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El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge

3.5 star property
Lodge with free parking, 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)
    ‪132 min drive‬

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

El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge places you next to The Bat Jungle and within a 5-minute walk of Children's Eternal Rain Forest Bajo del Tigre. This 3.5-star lodge has 25 guestrooms and offers conveniences like a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.
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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
  • ‪Las Riendas Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Taty's Bakery - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Green - ‬4 min drive

About this property

El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge

Lodge with free parking, near Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
Guests of El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a meeting room, and laundry facilities. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 180 per vehicle one-way. Front-desk staff can assist with tours or tickets, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a picnic area and a garden.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Sitting areas are also included.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • TRAMONTI

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator on request

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 floor

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

  • This property welcomes pets for free

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-8:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • 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

What can I see within easy reach of El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge?

This lodge is located in Monteverde, just steps from The Bat Jungle and Children's Eternal Rain Forest Bajo del Tigre, and within a short walk of Curi-Cancha Reserve. You'll also find Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde and Friends Meeting House less than a mile away.

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

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the lodge.

Does El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge include a casino?

No, El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge?

No, there is no indoor pool at this lodge.

What do couples enjoy most about El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge?

Couples staying at this lodge will appreciate amenities like a restaurant and a restaurant bar plus some guestrooms include garden views.

Are there hot tubs at El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge?

No, this lodge doesn't have a spa tub.

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

Yes, El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge serves breakfast (local cuisine) for a surcharge each morning at TRAMONTI.

Will El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge allow pets to stay free of charge?

Yes, pets stay free at El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge.

Are there connecting rooms at El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this lodge.

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

The closest major airport to El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge is La Fortuna (FON-Arenal), which is about 17.1 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge.

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel El Bosque is a quiet, nature-centric property tucked away from the main road in Monteverde. The staff was extremely friendly and accommodating, and the nature trails on the property were a lot of fun for a self-guided walk. I think your experience at El Bosque likely depends on the room you're in, though. Our room had a number of sizable spiders that came out from behind the woodwork after dark, the shower "drain" was a slow-running hole in the wall, and we had a water leak from underneath our bathroom sink on the second night. However a different room (which they put us in for one night while they tried to deal with the spiders) was much nicer, with tighter seams around the ceiling and a traditional shower drain. So if you're bothered by things like that, I still suggest Hotel El Bosque...just get in touch with them prior to check-in and discuss room selection in advance. The front desk is extremely understanding and helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 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