The hotel was affordable and in a good location in Monteverde. The cedar walls were a nice touch. However....the walls were very thin- we could hear people in the next room clearly. There were only 2 very small windows that opened, which left very little ventilation. During the day, the room was stifling. The front-desk staff was missing half the time and not very helpful the other half. One of the attendants had no idea what we were talking about when we asked about the Monteverde Cloud Forest.

We paid 50 USD for a double in the new section, in cash, which included tax and breakfast. The room was newly constructed and smelled nicely of cedar wood. Bathroom was well equiped with ample hotwater, lighting, outlets, mirror.

As mentioned, breakfast was included across the street at the excellent restaurant bearing the same name. Fruit and cereal; eggs cooked to order, etc. You won't leave hungry.

We also had dinner at the restaurant which is in the Chilean steakhouse style (they have vegetarian too). Quite good and 2 can eat well for $25 USD.

Location is just pass Santa Elena down a side street (signed). No complaints although we did hear the people in the next room quite loudly once during the middle of the day. So the walls must be quite thin and this could be a problem if the noise was during the night, etc.

Phone in the room for calling with credit cards.