Hotel Monteverde Lodge

Located in the Tilaran Mountain Range at 4,600 ft. above sea level on the edge of the world's best-known mid-elevation cloud forest, Hotel Monteverde Lodge is the ultimate lodging experience for the discerning nature traveler in Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve.

The dining room with its cloud forest mural, abundant tropical flora, and contemporary design is the perfect setting for enjoying a unique a la carte cuisine lovingly created especially by Hotel Monteverde Lodge.

The rooms at the Hotel Monteverde Lodge are designed to put you "in the forest" while protecting you from the mist and strong wind so characteristic of the area. All are spacious with solar heated hot water private baths. Many of our guests find that their most enjoyable time in Costa Rica is spent in the Hotel Monteverde Lodge Gardens.

Emphasizing ferns and bromeliads, Hotel Monteverde Lodge has chosen native plant species that replicate the natural cloud forest and attract its fauna. A running stream, pond and small waterfall provide a habitat for riverine birds and a host of reptiles and amphibians. Carefully placed benches provide a comfortable place, offer privacy and/or panoramic vistas to observe the wildlife, read, write, or just wile away the hours.

Monteverde Town

Founded in 1954 by a group of Quakers searching for a peaceful place to live, it is the home of Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, the Children's Eternal Rain Forest, and the Santa Elena Reserve. Monteverde is a peaceful community made up of dairy farmers, naturalists and tourism service providers who have joined together to create a model for sustainable development and protection of the environment that is becoming known throughout the world.

Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve

Originally just 4,000 acres, the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve now protects an area of approximately 25,000 acres, comprising six different life zones. So many habitats in such a small area, along with extensive trail improvements, allow visitors to enjoy a rich diversity of flora and fauna with relatively little and easy walking.

The Children's Eternal Rain Forest, which was purchased by the donations of literally tens of thousands of children from 44 countries all over the world, is adjacent to the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve and operated by the Monteverde Conservation League. Nearby, the newer Santa Elena Reserve provides a less developed but increasingly popular cloud forest experience. Over 2,000 plant species are native to Monteverde, including a host of wild orchids. Also, more than 400 species of birds and 100 species of mammals have been observed. The area's natural diversity provides an enchanting backdrop, which adds to the magic of relaxing at Hotel Monteverde Lodge.