El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge

Property class: 3.5
Monteverde lodge with restaurant

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Enjoy your visit to Monteverde with a stay at El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out TRAMONTI, which serves Italian cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Fellow travelers like the overall property condition.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Garden
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Meeting room
  • Picnic area
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator (on request)

Room options

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Basic Double Room | WiFi (free), bed sheets

Basic Double Room

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

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Basic Triple Room | WiFi (free), bed sheets

Basic Triple Room

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Quadruple Room | WiFi (free), bed sheets

Quadruple Room

  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Family Cabin

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Route 602, First Right after Tramonti, Monteverde, Puntarenas, 60109

What's nearby

  • The Bat Jungle - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Children's Eternal Rain Forest Bajo del Tigre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Curi-Cancha Reserve - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Friends Meeting House - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Monteverde Friends School - Escuela de los Amigos - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 169 min drive
  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 17.1 miles/27.5 km
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 51.8 miles/83.3 km
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Tree House Restaurante & Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Sabor Tico - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Choco Café - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪El Sapo Bar & Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Open Kitchen - ‬4 min drive

About this property

El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge

  • Enjoy your visit to Monteverde with a stay at El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out TRAMONTI, which serves Italian cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Fellow travelers like the overall property condition.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 25 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets stay free

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Offsite

    • Area shuttle*

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Local cuisine breakfast each morning (surcharge)
  • Restaurant

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Ziplining nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Room amenities

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator (on request)

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

TRAMONTI - This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Local cuisine breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 7 for adults and USD 7 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 180 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.

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

This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Union Pay

Cashless transactions are available.

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

Are pets allowed at El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge?

Yes, pets stay free.

Is parking offered on site at El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 180 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as hiking. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge?

Yes, TRAMONTI offers Italian cuisine.

What's the area around El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge like?

El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge is a short 8-minute walk from Curi-Cancha Reserve and 17 minutes' walk from Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde.

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Reviews

El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Very good

"Hospitality on a level you'll seldom find"

Exceptionally service-minded and helpful couple running the motel/hotel. Safe and clean spot, surrounded by rainforest. Arrival by own car recommended.
Verified review

6/10 Good

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.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

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!
Verified review

4/10 Fair

Unpleasant experience

The room was very moist without any air conditioning. All the beddings feel wet. Especially at night it was so cold and uncomfortable. At checkout the owner took my credit card, write down the info instead of just charge it directly. I thought it was strange. So the charge came after I left the place and i noticed i was charged extra! I had to try to get a hold of the owner to correct the amount. Though it was corrected this was unnecessary stress for my trip. Would not recommend!
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

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
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Belle e spaziose cabine di legno con doccia calda e wifi dove si può avere molta privacy. L'hotel ha una sua rete di sentieri che partono dietro alle cabinr, ma la mappa fornita alla reception non sempre corrisponde.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

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.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Great place great people excellent food. Second time visiting the place definitely coming back
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Excelente atención

Las medidas de Min de Salud aplicadas constantemente, la atención, la comida, las habitaciones, las recomendaciones, el tour nocturno excelente. Muy contentos con la experiencia lo recomendamos.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Helpful staff, good breakfast and clean room. Staff even asked if there was anything they could do to improve the lodge and experience.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful setting

The property is gorgeous and filled with flowers, birds and other wildlife. Short walk to waterfall.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

excellent location in old monteverde. reasonable rates. friendly staff
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Immerso nel bosco. Da qui partono i tour nella giungla di notte. Staff super cordiale. Bungalow molto carini dall'esterno, essenziali all'interno. Colazione più che discreta con frutta, uova, gallo pinto, toast. Buon rapporto qualità prezzo
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

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!
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Prisvärt budgethotell i ett skönt naturområde

Hotellet ligger i ett fint naturområde, bara 10 minuter med bil till Cloud Forest nationalpark. Rummen är spartanskt inredda. Frukosten är enkel, men god. Mycket hjälpsam personal. Det var dock ganska svårt att hitta dit. Det som drog ner betyget var att det var väldigt kallt på rummet på nätterna och att trycket i duschen var dåligt.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

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.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

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.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Wunderschöner Garten, gutes Frühstück, freundliches und hilfsbereites Personal, Ruhe!
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

We we're very happy with our stay here, clean, comfortable and affordable, and a great value for the price. Certainly not perfect, it's not a 5 star resort, but for the price you have a comfortable safe property, toucans and hummingbirds with your yummy breakfast in the morning, and lots if places to relax and enjoy the stream going by the property or relax in the pool. You do need a vehicle though, as it's 5 minutes out of town
Verified review

8/10 Very good

À recommander

Très bon accueil. Emplacement idéal pour accéder à la réserve de Curi Cancha ou de Monteverde. À 5’ de Santa Éléna, ville animée avec commerces, banques et de nombreux restos. À l’hôtel la douche de la chambre manquait de pression ( Daniel le gérant affirme avoir corrigé le problème depuis...).
Verified review

4/10 Fair

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
Verified review

8/10 Very good

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!
Verified review

6/10 Good

Avoid room num 1

Very nice place but avoid at all cost room num 1. This one has noise coming from the 2nd floor as well as the neighbor. Wall are cardboard so we could barely sleep with noise. The other rooms num (4 +) seams more isolated from neighbors. The rest of the property is incredible and clean.