Monteverde Lodge and Gardens by Böëna is an established lodge that was remodelled in 2022 and now rates 9.4 from more than 500 reviews on the booking page, with a four-star class. It sits in the heart of the Monteverde area, about four tenths of a mile from the Monteverde Orchid Garden per the booking page, so the village, restaurants and many tours are close by. There is an outdoor pool, a spa offering massages and body treatments, a garden restaurant called El Jardin, a library and a terrace. Breakfast is cooked to order and included, and parking and WiFi are free. It is the kind of place that suits travellers who want comfort and good service after days of hiking and zip-lining.
Rooms and layout
There are several room types. Toucanet rooms, of about 409 square feet with a mountain view, come with one king or two queen beds and sleep up to four, Motmot rooms sleep three, and smaller Contiga rooms of about 237 square feet face the garden for couples on a budget. Mountain Gem rooms on two levels and the Quetzal Suite sleep four. Gardens and paths link the buildings, so expect some walking and a few steps, and ask for a ground-floor room if mobility matters.
Quiet is generally good, as the lodge is set back among the plants.Getting around and what it suits: the location works well with or without a car. Taxis and tour shuttles collect from the lodge, and the village is close enough for dinner out. The pool is pleasant but, as one reviewer notes, not the main reason to stay; it is open from morning until evening.
Families will find the larger rooms practical, and there is an EV charging station for drivers of electric cars. Check-in is mid-afternoon, check-out is late morning and free cancellation is available on selected rates.Good to know: rates are in the upper mid-range, from a few hundred dollars a night in high season, so book early for December to April. The lodge works well as a base for first-time visitors, couples and families who want a polished stay without the very top prices.
Pets are not allowed except service animals, and the property is smoke-free. If you want a more rustic, tucked-away feel, consider a smaller lodge, but for reliable comfort, a good breakfast and an easy base, Monteverde Lodge and Gardens is hard to beat.
Why stay here
- ✓Cooked-to-order breakfast included
- ✓Outdoor pool
- ✓Spa treatments
- ✓Garden restaurant (El Jardin)
- ✓Free self parking
- ✓Free WiFi
- ✓EV charging station
- ✓Library and terrace
Good questions
Is breakfast included?+
The booking page shows free cooked-to-order breakfast, along with free parking and WiFi. Confirm the details when you book.
Does the lodge have a pool?+
Yes, there is an outdoor pool open from morning to evening. A reviewer notes it is more for a dip than for swimming laps.
Is it close to the village?+
The lodge is in the heart of Monteverde, a short drive from the reserves and near the Orchid Garden. Taxis and tour shuttles collect from the door.
