Calathea Hotel Monteverde
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About this property
Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this hotel include concierge services and a banquet hall.
Amenities
Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this hotel include concierge services and a banquet hall.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 12 air-conditioned rooms featuring Smart televisions. Your Select Comfort bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries.
Location
Located in Monteverde, Calathea Hotel Monteverde is in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of Vista al Golfo and Mundo de los Insectos. This hotel is 28.9 mi (46.6 km) from Lake Arenal and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Monteverde Orchid Garden.
What's nearby
Vista al Golfo(0.4 miles)
Mundo de los Insectos(1.3 miles)
Monteverde Orchid Garden(1.3 miles)
Jardín de Orquídeas(1.3 miles)
Centro Comercial Monteverde(1.4 miles)
Ficus La Raiz(1.6 miles)
Café Monteverde Coffee Farm(2.2 miles)
Wildlife Refuge Monteverde(2.3 miles)
Monteverde Butterfly Gardens(2.3 miles)
Hidden Valley Preserve(2.3 miles)
The Bat Jungle(2.6 miles)
Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde(2.7 miles)
Curi-Cancha Reserve(3.1 miles)
Friends Meeting House(3.2 miles)
Monteverde Friends School - Escuela de los Amigos(3.2 miles)
La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)(71 miles)
Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)(81 miles)
San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.)(88.8 miles)
Parking
Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Service
Tour Desk
Housekeeping
Safe-Deposit Box
Location
150 mts noroeste del Organismo de Investigación Judicial, Los Llanos, Santa Elena, Monteverde, Puntarenas, Monteverde, Costa Rica
Vista al Golfo (0.4 miles)
Mundo de los Insectos (1.3 miles)
Monteverde Orchid Garden (1.3 miles)
Jardín de Orquídeas (1.3 miles)
Centro Comercial Monteverde (1.4 miles)
Ficus La Raiz (1.6 miles)
Room options
32
Superior Suite, 2 Bedrooms
1 Queen Bed
, 1 Full Bed
, and 1 Sofa Bed
Sleeps 4
603 ft²
Balcony or TerraceDeck or PatioAir ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)KitchenPatioFence Around Yard
7
Deluxe Double Room, Garden Area
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
495 ft²
Deck or PatioAir ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private BathroomFence Around Yard
7
Grand Double Room, Terrace
1 Queen Bed
Sleeps 2
388 ft²
Deck or PatioAir ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private BathroomFence Around Yard
13
Junior Room, Terrace, Mountainside
1 Queen Bed
Sleeps 2
323 ft²
Deck or PatioAir ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private BathroomFence Around Yard
13
Deluxe Double Room, Balcony
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
495 ft²
BalconyAir ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private BathroomFence Around Yard
20
Double Room, Balcony
1 Queen Bed
Sleeps 2
323 ft²
BalconyAir ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private BathroomFence Around Yard
14
Deluxe Double Room, Terrace
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
495 ft²
Deck or PatioAir ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private BathroomFence Around Yard
32
Superior Suite, Ocean View
1 Queen Bed
, 1 Full Bed
, and 1 Sofa Bed
Sleeps 4
603 ft²
BalconyDeck or PatioAir ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)KitchenFence Around Yard
13
Double Room, Terrace
1 Queen Bed
Sleeps 2
323 ft²
Deck or PatioAir ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private BathroomFence Around Yard
12
Grand Double Room, Balcony
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
388 ft²
BalconyAir ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private BathroomFence Around Yard
Guest reviews of Calathea Hotel Monteverde
9.3
Superb
Based on 694 verified reviews
What guests think
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At Calathea Hotel Monteverde, travellers highlight large, very clean rooms, welcoming staff who help arrange tours, and a quiet edge-of-town setting with a rooftop terrace offering distant views and easy access to Monteverde's main sights.
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At Calathea Hotel Monteverde, travellers highlight large, very clean rooms, welcoming staff who help arrange tours, and a quiet edge-of-town setting with a rooftop terrace offering distant views and easy access to Monteverde's main sights.
Many guests praise the excellent breakfast and the value for money. Common drawbacks include occasionally unreliable hot water, some plumbing odors, and that the residential setting and unpaved approach feel less scenic; several note you may need a car or taxi for town. A relaxed, good-value base just outside Santa Elena.
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Facilities
Guests frequently mention a shared rooftop/terrace with distant views, secure gated parking, and in some units balconies and kitchens. Overall facilities feel well kept and safe.
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Anantha
May 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
2 bedroom apartment is so clean and beautiful and well maintained kitchen. Breakfast also decent not buffet though
2 bedroom apartment is so clean and beautiful and well maintained kitchen. Breakfast also decent not buffet though
10
Matthias
Mar 2, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great suite, roomy, kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 2 tv’s, Netflix, fridge, microwave stovetop, toaster oven, bath with large shower. 2nd level shared patio with lots of seating and a great view of the gulf of nicoya.
Great suite, roomy, kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 2 tv’s, Netflix, fridge, microwave stovetop, toaster oven, bath with large shower. 2nd level shared patio with lots of seating and a great view of the gulf of nicoya.
10
GAIL
Jul 18, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Very safe. Parking is on the property behind a huge gate controlled by remote key given with your room key. Great view from the upstairs deck where we had breakfast (included). Staff was incredibly welcoming!
Very safe. Parking is on the property behind a huge gate controlled by remote key given with your room key. Great view from the upstairs deck where we had breakfast (included). Staff was incredibly welcoming!
10
Janelle
Dec 16, 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful setting and room, totally private balcony overlooking nature, comfortable bed, and delicious breakfast. Was nice to be able to watch an English speaking movie on Netflix. Staff is very helpful and easily able to communicate with us in English. Decided to stay a second night.
Beautiful setting and room, totally private balcony overlooking nature, comfortable bed, and delicious breakfast. Was nice to be able to watch an English speaking movie on Netflix. Staff is very helpful and easily able to communicate with us in English. Decided to stay a second night.
10
Amanda
May 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Place tucked into a neighborhood few minutes from restaurants and shops. Very friendly staff. Great views of cloud forest from roof. Brought us juice while sitting on rooftop. 2 comfortable bedrooms and full kitchen.
Place tucked into a neighborhood few minutes from restaurants and shops. Very friendly staff. Great views of cloud forest from roof. Brought us juice while sitting on rooftop. 2 comfortable bedrooms and full kitchen.
10
Laura
Mar 4, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Would definitely stay here again. Rooms were clean, tidy, and looked new. We liked that it was a bit more remote and it felt very safe with gated parking. Terrific breakfast (you order the night before and schedule what time you'd like to eat).
Would definitely stay here again. Rooms were clean, tidy, and looked new. We liked that it was a bit more remote and it felt very safe with gated parking. Terrific breakfast (you order the night before and schedule what time you'd like to eat).
10
Leah
Apr 3, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
This place was super sweet! Really lovely staff, excellent views on the shared patio deck area, and a clean, cozy room. The breakfast was amazing every single morning. There was also a really cute kitty wondering around the property which we really enjoyed.
This place was super sweet! Really lovely staff, excellent views on the shared patio deck area, and a clean, cozy room. The breakfast was amazing every single morning. There was also a really cute kitty wondering around the property which we really enjoyed.
10
Amitkumar
Apr 9, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Stay was fabulous. The terrace offers beautiful views of the ocean in the distance. You can see and hear the sounds of myriad birds as well. The breakfast was just perfect to get the day started. And they helped with making recommendations and reservation for tours and activities in the area.
Stay was fabulous. The terrace offers beautiful views of the ocean in the distance. You can see and hear the sounds of myriad birds as well. The breakfast was just perfect to get the day started. And they helped with making recommendations and reservation for tours and activities in the area.
10
Uwe
Dec 29, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Sehr saubere und gut ausgestattete Zimmer. Die komplette Hotelanlage ist in einem hervorragenden Zustand. Die Anlage ist sehr sicher, aber man benötigt ein Auto wenn man in die Stadt möchte. Anfahrt zum Hotel ist problemlos. Parkplätze sind vorhanden und sicher. Das Frühstück war lecker und ausreichend, frisch zubereitet, Kaffee und Saft können kostenlos nachgefüllt werden. Das Personal ist sehr hilfsbereit und unterstützt bei der Suche nach lokalen Aktivitäten. Nationalparks können von hier aus problemlos erreicht werden oder man lässt sich vor Ort abholen. Ich hatte zusätzlich eine Nachttour im Hotel gebucht. Der Anbieter kann direkt vom Hotel beauftragt werden. Auch die Restaurantempfehlungen sind top. Wir können das Hotel sehr empfehlen und würden wiederkommen.
Sehr saubere und gut ausgestattete Zimmer. Die komplette Hotelanlage ist in einem hervorragenden Zustand. Die Anlage ist sehr sicher, aber man benötigt ein Auto wenn man in die Stadt möchte. Anfahrt zum Hotel ist problemlos. Parkplätze sind vorhanden und sicher. Das Frühstück war lecker und ausreichend, frisch zubereitet, Kaffee und Saft können kostenlos nachgefüllt werden. Das Personal ist sehr hilfsbereit und unterstützt bei der Suche nach lokalen Aktivitäten. Nationalparks können von hier aus problemlos erreicht werden oder man lässt sich vor Ort abholen. Ich hatte zusätzlich eine Nachttour im Hotel gebucht. Der Anbieter kann direkt vom Hotel beauftragt werden. Auch die Restaurantempfehlungen sind top. Wir können das Hotel sehr empfehlen und würden wiederkommen.
10
Stephanie
Oct 12, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Wonderful price for a wonderful apartment. Me and my mom stayed here. Each got our own room. There is a living room, complete kitchen with microwave, fridge, stove and utensils. Also, there is a nice balcony to sit outside. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay her again.
Wonderful price for a wonderful apartment. Me and my mom stayed here. Each got our own room. There is a living room, complete kitchen with microwave, fridge, stove and utensils. Also, there is a nice balcony to sit outside. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay her again.
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Cleanliness
Reviews consistently praise very clean rooms and well-maintained grounds. A recurring gripe is maintenance issues such as occasionally unreliable hot water and occasional plumbing odors.
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Kittie
Dec 5, 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
The service, cleanliness and food quality were top notch. The staff were highly professional, helpful and thoughtful. The room I stayed in had just been built. The grounds are well kept and the flowers and wildlife are beautiful as well as the amazing view from the upstairs outdoor seating area. I loved having a kettle and coffee machine in the room with tea and coffee available as well as a refrigerator and ample space to spread out and unwind. I would highly recommend this place and hope to return someday.
The service, cleanliness and food quality were top notch. The staff were highly professional, helpful and thoughtful. The room I stayed in had just been built. The grounds are well kept and the flowers and wildlife are beautiful as well as the amazing view from the upstairs outdoor seating area. I loved having a kettle and coffee machine in the room with tea and coffee available as well as a refrigerator and ample space to spread out and unwind. I would highly recommend this place and hope to return someday.
10
Robert
Jan 21, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
This is a beautiful hotel. Rooms are very spacious and clean. Grounds are very nice. Great breakfast and very nice staff.
This is a beautiful hotel. Rooms are very spacious and clean. Grounds are very nice. Great breakfast and very nice staff.
10
Tony
Mar 2, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff was amazing, breakfast was great. Couch in the room was a little uncomfortable and no hot water the last morning of our stay.
Staff was amazing, breakfast was great. Couch in the room was a little uncomfortable and no hot water the last morning of our stay.
8
SHEEBA
Mar 17, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Loved everything but the water wasn’t warm enough for me. Thank you for. Lovely stay otherwise.
Loved everything but the water wasn’t warm enough for me. Thank you for. Lovely stay otherwise.
8
Mary
Oct 5, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
The stay was fine but there were a lot of bugs since they left the window in the bathroom open. The hot water supply is unreliable. It tends to go out in the morning. So it is hard to know if you can take a shower in the morning or not. During our last day, the ceiling starts to leak. Wish the TV was bigger and better quality as it is impossible to cast from our smart devices onto the TV, and the internet web browser interface from the TV is very hard to use. During the rainy season, this is a major issue as there is not much to do when it is pouring rain outside. The utensils in the kitchen are also very old and need an upgrade. The rubber soup spoon is sticky (due to worn out plastic) and all the teflon pots are badly scratched up. The staff were really nice and the chef cooked a really delicious breakfast.
The stay was fine but there were a lot of bugs since they left the window in the bathroom open. The hot water supply is unreliable. It tends to go out in the morning. So it is hard to know if you can take a shower in the morning or not. During our last day, the ceiling starts to leak. Wish the TV was bigger and better quality as it is impossible to cast from our smart devices onto the TV, and the internet web browser interface from the TV is very hard to use. During the rainy season, this is a major issue as there is not much to do when it is pouring rain outside. The utensils in the kitchen are also very old and need an upgrade. The rubber soup spoon is sticky (due to worn out plastic) and all the teflon pots are badly scratched up. The staff were really nice and the chef cooked a really delicious breakfast.
10
Randi
Jan 2, 2023
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Stayed 19,356 nights
Very well kept small hotel with a very nice breakfast and great view from the shared deck We got 2 rooms for our family of 4 which were right next to each other, so perfect ! We enjoyed the privacy as our room balconies which faced a nice grove of trees. Only complaint was the sewer gas smell which occasionally came from the bathroom , this seems to be a common occurrence in Costa Rica due to the plumbing set up.
Very well kept small hotel with a very nice breakfast and great view from the shared deck We got 2 rooms for our family of 4 which were right next to each other, so perfect ! We enjoyed the privacy as our room balconies which faced a nice grove of trees. Only complaint was the sewer gas smell which occasionally came from the bathroom , this seems to be a common occurrence in Costa Rica due to the plumbing set up.
10
Uwe
Dec 29, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Sehr saubere und gut ausgestattete Zimmer. Die komplette Hotelanlage ist in einem hervorragenden Zustand. Die Anlage ist sehr sicher, aber man benötigt ein Auto wenn man in die Stadt möchte. Anfahrt zum Hotel ist problemlos. Parkplätze sind vorhanden und sicher. Das Frühstück war lecker und ausreichend, frisch zubereitet, Kaffee und Saft können kostenlos nachgefüllt werden. Das Personal ist sehr hilfsbereit und unterstützt bei der Suche nach lokalen Aktivitäten. Nationalparks können von hier aus problemlos erreicht werden oder man lässt sich vor Ort abholen. Ich hatte zusätzlich eine Nachttour im Hotel gebucht. Der Anbieter kann direkt vom Hotel beauftragt werden. Auch die Restaurantempfehlungen sind top. Wir können das Hotel sehr empfehlen und würden wiederkommen.
Sehr saubere und gut ausgestattete Zimmer. Die komplette Hotelanlage ist in einem hervorragenden Zustand. Die Anlage ist sehr sicher, aber man benötigt ein Auto wenn man in die Stadt möchte. Anfahrt zum Hotel ist problemlos. Parkplätze sind vorhanden und sicher. Das Frühstück war lecker und ausreichend, frisch zubereitet, Kaffee und Saft können kostenlos nachgefüllt werden. Das Personal ist sehr hilfsbereit und unterstützt bei der Suche nach lokalen Aktivitäten. Nationalparks können von hier aus problemlos erreicht werden oder man lässt sich vor Ort abholen. Ich hatte zusätzlich eine Nachttour im Hotel gebucht. Der Anbieter kann direkt vom Hotel beauftragt werden. Auch die Restaurantempfehlungen sind top. Wir können das Hotel sehr empfehlen und würden wiederkommen.
10
Eric
Nov 15, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff was nice and accommodating and room was super clean
Staff was nice and accommodating and room was super clean
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Scott
Jan 23, 2023
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Stayed 19,375 nights
The rooms are clean, modern, and gorgeous. The property itself is in a great location with free easy parking on site. Great place to stay for a vacation. Breakfast is tasty.
The rooms are clean, modern, and gorgeous. The property itself is in a great location with free easy parking on site. Great place to stay for a vacation. Breakfast is tasty.
10
Alexandra
Dec 12, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Spotless room, short distance to town, wonderful bird life in the garden. Short drive to Monteverde Biological Reserve for early morning birding tour
Spotless room, short distance to town, wonderful bird life in the garden. Short drive to Monteverde Biological Reserve for early morning birding tour
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Rooms
Rooms are spacious, comfortable, and modern, with some offering private balconies and apartment-style layouts. Several note pleasant views of nature from the rooms.
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Robert
Jan 21, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
This is a beautiful hotel. Rooms are very spacious and clean. Grounds are very nice. Great breakfast and very nice staff.
This is a beautiful hotel. Rooms are very spacious and clean. Grounds are very nice. Great breakfast and very nice staff.
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Matthias
Mar 2, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great suite, roomy, kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 2 tv’s, Netflix, fridge, microwave stovetop, toaster oven, bath with large shower. 2nd level shared patio with lots of seating and a great view of the gulf of nicoya.
Great suite, roomy, kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 2 tv’s, Netflix, fridge, microwave stovetop, toaster oven, bath with large shower. 2nd level shared patio with lots of seating and a great view of the gulf of nicoya.
10
Emmanuel
Nov 20, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Great accommodations. Spacious and very affordable. Staff were awesome and the location was great for exploring the area around Monteverde.
Great accommodations. Spacious and very affordable. Staff were awesome and the location was great for exploring the area around Monteverde.
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Janelle
Dec 16, 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful setting and room, totally private balcony overlooking nature, comfortable bed, and delicious breakfast. Was nice to be able to watch an English speaking movie on Netflix. Staff is very helpful and easily able to communicate with us in English. Decided to stay a second night.
Beautiful setting and room, totally private balcony overlooking nature, comfortable bed, and delicious breakfast. Was nice to be able to watch an English speaking movie on Netflix. Staff is very helpful and easily able to communicate with us in English. Decided to stay a second night.
10
Johann
Jan 10, 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
Das Zimmer war sehr geräumig, sauber und gut ausgestattet. Das ursprünglich gebuchte Zimmer mit 30 m1 Hatte tatsächlich nur 20m2.Wir könnten allerdings das Zimmer wechseln.
Das Zimmer war sehr geräumig, sauber und gut ausgestattet. Das ursprünglich gebuchte Zimmer mit 30 m1 Hatte tatsächlich nur 20m2.Wir könnten allerdings das Zimmer wechseln.
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Amanda
May 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Place tucked into a neighborhood few minutes from restaurants and shops. Very friendly staff. Great views of cloud forest from roof. Brought us juice while sitting on rooftop. 2 comfortable bedrooms and full kitchen.
Place tucked into a neighborhood few minutes from restaurants and shops. Very friendly staff. Great views of cloud forest from roof. Brought us juice while sitting on rooftop. 2 comfortable bedrooms and full kitchen.
10
Randi
Jan 2, 2023
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Stayed 19,356 nights
Very well kept small hotel with a very nice breakfast and great view from the shared deck We got 2 rooms for our family of 4 which were right next to each other, so perfect ! We enjoyed the privacy as our room balconies which faced a nice grove of trees. Only complaint was the sewer gas smell which occasionally came from the bathroom , this seems to be a common occurrence in Costa Rica due to the plumbing set up.
Very well kept small hotel with a very nice breakfast and great view from the shared deck We got 2 rooms for our family of 4 which were right next to each other, so perfect ! We enjoyed the privacy as our room balconies which faced a nice grove of trees. Only complaint was the sewer gas smell which occasionally came from the bathroom , this seems to be a common occurrence in Costa Rica due to the plumbing set up.
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Chi
May 16, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Room is spacious and clean. Breakfast is good. Excellent customer service
Room is spacious and clean. Breakfast is good. Excellent customer service
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Camie
Dec 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room was large, clean, and comfortable. Breakfast was good. Staff was friendly.
Room was large, clean, and comfortable. Breakfast was good. Staff was friendly.
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Dana
Jan 9, 2023
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Stayed 19,353 nights
Clean and quiet. Wish there was a TV.
Clean and quiet. Wish there was a TV.
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Service
Service is a standout: staff are friendly, proactive, and help book tours, transport, and early takeaway breakfasts. Many guests felt genuinely cared for.
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EDITH
Dec 2, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Exceptional client service!
Exceptional client service!
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Marlon
May 24, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very cozy place. Secure/ gated made the wife feel comfortable. Personnel are very attentive and helpful. I almost lost a highly anticipated tour because of not being able to communicate with the agent. They helped me get in touch with them and save my tour. Thank you again.
Very cozy place. Secure/ gated made the wife feel comfortable. Personnel are very attentive and helpful. I almost lost a highly anticipated tour because of not being able to communicate with the agent. They helped me get in touch with them and save my tour. Thank you again.
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mehmet bulent
Dec 1, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent people and service for this price highly recommended
Excellent people and service for this price highly recommended
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Madhumati
Dec 24, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Calathea Lodge is in a perfect location to tour Monteverde area. The balcony facing trees in the back allowed us to capture a picture of a teal-browed motmot. The reception staff are exceptionally helpful in arranging tours, and any last minute requests. Breakfast was sumptuous and helped us enjoy long hikes during the day. They even packed us breakfast to go on the day we checked out because we had an early start. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Calathea Lodge is in a perfect location to tour Monteverde area. The balcony facing trees in the back allowed us to capture a picture of a teal-browed motmot. The reception staff are exceptionally helpful in arranging tours, and any last minute requests. Breakfast was sumptuous and helped us enjoy long hikes during the day. They even packed us breakfast to go on the day we checked out because we had an early start. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
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Jose Joaquin
Dec 15, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
This hotel was great for our stay in Monteverde. It was a bit removed from the middle of town but close enough. Our tours were only 10-20 mins drive away. Staff were incredibly helpful and even improvised breakfast for a day we had a very early start.
This hotel was great for our stay in Monteverde. It was a bit removed from the middle of town but close enough. Our tours were only 10-20 mins drive away. Staff were incredibly helpful and even improvised breakfast for a day we had a very early start.
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Shirley
Mar 11, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
We especially liked the staff at the Calathea lodge. They were very helpful and phoned in delivered meals for us. They also called for transportation when needed. They provided laundry service when our clothes got soiled during zip lining. Glenn is the best!
We especially liked the staff at the Calathea lodge. They were very helpful and phoned in delivered meals for us. They also called for transportation when needed. They provided laundry service when our clothes got soiled during zip lining. Glenn is the best!
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Joseph
Feb 23, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
A wonderful experience...Glen and Michael were amazing hosts...engaging and helpful.
A wonderful experience...Glen and Michael were amazing hosts...engaging and helpful.
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Uwe
Dec 29, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Sehr saubere und gut ausgestattete Zimmer. Die komplette Hotelanlage ist in einem hervorragenden Zustand. Die Anlage ist sehr sicher, aber man benötigt ein Auto wenn man in die Stadt möchte. Anfahrt zum Hotel ist problemlos. Parkplätze sind vorhanden und sicher. Das Frühstück war lecker und ausreichend, frisch zubereitet, Kaffee und Saft können kostenlos nachgefüllt werden. Das Personal ist sehr hilfsbereit und unterstützt bei der Suche nach lokalen Aktivitäten. Nationalparks können von hier aus problemlos erreicht werden oder man lässt sich vor Ort abholen. Ich hatte zusätzlich eine Nachttour im Hotel gebucht. Der Anbieter kann direkt vom Hotel beauftragt werden. Auch die Restaurantempfehlungen sind top. Wir können das Hotel sehr empfehlen und würden wiederkommen.
Sehr saubere und gut ausgestattete Zimmer. Die komplette Hotelanlage ist in einem hervorragenden Zustand. Die Anlage ist sehr sicher, aber man benötigt ein Auto wenn man in die Stadt möchte. Anfahrt zum Hotel ist problemlos. Parkplätze sind vorhanden und sicher. Das Frühstück war lecker und ausreichend, frisch zubereitet, Kaffee und Saft können kostenlos nachgefüllt werden. Das Personal ist sehr hilfsbereit und unterstützt bei der Suche nach lokalen Aktivitäten. Nationalparks können von hier aus problemlos erreicht werden oder man lässt sich vor Ort abholen. Ich hatte zusätzlich eine Nachttour im Hotel gebucht. Der Anbieter kann direkt vom Hotel beauftragt werden. Auch die Restaurantempfehlungen sind top. Wir können das Hotel sehr empfehlen und würden wiederkommen.
10
Robert
Mar 1, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff was very friendly and caring. Easy checkin process. Nice property and great boutique hotel overall
Staff was very friendly and caring. Easy checkin process. Nice property and great boutique hotel overall
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Monty
Sep 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This is a great spot, I’ve stayed here several times! The staff is always super friendly and the facilities are very clean! It’s right on the edge of town, which makes it easily accessible to all the restaurants and activities!
This is a great spot, I’ve stayed here several times! The staff is always super friendly and the facilities are very clean! It’s right on the edge of town, which makes it easily accessible to all the restaurants and activities!
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Location
Set just outside Santa Elena, it's a short drive or 20-30 minute walk to town and well placed for Monteverde attractions. Some mention the residential setting and unpaved access; taxis or a car can be handy.
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Randal
Feb 25, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Location was great, just outside of town. The views of the mountains, valleys and Lake Arenal were awesome. Breakfast was good and always fresh.
Location was great, just outside of town. The views of the mountains, valleys and Lake Arenal were awesome. Breakfast was good and always fresh.
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Tetiana
Jun 3, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
What an amazing property! It is about 30 min walk from Downtown, but there is a wonderful Italian restaurant nearby (delish!!). Very small unique proprty, very clean, wonderful breakfast. Staff at the from desk (Melanie and Glenn) were super friendly and helpful.
What an amazing property! It is about 30 min walk from Downtown, but there is a wonderful Italian restaurant nearby (delish!!). Very small unique proprty, very clean, wonderful breakfast. Staff at the from desk (Melanie and Glenn) were super friendly and helpful.
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Walter
Jan 8, 2023
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Stayed 19,360 nights
This is a small hotel a couple of km from Santa Elena. We paid about $65/night for a very clean room with patio. Nice breakfast that we took on the open balcony near registration. The property is fenced and gated. Very safe. Very clean and well cared for. There’s not much to do on the property itself but that compensates for the low cost for a very modern and clean room.
This is a small hotel a couple of km from Santa Elena. We paid about $65/night for a very clean room with patio. Nice breakfast that we took on the open balcony near registration. The property is fenced and gated. Very safe. Very clean and well cared for. There’s not much to do on the property itself but that compensates for the low cost for a very modern and clean room.
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Margaret
Feb 2, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Breakfast was yummy and included, rooms clean and nice, service was great- front desk staff was helpful and booked some excursions for us. Clean hotel and close to downtown. Only one or two restaurants are walkable.
Breakfast was yummy and included, rooms clean and nice, service was great- front desk staff was helpful and booked some excursions for us. Clean hotel and close to downtown. Only one or two restaurants are walkable.
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Brad
Mar 6, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The staff (ie: Glenn) were great and friendly. I was a bit surprised by the location when we first arrived as it's in a bit of a residential sort of neighborhood. However, it was not a problem and we were just a short drive into the downtown area for shopping and dining. The breakfast that is included was very nice. There is an elevated deck with comfortable seating offering great views to the west. You can actually see the Pacific if it's not too hazy.
The staff (ie: Glenn) were great and friendly. I was a bit surprised by the location when we first arrived as it's in a bit of a residential sort of neighborhood. However, it was not a problem and we were just a short drive into the downtown area for shopping and dining. The breakfast that is included was very nice. There is an elevated deck with comfortable seating offering great views to the west. You can actually see the Pacific if it's not too hazy.
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Silvia
Dec 7, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
1.5 Km from center of village. But you have the option to use the walkway along main road to walk up to center. Very quiet location. Room great and the staff very helpful if asked. For early birds, you can order sandwiches and fruit for take away.
1.5 Km from center of village. But you have the option to use the walkway along main road to walk up to center. Very quiet location. Room great and the staff very helpful if asked. For early birds, you can order sandwiches and fruit for take away.
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Amanda
May 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Place tucked into a neighborhood few minutes from restaurants and shops. Very friendly staff. Great views of cloud forest from roof. Brought us juice while sitting on rooftop. 2 comfortable bedrooms and full kitchen.
Place tucked into a neighborhood few minutes from restaurants and shops. Very friendly staff. Great views of cloud forest from roof. Brought us juice while sitting on rooftop. 2 comfortable bedrooms and full kitchen.
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Alexandra
Dec 12, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Spotless room, short distance to town, wonderful bird life in the garden. Short drive to Monteverde Biological Reserve for early morning birding tour
Spotless room, short distance to town, wonderful bird life in the garden. Short drive to Monteverde Biological Reserve for early morning birding tour
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Richard
Dec 21, 2022
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Stayed 2 nights
The location is hard to find, so make sure your GPS is working papery. It's a mile and quarter walking distance to the downtown. The lodge is nice and clean. I wish the bathroom was a little bigger. If you go to Monteverde from La Fortuna side, watch out for the road! It's very very bumpy. Plan plenty of time to get there. You don't want to drive in the dark, especially in rainy day.
The location is hard to find, so make sure your GPS is working papery. It's a mile and quarter walking distance to the downtown. The lodge is nice and clean. I wish the bathroom was a little bigger. If you go to Monteverde from La Fortuna side, watch out for the road! It's very very bumpy. Plan plenty of time to get there. You don't want to drive in the dark, especially in rainy day.
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Monty
Sep 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This is a great spot, I’ve stayed here several times! The staff is always super friendly and the facilities are very clean! It’s right on the edge of town, which makes it easily accessible to all the restaurants and activities!
This is a great spot, I’ve stayed here several times! The staff is always super friendly and the facilities are very clean! It’s right on the edge of town, which makes it easily accessible to all the restaurants and activities!
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Breakfast is widely praised for taste and portions, and the team packs early breakfasts for tours. A few found it basic or bland.
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Prudence
Feb 2, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff was very helpful and friendly. Made a special take-alomg breakfast on a day we had a very early tour booked.
Staff was very helpful and friendly. Made a special take-alomg breakfast on a day we had a very early tour booked.
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Madhumati
Dec 24, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Calathea Lodge is in a perfect location to tour Monteverde area. The balcony facing trees in the back allowed us to capture a picture of a teal-browed motmot. The reception staff are exceptionally helpful in arranging tours, and any last minute requests. Breakfast was sumptuous and helped us enjoy long hikes during the day. They even packed us breakfast to go on the day we checked out because we had an early start. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Calathea Lodge is in a perfect location to tour Monteverde area. The balcony facing trees in the back allowed us to capture a picture of a teal-browed motmot. The reception staff are exceptionally helpful in arranging tours, and any last minute requests. Breakfast was sumptuous and helped us enjoy long hikes during the day. They even packed us breakfast to go on the day we checked out because we had an early start. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
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Robert
Jan 21, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
This is a beautiful hotel. Rooms are very spacious and clean. Grounds are very nice. Great breakfast and very nice staff.
This is a beautiful hotel. Rooms are very spacious and clean. Grounds are very nice. Great breakfast and very nice staff.
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Jose Joaquin
Dec 15, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
This hotel was great for our stay in Monteverde. It was a bit removed from the middle of town but close enough. Our tours were only 10-20 mins drive away. Staff were incredibly helpful and even improvised breakfast for a day we had a very early start.
This hotel was great for our stay in Monteverde. It was a bit removed from the middle of town but close enough. Our tours were only 10-20 mins drive away. Staff were incredibly helpful and even improvised breakfast for a day we had a very early start.
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Erin
Mar 30, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Friendly staff, spacious suite, and outstanding breakfast! The view was gorgeous from our 2nd floor room, and the shared balcony area was very welcoming. Great place to stay in the Monteverde/Saint Elena area.
Friendly staff, spacious suite, and outstanding breakfast! The view was gorgeous from our 2nd floor room, and the shared balcony area was very welcoming. Great place to stay in the Monteverde/Saint Elena area.
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Ogunsegha
Dec 19, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Calathea. The staff were very helpful and amazing. We stayed in the clean bird room, the bathroom was big and we had a nice balcony to ourselves. The only reason why I am giving a 5-star overall is because the breakfast was a bit bland. If the question is if I would stay at this property again, I definitely will!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Calathea. The staff were very helpful and amazing. We stayed in the clean bird room, the bathroom was big and we had a nice balcony to ourselves. The only reason why I am giving a 5-star overall is because the breakfast was a bit bland. If the question is if I would stay at this property again, I definitely will!
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Ashley
Jul 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Such a cute hotel! When we arrived we wished we were staying longer. Staff was extremely friendly and nice. Breakfast was delicious. The hotel cat Cala was the cutest thing ever! I highly suggest this hotel
Such a cute hotel! When we arrived we wished we were staying longer. Staff was extremely friendly and nice. Breakfast was delicious. The hotel cat Cala was the cutest thing ever! I highly suggest this hotel
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Jessie
Feb 25, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Perfect Lodge for a 2 night stay in Monteverde. Breakfast included, nothing fancy, good selection.
Perfect Lodge for a 2 night stay in Monteverde. Breakfast included, nothing fancy, good selection.
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Alexandra
Dec 12, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Spotless room, short distance to town, wonderful bird life in the garden. Short drive to Monteverde Biological Reserve for early morning birding tour
Spotless room, short distance to town, wonderful bird life in the garden. Short drive to Monteverde Biological Reserve for early morning birding tour
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Yessica
Apr 8, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Perfect boutique hotel, staff are very friendly and accommodating, very clean room and great breakfast!
Perfect boutique hotel, staff are very friendly and accommodating, very clean room and great breakfast!
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Zvonimir
Jun 25, 2026
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Stayed 7 nights
I usually never write any feedback, but the staff was especially helpful, courteous and accommodating. They helped us with the tours, bookings and recommendations. Absolutely made the trip both enjoyable and memorable.
I usually never write any feedback, but the staff was especially helpful, courteous and accommodating. They helped us with the tours, bookings and recommendations. Absolutely made the trip both enjoyable and memorable.
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Alfred
May 24, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
The property is very relaxing. The only thing that needs to be improved is the amount of water in the toilet bowl when you flush. A little more pressure would be nice 😅
The property is very relaxing. The only thing that needs to be improved is the amount of water in the toilet bowl when you flush. A little more pressure would be nice 😅
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Sanjay
May 6, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Yes.
Yes.
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Jim
Apr 24, 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
We loved this hotel, from the spacious suite, to the amazing breakfast, to the helpful staff. Highly recommend this property!
We loved this hotel, from the spacious suite, to the amazing breakfast, to the helpful staff. Highly recommend this property!
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Angel
Apr 23, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Calathea was great for Monteverde, excellent location and the staff was extremely helpful. Their breakfast was great and they even accommodated for our early tours. Make sure to review your reservation before arriving as at first they gave us the key to the wrong room.
Calathea was great for Monteverde, excellent location and the staff was extremely helpful. Their breakfast was great and they even accommodated for our early tours. Make sure to review your reservation before arriving as at first they gave us the key to the wrong room.
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FAQs about Calathea Hotel Monteverde
Is parking available at the property?
Yes, free self-parking is available on-site, but it is limited.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:00 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 at 11:00 AM. Late check-in is available for a fee if arranged in advance, and late check-out may also be available for a fee, subject to availability.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms. However, specific details about bathrooms and pool access features are not provided.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The hotel is situated in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve and Vista al Golfo, 1.3 miles from Mundo de los Insectos, and approximately 26.8 miles from Lake Arenal.
Are children allowed at the property?
Children are allowed at the property, but they may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
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The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance 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. Please be aware that cats reside at this property. 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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
- Cashless transactions are available
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and outdoor lighting
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
- Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-out is available.
- Late check-in fee: 25-percent of room rate for check-in between 9:00 PM and 10:00 PM
- Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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