Trapp Family Lodge Monteverde
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About this property
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as a television in a common area and tour/ticket assistance.
Amenities
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as a television in a common area and tour/ticket assistance.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge during limited hours, and free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
At Trapp Family Lodge, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM.
Rooms
Stay in one of 26 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
Location
Located in Monteverde, Trapp Family Lodge is in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Wildlife Refuge Monteverde and Sky Adventures Monteverde Park. This lodge is 5.9 mi (9.6 km) from Selvatura Adventure Park and 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Reserva Santa Elena.
What's nearby
Monteverde Friends School - Escuela de los Amigos(0.7 Miles)
Friends Meeting House(0.7 Miles)
Curi-Cancha Reserve(1.2 Miles)
The Bat Jungle(1.3 Miles)
Children's Eternal Rain Forest Bajo del Tigre(1.4 Miles)
Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde(2 Miles)
Centro Comercial Monteverde(2.5 Miles)
Hidden Valley Preserve(2.5 Miles)
Monteverde Butterfly Gardens(2.5 Miles)
Ficus La Raiz(2.5 Miles)
Mundo de los Insectos(2.6 Miles)
Monteverde Orchid Garden(2.6 Miles)
Jardín de Orquídeas(2.6 Miles)
El Cafetal(3.1 Miles)
San Luis Ecological Farm(3.6 Miles)
La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)(71.8 Miles)
Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)(83.5 Miles)
Parking
Airport shuttle
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Tour desk
Housekeeping
Location
1 Km. al oeste de la reserva Monteverde, Monteverde, Costa Rica
Monteverde Friends School - Escuela de los Amigos (0.7 Miles)
Friends Meeting House (0.7 Miles)
Curi-Cancha Reserve (1.2 Miles)
The Bat Jungle (1.3 Miles)
Children's Eternal Rain Forest Bajo del Tigre (1.4 Miles)
Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde (2 Miles)
Room options
4
Mountain Suite, 1 King Bed
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
431 ft²
HeatingPrivate BathroomTV
5
Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds
Room details
2 Large Double Beds
Sleeps 4
431 ft²
HeatingPrivate BathroomCrib(s) (Free)
11
Mountain Suite, 2 Queen Beds
Room details
2 Large Double Beds
Sleeps 4
431 ft²
HeatingPrivate BathroomTV
Guest reviews of Trapp Family Lodge Monteverde
8.6
Fabulous
Based on 649 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Couple
39%
Family
44%
Group
15%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Travellers describe Trapp Family Lodge Monteverde as a scenic, quiet base near the Monteverde Cloud Forest, with large rooms and beautiful views, helpful staff, and rustic buildings where limited amenities can present tradeoffs.
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What guests think
Travellers describe Trapp Family Lodge Monteverde as a scenic, quiet base near the Monteverde Cloud Forest, with large rooms and beautiful views, helpful staff, and rustic buildings where limited amenities can present tradeoffs.
Breakfast and the on-site restaurant and bar earn strong reviews, though a few guests mentioned limited portions or higher prices. Many appreciate the easy walk to the reserve, but the remote, windy hillside, rough gravel access road, and steep ramps or lack of elevators can be challenging for some. Rooms show rustic charm yet can feel dated, with minimal climate control (often no AC or heating), occasional noise between rooms, and drafts. Expect a nature-focused, low-frills stay with standout access to the Cloud Forest.
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Facilities
Guests praise the on-site restaurant/bar and the well-kept gardens. There is no elevator and access involves steep ramps, and several wished for in-room coffee makers or small fridges and noted limited outlets/USB charging.
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Sangeetha
26 Dec 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
A lovely place to stay, which makes us want to return for a longer stay. Highly eco-conscious and eco-friendly the property is very well maintained and offers a sumptuous sit-down breakfast and good lunch, and dinner options at the restaurant. With wonderful views of the mountains and airy rooms, the Trapp lodge offered a unique experience. Since there are no elevators, one has to be prepared to go up the ramp for rooms in the higher elevations. Staff are friendly and since dinner is done by reservation, we were pleasantly surprised to receive a call asking if we would like a dinner reservation to be made. Highly recommend this place for a lovely, comfortable and quiet stay.
A lovely place to stay, which makes us want to return for a longer stay. Highly eco-conscious and eco-friendly the property is very well maintained and offers a sumptuous sit-down breakfast and good lunch, and dinner options at the restaurant. With wonderful views of the mountains and airy rooms, the Trapp lodge offered a unique experience. Since there are no elevators, one has to be prepared to go up the ramp for rooms in the higher elevations. Staff are friendly and since dinner is done by reservation, we were pleasantly surprised to receive a call asking if we would like a dinner reservation to be made. Highly recommend this place for a lovely, comfortable and quiet stay.
10
Louise
7 Nov 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The breakfasts were delicious! The food in the restaurant was also very good.The staff at the front desk were extremely helpful and made great suggestions for activities and local restaurants. Beautiful views from our hotel room!
The breakfasts were delicious! The food in the restaurant was also very good.The staff at the front desk were extremely helpful and made great suggestions for activities and local restaurants. Beautiful views from our hotel room!
6
BHAGWAN
12 Aug 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Trapp lodge is very close to cloud forest and is really good. Rooms are not well maintained as carpet smell was strong ( no fan/ventilation) and we had good numbers of bugs coming to room too. Breakfast is limited with preset option servings. Rooms doesn't have coffee machine too.
Trapp lodge is very close to cloud forest and is really good. Rooms are not well maintained as carpet smell was strong ( no fan/ventilation) and we had good numbers of bugs coming to room too. Breakfast is limited with preset option servings. Rooms doesn't have coffee machine too.
10
Zachary
7 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The grounds were lovely. The staff was helpful. The food at their on-site restaurant was good. The service was great and the proximity to the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve really made this a great place to stay.
The grounds were lovely. The staff was helpful. The food at their on-site restaurant was good. The service was great and the proximity to the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve really made this a great place to stay.
10
Pattie
18 Jan 2023
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Stayed 1 night
This was a great property with easy access to the Curi-Cancha and the Monteverde Biological Reserve. We had dinner in the restaurant both nights and all 3 of us LOVED our meals both nights. The rooms are comfortable, large, good bedding, showers with shampoo, conditioner and body wash plus hairdryer. The breakfast is included and was very good, with fresh orange juice, or other juices. We both had the Breakfast Tipico which I love, but they had pancakes, French toast. I highly recommend the Desayuno Tipico which has gallo pinto, scrambled eggs, cheese, grilled tomatoes and sautéed plantains (bananas). Very good. The location is perfect if you’re birding. The staff is very friendly with a fabulous happy hour 4-6:00 with 2xwines for $7, 2xbeers for $7, liquor 2x for $8. It is a very friendly place to stay with friendly staff who are very accommodating. We highly recommend it.
This was a great property with easy access to the Curi-Cancha and the Monteverde Biological Reserve. We had dinner in the restaurant both nights and all 3 of us LOVED our meals both nights. The rooms are comfortable, large, good bedding, showers with shampoo, conditioner and body wash plus hairdryer. The breakfast is included and was very good, with fresh orange juice, or other juices. We both had the Breakfast Tipico which I love, but they had pancakes, French toast. I highly recommend the Desayuno Tipico which has gallo pinto, scrambled eggs, cheese, grilled tomatoes and sautéed plantains (bananas). Very good. The location is perfect if you’re birding. The staff is very friendly with a fabulous happy hour 4-6:00 with 2xwines for $7, 2xbeers for $7, liquor 2x for $8. It is a very friendly place to stay with friendly staff who are very accommodating. We highly recommend it.
6
Daniela
9 Mar 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Hotel antigo precisando de reforma, cortina de gosto duvidoso e empoeirada. Não tem frigobar no quarto, tampouco elevador. Funcionário ajuda com as malas. Mas é cansativo subir e descer para o quarto. Café da manhã mediano: vc escolha uma das opções. Quarto espaçoso e vista linda. Hotel tem potencial, está num lugar lindo. Excelente localização. Mas precisa de uma reforma para modernizar e há espaço para construir uma piscina aquecida que sentimos falta.
Hotel antigo precisando de reforma, cortina de gosto duvidoso e empoeirada. Não tem frigobar no quarto, tampouco elevador. Funcionário ajuda com as malas. Mas é cansativo subir e descer para o quarto. Café da manhã mediano: vc escolha uma das opções. Quarto espaçoso e vista linda. Hotel tem potencial, está num lugar lindo. Excelente localização. Mas precisa de uma reforma para modernizar e há espaço para construir uma piscina aquecida que sentimos falta.
10
Brenda
20 Dec 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Excellent service at bar and restaurant. Spectacular food throughout the day. The grounds are beautiful. The reception staff was helpful with arranging activities. Clean room but coffee maker did not really work well -- weak coffee.
Excellent service at bar and restaurant. Spectacular food throughout the day. The grounds are beautiful. The reception staff was helpful with arranging activities. Clean room but coffee maker did not really work well -- weak coffee.
10
adrian
17 Jul 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great, but there needs to be a coffee maker in every room!!! You also need more electrical outlets or phone charging stations!
Great, but there needs to be a coffee maker in every room!!! You also need more electrical outlets or phone charging stations!
8
Karen
12 Nov 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
10
Nancy
12 Nov 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Fabulous staff, very kind and helpful. The breakfasts were great and we had a wonderful dinner at the on-site restaurant. It's a 10 - 15 minute walk into the Monteverde Cloud Forest. It wasn't a problem for us, but there are some steep ramps getting to some of the rooms and from the road to the parking lot. If you have mobility issues, be sure to check with the staff about options.
Fabulous staff, very kind and helpful. The breakfasts were great and we had a wonderful dinner at the on-site restaurant. It's a 10 - 15 minute walk into the Monteverde Cloud Forest. It wasn't a problem for us, but there are some steep ramps getting to some of the rooms and from the road to the parking lot. If you have mobility issues, be sure to check with the staff about options.
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Cleanliness
Many guests found rooms and grounds clean and well maintained. However, multiple reviews report bugs in rooms and occasional musty or chemical odors, indicating inconsistency.
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Emma
14 Feb 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful gardens and great customer service. Large comfortable rooms, but they need some updating. The towels had a musty smell.
Beautiful gardens and great customer service. Large comfortable rooms, but they need some updating. The towels had a musty smell.
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Kali
25 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This property was FULL of bugs!! I understand we were in a mountain location, but there were massive spider webs in all the window openings, flies and roaches EVERYWHERE, spiders on the bed (multiple times), the floors in our room look as if they hadn't been vacuumed in months. There is no privacy as in we could hear our neighbors conversations. There is no A/C or heating at all. Views are beautiful and the breakfast area was nice and clean, but the rooms themselves could use an overhaul and updating for sure!
This property was FULL of bugs!! I understand we were in a mountain location, but there were massive spider webs in all the window openings, flies and roaches EVERYWHERE, spiders on the bed (multiple times), the floors in our room look as if they hadn't been vacuumed in months. There is no privacy as in we could hear our neighbors conversations. There is no A/C or heating at all. Views are beautiful and the breakfast area was nice and clean, but the rooms themselves could use an overhaul and updating for sure!
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Mary
12 Apr 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Horrible experience. Rooms were old/outdated and ours was full of bugs. Staff was beyond rude and creepy - actively monitored our children. This hotel is NOT kid friendly despite the name of the hotel. Families should not stay here! Far from anything to do, moldy rooms, incredibly rude/invasive hotel staff. Only windows in the rooms face the walkway so you have zero privacy.
Horrible experience. Rooms were old/outdated and ours was full of bugs. Staff was beyond rude and creepy - actively monitored our children. This hotel is NOT kid friendly despite the name of the hotel. Families should not stay here! Far from anything to do, moldy rooms, incredibly rude/invasive hotel staff. Only windows in the rooms face the walkway so you have zero privacy.
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Evelyne
28 Aug 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Personnel à l’accueil très hautain, me montre la chambre 3 insectes sont morts sur le tapis sans compter que ce dernier a des cochonneries blancs par terre. Je demande à changer de chambre même problème dans la deuxième, puis la troisième on voit des coquerelles vivantes qui se promènent en plus de cheveux sur le sol de la toilette. Je demande un remboursement car je n’ai pas envie de dormir avec les insectes! Esteban le préposé de l’accueil me répond que c’est très normal les insectes dans les chambres d’hôtel. Je lui répond qu’à 225$ la nuit je ne m’attends pas à dormir avec les insectes et que si j’avais voulu j’aurais été faire du camping et non payé un hôtel. Je lui demande un remboursement et il me dit que ce n’est pas possible car c’est très normal les insectes et que je suis entrain d’hallucinée des insectes. Expédia est fermé alors je me résous de dormir là. La chambre sent l’humidité il n’y a aucun chauffage ni air climatisé. le tapis de la chambre est sale, le lit est zéro confortable! Je me lève durant la nuit et voit 4 coquerelles dans la salle de bain! Heureusement je prends un vidéo pour le montrer à la réception! Un désastre comme hôtel: infestée de coquerelles!
Personnel à l’accueil très hautain, me montre la chambre 3 insectes sont morts sur le tapis sans compter que ce dernier a des cochonneries blancs par terre. Je demande à changer de chambre même problème dans la deuxième, puis la troisième on voit des coquerelles vivantes qui se promènent en plus de cheveux sur le sol de la toilette. Je demande un remboursement car je n’ai pas envie de dormir avec les insectes! Esteban le préposé de l’accueil me répond que c’est très normal les insectes dans les chambres d’hôtel. Je lui répond qu’à 225$ la nuit je ne m’attends pas à dormir avec les insectes et que si j’avais voulu j’aurais été faire du camping et non payé un hôtel. Je lui demande un remboursement et il me dit que ce n’est pas possible car c’est très normal les insectes et que je suis entrain d’hallucinée des insectes. Expédia est fermé alors je me résous de dormir là. La chambre sent l’humidité il n’y a aucun chauffage ni air climatisé. le tapis de la chambre est sale, le lit est zéro confortable! Je me lève durant la nuit et voit 4 coquerelles dans la salle de bain! Heureusement je prends un vidéo pour le montrer à la réception! Un désastre comme hôtel: infestée de coquerelles!
10
Kevin
17 Aug 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Great lodge near the Monte Verde Reserve. This is one of the lodges highest up the road, about 1 km below the reserve. Great views across the valley. Very nice lodge. Room was in great condition, beds are comfortable, everything was clean. Breakfast is very nice. Staff is very helpful.
Great lodge near the Monte Verde Reserve. This is one of the lodges highest up the road, about 1 km below the reserve. Great views across the valley. Very nice lodge. Room was in great condition, beds are comfortable, everything was clean. Breakfast is very nice. Staff is very helpful.
10
sibel
29 Apr 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Clean and friendly employees
Clean and friendly employees
10
Nichole
13 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The staff was great, the view out of the room was spectacular. The food at the restaurant was wonderful. The room was very clean and peaceful.
The staff was great, the view out of the room was spectacular. The food at the restaurant was wonderful. The room was very clean and peaceful.
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Chirag
2 Jan 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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 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.
10
Marcela
27 Feb 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The Orbitz photos don't do Trapp Family Hotel justice, this hotel is a true gem. The hotel is beautiful, the cleanliness is immaculate, the woody aroma of the rooms relaxes you the moment the door opens. The toiletries are organic and their perfumes are delicate, Breakfast is tasty, and the people who serve are very professional and extremely kind, the restaurant offers an exquisite variety of options, truly homemade. The hotel environment offers peace and is the ideal place to rest. All staff are extremely polite, and welcoming, helping all guests at all times. Esteban and Daisy advised us, even before arriving, through WhatsApp and they were truly incredible. Highly recommended!
The Orbitz photos don't do Trapp Family Hotel justice, this hotel is a true gem. The hotel is beautiful, the cleanliness is immaculate, the woody aroma of the rooms relaxes you the moment the door opens. The toiletries are organic and their perfumes are delicate, Breakfast is tasty, and the people who serve are very professional and extremely kind, the restaurant offers an exquisite variety of options, truly homemade. The hotel environment offers peace and is the ideal place to rest. All staff are extremely polite, and welcoming, helping all guests at all times. Esteban and Daisy advised us, even before arriving, through WhatsApp and they were truly incredible. Highly recommended!
10
Philip
13 Jun 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
I had a great experience. Everyone I interacted with was very friendly and helpful. I walked almost everywhere, from the cloud forest to a coffee farm (Café La Bella Tica, highly recommended), to the downtown Santa Elena area. I like walking, so the location was fine for me (I averaged about 10.5 miles per day). They have one of the best breakfasts I've ever had. It starts with fresh fruit (banana, pineapple and guava), and then you have a choice of 4 options: a traditional Costa Rican breakfast, pancakes, toast and eggs, or huevos rancheros. I didn't have the toast, but everything else was exceptional. The restaurant was also very good. I highly recommend the grilled chicken with black pepper sauce or the grilled sea bass. The facilities are well-maintained and clean. While I was there, they were repainting the walls along the walkway and they tended to the grounds (bush and tree trimming, mowing, etc). They cleaned my room when I asked them to and avoided it when I asked them not to. I could not have had a better experience. I highly recommend the Trapp Family Lodge.
I had a great experience. Everyone I interacted with was very friendly and helpful. I walked almost everywhere, from the cloud forest to a coffee farm (Café La Bella Tica, highly recommended), to the downtown Santa Elena area. I like walking, so the location was fine for me (I averaged about 10.5 miles per day). They have one of the best breakfasts I've ever had. It starts with fresh fruit (banana, pineapple and guava), and then you have a choice of 4 options: a traditional Costa Rican breakfast, pancakes, toast and eggs, or huevos rancheros. I didn't have the toast, but everything else was exceptional. The restaurant was also very good. I highly recommend the grilled chicken with black pepper sauce or the grilled sea bass. The facilities are well-maintained and clean. While I was there, they were repainting the walls along the walkway and they tended to the grounds (bush and tree trimming, mowing, etc). They cleaned my room when I asked them to and avoided it when I asked them not to. I could not have had a better experience. I highly recommend the Trapp Family Lodge.
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Rooms
Rooms are large with mountain views and a rustic style, though several note dated decor. Many mention no AC or heating and drafts on windy nights; some report noise between rooms and limited outlets or window screens.
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Kali
25 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This property was FULL of bugs!! I understand we were in a mountain location, but there were massive spider webs in all the window openings, flies and roaches EVERYWHERE, spiders on the bed (multiple times), the floors in our room look as if they hadn't been vacuumed in months. There is no privacy as in we could hear our neighbors conversations. There is no A/C or heating at all. Views are beautiful and the breakfast area was nice and clean, but the rooms themselves could use an overhaul and updating for sure!
This property was FULL of bugs!! I understand we were in a mountain location, but there were massive spider webs in all the window openings, flies and roaches EVERYWHERE, spiders on the bed (multiple times), the floors in our room look as if they hadn't been vacuumed in months. There is no privacy as in we could hear our neighbors conversations. There is no A/C or heating at all. Views are beautiful and the breakfast area was nice and clean, but the rooms themselves could use an overhaul and updating for sure!
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Ruth
24 Jan 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We found the room to be cold with uncomfortable furniture. We also had a long, steep hike to our room every time (we were the furthest from reception). It was just not the relaxing, comfortable respite we had hoped for.
We found the room to be cold with uncomfortable furniture. We also had a long, steep hike to our room every time (we were the furthest from reception). It was just not the relaxing, comfortable respite we had hoped for.
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Maral
12 May 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
I really wanted to give this property 5 stars but I had to take one off simply because the rooms, at least our room, was very outdated and the bed extremely uncomfortable. I will say that the views from this property are breathtaking and we were in love! It is a short walk to the Monteverde Cloud Forest. The staff were extremely friendly and courteous. The food at the restaurant was also quite good! My only disappointment was the room condition and bed. Otherwise, wonderful property!
I really wanted to give this property 5 stars but I had to take one off simply because the rooms, at least our room, was very outdated and the bed extremely uncomfortable. I will say that the views from this property are breathtaking and we were in love! It is a short walk to the Monteverde Cloud Forest. The staff were extremely friendly and courteous. The food at the restaurant was also quite good! My only disappointment was the room condition and bed. Otherwise, wonderful property!
10
Kevin
17 Aug 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Great lodge near the Monte Verde Reserve. This is one of the lodges highest up the road, about 1 km below the reserve. Great views across the valley. Very nice lodge. Room was in great condition, beds are comfortable, everything was clean. Breakfast is very nice. Staff is very helpful.
Great lodge near the Monte Verde Reserve. This is one of the lodges highest up the road, about 1 km below the reserve. Great views across the valley. Very nice lodge. Room was in great condition, beds are comfortable, everything was clean. Breakfast is very nice. Staff is very helpful.
8
Babak
16 Apr 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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maria
28 Jun 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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William
31 Jan 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We were very disappointed in our accommodations because our room was very cold. The lodge is an older building and the windows leak so cold air blew in our room all night. We talked to management and they offered us a heater. For the price we paid we should be comfortable in our room. We were staying for two nights but after freezing the first night we wanted a refund for the second and we were told no.The owner/manager we spoke with did not care about our concerns! The breakfast is super cheap. The servings are very small and limited. They need to treat customers fairly.
We were very disappointed in our accommodations because our room was very cold. The lodge is an older building and the windows leak so cold air blew in our room all night. We talked to management and they offered us a heater. For the price we paid we should be comfortable in our room. We were staying for two nights but after freezing the first night we wanted a refund for the second and we were told no.The owner/manager we spoke with did not care about our concerns! The breakfast is super cheap. The servings are very small and limited. They need to treat customers fairly.
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Daniela
9 Mar 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Hotel antigo precisando de reforma, cortina de gosto duvidoso e empoeirada. Não tem frigobar no quarto, tampouco elevador. Funcionário ajuda com as malas. Mas é cansativo subir e descer para o quarto. Café da manhã mediano: vc escolha uma das opções. Quarto espaçoso e vista linda. Hotel tem potencial, está num lugar lindo. Excelente localização. Mas precisa de uma reforma para modernizar e há espaço para construir uma piscina aquecida que sentimos falta.
Hotel antigo precisando de reforma, cortina de gosto duvidoso e empoeirada. Não tem frigobar no quarto, tampouco elevador. Funcionário ajuda com as malas. Mas é cansativo subir e descer para o quarto. Café da manhã mediano: vc escolha uma das opções. Quarto espaçoso e vista linda. Hotel tem potencial, está num lugar lindo. Excelente localização. Mas precisa de uma reforma para modernizar e há espaço para construir uma piscina aquecida que sentimos falta.
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Karen
12 Nov 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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clayton
7 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great hotel for a great price. One of the few hotels I’ve stayed in where the pictures do not do it justice, the view from our mountain suite was amazing. The room was clean, spacious, and secure. The room doesn’t have A/C which threw us off at first but this is typical for the area as the cool mountain wind was more than enough for a comfortable stay with the windows cracked. The area around the hotel is surrounded by forest so it was extremely quiet and relaxing, calm enough even to see some wildlife roaming freely through the property. The overall decor of the room and common areas was extremely beautiful. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful, specifically the gentleman at the front desk and the gentleman that kept the bar in the evening and served us breakfast in the morning. I can’t recommend this place enough. We wished we had time to stay here longer but we will definitely be back!
Great hotel for a great price. One of the few hotels I’ve stayed in where the pictures do not do it justice, the view from our mountain suite was amazing. The room was clean, spacious, and secure. The room doesn’t have A/C which threw us off at first but this is typical for the area as the cool mountain wind was more than enough for a comfortable stay with the windows cracked. The area around the hotel is surrounded by forest so it was extremely quiet and relaxing, calm enough even to see some wildlife roaming freely through the property. The overall decor of the room and common areas was extremely beautiful. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful, specifically the gentleman at the front desk and the gentleman that kept the bar in the evening and served us breakfast in the morning. I can’t recommend this place enough. We wished we had time to stay here longer but we will definitely be back!
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Service
Service is widely praised as friendly and helpful, with staff arranging tours and attentive restaurant/bar teams. A few guests reported unsympathetic or rude interactions.
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Randall
15 Apr 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent staff, especially Estefan at the front desk. Very friendly and very helpful. Great location near the Cloud Forest Monteverde. Only a 10 min walk. Room showed its age a bit, but was very comfortable and had a great view.
Excellent staff, especially Estefan at the front desk. Very friendly and very helpful. Great location near the Cloud Forest Monteverde. Only a 10 min walk. Room showed its age a bit, but was very comfortable and had a great view.
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Sangeetha
26 Dec 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
A lovely place to stay, which makes us want to return for a longer stay. Highly eco-conscious and eco-friendly the property is very well maintained and offers a sumptuous sit-down breakfast and good lunch, and dinner options at the restaurant. With wonderful views of the mountains and airy rooms, the Trapp lodge offered a unique experience. Since there are no elevators, one has to be prepared to go up the ramp for rooms in the higher elevations. Staff are friendly and since dinner is done by reservation, we were pleasantly surprised to receive a call asking if we would like a dinner reservation to be made. Highly recommend this place for a lovely, comfortable and quiet stay.
A lovely place to stay, which makes us want to return for a longer stay. Highly eco-conscious and eco-friendly the property is very well maintained and offers a sumptuous sit-down breakfast and good lunch, and dinner options at the restaurant. With wonderful views of the mountains and airy rooms, the Trapp lodge offered a unique experience. Since there are no elevators, one has to be prepared to go up the ramp for rooms in the higher elevations. Staff are friendly and since dinner is done by reservation, we were pleasantly surprised to receive a call asking if we would like a dinner reservation to be made. Highly recommend this place for a lovely, comfortable and quiet stay.
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Amanda
19 Jan 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent stay at this hotel. All staff were extremely friendly and kind. The front desk staff were super helpful when for all requests, especially when booking tours. The view and the hotel grounds are absolutely beautiful! The restaurant for lunch/dinner and breakfast were very good and affordable. I would recommend this hotel for a stay in Monteverde and would be happy to return back to this hotel!
Excellent stay at this hotel. All staff were extremely friendly and kind. The front desk staff were super helpful when for all requests, especially when booking tours. The view and the hotel grounds are absolutely beautiful! The restaurant for lunch/dinner and breakfast were very good and affordable. I would recommend this hotel for a stay in Monteverde and would be happy to return back to this hotel!
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Mary
12 Apr 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Horrible experience. Rooms were old/outdated and ours was full of bugs. Staff was beyond rude and creepy - actively monitored our children. This hotel is NOT kid friendly despite the name of the hotel. Families should not stay here! Far from anything to do, moldy rooms, incredibly rude/invasive hotel staff. Only windows in the rooms face the walkway so you have zero privacy.
Horrible experience. Rooms were old/outdated and ours was full of bugs. Staff was beyond rude and creepy - actively monitored our children. This hotel is NOT kid friendly despite the name of the hotel. Families should not stay here! Far from anything to do, moldy rooms, incredibly rude/invasive hotel staff. Only windows in the rooms face the walkway so you have zero privacy.
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Louise
7 Nov 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The breakfasts were delicious! The food in the restaurant was also very good.The staff at the front desk were extremely helpful and made great suggestions for activities and local restaurants. Beautiful views from our hotel room!
The breakfasts were delicious! The food in the restaurant was also very good.The staff at the front desk were extremely helpful and made great suggestions for activities and local restaurants. Beautiful views from our hotel room!
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Victoria
20 Nov 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
We had a lovely stay. Very helpful staff. The reception team helped book a last minute guided walk in Monteverder NP. Bar staff were very friendly, even gave us some traditional Costa Rican cooking tips! Big room with a lovely view, when the weather allowed. Breakfast is definitely skewed in favour of those who like eggs! But very nice with fresh fruit and tea/coffee/juice.
We had a lovely stay. Very helpful staff. The reception team helped book a last minute guided walk in Monteverder NP. Bar staff were very friendly, even gave us some traditional Costa Rican cooking tips! Big room with a lovely view, when the weather allowed. Breakfast is definitely skewed in favour of those who like eggs! But very nice with fresh fruit and tea/coffee/juice.
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Ludger
3 Dec 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Very nice property, great breakfast, super friendly and helpful staff
Very nice property, great breakfast, super friendly and helpful staff
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Francoise
30 Jan 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
This was our second stay at Trapp Family Hotel in Monteverde and we loved it even more than the first visit. The staff is friendly and helpful. The food and drink was excellent. And the activities set up by the hotel on our behalf were nothing less than spectacular. We recommend horseback riding and canyoning!
This was our second stay at Trapp Family Hotel in Monteverde and we loved it even more than the first visit. The staff is friendly and helpful. The food and drink was excellent. And the activities set up by the hotel on our behalf were nothing less than spectacular. We recommend horseback riding and canyoning!
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Brenda
20 Dec 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Excellent service at bar and restaurant. Spectacular food throughout the day. The grounds are beautiful. The reception staff was helpful with arranging activities. Clean room but coffee maker did not really work well -- weak coffee.
Excellent service at bar and restaurant. Spectacular food throughout the day. The grounds are beautiful. The reception staff was helpful with arranging activities. Clean room but coffee maker did not really work well -- weak coffee.
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Brigitte
14 Jan 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Big rooms, clean, staff very helpful, excellent free breakfast . All the plants and flowers.
Big rooms, clean, staff very helpful, excellent free breakfast . All the plants and flowers.
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Location
Very close to the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve and walkable to its entrance. Reaching town often requires driving on a rough gravel road, and the setting feels remote and windy to some.
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Rhian
17 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very nice place to stay. I chose this place because I thought it was near the cloud reserve for ziplining. It is the closest hotel to Monteverde Cloud Reserve but not the ziplining. It was a 25 min drive for us. Having said that we enjoyed our stay. It is old but the restaurant food is fine and breakfast good. The grounds are well kept. Thanks to Estefan for helping us book our ziplining and hanging bridges.
Very nice place to stay. I chose this place because I thought it was near the cloud reserve for ziplining. It is the closest hotel to Monteverde Cloud Reserve but not the ziplining. It was a 25 min drive for us. Having said that we enjoyed our stay. It is old but the restaurant food is fine and breakfast good. The grounds are well kept. Thanks to Estefan for helping us book our ziplining and hanging bridges.
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Brigid
2 Feb 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
It is a longer walk to the town, but you have convenience of free breakfast and dinner dining on the property. I loved that it was the closet to the Cloud Forest - we walked to the ticket window! Wonderful garden views from our room. Very peaceful. Staff was very helpful in booking tours for us.
It is a longer walk to the town, but you have convenience of free breakfast and dinner dining on the property. I loved that it was the closet to the Cloud Forest - we walked to the ticket window! Wonderful garden views from our room. Very peaceful. Staff was very helpful in booking tours for us.
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Kevin
17 Aug 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Great lodge near the Monte Verde Reserve. This is one of the lodges highest up the road, about 1 km below the reserve. Great views across the valley. Very nice lodge. Room was in great condition, beds are comfortable, everything was clean. Breakfast is very nice. Staff is very helpful.
Great lodge near the Monte Verde Reserve. This is one of the lodges highest up the road, about 1 km below the reserve. Great views across the valley. Very nice lodge. Room was in great condition, beds are comfortable, everything was clean. Breakfast is very nice. Staff is very helpful.
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john
4 May 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very friendly staff and the location is within walking distance of Monteverde cloud forest.
Very friendly staff and the location is within walking distance of Monteverde cloud forest.
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Boban
28 Mar 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We arrived here from La Fortuna to see cloud forests. We drove, and the last 50 km of driving was probably the worst public road I have seen in my life, and I have seen some. It's a gravel road, consisting mainly of potholes. The hotel itself was OK, though reachable only by a dusty gravel road, so there is no leaving anywhere without getting a layer of dust on your car. The cloud forests are nice, although I would try to condense the whole Monteverde experience to just one day (we stayed two).
We arrived here from La Fortuna to see cloud forests. We drove, and the last 50 km of driving was probably the worst public road I have seen in my life, and I have seen some. It's a gravel road, consisting mainly of potholes. The hotel itself was OK, though reachable only by a dusty gravel road, so there is no leaving anywhere without getting a layer of dust on your car. The cloud forests are nice, although I would try to condense the whole Monteverde experience to just one day (we stayed two).
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Jonathan
11 May 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Nice staff. Good location for cloud reserve and nice grounds- not really walkable into town
Nice staff. Good location for cloud reserve and nice grounds- not really walkable into town
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Davide
26 Apr 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
We had a very comfortable mountain view room. As expected we had a fantastic view over the cloud forest which we could enjoy from the room with a really large window and comfy chairs. The breakfast was full service and excellent with enough items on the menu to have a different selection every day. We had dinner once and it was also very good at a reasonable price. The hotel is away from the centre of Santa Elena, and the Monteverde cloud forest is 10-15' walk away. It does feel isolated, and it adds to the charm of the place. We organised our excursions beforehand, including transportation. It was easy to get a taxi from town for $14 or so. Excellent stay! We thought a small fridge would be useful.
We had a very comfortable mountain view room. As expected we had a fantastic view over the cloud forest which we could enjoy from the room with a really large window and comfy chairs. The breakfast was full service and excellent with enough items on the menu to have a different selection every day. We had dinner once and it was also very good at a reasonable price. The hotel is away from the centre of Santa Elena, and the Monteverde cloud forest is 10-15' walk away. It does feel isolated, and it adds to the charm of the place. We organised our excursions beforehand, including transportation. It was easy to get a taxi from town for $14 or so. Excellent stay! We thought a small fridge would be useful.
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Jeff
1 Aug 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
The Trapp Family Hotel provided us with a wonderful base to explore Monteverde and the surrounding Cloud Forest. The view from our Mountain Room was superb and was a joy to wake up to each of the five days of our stay The rooms were comfortable and well appointed, if a little dated, but this added to the overall charm. The food for breakfast and dinner was great, with plenty of choice, and they were able to cater for a vegan diet, which was very much appreciated. The staff were amazing. Friendly and attentive. The Trapp Family Hotel is located close to the Monteverde Cloud Forest and easily reached on foot. However, everywhere else in Monteverde is really only accessed by car, it is a long way to walk on a gravel road and we didn’t try to walk into town. All in all we would highly recommend the Trapp Family Hotel to anyone looking for a beautiful location to stay with friendly staff. We wouldn’t hesitate to return if we visit Monteverde in the future.
The Trapp Family Hotel provided us with a wonderful base to explore Monteverde and the surrounding Cloud Forest. The view from our Mountain Room was superb and was a joy to wake up to each of the five days of our stay The rooms were comfortable and well appointed, if a little dated, but this added to the overall charm. The food for breakfast and dinner was great, with plenty of choice, and they were able to cater for a vegan diet, which was very much appreciated. The staff were amazing. Friendly and attentive. The Trapp Family Hotel is located close to the Monteverde Cloud Forest and easily reached on foot. However, everywhere else in Monteverde is really only accessed by car, it is a long way to walk on a gravel road and we didn’t try to walk into town. All in all we would highly recommend the Trapp Family Hotel to anyone looking for a beautiful location to stay with friendly staff. We wouldn’t hesitate to return if we visit Monteverde in the future.
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Wayne
22 May 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Our six night-stay was delightful. The lodge is superb. Access to the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve is a 10-minute walk away. Our room was delightful with a grand view of valleys and mountains and tropical plants on the property. We ate breakfast and dinner at the lodge restuarant. Breakfast was outstanding, and the dinner menu was extensive. Every dinner was delicious and expertly prepared.
Our six night-stay was delightful. The lodge is superb. Access to the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve is a 10-minute walk away. Our room was delightful with a grand view of valleys and mountains and tropical plants on the property. We ate breakfast and dinner at the lodge restuarant. Breakfast was outstanding, and the dinner menu was extensive. Every dinner was delicious and expertly prepared.
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Darren
8 Jun 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great view from our room. Quiet. Restaurant was good food but a bit pricey compared to other options in area. Breakfast was nice and included. Very close to Monteverde reserve entrance so some traffic on road and took a while to get up there from town. We ended up eating in town a lot.
Great view from our room. Quiet. Restaurant was good food but a bit pricey compared to other options in area. Breakfast was nice and included. Very close to Monteverde reserve entrance so some traffic on road and took a while to get up there from town. We ended up eating in town a lot.
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Dining
Breakfast is popular and typically included, and many praise the restaurant’s lunches and dinners and the bar. A few mentioned limited portions, variable quality, or higher prices.
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Tami
14 Feb 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Room was spacious, staff was great! Dinner also was good!
Room was spacious, staff was great! Dinner also was good!
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Louise
7 Nov 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The breakfasts were delicious! The food in the restaurant was also very good.The staff at the front desk were extremely helpful and made great suggestions for activities and local restaurants. Beautiful views from our hotel room!
The breakfasts were delicious! The food in the restaurant was also very good.The staff at the front desk were extremely helpful and made great suggestions for activities and local restaurants. Beautiful views from our hotel room!
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maria
28 Jun 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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William
31 Jan 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We were very disappointed in our accommodations because our room was very cold. The lodge is an older building and the windows leak so cold air blew in our room all night. We talked to management and they offered us a heater. For the price we paid we should be comfortable in our room. We were staying for two nights but after freezing the first night we wanted a refund for the second and we were told no.The owner/manager we spoke with did not care about our concerns! The breakfast is super cheap. The servings are very small and limited. They need to treat customers fairly.
We were very disappointed in our accommodations because our room was very cold. The lodge is an older building and the windows leak so cold air blew in our room all night. We talked to management and they offered us a heater. For the price we paid we should be comfortable in our room. We were staying for two nights but after freezing the first night we wanted a refund for the second and we were told no.The owner/manager we spoke with did not care about our concerns! The breakfast is super cheap. The servings are very small and limited. They need to treat customers fairly.
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Pattie
18 Jan 2023
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Stayed 1 night
This was a great property with easy access to the Curi-Cancha and the Monteverde Biological Reserve. We had dinner in the restaurant both nights and all 3 of us LOVED our meals both nights. The rooms are comfortable, large, good bedding, showers with shampoo, conditioner and body wash plus hairdryer. The breakfast is included and was very good, with fresh orange juice, or other juices. We both had the Breakfast Tipico which I love, but they had pancakes, French toast. I highly recommend the Desayuno Tipico which has gallo pinto, scrambled eggs, cheese, grilled tomatoes and sautéed plantains (bananas). Very good. The location is perfect if you’re birding. The staff is very friendly with a fabulous happy hour 4-6:00 with 2xwines for $7, 2xbeers for $7, liquor 2x for $8. It is a very friendly place to stay with friendly staff who are very accommodating. We highly recommend it.
This was a great property with easy access to the Curi-Cancha and the Monteverde Biological Reserve. We had dinner in the restaurant both nights and all 3 of us LOVED our meals both nights. The rooms are comfortable, large, good bedding, showers with shampoo, conditioner and body wash plus hairdryer. The breakfast is included and was very good, with fresh orange juice, or other juices. We both had the Breakfast Tipico which I love, but they had pancakes, French toast. I highly recommend the Desayuno Tipico which has gallo pinto, scrambled eggs, cheese, grilled tomatoes and sautéed plantains (bananas). Very good. The location is perfect if you’re birding. The staff is very friendly with a fabulous happy hour 4-6:00 with 2xwines for $7, 2xbeers for $7, liquor 2x for $8. It is a very friendly place to stay with friendly staff who are very accommodating. We highly recommend it.
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Brenda
20 Dec 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Excellent service at bar and restaurant. Spectacular food throughout the day. The grounds are beautiful. The reception staff was helpful with arranging activities. Clean room but coffee maker did not really work well -- weak coffee.
Excellent service at bar and restaurant. Spectacular food throughout the day. The grounds are beautiful. The reception staff was helpful with arranging activities. Clean room but coffee maker did not really work well -- weak coffee.
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Wayne
22 May 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Our six night-stay was delightful. The lodge is superb. Access to the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve is a 10-minute walk away. Our room was delightful with a grand view of valleys and mountains and tropical plants on the property. We ate breakfast and dinner at the lodge restuarant. Breakfast was outstanding, and the dinner menu was extensive. Every dinner was delicious and expertly prepared.
Our six night-stay was delightful. The lodge is superb. Access to the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve is a 10-minute walk away. Our room was delightful with a grand view of valleys and mountains and tropical plants on the property. We ate breakfast and dinner at the lodge restuarant. Breakfast was outstanding, and the dinner menu was extensive. Every dinner was delicious and expertly prepared.
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Brigitte
14 Jan 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Big rooms, clean, staff very helpful, excellent free breakfast . All the plants and flowers.
Big rooms, clean, staff very helpful, excellent free breakfast . All the plants and flowers.
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Darren
8 Jun 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great view from our room. Quiet. Restaurant was good food but a bit pricey compared to other options in area. Breakfast was nice and included. Very close to Monteverde reserve entrance so some traffic on road and took a while to get up there from town. We ended up eating in town a lot.
Great view from our room. Quiet. Restaurant was good food but a bit pricey compared to other options in area. Breakfast was nice and included. Very close to Monteverde reserve entrance so some traffic on road and took a while to get up there from town. We ended up eating in town a lot.
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Philip
13 Jun 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
I had a great experience. Everyone I interacted with was very friendly and helpful. I walked almost everywhere, from the cloud forest to a coffee farm (Café La Bella Tica, highly recommended), to the downtown Santa Elena area. I like walking, so the location was fine for me (I averaged about 10.5 miles per day). They have one of the best breakfasts I've ever had. It starts with fresh fruit (banana, pineapple and guava), and then you have a choice of 4 options: a traditional Costa Rican breakfast, pancakes, toast and eggs, or huevos rancheros. I didn't have the toast, but everything else was exceptional. The restaurant was also very good. I highly recommend the grilled chicken with black pepper sauce or the grilled sea bass. The facilities are well-maintained and clean. While I was there, they were repainting the walls along the walkway and they tended to the grounds (bush and tree trimming, mowing, etc). They cleaned my room when I asked them to and avoided it when I asked them not to. I could not have had a better experience. I highly recommend the Trapp Family Lodge.
I had a great experience. Everyone I interacted with was very friendly and helpful. I walked almost everywhere, from the cloud forest to a coffee farm (Café La Bella Tica, highly recommended), to the downtown Santa Elena area. I like walking, so the location was fine for me (I averaged about 10.5 miles per day). They have one of the best breakfasts I've ever had. It starts with fresh fruit (banana, pineapple and guava), and then you have a choice of 4 options: a traditional Costa Rican breakfast, pancakes, toast and eggs, or huevos rancheros. I didn't have the toast, but everything else was exceptional. The restaurant was also very good. I highly recommend the grilled chicken with black pepper sauce or the grilled sea bass. The facilities are well-maintained and clean. While I was there, they were repainting the walls along the walkway and they tended to the grounds (bush and tree trimming, mowing, etc). They cleaned my room when I asked them to and avoided it when I asked them not to. I could not have had a better experience. I highly recommend the Trapp Family Lodge.
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r scott
21 Jun 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Very nice property. Spacious rooms, grest breakfast included
Very nice property. Spacious rooms, grest breakfast included
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Jada
16 Jun 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
06/2026: We were excited for our stay, but our experience was the worst of Costa Rica. On our first night, after a long day of travel, the toilet in Room 28 flooded after a single flush at 9:43 PM. No toilet paper had been used, so this was clearly not caused by misuse. We immediately attempted to contact the front desk, only to discover it had closed at 9:30 PM. Despite this being an emergency sanitation issue, no assistance was available. As a result, we spent the next 10 hours sleeping in a room with carpet soaked in toilet water. The odor was overwhelming, air circulation was poor, and the bathroom was completely unusable. The next morning, staff directed us to use the bathroom in another room, which we appreciated, but we had still paid for a room that could not be used as intended. The front desk employee informed us that we would receive a refund because the room was uninhabitable. We were also told that if we chose not to stay the second night, both nights would be refunded. Relying on that promise, we checked out and left. Management later denied the refund, arguing that because we briefly used the bathroom in the other room, we were not entitled to reimbursement for both nights. This makes little sense, as we only used that bathroom because our own room was unusable due to a maintenance failure beyond our control. Between the unsanitary conditions, lack of emergency support, and failure to honor the promise, this was one of the most frustrating hotel.
06/2026: We were excited for our stay, but our experience was the worst of Costa Rica. On our first night, after a long day of travel, the toilet in Room 28 flooded after a single flush at 9:43 PM. No toilet paper had been used, so this was clearly not caused by misuse. We immediately attempted to contact the front desk, only to discover it had closed at 9:30 PM. Despite this being an emergency sanitation issue, no assistance was available. As a result, we spent the next 10 hours sleeping in a room with carpet soaked in toilet water. The odor was overwhelming, air circulation was poor, and the bathroom was completely unusable. The next morning, staff directed us to use the bathroom in another room, which we appreciated, but we had still paid for a room that could not be used as intended. The front desk employee informed us that we would receive a refund because the room was uninhabitable. We were also told that if we chose not to stay the second night, both nights would be refunded. Relying on that promise, we checked out and left. Management later denied the refund, arguing that because we briefly used the bathroom in the other room, we were not entitled to reimbursement for both nights. This makes little sense, as we only used that bathroom because our own room was unusable due to a maintenance failure beyond our control. Between the unsanitary conditions, lack of emergency support, and failure to honor the promise, this was one of the most frustrating hotel.
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Mike
13 Jun 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Good for staying and looking out the windows. Hotel wasn't bad, but no mini fridge in room. Walk for ice. Breakfast was OK, but few options. Close to the cloud forest, but we left early and left the area. Not for us, the town was a slow place to walk and window shop, we wanted adventure.
Good for staying and looking out the windows. Hotel wasn't bad, but no mini fridge in room. Walk for ice. Breakfast was OK, but few options. Close to the cloud forest, but we left early and left the area. Not for us, the town was a slow place to walk and window shop, we wanted adventure.
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Gloria
9 Jun 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
The staff was very helpful, we arrived a day earlier and that was not a problem! breakfast was good, also dinner. The bathroom didn’t have security bars and the floor was slippery. Missing hooks to hang shower cap, etc.
The staff was very helpful, we arrived a day earlier and that was not a problem! breakfast was good, also dinner. The bathroom didn’t have security bars and the floor was slippery. Missing hooks to hang shower cap, etc.
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Jennifer
26 May 2026
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Stayed 1 night
The room was nice. The window in the bathroom had the screen knocked out. Our room was a ways from the front. The website said hiking etc but everything was extra.
The room was nice. The window in the bathroom had the screen knocked out. Our room was a ways from the front. The website said hiking etc but everything was extra.
FAQs about Trapp Family Lodge Monteverde
Is parking available at the property?
Free self-parking is available on-site, but it is limited. No reservation is required.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and check-out is by 12:00 PM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.
Are airport shuttle services available?
Airport shuttle services are provided for a surcharge of CRC 1 per vehicle (roundtrip) during limited hours. Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas. However, specific features may vary, so it is advisable to inquire directly for detailed information.
Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?
The lodge is situated in Monteverde, within a 15-minute drive of Wildlife Refuge Monteverde and Sky Adventures Monteverde Park. It is approximately 0.9 km from Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve and 6.6 km from Reserva Santa Elena.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are welcome at the property, and there is no minimum age specified for children to stay for free.
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- 2026-09-25: 125.90356864391327USD
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This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
- Cashless transactions are available
- Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
- Reservations are required for massage services. Reservations can be made by contacting the lodge prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
- Airport shuttle fee: CRC 1 per vehicle (roundtrip)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Popular amenities
Parking
Airport shuttle
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Tour desk
Housekeeping
Activities
Garden
Cycling
Horse riding
Hiking
Live music
Bicycle Tour Information
Outdoor Furniture
Terrace
Services
Tour desk
Housekeeping
Safe-deposit box
Luggage storage
Self laundry
Parking
Parking
Airport shuttle
Free parking
Electric car charging station
Parking (Limited)
Parking Onsite
General
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Massage
Family room
Wheelchair Accessible (Limited)
Internet
Free wi-fi