HOTEL EL BOSQUE MONTEVERDE

Everything about my stay here was perfect and this property and the private hiking trails were truly magical this was my favorite adventure while in Costa Rica. Here I felt so safe and well cared for. Every need and expectation was exceeded. Highly recommend.

I live in CR and this is my 4th stay at El Bosque. Rooms are spotless, comfy beds, delicious food, great wildlife, extensive trails and wonderful staff. Wifi throughout. I love the location because I can walk to both the Curi-Cancha and Bajo el Tigre reserves, Stella's bakery is across the street and the Women's Cooperative is next door.

The team manage a lovely peaceful, clean corner of Monteverde. The rooms are generous fairly priced , spotlessly clean and in the heart of what you are looking for. The breakfast is excellent , the dinners are great after a long day of walking and exploring. I stayed here for three days and saw more wildlife here than at any other spot . Emerald toucanets, capuchin, howlers, motmots. If you want a caring quiet place to lay your head then this is it . To the team a big thank you , keep doing what you do !

El Bosque is a nice cosy property. With many free walking trails and a night walk with a guide, which enhances the experience totally. Unfortunately, due to COVID there were many restrictions and the restaurant was only serving breakfast. Rooms are well maintained and laundry service is fast. Ernesto, is a fantastic host. He assisted in activity bookings, restaurant suggestions and was all over the place making sure everything was in order. Will definitely return in normal times to experience their real hospitality.

We really enjoyed our stay here in March 2020. Friendly and helpful staff, delicious breakfast, rustic cabins, birds on the property and nearby access to birding and restaurants. The pancakes with homemade marmalade really hit the spot at breakfast.

This is our second stay and our third time to visit the grounds at El Bosque. Daniel and his dedicated staff take great care to create a very tranquil and comfortable environment for all of their guests. From the perfectly arranged transportation with Carlos meeting us at the airport and driving us with expert skill and professionalism, to our room that was spotless and decorated with fresh flowers and ornate towels sculptures, to the wonderfully hot showers with good water pressure, and the very comfortable bed and furnishings, we felt that we were in a much more expensive hotel than one would imagine that we could afford on our modest budget of under $75 a night. The breakfast was wonderful and we enjoyed delicious pancakes, scrambled eggs, organic butter, home-made marmalade…

We were very pleased with the lodging and activities at El Bosque. The rooms were rustic yet comfortable. We really enjoyed the wildlife and trails around the property. They also offer an excellent night tour on the trails to see wildlife. The breakfast was also very good!

Good things 1) The staff were great, always helpful, Daniel gave superb advise prior to our visit The kitchen staff were always smiley at breakfast but were under some pressure at about 0730 and 0900 when the bird walk finished 2) WIFI is excellent 3) The rooms are well sealed so things can't get in 4) The rooms are a bit basic, BUT this is NOT a 5 star hotel 5) The night walk is good, however don't expect frogs 6) The early morning bird walk is also excellent My only observation is that this isn't in the forest as much as I expected. There is a big open area in front and although there are parrots and other birds if you look carefully, it's not the jaw dropping animal fest that others have suggested. In conclusion, a great spot, glad I booked it for 18 people and we enjoyed our stay

The trails and all of the wildlife were absolutely incredible. We even saw Capuchin monkeys when we were checking in! The staff was very helpful in booking transportation and activities for us, and they were overall incredibly attentive and welcoming. The night tour was a highlight of our experience in Costa Rica! We saw so many amazing birds, insects, and other animals. The guide was very informative and went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed the tour. The room was clean and functional for us, and the wifi was very good. Although the lodge was not located in the town, there was a cafe, market, and restaurant nearby that were very tasty, and we got a discount for the restaurant. The town was about a 25-minute walk away, and we saw incredible views along the way. The breakfast was included and was very good. They made their own butter and marmalade, and the fruit juices and plantains were delicious! We would happily stay here again.

This friendly Monteverde lodge has its own cloud forest, offers fascinating guided walks on its trails, (I particularly enjoyed the night walk) and an improbably large number of bird species nest or roost in the trees that surround the central garden. It is slightly out of the center of town but there is a coffee shop, craft shop and the excellent Italian restaurant, Tramonti, all within a minutes walk from the front gate. Also Cabure, an Argentinian restaurant, just over the road above the Bat Jungle (which has bats but couldn’t really be described as a jungle). Staff very friendly and helpful and can organise anything you want to do in the area.

Our multigenerational family were in the best hands at El Bosque Eco Lodge. All around, the staff was fantastic. We did not have an item that we needed in our room and they magically delivered it almost immediately. Our day-trips were scheduled by the staff and all worked out smoothly. I would recommend this facility to everyone!