Bella Vista Lodge, Monteverde Costa Rica

Location: 50m Este, Costado Derecho, de la Gasolinera en Cerro Plano, Monteverde, Puntarenas, 60109, Monteverde, CR

Star Rating: 2 Stars

Property Type: Hotels

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 01:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Check-out: 10:30 AM

Instructions: The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 8:00 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

Amenities & Facilities

• Nature reserve
• Health or beauty spa nearby
• Express check-out
• Free WiFi
• Terrace
• Garden
• Luggage storage
• Express check-in/check-out
• Picnic area
• Front desk (limited hours)
• Express check-out
• Smoke-free property
• Ecotours nearby
• Tours/ticket assistance
• Wheelchair accessible parking
• Free reception
• Free self parking
• Rock climbing nearby
• Ziplining nearby
• Nature reserve
• Secured parking
• Health or beauty spa nearby
• Wheelchair-accessible van parking
• No elevator (single level property)
• Well-lit path to entrance

Rooms Available

• Habitacion Doble

  1 Double Bed

  215-sq-foot individually decorated room, deck/patio with ocean and mountain views

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

  Entertainment - LED television with cable channels

  Food & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), and room service (limited hours)

  Sleep - Hypo-allergenic bedding, a down duvet, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead

  Practical - Yard, laptop workspace, and local maps

  Comfort - Daily housekeeping

  Accessibility - Smooth flooring in room

  Non-Smoking

  Room/bed type depends on availability at check-in and noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Yard
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free WiFi
  • Down comforter
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Room and bed type depend on availability check-in
  • Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Local maps
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Deck or patio
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Smooth flooring in room

• Family Cabin, Kitchenette, Ocean View

  2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

  452-sq-foot individually decorated room, deck/patio with ocean views

  
  

  Layout - Bedroom, living room, and dining area

  Internet - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

  Entertainment - LED television with cable channels

  Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and cookware/dishware

  Sleep - Hypo-allergenic bedding, a down duvet, blackout drapes/curtains, turndown service, and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead

  Practical - Safe, yard, and laptop workspace

  Comfort - Daily housekeeping

  Accessibility - Smooth flooring in room

  Non-Smoking

  Room/bed type depends on availability at check-in

  Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)

  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Stovetop
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Yard
  • Turndown service
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Separate dining area
  • Free WiFi
  • Down comforter
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Room and bed type depend on availability check-in
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Local maps
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Deck or patio
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Smooth flooring in room

• Habitacion Triple

  1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

  237-sq-foot individually decorated room, deck/patio with courtyard views

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

  Entertainment - LED television with cable channels

  Food & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), and room service (limited hours)

  Sleep - Hypo-allergenic bedding, a down duvet, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead

  Practical - Yard, laptop workspace, and local maps

  Comfort - Daily housekeeping

  Accessibility - Smooth flooring in room

  Non-Smoking

  Room/bed type depends on availability at check-in and noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Yard
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free WiFi
  • Down comforter
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Room and bed type depend on availability check-in
  • Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Local maps
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Deck or patio
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Smooth flooring in room

Guest Reviews

• Angela (8/5): Lugar tranquilo - A cabana é confortável para uma estadia curta. O local é silencioso e tranquilo.
• Pablo (10/5): - Es ist ein schönes Hotel ihm Grünen. Bis zum Zentrum benötigt man aber ein Auto. Sehr freundliches und hilfsbereites Personal.
• Juan Camilo (10/5): - Excelente lugar
• Rushabh (10/5): - Very great lodge with big room and nice size kitchen and living/dining area. Bathroom can take some improvements. Outside sunset and rainbow views are awesome. Birds were amazing too of various colors ( yellow, orange and blue). We were satisfied with the pricing and conditions. Night time dark sky with many stars was also a great touch.
• Verified traveler (10/5): WOW! - This was a welcome respite from the over-touristy areas I had previously traveled through in CR. Jose was wonderful and easily accessible. The property was very clean and well-maintained, had a spectacular view, and was a quick drive to the biological reserve. I only had two nights and wish I had more! I absolutely recommend this property.
• ANA (8/5): - Accesible y tiene muy bella vista. Cercana a un lugar excelente para desayunar.
• Tomas (10/5): - Great value hotel and location. Comfortably fit myself and my four teenagers. Kitchen was a bonus. Very helpful front desk.
• Guy (8/5): - Jose is very friendly.
• Kenny (10/5): - The owner José is very friendly
• Miloud (10/5): Superbe vue - Super hôtel vue magnifique et hôte au petit soins
• Alan (10/5): Small But Mighty - A small, but mighty property!! This family run property only has 3 units, however, very much worth a stay in Monteverde. The cabins are clean, comfortable and spacious. As an added bonus, the location is perfect for a Monteverde sunset. Jose is a perfect host as well!!
• Maurice (10/5): Lovely place in Monteverde with great views. - Lovely place in Monteverde with great views. The owner, Jose, was very friendly and helped us book some great tours. We do note that the walls of the accommodation were fairly thin and you could hear the neighbours. Other then that this was great value for money!
• Wenxue (10/5): - Great View!
• Fei (10/5): - We recommend this property for families visiting Monteverde. We booked the 6-person suite, which was located in its own cabin. Jose, the owner, was very responsive and easily accessible via Whatsapp. Regarding the property, the mirador (looking point) shelter is a real selling point; while other tourists need to stand alongside the road and fight for parking to watch the sunset, Bella Vista Lodge guests may view it peacefully from the comfort of a covered and exclusive shelter. It is also possible to view the sunset directly from the 6-person cabin porch. Considering the remoteness of Monteverde, we found the cabin clean and practical. The dish and plates were a bit sparse but workable for 4 people. The property is a 5-10 minute drive away from the central mall of the town where there are grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants, etc. It is also immediately next to a gas station. It is about 15 minutes to the cloud reserve parking lot. Laundry service is available for $5 per kg; Jose collected our clothes during the evening and returned them the next morning before check out.
• Ryan (2/5): - Bedding had bugs in it and was not clean.
• Ian (4/5): - The lodge is in a convenient position with only a 10 minute walk uphill to the town shops anf restaurants. The owner was very helpful about arranging tours and advice around the area. Unfortunately, the rooms were very damp with the internal walls wet to touch. All clothes became damp, even those left in bags. A dehumidifier was put in the room but it was not large enough to cure the damp. Please note that our stay was during a period of exceptional rainfall as a result of Storm Sara so that our experience may not be normal.
• Maveen (10/5): - Amazing
• Curuchi (8/5): - Nice views from hill top. Away from town but close enough Friendly staff. Unpaved road leading into property with steep climb. Cottages need upgrading everything from furniture to bathroom and toilet. Linen and towels musty.
• Adriana (8/5): - Small property; the view is amazing and the staff is very friendly. Budget place to spend the nigth.
• Emma (8/5): - Vistas muy bonitas, cerca del Bosque Nuboso. Buen desayuno incluydo.
• Karina (8/5): - The breakfast was not great but the property is conveniently located and the view is amazing!
• Aissata (10/5): - The place is located on top and faces the water with views that are absolutely gorgeous. Great check in and great people.
• Tierney (2/5): - Extremely over priced for what you get.
• Susan (10/5): - Just outside of the main town area, we had a quiet nights stay and amazing views all the way to the ocean! Having our Own cabin and easy parking was nice. Very comfortable stay.
• Kimberly (10/5): - Amazing view, friendly staff, and comfy lodgings.
• Zhao (10/5): - The property is conveniently located in a quiet area near the main road. Restaurants and grocery stores are within walking distance. There is a direct scenic view of the mountain and forests from the property. Staff is super friendly and home-made free breakfast is delicious.
• Laxminarasimhan (10/5): - We enjoyed our stay at Bella Vista! José was very friendly, welcoming, communicative, and helpful. The location is really convenient near cloud forest. The hotel has a gorgeous view over the valley and a nice covered terrace to enjoy the view. Thanks for the great stay and Would highly recommend!
• Tao (10/5): - clean room and friendly host.
• Sepehr (10/5): - Bella Vista Lodge is a great hotel. The hotel manager is friendly and helps you plan your stay. The breakfast is good. The sight is breathtaking. The beds were comfortable and lots of amenities were given.
• Krista (10/5): - Nice quiet location. Family staff were very friendly and accommodating. Great view.
• Fernande (8/5): - Très bien situé pour visiter le parc Manuel Antonio, voir le coucher du soleil, plusieurs restos
• Gargi (8/5): - Location is perfect with amazing view of sunset, Jose our host was friendly and helpful but property needs little upgrade.
• Ernst (8/5): Great stay! - We believe it’s family owned. Very friendly and helpful if you need anything. The area is a little secluded which is nice and quiet. Step out of your room and a great view is waiting for you. I was told during the dry season, the sunset will be right in front of you. Place is comfortable. No AC, then again, just open your windows to let the air in. You’re on top of a mountain anyway. Not sure if it’s the rainy season, but there were bugs outside. Turn off your lights so they don’t come to your door. Breakfast was delivered to our rooms in the morning. Overall, would stay again if ever. It’s also a 5minute or less drive to the town.
• Yoko (10/5): Gem in Monteverde. Rustic cabins. - What we liked the most: Scenery: Amazing view of the valley and lots of birds if you wake up early. When clouds disperse, you can see the Pacific and the Gulf of Nicoya. Mesmerizing. Budget some time to just drink in the scenery. Hospitality: Jose is a hands on host and is responsive to your every need. Getting breakfast hand delivered to you in the morning by his Mom was a highlight every morning. Location: Perfect. On the edge of Monteverde, close to Curi Cancha reserve and the Monteverde Cloud Forest park and many attractions that we missed. Walking distance to restaurants and a nice supermarket. Just to give american travelers an idea of the cabins themselves, they are very similar to state park cabins. Rustic and out there. We had a comfortable stay there.
• dennis (10/5): Family run hotel with some fine touches - Greeted by name when i arrived.Comfortable room close to Curi Cancha and a waterfall. Walkable to restaurants and the Centro Commercial for the bus, about 1k. Family run, and breakfast was served in my room at a scheduled time. I liked the place a lot. Great view from a small covered viewing area.
• Gary (10/5): - Located near the Cloud Forest gate, this property was isolated enough to be quiet & relaxing ( with a great view), plus within walking distances of 3 good restaurant choices. As well, the breakfast "homemade' and delivered to your door by the cook ( a lovely ole gal) was delicious, and added to the great experience...
• Chengda (10/5): - Quiet environment with great view. Cozy stay. Nice free breakfast.
• Esteban (10/5): - Perfecto
• shawna (8/5): Monteverde is heavenly. - Bare bones but comfortable. Jose is very helpful at arranging transport and excursions.
• Denis (10/5): Great place with awesome service! - This was a really nice place just past downtown Santa Elena. There is a beautiful view from here (hence the name Bella Vista). The rooms are small but very comfortable. They have really good mattresses on the beds making for a good nights sleep. The bathrooms are large and clean, with good hot water. The WiFi in the rooms is very stable and very fast! What really makes this place is the service. This is a family run business with the mother making the breakfast which is brought to your room. The son, Jose, runs the front office and is very friendly and helpful. He helped to arrange tours for us and gave great recommendations for restaurants and helped sort us out when we needed some medical assistance, re-booking the tours etc... We would not hesitate to stay here again or recommend it to others.
• Verified traveler (8/5): - Jose, our host, was very accommodating and helpful. Room was clean and view was spectacular! Location was walking distance to restaurants and shopping which was nice after lots of driving this vacation. Having breakfast brought to our cabin is a nice touch and it was typical Costa Rican breakfast. Good value for your money.
• Verified traveler (6/5): Friendly staff, old facilities. - All of the staff were very friendly and full of knowledge. The facilities are definitely showing their age. The mattresses were old and a little lumpy. Had to get rid of many cockroaches during our three day trip. Breakfast was included everyday which was a nice surprise. Overall staff was very friendly, location is good, but would not stay there again unless several things were changed.
• sun (6/5): for the view and helpful owner - This is a very rustic hotel and for the price I think it's a good deal. Breakfast included, just order fruit, we could not eat other stuff, very poor quality. For the price I would say it's a pretty good deal. View from the room was beautiful but the spot the hotel is located is in open space where there's constant wind and element that makes it hard to relax for us. I saw few other hotels that are more enclosed by woods and felt more cozy. Monteverde is very windy due to it's geographic location and gets extremely cold at night which we did not expect. So I think we would have had a better time if we staid in more cozy location. However, the hotel owner was so attentive and ready to help with everything you need, we appreciated it so much. I had a minor accident and needed some ice but because the nearby stores were all closed for the night he drove into town to get some ice for me. What a wonderful person!!! thank you so much!!!
• Verified traveler (10/5): - The owner Jose shows great hospitality. He helped us with ordering dinner, booking all the trips, and providing in-room breakfast service. We really enjoy staying at Bella Vista and will definitely stay here next time.
• Bruce (6/5): Temper ur expectations & you won’t be disappointed - Clean, basic/adequate, reasonably comfortable room with a SPECTACULAR view of the Gulf of Nicoya in the distance. Owner José is congenial and accommodating; will gladly help with local tourist arrangements. Room (“cabina”) lacked AC and heat. At mountain altitude, AC wasn’t needed, but a bit of heat would’ve made cool, damp evening more comfortable. Water in shower and sink was only lukewarm; encouraged a QUICK wash-up. Single bulb in ceiling fixture, no table lamp for reading/writing. No room-darkening shades, so sunlight will help you wake up. No dining facilities on premises, but owner Jose’s mother will cook a basic breakfast ($8 pp), which will be delivered to your room. More than a hostel but clearly not a fancy place; we enjoyed our one-night, modestly-priced stay while focusing on the many nearby attractions in the Monteverde area.
• jr (8/5): Friendly and caring - New owner, enthusiastic, went out of his way to help make our stay in Monteverde as wonderful as possible! Good luck Jose, I'm sure you will succeed in making your place an excellent resort!
• Paul (6/5): Functional Room in Good Location - View is great from both the room and the overlook. Easy to find and good location in relation to sights and town. Jose at front desk was extremely helpful in all aspects (including the booking of tours). Room was functional and very clean. Water pressure could have been better and hand towels would be nice. Listing in Expedia is correct except there was not coffee in room (just cups and saucers and a microwave). The place fully met my needs.
• Verified traveler (10/5): Great little lodge - Loved the place. Really small, only 5 rooms and the owner was so friendly. The lodge has a great view overlooking the forest and it's pretty close to both the city center and the cloud forest preserve. No frills, but everything was clean and worked.
• Jen & Will (10/5): Highly recommended! - My boyfriend and I loved our stay at Bella Vista! Great location - about a 10 minute walk from downtown, so it is convienent, but you are away from the noise. The cabin was very comfortable and clean. The owner Jose was very friendly and extremely helpful in booking tours and planning our stay. We ordered breakfast one morning and it was delicious. We loved it - hope to return one day!
• Grace (6/5): Cold & windy - Best sunset view from the windows and front yard! If weather is nice you can see all the way to Nicoya Gulf. Good landscaping and quiet surroundings...has refrigerator, coffee machine and TV, but no vanity top to put toiletry bag... But hotel is far from main mall where restaurants, shops & bus stop are. Room was drafty, you can feel the wind. Thin wall that you can hear everything about your next door neighbor. The owner Jose is very nice and helpful, take notes about what need to improve. Hopefully it'll have better condition when we visit again.
• Dwight (10/5): Thanks - Good stay. Close to everything. Walking distance
• Kenneth (10/5): - Perfect spot for budget minded travelers in a wonderful but pretty expensive area. Clean, cute and comfortable. Spectacular sunset views. Best of all, Jose is extremely helpful at every turn. Just remember to shower quickly. The water is very hot, for a little while.
• Taylor (10/5): Felt like home! - I just want to start out by saying you should ignore any negative reviews the facility may have previously gotten! Jose the owner was amazing and went above and beyond. Any sort of activity we wanted to do Jose coordinated It for us. The location was great for the price with amazing views and a great set up if you want to cook food instead of going out. If I go back I will definitely stay here again. You won't be disappointed with the quality of service here. Pura vida!
• Verified traveler (6/5): Convenient with great location. - The price is good. The location is good.

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