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High in the mountains where Costa Rica’s continental divide splits the country in two like a bony spine, you don’t need to look up to see clouds – they are all around you.
At nearly a mile above sea level, the lush tropical rainforests of Monteverde are perennially shrouded in visible water vapor, a misty fog consisting of ground-level clouds that has given rise to the term “cloud forest.”
In the middle of this magical destination sits Monteverde Lodge and Gardens. Offering 28 sumptuously appointed guestrooms and a secluded swimming pool, it’s within walking distance of Monteverde’s main town, Santa Elena. But it feels like it’s in another world.
Monteverde Lodge is framed by designer gardens and a private reserve teeming with wildlife, beckoning you to explore its trails. Our expert naturalist guides will show you the secret spots in Monteverde’s mysterious forests, inviting you to view exotic birds, slumbering sloths and delicate orchids.
Our new and highest room category at Monteverde Lodge and Gardens, designed to take your stay to the next level.
The new Quetzal Suite offers a feeling of being in the middle of the forest with privileged views, a private and independent location and a large balcony with an external bathtub to enjoy unique moments of relaxation.
This suite can accommodate a maximum of 4 people, providing a perfect option for couples or families looking for an exceptional lodging experience in the middle of nature.
Included with your Quetzal Suite:
• King size bed with possibility to add 1 twin or 1 full size bed
• Outdoor bathtub
• Minibar
• In-Room Air-Conditioning
• Coffee Maker
• Naturally sourced luxurious amenities (body cream, shampoo, and conditioner)
• High-speeded Wi-Fi
• Laptop size safe
• Housekeeping
• Turndown Service
• Hairdryer
• Hot Water
• Bathrobes
• Wellies for hiking and exploration
• Walking sticks
• Laundry service (additional cost)
*All rooms are non-smoking
*All rooms don´t have TV
Guests of the luxurious Mountain Gem Suites are privileged with a view of nature in its purest state. Each morning arrives with a spectacle of animal and bird activity that changes and evolves as the day progresses. These four exclusive suites are named after Monteverde’s prolific Mountain Gem Hummingbirds, the largest and most brilliantly hued of the region’s smallest winged inhabitants. The dazzling birds are known for their spirited antics and melodic duets during mating season.
The most luxurious suites in the Monteverde Lodge & Gardens Collection, each spacious suite is positioned for privacy and to best enjoy the dramatic forest views. Enjoy delightful pillowtop mattresses, decadent cushions, and the finest imported linens. Bright and beautiful oversize bathrooms feature solar-heated rain showers, naturally sourced amenities, and soft bathrobes. The suite’s elegantly appointed has a wide, covered terrace outside.
Meet the inspiring Cloud Forest of Monteverde. You can enjoy the best of the privileged location of Monteverde Lodge from your own guest room’s balcony. Take time to step outside into your balcony and enjoy the cloud forest symphony at dawn or dusk.
The lodge was built within a thick forest property filled with emblematic trees of the highlands of our country, as well as native vegetation, cooling misty clouds, singing birds and the rumor of a nearby forest creek. The wind plays an important role in this natural theater while it crosses over mountains and valleys! Live the magic of our cloud forest from your cozy guest room while enjoying a cup of coffee or perhaps a glass of wine to celebrate the occasion.
The Motmot Suites features one king bed and a twin bed for the 3rd person, and the maximum occupancy is 3 guests.
Toucanet Suites face the inspiring Cloud Forest of Monteverde. You can enjoy the best of the privileged location of Monteverde Lodge from your own guest room. The lodge was built within a thick forest property filled with emblematic trees of the highlands of our country, as well as native vegetation, cooling misty clouds, singing birds and the rumor of a nearby forest creek.
The wind plays an important role in this natural theater while it crosses over mountains and valleys! Live the magic of our cloud forest from your cozy guest room while enjoying a cup of coffee or perhaps a glass of wine to celebrate the occasion. The Toucanet Suites feature 1 king size bed or 2 full size beds, and the maximum occupancy is 4 guests.
The suites have a direct access to the iconic Monteverde Lodge Garden. These rooms have a spacious terrace facing the wide-open area with a nicely manicured landscape. Our grounds are filled by the soothing sounds of nature, bird’s songs, whispering wind on the swaying trees and moving water from a nearby creek decorated by a little cascade and a tranquil view of a fishpond in the woods. The Cotinga Suites feature 1 king size bed . Maximum occupancy is 2 guests.
Property Facilities
Library, Pool, Restaurant
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Bath, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Fan, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Tea / Coffee
Here’s Some of What You’ll Find in Our Gardens:
Yoga & Meditation Look Out Point. Ask for a mat at the front desk.
Orchid Trail
Pond deck
Hammocks
The mission 15 years ago when the project began was to bring the Cloud Forest and it's creatures to our doorstep. We are happy to say that we have succeeded. The gardens have some truly special plants such as Tree Ferns, Imperial Bromeliads and Anthuriums. There are also many species of orchids, white and purple Agapanthus, Hydrangeas and much more. In the beginning, we rarely saw mammals on the grounds, but today it's common to see White-nose Coatis, Agoutis, and White-faced Capuchin monkeys. About once a year the White-faced Monkeys even manage to visit El Jardin restaurant. But you have a much better chance to see them in the garden. See photo at right. Birds love the grounds surrounding Monteverde Lodge. We often see the Three-Wattled Bellbird, the Masked Tityra and the Emerald Toucanet, among others. The songs of the Rufous-and-White Wren usually accompany your time in the gardens.
Solar Heated Swimming Pool
La Posa de Doña Yolanda. Inspired by the swimming hole in La Piedra River in El Salvador where Lodge Co-founder and owner Doña Yolanda Amaya spent her youth.
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Our library is a cozy space to enjoy your current favorite book, play board games or just chat. With a variety of books, from nature to fiction novels and an exchange system of "Leave a Book, Take a Book", for our guests to share their book findings with their fellow travelers.
El Jardin Restaurant
If observation of the rainforest has taught us anything, it’s to enjoy the contrasts: the heat and the cold, the constant renewal and the perfection of the hundred-year-old tree. With that daring and dynamic spirit, Chef George Belesis approached the creation of one of his masterpieces: the Monteverde Lodge menu.
This transformative spirit quickly distinguished us as the premier restaurant in this popular Costa Rican tourism region. Without pretentious dishes, but with masterly use of local ingredients and a reimagining of the country’s culinary traditions, Belesis created a repertory of marvels that speak to our innermost selves in the universal language of pleasure, exquisite flavor and a love of excellence.
Some of our signature dishes include a shrimp tostada appetizer – grilled jumbo shrimp on a crispy corn tortilla with cherry tomatoes and avocado mousse. A perfectly cooked beef tenderloin, in a unique sauce made of local blackberries and coffee, plus a creamy potato puree with truffles, asparagus and beetroot. A black risotto -shrimp broth, squid ink, served with grilled octopus, shrimps & calamari or a fresh fillet of mackerel , deconstructed Russian salad and beetroot textures. Finally an exquisite lava cake made of bitter chocolate, salted Rum-caramel, caramelized banana and vanilla ice cream.
The conversion of one of our gardens into a greenhouse provides an unequalled atmosphere for a unique gastronomic experience.
