Eanding our Costa Rican vacation with two nights in Monteverde. Any recommended hotels from you experienced travelers in the area? We want to do the Sky Trek, the Butterfly, Hummingbird, Reptile exhibit, Cheese Factory, etc. while in that area and looking for something close to these activities. We have our own vehicle to get around.

I thought the cabins at El Sapo Dorado were great. Very simple, but great location and well run.

A nice hotel is the Trapp Familiy close to the parque entrance. I found it on the map of Monteverde.
http://www.costaricaweb.de/crweb/en/...-hotels-en.htm

Arco Iris is very pleasant in Santa Elena. We sent 4 nights there.

El Establo, ask for the new rooms spectacular view. His owner Mr. Beeche is a great person...sorry Marcia...

Second El Sapo Dorado. Even with the huge scorpion in our room and the monkeys walking all over the roof of our cabin at night.

Hi Cher,
Cool, huh?!

I may have mentioned to you earlier that we liked El Sapo Dorado, the restaurant was particularly good. That's where the waiter carried Isa around and put her to sleep when she was 5 months old--while we finished our meal.

Humberto likes Establo, and I may have mentioned that already also. Can't remember. . .definitely you should request location to get the view.

Also, I think the Arco Iris suggestion is a good one. Sounds like a nice place and many recommend it.

Hope all is well with you, talk to you soon. J.

Check out the post "Trip Report from Pat Hewitt"--lots of good info for you regarding Monteverde, restaurants, things to do, etc.

Sunset hotel just out of Monte Verde, the owner is a german guy - I dont remeber his name - but he was an amazing part of my trip. Great hotel (small motel type) great food great service!

Had a wonderful trip. Ended up at the El Sapo Dorado and it was a very nice place with good food. A must for my group. Thank you for your advice.