Trapp Family Lodge is a long-running mid-range lodge on the road toward the Monteverde reserve, with a three-class rating on the booking page and a guest score of 8.8 from over 640 reviews. Rooms are large for the price, at around 430 square feet, with mountain or garden views and either a king bed or two queen beds, and there are suites that sleep four. A restaurant and bar serve meals and drinks, a local-style breakfast is served daily from early morning and included, and parking and in-room WiFi are free. The lodge also offers a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge and tour and ticket assistance at the front desk.
Location and getting around
The lodge's address places it about a kilometre west of the Monteverde reserve, so it is convenient for an early start at the reserve, the Hummingbird Gallery and nearby night walks. Santa Elena town is a short taxi ride away, and the front desk can arrange tours, shuttles and tickets. Walking along the road is possible but be careful at night, and a taxi is sensible for dinner in town.
The front desk is staffed from early morning to evening. Rooms and who it suits: Mountain Suites and Superior rooms are about 431 square feet, with a king or two queens, which suits couples and small families. Rollaway beds are not available, so book the two-queen option for groups of three or four.
There is no pool or hot tub, and one reviewer noted no in-room refrigerator and no fans in an older building, so this is a comfortable base, not a resort. The property is smoke-free, has no elevator and does not allow pets, and the minimum age for check-in is eighteen.Good to know: rates are mid-range, typically well below the top hotels, and the free breakfast adds good value.
Check-in is mid-afternoon to evening and check-out is by noon. Free cancellation is offered on selected rates. If you want a polished base at a fair price, with friendly staff and an easy reserve location, Trapp Family Lodge is a dependable choice for first-time visitors, families and independent travellers.
Why stay here
- ✓Local-style breakfast included
- ✓Restaurant and bar
- ✓Free self parking
- ✓In-room WiFi
- ✓Airport shuttle (surcharge)
- ✓Tour and ticket assistance
- ✓Electric car charging
- ✓Garden
Good questions
Is breakfast included at Trapp Family Lodge?+
The booking page shows a free local-cuisine breakfast served daily in the morning. Confirm the details when you book.
Does the lodge have a pool?+
No, there is no pool or hot tub. Guests who want a pool should consider the other lodges.
Is it close to the reserve?+
The lodge is about a kilometre from the Monteverde reserve according to its address on the booking page. Taxis run to Santa Elena town.
