If your trip to Costa Rica includes a stop in the Monteverde region, you maybe wondering “where are some good places to stay?”. In addition to a wide range of hotels and resorts, there are lots of cool and unique options like glamping, or staying in a treehouse. I spent many, many hours sifting through over 1000 options to give you my best recommendations of where to stay in Monteverde.
All of these options are in the towns of Monteverde and nearby Santa Elena. The Luxury category is typically over $500/night, Mid-range is $200-500/night and the Budget category is $80-200/night. Of course, prices vary depending on length of stay and time of year.
Is there a best hotel in Monteverde? The answer depends on your lodging preferences. Some people like to get a house or an apartment so they can cook or relax in the living room. Others are happier at a hotel or resort with lots of amenities. With over a thousand properties in the Monteverde / Santa Elena area, you’ll find the one that is perfect for you.
If you’re not planning to rent a car, many tours can be arranged that will include picking you up at your hotel or lodging. But pay attention to how far you will have to walk to restaurants and other attractions.
Also, in Costa Rica, many properties have a “pay in cash upon arrival” policy so you need to plan for that. And I always recommend that you read the reviews thoroughly, especially the more recent ones.
Let’s get started on finding the best places to stay in Monteverde!
High End & Luxury Places to Stay
These places typically fall into the price range of $500+ USD/night.
Senda Monteverde
The highly rated Senda Monteverde is described as Your Cozy Mountain Lodge in the Rainforest. This high-end luxury property offers the ultimate in comfort after a day of exploring the Santa Elena & Monteverde area of central Costa Rica.
A Member of the Cayuga Collection, Senda Monteverde offers room service, concierge services, spa services and many other amenities to its guests. The El Sapo Restaurant & Bar offers a full range of locally sourced foods and beverages.
Chira Glamping Monteverde
Chira Glamping Monteverde offers a high end unique experience of glamping (also known as “glorious camping”) in luxurious tents with lots of amenities on the property. All units include ensuite bathrooms and amazing views of the scenery. Some units also include hot tubs, outdoor showers, yoga spaces. There is a gym onsite and breakfast is provided.
The Chameleon Suite
This amazing 1 bedroom apartment in the hills above Monteverde feels like you are in a treehouse, suspended over the scenic countryside. Featuring a hot tub and glorious mountain views, this luxury accommodation offers relaxation in comfort and style. Watch the wildlife playing right outside your windows!
Mid-Range Places to Stay
These places typically fall into the price range of $200-$500 USD/night.
Refugio Verde Monteverde
This lovely three-bedroom, three-bath private home provides for a very comfortable stay during your time in Monteverde. Away from all the hustle and bustle of the town and tourist traffic, you can settle in to relax after a busy day of exploring.
This home also offers a full kitchen for those who want to prepare their own meals. There are several dining areas and two living room areas for unwinding at the end of the day. When you want to get outside, you can also relax in the gardens and yard.
Ananta Forest
This two bedroom Glamping Dome features an amazing deck with a hot tub for scenic views and sunsets. Featuring a fully stocked kitchen and several hammock gardens for relaxing, you will be close to all the action if you can tear yourself away from the property.
This is also one of the few accommodations that offers air conditioning (although we never used it when we were there).
FéLIZA Rainforest Domes
These luxury tents offer fantastic mountain views, an open air bathroom, air conditioning and free WiFi. The property offers available yoga classes, beautiful gardens AND a bottle of wine upon arrival!
Way To Heaven Glamping
This moderate priced Glamping property offers a choice of four different accommodations, each featuring a dome tent with tons of windows so you can really feel connected to the natural environment and wildlife outside your window. Each unit features an ensuite bathroom, plus kitchenette for preparing snacks.
Budget-Friendly Places to Stay
These properties typically cost from $75-$200/night. The good news is there is a very broad selection of properties in this category!
TucanTico Lodge
This is where we stayed for 2 weeks while exploring Monteverde. Three different one-bedroom apartments with a shared yard. It was compact and cozy, but comfortable. We loved watching the birds in the trees right outside our terrace and in the surrounding area.
Close enough to town, we were able to pick up groceries to cook in the small kitchen, or there were quite a few restaurants in the neighborhood.
And it was super affordable too. We paid less than $100/night (which is always my goal as a frugal traveler!)
Tityra Lodge
Right on the main road just outside Santa Elena, yet tucked away into the quiet countryside, Tityra Lodge offers a variety of bungalow accommodations with amazing mountain views. A buffet breakfast is included. Note you will need a car to go into town for lunches & dinners.
The property also offers, gardens, trails and wildlife just outside your door, including keel-billed toucans and the aracari.
Next time we come to Monteverde, I think we will stay here if space is available!
Cala Lodge
The Cala Lodge has multiple room options nestled on a peaceful property, offering wildlife viewing and trails to the surrounding area. Close enough to town to reach the activities you want to do, but far enough away to feel relaxed and remote.
Jungle Living Tree Houses
Imagine sleeping in a tree house with the rainforest jungle all around you. Imagine having Howler Monkeys playing on your deck platform in the morning, or the wild Coati’s paying you a visit?
These cozy tree-house cabins let you experience life, right in the thick of it!
Rainbow Valley Lodge
The Rainbow Valley Lodge is a 15-20 minute walk from downtown Santa Elena, offering a variety of affordable room options to fit every traveler’s needs. Stunning mountain and garden views for relaxing at the end of the day. This Adults Only property also offers a tour desk to help you book activities across the region. Two night minimum per stay, but with so much to do in the area, that’s no problem!
There are also tons of Airbnb listings in the area in a wide variety of price ranges. They are not part of my affiliate referral program, but I wanted to show you other options in case the ones above don’t meet your needs.
I hope this info helps you figure out where to stay in Monteverde!
As I said, there are literally a thousand options of places to stay in Monteverde and Santa Elena area. I hope my work to identify some of the best options in each price range saves you many hours of research time!
Thank you also for booking through the links in the red boxes provided. That is what allows me to keep providing you with great information, at no cost. 😊
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