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The list below includes Costa Rica for Less' favorite Tourist, Superior, and Luxury Hotels in Monterverde.
This ranch-style, family-owned, Costa Rican and Quaker hotel sits directly adjacent to the Monteverde National Reserve. 150 acres of farmland - 50 percent of which is protected by primary forest - is home to this absolutely luxurious hotel. The lavish rooms are simply but beautifully decorated with lush comforters to keep guests cozy at night, wooden rocking chairs to relax in and bathrooms with glass-door showers and marble and silver countertop finishes. Room terraces also provide a spectacular view of the Costa Rican rainforest right in your own backyard. The luxury hotel provides state-of-the art amenities along with tennis courts, basketball courts and soccer fields, two indoor swimming pools, two bars, gym, spa, conference center, two restaurants (where guests receive a complimentary glass of champagne) and a canopy tour, making this a perfect addition to enjoy your Costa Rica travel experience.
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Nestled in Costa Rica’s beautiful Monteverde cloud forest, The Fonda Vela Hotel consists of nine buildings scattered amongst the stunningly landscaped property; each is designed with natural lighting, privacy and warmth. Large windows and views of the forest bring the outside beauty into each luxurious, comfortable and cozy room, that is has a homely feel thanks to its rustic, cottage-like architecture. Additionally, Quaker art adorns the walls of these quaint rooms, reminding guests of the Vela’s historic past. Recently renovated bathrooms provide marble sinks and glass paned showers. This comfort hotel also features an enticing restaurant, a canopy bar and a separate TV lounge/conference room available for guests to take full advantage of during their Costa Rica vacation.
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Conveniently located just 10 minutes from Monteverde, the most stunning cloud forest in Costa Rica, and only four blocks from downtown Santa Elena, Poco a Poco (“Little by Little”) offers close proximity to the internationally renowned Monteverde landscapes. The hotel started with just 5 rooms, then Poco a Poco expanded to the size of present facilities without losing its cozy style and intimate service. Nowadays you will find 32 fully equipped rooms that include all the amenities a guest would want, such as cable TV, coffee maker, DVD player and a safety deposit box to keep valuables, making this a wonderful hotel for your Costa Rica vacation experience. This quaint establishment also features a beautiful swimming pool with hot water and Jacuzzi, and excellent service in all areas, as well as a restaurant with a great fusion of native and international cuisine.
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Beautiful woodwork in chalet style buildings, dense surrounding cloud forests, and an on-site spa and restaurant for optimal convenience characterize the charming Hotel Heliconia. The hotel offers appealing accommodations for those who want to fully experience Costa Rica’s cloud forests. The hotel’s 55 rooms are divided into 4 categories: standard, junior suite, family suite, and master suite. The family and master suites comes with a loft equipped with two single beds, and the family suites tend to be set back in the forest so guests can connect with the tranquility of their surroundings. Situated near two cloud forests—the Monteverde Cloud Forest Preserve and the Santa Elena Rain Forest Reserve—Hotel Heliconia is a great base for lovers of bird-watching, hiking, and ecological activities.
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Cloud Forest Lodge sits at an altitude of 5,000 feet above the sea level where the continental divide between the Caribbean and the Pacific lies. Situated in a quiet & secure location, surrounded by 70 acres of private property with primary and secondary forest, Cloud Forest Lodge offers 3 miles of private trails where you can find more than 180 species of birds as well as the most amazing views of the forest and Gulf of Nicoya. Bungalow-style rooms are simple but nicely decorated and have cabin-like, rustic feel. From the excellent restaurant and bar you can enjoy beautiful and unique views of the majestic landscapes and the lush gardens that will surround you during your Costa Rica vacation here.
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The Trapp Family Lodge combines comfort, genuine family hospitality and a stunning setting in the heart of Monteverde, the world famous Costa Rica cloud forest. The lodge has cozy but spacious rooms with Venetian windows and queen size beds that are covered with white linens and bright, contemporary accent pillows, a private bathroom, hot water, telephone and hair dryer. Mountain Suites also offer a mini bar and TV. Each room provides great views of the forest. This cloud forest lodge is perfect for a family looking to have a wonderful Costa Rica vacation, especially with “Perla”, the hotel family’s golden retriever running around! Grown ups can take advantage of the bar on-site or bring the family to the kid-friendly restaurant with a balcony overlooking the breathtaking tropical gardens.
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This privately owned property is part of the oldest finca (rural farm) in Monteverde and consists of several wooden cabins lined with balconies that overlook the lush surrounding forest. The 20 cozy rooms come with two double beds, a bath tub, sleeping loft, and hot water. Though within walking distance of town, Finca Valverde is the perfect place for nature lovers: there is an on-site hanging bridge, jungle paths, numerous guided nature excursions, coffee plantations, and you’re guaranteed to see some of the area’s 100 mammal species and 400 bird species—perhaps right outside your window!
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