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Monteverde Rustic Lodge

800 mts north from Santa Elena | Santa Elena Monteverde, Santa Elena 50309, Costa Rica
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    5 of 5 stars
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

We stayed 2 nights at Monteverde Rustic Lodge. The lodge was within walking distance from downtown Santa Elena, but I would recommend taking taxi if carrying luggage since road condition was not great and quite steep. Taxi was $2 from downtown. Over tea, Ernesto helped us book ziplining activities when we arrived and recommended restaurants in the area. Sabor Tico... More

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Killarney
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

Having recently spent 4 nights in Rustic Lodge during our honeymoon in Costa Rica, we are so glad that we took the advice of other reviewers....We could not have asked for more from our stay with Jose and his team. They could not have been more helpful and the service was excellent. Jose helped us to book into our various... More

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ie
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

April 2013. Trip w friends to the cloud forest. Rooms are small, but clean and have great woodwork. It feels like a tree house. The owner, Jose is very attentive. He made phone calls for buses to pick us up for a night tour and zip lining with Salvetura. The drive was only a few minutes. The wii fi signal... More

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Repentigny, Canada
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

We truly appreciated our stay at the Rustic Lodge. If you are looking for a quiet stay (no phone and TV in room) in a clean welcoming hotel in Monteverde, this is the place. The owner and Ernesto are always available to recommend you an activity in the area or simply prepare you a good cup coffee. If you are... More

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Thunder Bay, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013

We stayed at the Rustic Lodge for 2 nights at the beginning of May 2013 and have only great things to say about this place!!!! Beautifully done, so much gorgeous wood work. Incredibly friendly and helpful manager - he hooked us up with the tours we wanted, which were small and independent and had information on a million more! Yummy... More

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London ON
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Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

We stayed one night after 2 nights at Monteverde Biosphere Lodge. We recommend this lodge for anyone wishing to visit the surrounding attractions. The morning breakfast was very good. The owner arranged trips and bus pickups to Don Jaun coffee tour (very good) and the Selvatura Park for zip lining and the hanging bridges. He also provided a nice selection... More

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Villers-la-ville, Belgium
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

We have only spent one night in this hotel, but we can definitely say it is a very good place at very high value for money. It was quiet and confortable, and moreover the manager is the kindest we have met in Costa Rica, very helpful, seeking that everything is confortable.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

It was a great hotel. Clean. Food was delicious. It was just the perfect place to stay while visiting this phenomenal area. What made the place even better was the staff. I do not think I have ever stayed at a hotel before where everyone did everything possible to ensure we were comfortable.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

My Husband and I stayed here for two nights on the first leg of our 10 day adventure/honeymoon. We chose this hotel based on the reviews on TripAdvisor, so thanks everyone for being so honest about this charmer! After our flight from NYC, renting a car in San Jose and driving to Monteverde (taking the toll roads on route 27... More

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Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2013

Our group of 4 friends and family just came back from a one night stay at the Rustic Lodge while visiting the beautiful Monteverde Cloud Forest. It was Jose, our host at the hotel, who helped make this trip so amazing. He gave us clear driving directions from Liberia, organized 4 tours, all with excellent guides, had great restaurant recommendations,... More

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Hotel Summarization (Beta)

What travelers say

  • Costa rica(43)
  • Fresh fruit(16)
  • Cloud forests(15)
  • Friendly and helpful(10)
  • Rooms are clean(10)
  • Town center(9)
  • Free internet(8)
  • HOT WATER(6)
  • Would highly recommend(6)
  • Short walk(6)

Additional Information about Monteverde Rustic Lodge

Address: 800 mts north from Santa Elena | Santa Elena Monteverde, Santa Elena 50309, Costa Rica
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Region: Costa Rica > Province of Puntarenas > Monteverde > Santa Elena
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Room Service Shuttle Bus service Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #4 of 23 Specialty lodging in Santa Elena
Price Range: $
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Monteverde Rustic Lodge is a small family run hotel in the heart of Santa Elena Monteverde. Our lodge is recommended for solo travelers, couples, nature lovers and families. Our mission is to make sure that every single guest we have has a great individual experience and that each of you will go home with wonderful memories. ... more   less 
Also Known As:
Monteverde Rustic Hotel
Monteverde Rustic Hotel Santa Elena
Monteverde Rustic Lodge Costa Rica - Santa Elena

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