15 howler monkeys. We would come back t o this hotel”

William

“The tropical gardens provide a wonderful setting for the hotel. The staff were great - we were welcomed and allowed to check in early which was much appreciated after the long drive. They arranged excellent excursions (night walk and Monteverde reserve) with transportation from the door of the hotel. The restaurant was outstanding and very accommodating for meals at times to accommodate the excursions.”

Stuart

“Really great place in all respects. The staff were especially nice—- most of them seemed to automatically know our names and call us by our first names, like old friends. The only negative aspect is the shower—-no shelf on which to place razors and such, or a bench on which to sit, and shower control could not beeasily set—-just merely touch it and there was great changes in tp.”

Gordon

“The staff were so friendly and helpful, a very warm welcome. The food was amazing and the views spectacular, this may have been my favorite hotel we stayed in in Costa Rica. Our room was a little delayed in being ready so they gave us the best fruit smoothie ever to sip on while we waited in the nice lodge area. But the view in the room let us watch the monkeys jump from tree to tree and see toucans eating berries. Great dinner too. We felt very cared for here.”

Alison

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Reviewed: July 6, 2019

Ashli
United States of America
10

“Most amazing view from the downstairs forest room and the staff is incredible!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Forest View Downstairs Rooms.
- • Stayed 3 nights
The breakfast is amazing. Everyone gets delicious jam and toast with a plate of fresh fruit. All the dishes are delicious!

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 2, 2019

Alice
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Garden View Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
Nothing - would thoroughly recommend.
Amazing hotel - staff are lovely and go above and beyond. Organised lots of trips for us (night tour, ziplining) which were fab and good value for money in low season when not many other tourists are around. Lots of nice extra touches in room - turndown service each night with fresh water and cookies left in room, towels to wipe your muddy boots after the forest. Our room was lovely and big with a nice outdoor area with a hammock. The grounds are amazing - stunning views and lots of areas to relax and spot wildlife.

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 22, 2019

Eimy
United States of America
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Garden View Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I liked everything about the property beautiful place! Just be careful aware that if you’re driving to do your research because we took a horrible route but we’re have been told there’s is a slightly better one to get to the hotel.
The property is nice and clean on top of a Mountain, very relaxin, the staff was very helpful and friendly, the food from the restaurant was a bit pricey but delicious.... and we got to see monkeys during breakfast!

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 17, 2019

Benjamin
United States of America
10

“Great staff, very nice hotel grounds, close to tours, walk to downtown restaurant. Thanks!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room with Forest View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Saw monkeys from balcony!

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 5, 2019

Kamini
India

1 helpful vote
8.8

“Good hotel need 10 minute walk to reach the centre”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Garden View Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Please lower your prices for the organised tours.
Lovely place however it's 10 minutes walk to go to the nearest santa Elena centre. Loved the massage was excellent.The guides arranged for the rain forest by the hotel were very good.

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: May 31, 2019

Anonymous
United States of America
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double Room with Forest View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Some bugs would get into the room but that’s inevitable in Monteverde, the staff was very helpful though in helping me catch them
The location was very close to town and Monteverde cloud forest. The views at the hotel were amazing and there was super sweet cat as well that definitely made my stay.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 27, 2019

Katy
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Garden View Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
This hotel is outstanding. Beautiful grounds and the staff are wonderful; very personal in their service. The food is some of the best in the area. The room was stunning, you don't need any air con as it's cool enough. We saw a huge amount of wildlife from the moment we arrived, often right outside our room. Watching the cloud float in over the swimming pool was mesmerising! Simply brilliant hotel all round. I honestly cant fault it.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 23, 2019

Michelle
United Kingdom

2 helpful votes
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Forest View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Walls were a bit thin if you had noisy neighbours or people talking in the corridor.
Lovely staff, incredible setting and great food.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 1, 2019

Yury
Russia
Age group: 45 – 54

1 helpful vote
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Balcony and Forest View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Absolutely nothing
Paradise within paradise.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: April 27, 2019

Stacey
United States of America
10

“Property is spectacular and the staff is outstanding.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room with Forest View
- • Stayed 1 night
This place is amazing -- wish we had more time there. Great for couples or for families.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 25, 2019

Jyoti
United Kingdom
6.3

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room with Forest View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Definitely not 4 star standard Ironing board in room would be useful Some toiletries like shower cap would be good No cupboard in rooms , only shelves ... a door to keep clothes away from sight would help
Well located Friendly staff Reception very helpful Rooms clean Complimentary coffee was great Good breakfast

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 22, 2019

John
United States of America

1 helpful vote
10

“Very relaxing stay. We all wish we could stay longer.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing.
Beautiful grounds helpful staff onsite restaurant was very good with lots of vegetarian options

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 3, 2019

Christel
United Kingdom

6 helpful votes
9.2

“A little oasis in Monteverde”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Forest View
- • Stayed 2 nights
Breakfast lacked of continental option but for everybody else it was good and a good selection
Hotel park is gorgeous, we saw an amardillo wandering around on day of check in and some little monkeys where playing in front of our room in the morning. The butterfly garden is very pretty and it was very nice to sit down with a glass or a cup. Restaurant food was really nice. Location is perfect 10min walk to town centre

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 21, 2019

Lauren
United States of America
8.3

“Great st”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room with Forest View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No refrigerator. Beds not too comfortable
The grounds were gorgeous

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 14, 2019

Charlie
United Kingdom
9.6

“Very friendly and relaxing stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Balcony and Forest View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The butterfly enclosure could do with updating/renovating. The restaurant menu was a little limited
The room with the balconies have great views for sunsets! The staff were very friendly and attentive and the overall vibe was very relaxing with lots of wildlife in the garden. We saw a whole family of white faced monkeys in the garden and Pocho the friendly coati! We booked a guides tour at the reserve through the hotel and it was excellent. A lovely stay, wished we’d stayed longer!

Stayed in February 2019

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	Double Room with Balcony and Forest View 2 full beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking This upstairs room offers 2 double beds, free Wi-Fi, an open closet, coffee maker, seating area and a balcony overlooking the cloud forest. It also comes with an alarm clock, ceiling fan, laundry bag and reading lamps. The private bathroom features an enclosed shower, hairdryer and free toiletries. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • Safe • Hairdryer • Balcony • Bathrobe • Desk • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Fan • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Hardwood or parquet floors • Wake-up service • Dryer • Garden view • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
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	Forest View Downstairs Rooms. 2 full beds	Show prices
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