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Hotel Heliconia

A boutique stay and a comfortable cloud forest haven in Monteverde.

Hotel Heliconia

intensity Location: Monteverde
intensity Lodging Type: Hotel
intensity From: $320 / night

Perfect for Comfort and Nature

Hotel Heliconia is a quaint boutique hotel in Monteverde’s cloud forest, surrounded by beautiful, wildlife-rich gardens. It offers a blend of rustic charm and modern comfort, with spectacular views of the Gulf of Nicoya and the surrounding valley. This hotel is great for those for seeking an authentic Monteverde cloud forest experience with beautiful views, nature immersion, and cozy accommodations.

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What to Expect at Hotel Heliconia

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Nature everywhere The hotel’s gardens attract toucans, parrots, hummingbirds, butterflies, and other wildlife, making it ideal for guests who want to experience Monteverde’s rich biodiversity.
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Great views Guest rooms and public spaces showcase breathtaking panoramas of the Gulf of Nicoya and the surrounding misty cloud forests.
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Convenient location The hotel is lose enough to everything for easy access to Monteverde's top attractions, restaurants, and activities.

What Not to Expect

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No pool or air-conditioning These amenities are not needed in this cooler mountain climate.
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Easy accessibility The property is on a steep hill with many stairs and uneven paths.
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Extensive family amenities While family rooms exist, there are no specific children’s programs or play areas.

Amenities

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Expansive Views & Tranquil Ambiance at Hotel Heliconia

Hotel Heliconia is a 16-room boutique lodge set on ten acres of lush, forested gardens near the Santa Elena town in the highlands of Monteverde Its setting provides panoramic views overlooking the region's famed cloud forests and the Gulf of Nicoya in the distance. The hotel's convenient location allows easy access to top restaurants and attractions in the Monteverde area while retaining a feeling of being surrounded by nature.

The property features a rustic mountain lodge aesthetic with locally-sourced wood furniture and Costa Rican design accents throughout the interiors and guest accommodations, which are spread across multiple buildings. The 16 well-appointed guest rooms at Hotel Heliconia all come equipped with an array of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay while maintaining the laid-back style. Rooms also boast private balconies or terraces overlooking the gardens or forests, which enhances the feeling that nature is really close.

Locally-Sourced Dining & Nature Trails

Beyond the guest rooms, Hotel Heliconia offers several facilities for guests to enjoy during their stay. These include an on-site restaurant/bar and nature trails, which wind through the property's forested areas and provide plenty of opportunities for nature lovers to admire the local flora and fauna of Monteverde. Birdwatching is particularly good in this area of Costa Rica, so keep your eyes open.

The hotel's restaurant, Heliconia Restaurant, serves all meals of the day, featuring international cuisine as well as traditional Costa Rican dishes. Menu items incorporate fresh local produce and ingredients, some sourced directly from the hotel's own gardens. Both indoor and outdoor garden seating is available for your convenience.

To assist guests in experiencing everything Monteverde has to offer, the staff at Hotel Heliconia can arrange the popular tours and activities in the area, like guided hiking, zip-lining, birdwatching excursions, and visits to the area's celebrated cloud forest reserves. The tranquil boutique hotel aims to provide an ideal home base for exploring this part of Costa Rica, so you’ll have a great time outdoors and a peaceful place to sleep at night after a day of adventures.

If you’re looking for a comfortable stay in the Monteverde cloud forests, then Hotel Heliconia could be the perfect place for you. Contact us, and we’ll gladly answer your questions about this hotel and the general Monteverde area.

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