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Featured hotels: Monteverde
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Hotel Belmar
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Hotel Belmar is located 168 km/105 miles from San
Jose City. Hotel Belmar is nestled in the mountains, adjacent to
the immense tropical rainforest internationally known as one of
the world's premiere wildlife sanctuaries; the Monteverde Cloud
Forest Reserve, where the average temperature is 17C (62F) and
an altitude of approximately 1500 mts/4500 ft.
The Hotel Belmar is owned and operated by the
Belmar family. It is a typical mountain hotel, consisting of two
Austrian Chalet style buildings with wood paneling and French
doors.
Hotel Belmar offers spectacular views and
personalized service in a comfortable, rustic, atmosphere
combined with the beauty of the surrounding landscape. All, just
moments away from the wilderness of an immense Costa Rica
tropical rain forest, internationally known as one of the
world's premiere wildlife sanctuaries
Staying at the Hotel Belmar Costa Rica provides
something more than just a vacation. The comfort of Hotel
Belmar, combined with the beauty of the Monteverde surrounding
landscape, creates a lasting impression that helps put
everything in perspective. We promise that your visit will not
soon be forgotten.
The Hotel Belmar philosophy is centered in
nature, delicious and nutritional meals. In appreciation of
Costa Rica's natural heritage, meals are homemade (bread,
granola, marmalade) with ingredients produced within the
country, most locally (dairy products, coffee, fruits, and
vegetables). Hotel Belmar is decorated with features works of
Costa Rican artists, handcrafters, and photographers.
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Hotel El
Establo |
Hotel El Establo is located in the heart of the
conservation area of Monteverde Costa Rica, 7 kms from the Santa
Elena Rain Forest and 4 kms from the Monteverde Cloud Forest,
just a few minutes away by taxi. Within walking distance of the
Butterfly Garden & the Ecological Farm.
Hotel El Establo is a Quaker/Costa Rican family
own Lodge with 80 comfortable standard rooms and brand new
Junior Suites & superb Master Suite, large living rooms, a solar
heated pool (the only one in Monteverde) & Jacuzzi, a lake &
private cloud forest trails, a basket ball & volley ball court,
and best of all, a great restaurant.
Traditional Quaker friendship awaits you in our
hotel set in a private 150 acres farm (50% protected primary
forest) adjacent to the Monteverde Reserve
Hotel El Establo family restaurant offers full
tasty breakfast with 5 kinds of fruits, as well as lunch &
dining in a friendly atmosphere.
Hotel El Establo facilities include a restaurant,
TV room, conference room, and more, all under one roof. This
allows easy movement within the complex, even when it's raining.
Also, Hotel El Establo location allows an excellent access of
our guests to various different tours and entertainment.
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Hotel Montaña Monteverde |
High on the ridge above the coastal plain is the
town of Santa Elena, and the adjacent farming colony and Cloud
Forest Reserve of Monteverde. At an altitude of over 4000 feet,
the tropical woods are composed of six different ecological
communities, which differ from those found in the other
communities. Consequently, the diversity of plant and animal
life in the mountain of the Monteverde region is extremely high.
Over 2000 plant species are native of the area; more than 320
birds and 100 mammals have been observed. Outstanding species
include the Black Guan, Great Green Macaw, Resplendent Quetzal,
Three-wattled Bellbird, Bare-necked Umbrella bird, Baird's
Tapir, Jaguar and Ocelot. The most brightly colored of all toads
(El Sapo Dorado) occurs only in this one small part of the
Monteverde Cloud Forest.
Surrounded by breathtaking views, the shared
Jacuzzi allows you to relax after an exiting day in the Cloud
Forest.
Adjacent to the lodge is a 15-hectares private
forest, offering excellent mountain views and trails, including
a small pond for the guests’ enjoyment.
Located in one of the most spectacular settings
in Monteverde, this beautiful mountain lodge offers you complete
comfort with 32 spacious guest rooms, as well as a shared
Jacuzzi, sauna, conference room, bar and restaurant which offers
the special flavors and charm of home cooked Costa Rican and
French cuisine.
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Hotel Heliconia |
Hotel Heliconia is located in Monteverde, a
privileged location, that places it near two of the most
beautiful protected tropical forests in Costa Rica, the well
known Monteverde Cloud Forest Preserve and the Santa Elena Rain
Forest Reserve (at 4 miles).
Hotel Heliconia sits at the foot of the Finca
Heliconia which boasts virgin forest at its upper elevations,
only 300 meters above the hotel and views of the Nicoya Gulf.
Hotel Heliconia offers a perfect setting for the visitors who
love bird-watching, nature photography and serenity of a
mountain retreat. It has been designed to offer home-style
comfort in the warmth of all wood construction, assuring the
guest an unforgettable vacation. In the misty cloud forest,
visitors will see one of the richest and most abundant displays
of flora in the world. The cloud forest houses a wealth of
wildlife. The area in which this forest is found is one of the
few remaining zones in Central America where the resplendent
quetzal finds protection. Sightings sometimes depend on patience
and luck
Hotel Heliconia has 32 spacious rooms which have
been designed to offer home-style comfort in the warmth of all
wood construction. Every room has a single and a double bed with
orthopedic mattress, generous storage, a private safe for
valuables, private bathroom with hot water, and the luxury of a
bathtub to sooth tired muscles.
The hotel's restaurant offers a great variety of
foods of unique taste, prepared with the freshest ingredients,
meats, vegetables and seafood. Hotel Belmar also offers a wide
variety of desserts originally prepared by chef. In the bar you
can enjoy national and international drinks, soft drinks as well
as cocktails
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Hotel Fondavela |
Hotel Fonda Vela is located in beautiful
Monteverde, famous for its Resplendent Quetzals, Three-wattled
Bellbirds, an abundance of orchids, and a gorgeous cloud forest.
The climate is refreshing, many times referred to as "eternal
spring". The views of the Gulf of Nicoya from the hotel's 1400
meter elevation are spectacular.
Monteverde is an ideal destination for relaxing
and enjoying the wonders of the tropics. A visit of at least two
nights in Monteverde is recommended.
Hotel Fonda Vela has nine buildings nestled in
the landscaped property, designed with natural lighting, privacy
and warmth. All have large windows with views of our forest
allowing the outside beauty to be a part of a cozy interior.
Hotel Fonda Vela has 40 rooms in 9 separate
buildings, this includes 20 standard rooms and 20 junior suites;
14 with TV's. All rooms have private bath, hot water and 2
queen-size beds or a king size bed. Hotel Fonda Vela also have
rooms with three beds, ideal for families.
Hotel Fonda Vela has a 35-acre property and you
will find lush forests and verdant pastures that are excellent
for birding and hiking. In this tranquil setting, you may see
parrots and emerald toucans that come to feed in the fruiting
trees, occasionally.
The Hotel Fonda Vela is an ideal hotel for bird
watching. Hotel Fonda Vela has more than one kilometer of
private hiking trails and are within walking distance of the
Monteverde Cloud Forest, the Hummingbird Gallery and the
Children's Eternal Rainforest. During certain months Hotel Fonda
Vela is excellent for seeing Resplendent Quetzal, Three-waltted
Bellbird and Keel-billed toucans. Horses graze in the pasture
below. A 15-minute walk away is the world famous 10,500-hectare
Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. The Santa Elena Reserve is a
short drive away where you may observe the Arenal Volcano on a
clear day.
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Hotel Monteverde Lodge |
Hotel Heliconia is located in Monteverde, a
privileged location, that places it near two of the most
beautiful protected tropical forests in Costa Rica, the well
known Monteverde Cloud Forest Preserve and the Santa Elena Rain
Forest Reserve (at 4 miles).
Hotel Heliconia sits at the foot of the Finca
Heliconia which boasts virgin forest at its upper elevations,
only 300 meters above the hotel and views of the Nicoya Gulf.
Hotel Heliconia offers a perfect setting for the visitors who
love bird-watching, nature photography and serenity of a
mountain retreat. It has been designed to offer home-style
comfort in the warmth of all wood construction, assuring the
guest an unforgettable vacation. In the misty cloud forest,
visitors will see one of the richest and most abundant displays
of flora in the world. The cloud forest houses a wealth of
wildlife. The area in which this forest is found is one of the
few remaining zones in Central America where the resplendent
quetzal finds protection. Sightings sometimes depend on patience
and luck.
Hotel Heliconia has 32 spacious rooms which have
been designed to offer home-style comfort in the warmth of all
wood construction. Every room has a single and a double bed with
orthopedic mattress, generous storage, a private safe for
valuables, private bathroom with hot water, and the luxury of a
bathtub to sooth tired muscles.
The hotel's restaurant offers a great variety of
foods of unique taste, prepared with the freshest ingredients,
meats, vegetables and seafood. Hotel Belmar also offer a wide
variety of desserts originally prepared by chef. In the bar you
can enjoy national and international drinks, soft drinks as well
as cocktails.
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