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El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge

3.5 star property
3.5-star lodge near Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve

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Daily local cuisine breakfast (USD 7 per person)
Economy Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Garden
Lunch and dinner served, Italian cuisine
Lunch and dinner served, Italian cuisine

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Route 602, First Right after Tramonti, Monteverde, Puntarenas, 60109
  • Place, Curi-Cancha Reserve
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)

Room options

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Basic Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Triple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Triple Room

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Quadruple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Family Cabin

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Monteverde

In Monteverde .With a stay at this Monteverde lodge, you'll be steps from The Bat Jungle and a 5-minute walk from Children's Eternal Rain Forest Bajo del Tigre. Curi-Cancha Reserve and Friends Meeting House are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Curi-Cancha Reserve - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Monteverde Orchid Garden - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Monteverde Butterfly Gardens - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve - 6 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 169 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Laggus - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Choco Café - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Green - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taty's Bakery - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Las Riendas Restaurant - ‬13 min walk

About this property

El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge

3.5-star lodge near Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a picnic area. Self parking is free.
  • 1 floor
  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge offers 25 accommodations. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Refrigerators and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator on request

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available for a fee: USD 7 for adults and USD 7 for children
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately USD 7 for adults and USD 7 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 180 per vehicle (one-way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Union Pay, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hotel El Bosque Monteverde
Hotel El Bosque
El Bosque Monteverde
El Bosque Trails & Eco
El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge Lodge
El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge Monteverde
El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge Lodge Monteverde

Frequently asked questions

How close is El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge to the airport?

El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge is 49.7 mi (203-min drive) away from the La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge have an airport shuttle?

El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, at scheduled times, for a charge of USD 180 per vehicle, one-way.

Does El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge, but local cuisine breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 7 for adults and USD 7 for children.

Is there a casino at El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

What time is check-in at El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge?

This lodge offers free self parking.

Does El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge have a pool?

El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge does not have a pool.

Does El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge have a restaurant?

El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge is home to TRAMONTI, which features Italian cuisine.

Does El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this lodge.

How close is El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge to downtown Monteverde?

El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge is 0.1 mi away from Monteverde.

Reviews

El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 119 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 119 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 119 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 119 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 119 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Dallas

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Needs new pillows and mattresses

The staff, breakfast, and location were great, and the nearby capuchin monkeys and wildlife were delightful. But… a hotel has one main job to do: provide a comfortable bed and pillow for a good night’s rest. Our three-night stay wasn’t great. Bed and pillows didn’t cut it. We liked the help with getting transportation and an excursion to the Cloud Forest Reserve, but we were always dreading the night’s sleep. If you’re going to drive all the way to Monteverde, stay somewhere more comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Katherine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lodge was initially hard to find as it is called El Bosque Hotel not Eco Lodge on signage out front. The staff were friendly and welcoming and they use WhatsApp to communicate which was helpful. We are a family of 4, 2 kids, 2 adults so we had a large room with 4 beds which was nice but there was no place to store any of our belongings— one desk and 2 small night stands only, a shelf or dresser would be helpful. The included breakfast was good. My only complaint about it is that it is from 630-830 and we slept until 8 a couple days (we are on vacation and from an earlier time zone) and then missed it. We did do a hike from the property which was nice and saw monkeys outside our room— super cool! Overall a nice stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Manuela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One night

Joshua did our check in and a big thank to him. He organized everything for us in a short time so that we were able to do all the activities we wanted in one afternoon. Really really much appreciated. A part from the lovely welcome, the hotel is simple but really nice and clean. It really feels like being a ranch and we appreciated our stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Cathryn

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice place outside of town

The property is really nice but there is no reception area so the check in is at the restaurant and took a long time. The bed I slept in in the family room was not very comfortable but it worked.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place great people excellent food. Second time visiting the place definitely coming back
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

yvan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Troy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff, good breakfast and clean room. Staff even asked if there was anything they could do to improve the lodge and experience.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lea Ann L., Texas

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful setting

The property is gorgeous and filled with flowers, birds and other wildlife. Short walk to waterfall.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent location in old monteverde. reasonable rates. friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ralph, Fort Lauderdale

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in the middle of the rain forest, super friendly staff, hotel was clean and in walking distance to shops, restaurants and coffee shops. All and all great place at a great price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location for 2 major reasons: 1. On a preserve with multiple hiking trails that lead to a creek. We saw monkeys, birds, agounti, etc just by walking out our door! 2. The restaurant Tramonti associated with property is the best food we had in Costa Rica. We went there 2 nights in a row!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Rustic Hotel in MonteVerde. Clean and cheap. Had the night tour with Liz, she was a blast, highly recommend, best thing we did in MonteVerde!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

ShirBet

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Place was great. No A/C but was very cool outside in evening. Bathroom could use a remodel but it was clean! Would recommend for family room.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

LORI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel is in a great location. The rooms are clean and authentic except for the spiders but they are part of the experience. The showers have no water pressure and are not always warm. The staff is wonderful. It’s a very peaceful place to stay. The breakfast is traditional and delicious.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

4/10 Poor

arno

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

primitiv

Very primitiv facility. The cabine was of very low standard in comparison to the weather condition. We hard 2 days storm and rain at night. The cabin was not wind closed at all and the corrugated roofplates sounded like an orchester when it was raining. The separation wall between the 2 cabins was not sound proof at all and a coughing neighbor kept us awake. The water pressure was very poor and the shower was a drip drip shower
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
I loved the location but the actual property was rather tired looking. It wouldn't take much to make the chalets in the woods more appealing. Staff were great and very helpful. The breakfast was good. Just disappointed in the decor and scruffy appearance inside the chalet itself.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Lai Wah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice and comfortable

Nice，comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great family run hotel, short drive to La Fortuna

Fantastic family run hotel. Staff very attentive to our ever need. Restaurant was great. Good breakfast every morning and plenty of dinner options. Kids loved playing in the pool. Hotel organised several excursions including to the Children's Eternal Rainforest, which was excellent. There is also a nice nature trail within the hotel grounds which makes for a very pleasant short walk. Very conveniently located, short car ride to La Fortuna for zip-lining, wildlife sanctuary and a wide selection of restaurants. Room was comfortable and clean. Relaxing, safe environment. Overall a great visit and would definately stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

4/10 Poor

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Horrible!!!

We booked this hotel last minute while traveling and were very disappointed. It is more of a cabin than a actual hotel room and you could feel the wind blowing through as you slept. We had one towel each and no amenities, there was no hot water, the shower was dirty and had mildew/mold, the two chairs didn’t match and were unstable, there was no tv, no wireless, it was basically a cabin room. The toilet did work so that was a plus. Funny thing is I booked and prepaid online and when we arrived they charged an additional $20 per night for what they said were the “amenities”......there were no amenities. We originally booked for 3 nights prepaid but the room was so bad we checked out early knowing we would forfeit the money....that tells you how bad it was. They had a “complimentary” breakfast in the morning that was acceptable but not worth the additional $20 they charged for amenities. At breakfast we spoke with another couple who were also checking out early because of their dissatisfaction with the accommodations. Good thing the rest of our vacation was exceptional!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018