El Establo Mountain Hotel Experience breathtaking sunsets and views of the Pacific Ocean as the splendor of the Monteverde Cloud Forest enchants your senses at El Establo Hotel. The relaxing mountain hotel is located in the heart of Monteverde, on 150 acres of Cloud Forest Preserve; half of which is protected primary cloud forest neighboring the Monteverde Reserve. Comfortable accommodations and spacious suites for honeymooners and families are a feature. The majestic hotel also boasts a Jacuzzi, international restaurant, private look-out point and trails for hiking. It is also the only Monteverde Hotel with a heated swimming pool. Location: Monteverde Cloud Forest Price: Moderate

Hotel El Sapo Dorado This unique and special lodge offers cozy cabin-style accommodations with excellent views of the valley and the Pacific Coast, fireplaces, a restaurant, patio and bar. Each of the 30 mountain suites has its own entrance and balcony. This high elevation forest of dense vegetation, literally in the clouds, creates a mystical and eerie setting for hiking and wildlife observation. Other activities from this hotel include horseback riding and mountain biking. Location: Monteverde Cloud Forest Price: Moderate

Hotel Fonda Vela The lodge offers cabin-style accommodations in several buildings spread across the landscaped property. It also features 2 restaurants (often with live music), bar, paintings throughout by one of the area’s original settlers, and 35-acres of lush forest and pastures. Located in a high-elevation forest, literally in the clouds, Hotel Fonda Vela is incredible for hiking and wildlife observation – especially bird watching. Location: Monteverde Cloud Forest Price: Moderate

Monteverde Lodge & Gardens This cozy lodge is the most upscale in the area. It offers comfortable rooms that were recently renovated, restaurant with bar and fireplace, beautiful gardens, cyber café in the lobby, and a large Jacuzzi - perfect for a soothing soak after a long hike. The surrounding high-elevation forest of dense, chaotic vegetation is great for hiking and wildlife observation - especially bird watching. Location: Monteverde Cloud Forest Price: Moderate

 

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