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El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge

3.5 star property
Lodge with restaurant, near Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve

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Daily local cuisine breakfast (USD 7 per person)
Hiking
Daily local cuisine breakfast (USD 7 per person)
Exterior
Hiking

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

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

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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Quadruple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Family Cabin

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Basic Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Triple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Triple Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Bat Jungle - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Curi-Cancha Reserve - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Monteverde Butterfly Gardens - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve - 5 min drive - 3.0 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

  • ‪Laggus Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Café Monteverde - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Las Riendas Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Tree House Restaurante & Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Sabor Tico - ‬4 min drive

About this property

El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge

At El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve. 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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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

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.

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

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.
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.

El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge Reviews

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

Reviews

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.
Dallas, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest 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!
Katherine, 5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest 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
Manuela, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest 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.
Cathryn, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great place great people excellent food. Second time visiting the place definitely coming back
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

yvan, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Troy, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest 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.
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

excellent location in old monteverde. reasonable rates. friendly staff
4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest 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.
Ralph, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest 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!
2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest 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!
2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest 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.
ShirBet, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

LORI, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest 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.
4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest 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
arno, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest 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!
3-night romance trip
Verified CheapTickets guest review

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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.
3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nice and comfortable
Nice，comfortable.
Lai Wah, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

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!!!
David, 3-night romance trip
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