An oasis amid the jungle with thoughtful hospitality

Monteverde Lodge sits on the edge of the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve in the Tilarán Mountains. You can walk into Santa Elena, the main town, in around ten minutes.

Stay in one of its bright and breezy rooms overlooking the gardens or forest, each with a balcony or terrace. You do not need to go far for wildlife here. Hummingbirds and other cloud forest birds move through the gardens all day, so even time by the naturally heated pool can turn into birdwatching. El Jardín, the lodge’s restaurant, is also a real draw. It is considered one of the top restaurants in Santa Elena and focuses on local ingredients. Expect generous breakfasts and a variety of dishes for lunch and dinner, plus a full plant-based menu. Signature dishes include a shrimp tostada with avocado mousse, beef tenderloin with local blackberries and coffee, and black risotto with grilled octopus and seafood.

What we especially like is that sustainability sits at the heart of the lodge. Monteverde Lodge is committed to low-impact tourism and works closely with local communities and providers. It also supports education and conservation projects for future generations, while helping to protect and restore the natural ecosystems around the area.

Highlights

Spend time by the naturally heated pool while hummingbirds move through the gardens
Dine at El Jardín, one of Monteverde’s standout restaurants, known for local ingredients and unexpected flavour pairings
Stay in the Quetzal Suite, the lodge’s highest room category with privileged forest views and an outdoor bathtub
Join an expert naturalist guide to learn about Monteverde’s native plants, wildlife and birdlife in the cloud forest
Your stay contributes to the lodge’s Conservation Support, helping protect the natural environment and support the local community

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The impact of your stay:

Collectively, the Böëna Wilderness Lodges: Lapa Rios, Pacuare Lodge, Tortuga Lodge, Monteverde Lodge & Gardens, and Cloud Forest Lodge own and protect over 800 hectares of primary and secondary forest in crucial areas near national parks and biological corridors.
Monteverde Lodge collaborates with the Hacienda Comunidad Group, actively engaging in biweekly meetings and resource investments to address social and environmental challenges. The lodge also supports Escape Monteverde, a non-profit organisation, through monthly donations. Escape Monteverde utilises these contributions to offer mental health services, including camps, youth meetings, and employment training for teenagers.
Monteverde Lodge relies on 47 solar panels for most of its power, showcasing Costa Rica’s leadership in renewable energy. The lodge emphasises effective waste management with two composting methods and offers a unique waste system tour for guests. Staff regularly assist the local recycling centre as part of their routine duties.

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