The family-run Hotel Belmar was one of the first hotels to open in Monteverde, but the owners' commitment to the upkeep of the hotel, its décor and amenities for guests also make it one of the best in the area. It remains current with modern concepts, such as its on-site micro-brewery, its craft cocktails and juice bar, and its farm-to-table spa and restaurant.
The hotel itself comprises two buildings built in the style of a Swiss chalet with rustic wooden furniture throughout, its own nature trail in the grounds and beautiful views.
OUR OPINION:
This is our favourite hotel in Monteverde. We love the tranquil cloudforest setting, comfortable rooms, welcoming atmosphere and attention to detail throughout.
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Rooms
The hotel has two categories of standard guest rooms (Peninsula and Peninsula Superior rooms) and six categories of the more luxurious Chalet Deluxe rooms. Peninsula and Peninsula Superior rooms are housed on the first and second floors of the main building and boast views of the Nicoya Peninsula, with the former featuring two queen size beds and a balcony and the latter offering a king size bed and larger terrace. Amenities include Wi-Fi access, a safe and an all-day coffee delivery service. The Chalet Deluxe rooms are situated in the chalet building opposite, surrounded by the lush forest, with floor-to-ceiling windows, balconies and terraces allowing guests to immerse themselves in nature. All are spacious and wood-furnished, with the higher category rooms also featuring private Jacuzzis for that added bit of luxury.
Location
The hotel enjoys a peaceful hillside location between the Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve and the quieter reserve of Santa Elena. The village of Santa Elena is located four kilometres from the hotel and has a few cafés and shops to explore after a day of tours or walking in the reserve. The town of Monteverde is slightly larger and has something of a backpacker vibe, but it boasts a good choice of restaurants should you want to try different dining options.
Food and drink
Guests at Belmar can enjoy a delicious spread for breakfast which includes homemade jams, granola and baked goods as well as fresh fruit, pancakes, omelettes and the Costa Rican speciality gallo pinto. The restaurant balcony is a lovely place to watch the birds in the morning whilst enjoying your breakfast. Alternatively, you can request breakfast in bed or on your own terrace. The main restaurant also opens for lunch and dinner, with a particular emphasis on organic produce and a farm-to-table concept. In the hotel's chalet building there's a juice and tea bar, where you can enjoy freshly squeezed fruit juices and smoothies, house blended teas, organic coffee and snacks. In the main building inventive cocktails and craft beers can be enjoyed at the lounge bar.
Honeymooners
The hotel's Sunset room is particularly suited to honeymooners, offering a romantic setting in the cloudforest with views of the Pacific Ocean and a terrace with an outdoor Jacuzzi.
Facilities and activities
The Belmar is set in a pristine cloudforest reserve and there are a number of nature trails that guests can enjoy during their stay. Tours can also be taken of the organic garden and greenhouse. The hotel offers a wide range of spa services, a Jacuzzi in a glass-walled gazebo and yoga classes.
Environmental and social responsibility
The hotel has a Level 5 Certificate for Sustainable Tourism in recognition of its sustainable tourism model. It has a number of water and electricity saving measures and waste reduction programmes in place, using solar panels for heating water, rain water harvesting, environmentally friendly cleaning products and toiletries and energy-saving light bulbs, among many other measures to reduce its environmental impact. The property also supports a number of local community projects focusing on health, infrastructure and education, employing and training over 95% of its staff locally.
Tour ideas in Monteverde Cloud Forest
Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at Hotel Belmar as part of your trip. Treat them simply as suggestions, because every aspect of the trip we create for you will be yours to define.
Alternative places to stay nearby
Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favourite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can't be bettered.
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Monteverde Cloud Forest Lodge
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Responsible ChoiceWe've hand-selected a range of tours and stays across the world that go above and beyond to be a force for good by supporting local businesses, educating staff, challenging local norms, or promoting conservation and biodiversity efforts. Your Responsible Choice helps increase the positive impact of your trip.Monteverde Lodge & Gardens
Monteverde Cloud Forest
Experiences while staying here
The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area's inhabitants.
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Monteverde Night Tour
Monteverde Night Tour
This fascinating night tour allows you to see the wildlife around Monteverde quite literally in a different light. Spot a huge variety of nocturnal animals, including insects, tarantulas, snakes, sloths, sleeping toucans and bats.
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Selvatura Walkways
Selvatura Walkways
See the Selvatura Cloud Forest Reserve from a totally unique perspective via a system of raised canopy walkways.
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Selvatura Walkways and Canopy Zip-Lining
Selvatura Walkways and Canopy Zip-Lining
Explore the Selvatura Cloud Forest from a unique perspective. Follow the canopy walkways through each different level of the forest and traverse the exciting zip-lines through the trees.
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Monteverde Cloud Forest and nearby places
- Arenal Volcano 13 miles away
- San Ramón 29 miles away
- Tenorio Volcano 29 miles away
- El Silencio Lodge 36 miles away
- Caño Negro 41 miles away
- Northern Pacific Coast 44 miles away
- Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui 56 miles away
- San José & Central Valley 57 miles away
- Esterillos 59 miles away
- Central Pacific Coast 66 miles away