Located in Monteverde, Costa Rica. El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge ("The Forest") is a family run hotel nestled in a private 23-acre forest reserve, surrounded by silence, nature and wildlife. It is located 2 km away from Santa Elena Town. Free private parking is available on site. Italian and Argentinian restaurants, as well as a coffee shop, an art shop and a food store are located at a walking distance from the property. The hotel also features private hiking trails and gardens, and offers an on-site Bird Watching Tour as well as a Night Wildlife Tour for an extra fee. El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge is a 5-minute walk from the Children's Eternal Rainforest, 1 km away from Curicancha Reserve and 3 km from Monteverde Biological Reserve. Juan Santamaría International Airport is 2 hours’ drive from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, American

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
3 single beds
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1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
8.5
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
9.6
High score for Monteverde Costa Rica
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  • V
    Valentina
    Austria Austria
    amazing staff, parking directly in front of the house door, clean rooms and ensuite bathroom, best of all was the location (about 10min to Monteverde National Park by car)
  • Sonja
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Very nice place in the woods wirh animals in front of the door. Nice staff, good breakfast.
  • Catto
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    very simple room but in beautiful grounds full of wildlife

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Tramonti
    • Cuisine
      Italian
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Airport shuttle
  • Facilities for disabled guests
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Luggage storage
    Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
  • Key access
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 20:00

Check-out

From 07:00 to 12:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Cash is not accepted El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

US guests must provide a ZIP code upon booking.

Please note the hotel is located turning right after Restaurant Tramonti, the entrance is next to Monteverde Coffee Center.

The on site bird watching tour takes place from 6 to 9 hrs, and the night wildlife tour from 17:40 to 19:40 hrs.

An ATM is just a 10 - 12 minute walk away.

Please inform El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge

  • The prices at El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Quadruple
    • Bungalow

  • Yes, El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Guests staying at El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • American
    • À la carte

  • Check-in at El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge has 1 restaurant:

    • Tramonti

  • El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Walking tours
    • Bike tours
    • Tour or class about local culture

  • El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge is 250 yards from the centre of Monteverde Costa Rica. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.