Trapp Family Lodge

The location of the property is great, within walking distance of the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. But the room we were assigned had a strong chemical smell in the bathroom, almost like a pesticide. The room feels old. The TV didn't work well. The shower soap dispenser didn't work. The shower pressure was too weak - the front desk said it was by design to preserve water.

The best part about the property was waking up in the morning and looking out to the forest. That is all you see, besides the rest of the hotel. You don't see other buildings, businesses, or crowds of people. The room is simple but clean. The negatives are that the bathroom doesn't look professionally finished and the water pressures are low. Also the bedding seems ready for replacement. However, despite all the little issues, I really like the place and had a wonderful stay.

Hotel is right next to the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. It's quiet and peaceful. Hotel seems a bit dated and could use more electrical/charging outlets. Beautiful grounds and nice view of cloud forest. Room didn't appear to have heat or AC. But we used the restaurant the two nights we were there and the food was very good and reasonably priced. Glad because with dark and not great roads in Monteverde we decided to eat in. Staff was very attentive and helpful. If mobility problems make sure you get a room in the main building as it's a bit of a hike up hill to rooms higher up on the property.

La atención del personal es excelente. El lugar e instalaciones son para disfrutar y descansar. Habitaciones muy confortables. Excelente hotel!!!

Trapp Family Lodge is in an amazing, serene setting. The grounds are lovely. The views are spectacular.

Excelente ubicación a poca distancia de las reservas y restaurantes pero alejadito para más tranquilidad. Es un poco bullicioso. Se oyen los cuartos vecinos. Pero la relación calidad precio es justa. El restaurante es de calidad variable. Un día bien otro no, con porciones pequeñas en platos caros. El desayuno está bien, ordinario, básico.

Short walk to the cloud forest, always have attendant, bar & restaurant on site, relaxing & just perfect for our vk

Great staff and nice clean beds

Great hotel. Read someone else’s review not long ago that said the rooms needed to be updated. The rooms, in our opinion, fit the chalet feeling of the place. Wouldn’t change it. View was great from room #22. Restaurant food was excellent. Friendly staff. Would go back again.

Parking lot was challenging but it worked. Pretty far outside of Santa Elena if you're looking for more of a walkable experience, but they provide onsite dining options (breakfast looked good though couldn't accommodate a food allergy). Beautiful location, near Cloud Forest. Room had windows without screens (bug entry) as the only source of air. Thankfully the weather was cool, but room was stuffy without air circulation.