Recently Reviewed Hotels around Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve

• Hidden Canopy Treehouses Boutique Hotel
  "Superb accommodations-once you get there!"
  "We spent 2 nights in Rivendell with another couple in late April. We arrived by rental car from the Arenal area, skirting Lake Arenal with a stop en route at the Volcano Brewing Co. The drive is tedious over the last 1 1/2 hours. All stone roads winding up through the mountains but the view are e..."xtraordinary and its safe rnough at 25mph. The treehouse was great with a large upstairs living area and two bedrooms downstairs. King size beds and nice bathrooms in each bedroom and another small bath upstairs. I have to note that the honor bar was nice to have and extremely reasonable, $2 beer or $11 bottle of wine, it's great when your comfort and convenience isn't abused. The views were superb whether looking down the mountainside or into the forest. We had a load of laundry done for us while we stayed for $10 which enabled us to pack lighter too. Jen and the staff work hard so you don't have to. We set up a night hike and a day hike w Koki upon arrival. He is a very engaging ... " More >
• La Casona Lodge
  "Symphony of Birds"
  "While the actual lodging was extreme in its simplicity, it was the forest we were there to see. Sleeping and waking right inside of the park was an amazing experience, sounds unlike any I had ever heard before, an indescribable symphony. The cost included our park entrance and our meals, which ..."at first, I thought would be mediocre, but were excellent, especially the dinner at Tramonti, which we had to travel to, but worth the trip, not much else to do at night anyways... we went for dinner after our night walk, which was fun, but of course, we did not see a ton. Everyone sees different things. We were not disappointed with any of this experience, being right in there allowed us to get a few hikes in. We would go back, and would definitely recommend. A highlight of the trip. " More >
• Los Pinos - Cabanas y Jardines
  "Very comfortable and good location"
  "We stayed in the family cabin (#8) at Los Pinos for 3 nights and found it to be clean, comfortable and pleasant. Our family of 5 enjoyed having 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms! The cabin was equipped with every basic thing that you will need. We didn't really use the kitchen, except for snacks and bev..."erages. Los Pinos is located roughly half way between Santa Elena and Monteverde. You'll appreciate having a car, but it's certainly not a neccessity. There are several good restaurants withing easy walking distance (Chimera; Sophia's; Pollo Asado) as well as a small grocery store (within 3 blocks) and an excellent bakery (Panaderia Jiminez) across the road where you can get reasonably priced meals from 6 am to 6 pm (really great breakfasts from about 2,500 CRC, about $5). We walked into Santa Elena one day (a very nice walk if you go the "back way") day and took a regular cab (not a "red" cab, which is WAY more expensive) back to the Los Pinos for 1,500 CRC (about $3). If you do t... " More >