Route 602, First Right after Tramonti, Monteverde, Puntarenas, 60109
What's nearby
Bat Jungle - 1 min walk
Curi-Cancha Reserve - 8 min walk
Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde - 17 min walk
Monteverde Butterfly Gardens - 3 min drive
Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve - 5 min drive
Getting around
Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 169 min drive
La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 17.1 miles/27.5 km
San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 51.8 miles/83.3 km
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Laggus Restaurant - 5 min drive
Café Monteverde - 4 min drive
Las Riendas Restaurant - 13 min walk
Tree House Restaurante & Cafe - 4 min drive
Restaurante Sabor Tico - 4 min drive
About this property
El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge
At El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out TRAMONTI, which serves Italian cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Fellow travelers like the overall property condition.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
25 rooms
Arranged over 1 level
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out available
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
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 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets stay free
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
Offsite
Area shuttle*
Property amenities
Food and drink
Local cuisine breakfast each morning (surcharge)
Restaurant
What to do
Hiking/biking trails
Ziplining nearby
Working away
Meeting room
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Facilities
Garden
Picnic area
Room amenities
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Separate sitting area
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator (on request)
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
TRAMONTI - This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Local cuisine breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 7 for adults and USD 7 for children
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 180 per vehicle (one-way)
Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Hotel El Bosque Monteverde
Hotel El Bosque
El Bosque Monteverde
El Bosque Trails & Eco
El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge Lodge
El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge Monteverde
El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge Lodge Monteverde
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge?
Yes, pets stay free.
Is parking offered on site at El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 180 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as hiking. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge?
Yes, TRAMONTI offers Italian cuisine.
What's the area around El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge like?
El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge is a short 8-minute walk from Curi-Cancha Reserve and 17 minutes' walk from Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde.
El Bosque Trails & Eco-Lodge Reviews
Reviews
8,0
Very good
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8,2/10
Cleanliness
8,6/10
Staff & service
7,8/10
Amenities
7,4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8,4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Good
11 January 2022
Needs new pillows and mattresses
The staff, breakfast, and location were great, and the nearby capuchin monkeys and wildlife were delightful. But… a hotel has one main job to do: provide a comfortable bed and pillow for a good night’s rest. Our three-night stay wasn’t great. Bed and pillows didn’t cut it. We liked the help with getting transportation and an excursion to the Cloud Forest Reserve, but we were always dreading the night’s sleep. If you’re going to drive all the way to Monteverde, stay somewhere more comfortable.
Dallas
Dallas, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
26 December 2021
The lodge was initially hard to find as it is called El Bosque Hotel not Eco Lodge on signage out front. The staff were friendly and welcoming and they use WhatsApp to communicate which was helpful. We are a family of 4, 2 kids, 2 adults so we had a large room with 4 beds which was nice but there was no place to store any of our belongings— one desk and 2 small night stands only, a shelf or dresser would be helpful. The included breakfast was good. My only complaint about it is that it is from 630-830 and we slept until 8 a couple days (we are on vacation and from an earlier time zone) and then missed it. We did do a hike from the property which was nice and saw monkeys outside our room— super cool! Overall a nice stay!
Katherine
Katherine, 5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 December 2021
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 August 2021
One night
Joshua did our check in and a big thank to him. He organized everything for us in a short time so that we were able to do all the activities we wanted in one afternoon. Really really much appreciated. A part from the lovely welcome, the hotel is simple but really nice and clean. It really feels like being a ranch and we appreciated our stay
Manuela
Manuela, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
29 April 2021
Nice place outside of town
The property is really nice but there is no reception area so the check in is at the restaurant and took a long time. The bed I slept in in the family room was not very comfortable but it worked.
Cathryn
Cathryn, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 January 2021
Great place great people excellent food. Second time visiting the place definitely coming back
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
15 March 2020
yvan
yvan, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
20 February 2020
Troy
Troy, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
28 December 2019
Helpful staff, good breakfast and clean room. Staff even asked if there was anything they could do to improve the lodge and experience.
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
14 December 2019
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
08 August 2019
excellent location in old monteverde. reasonable rates. friendly staff
Verified traveller
4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
04 July 2019
Beautiful hotel in the middle of the rain forest, super friendly staff, hotel was clean and in walking distance to shops, restaurants and coffee shops.
All and all great place at a great price.
Ralph
Ralph, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
24 May 2019
Loved the location for 2 major reasons:
1. On a preserve with multiple hiking trails that lead to a creek. We saw monkeys, birds, agounti, etc just by walking out our door!
2. The restaurant Tramonti associated with property is the best food we had in Costa Rica. We went there 2 nights in a row!
Verified traveller
2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 April 2019
Great Rustic Hotel in MonteVerde. Clean and cheap. Had the night tour with Liz, she was a blast, highly recommend, best thing we did in MonteVerde!
Verified traveller
2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
03 April 2019
Place was great. No A/C but was very cool outside in evening. Bathroom could use a remodel but it was clean! Would recommend for family room.
ShirBet
ShirBet, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
03 April 2019
LORI
LORI, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
28 March 2019
The hotel is in a great location. The rooms are clean and authentic except for the spiders but they are part of the experience. The showers have no water pressure and are not always warm. The staff is wonderful. It’s a very peaceful place to stay. The breakfast is traditional and delicious.
Verified traveller
4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
12 March 2019
primitiv
Very primitiv facility. The cabine was of very low standard in comparison to the weather condition. We hard 2 days storm and rain at night. The cabin was not wind closed at all and the corrugated roofplates sounded like an orchester when it was raining. The separation wall between the 2 cabins was not sound proof at all and a coughing neighbor kept us awake. The water pressure was very poor and the shower was a drip drip shower
arno
arno, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
08 March 2019
Hotel El Bosque is a quiet, nature-centric property tucked away from the main road in Monteverde. The staff was extremely friendly and accommodating, and the nature trails on the property were a lot of fun for a self-guided walk.
I think your experience at El Bosque likely depends on the room you're in, though. Our room had a number of sizable spiders that came out from behind the woodwork after dark, the shower "drain" was a slow-running hole in the wall, and we had a water leak from underneath our bathroom sink on the second night. However a different room (which they put us in for one night while they tried to deal with the spiders) was much nicer, with tighter seams around the ceiling and a traditional shower drain. So if you're bothered by things like that, I still suggest Hotel El Bosque...just get in touch with them prior to check-in and discuss room selection in advance. The front desk is extremely understanding and helpful!
Verified traveller
3-night romance trip
Verified CheapTickets guest review
10/10 Exceptional
02 March 2019
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
02 March 2019
I loved the location but the actual property was rather tired looking. It wouldn't take much to make the chalets in the woods more appealing. Staff were great and very helpful. The breakfast was good. Just disappointed in the decor and scruffy appearance inside the chalet itself.
Verified traveller
3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
21 February 2019
Nice and comfortable
Nice,comfortable.
Lai Wah
Lai Wah, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
29 January 2019
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 January 2019
Great family run hotel, short drive to La Fortuna
Fantastic family run hotel. Staff very attentive to our ever need. Restaurant was great. Good breakfast every morning and plenty of dinner options. Kids loved playing in the pool. Hotel organised several excursions including to the Children's Eternal Rainforest, which was excellent. There is also a nice nature trail within the hotel grounds which makes for a very pleasant short walk. Very conveniently located, short car ride to La Fortuna for zip-lining, wildlife sanctuary and a wide selection of restaurants. Room was comfortable and clean. Relaxing, safe environment. Overall a great visit and would definately stay again.
Verified traveller
3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
10 January 2019
Horrible!!!
We booked this hotel last minute while traveling and were very disappointed. It is more of a cabin than a actual hotel room and you could feel the wind blowing through as you slept. We had one towel each and no amenities, there was no hot water, the shower was dirty and had mildew/mold, the two chairs didn’t match and were unstable, there was no tv, no wireless, it was basically a cabin room. The toilet did work so that was a plus. Funny thing is I booked and prepaid online and when we arrived they charged an additional $20 per night for what they said were the “amenities”......there were no amenities.
We originally booked for 3 nights prepaid but the room was so bad we checked out early knowing we would forfeit the money....that tells you how bad it was.
They had a “complimentary” breakfast in the morning that was acceptable but not worth the additional $20 they charged for amenities. At breakfast we spoke with another couple who were also checking out early because of their dissatisfaction with the accommodations.
Good thing the rest of our vacation was exceptional!!!