Monteverde Lodge, San JoséMonteverde Lodge in San José, Costa Rica has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 58 of 88 hotels we score in San José. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.3 before correction. Rooms from about $425 a night (cached, not a live quote).Monteverde Lodge & Gardens is an eco-lodge located in Monteverde, Costa Rica. Situated within a private cloud-forest reserve and landscaped gardens, the 31-room property offers views of the surrounding forest and the Gulf of Nicoya. Guests stay in rooms featuring private balconies, pillow-top beds, and forest views. The lodge includes an outdoor swimming pool, a spa, and an on-site restaurant. It is positioned a five-minute walk from the town of Santa Elena and provides direct access to the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. This hotel suits nature enthusiasts seeking a quiet setting, though guests should note that rooms do not contain televisions.What stands out

Private cloud-forest reserve

On-site spa and pool

Close to Santa Elena

Forest views from all rooms

Watch out for

No televisions in rooms

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