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Our top choices for Monteverde hotels on the lake

1. Burbi Lake Lodge Monteverde

A room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of a lush green landscape.

Location: Cabeceras
Guest rating: 9/10 (Wonderful, 43 reviews)
Price: £96, includes taxes & fees, 30 Nov - 1 Dec, for Our top choices for Monteverde hotels on the lake
Review: Excellent location and architecture. Staff was very courteous. Wouldmlove to visit again. , by Nayankumar

2. La Mansion Inn Arenal

A pool with clear blue water, a stone statue, and a view of a lake and mountains.

Location: Arenal
Guest rating: 9.6/10 (Exceptional, 658 reviews)
Price: £100, includes taxes & fees, 17 Nov - 18 Nov, for Our top choices for Monteverde hotels on the lake
Review: Wonderful place to stay. I will stay there every time I visit Arenal!!, by Linda

3. Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs

A circular water feature surrounded by tropical plants and a wooden deck.

Location: Peñas Blancas
Guest rating: 9.6/10 (Exceptional, 525 reviews)
Price: £210, includes taxes & fees, 15 Dec - 16 Dec, for Our top choices for Monteverde hotels on the lake
Review: We staying in the hotel for my husband birthday, highly recommend!, by Elena

4. Nepenthe B&B

A stone arrangement on a tiled platform by a reflective pool, with a mountainous landscape in the background.

Location: La Fortuna
Guest rating: 9.2/10 (Wonderful, 119 reviews)
Price: £77, includes taxes & fees, 6 Dec - 7 Dec, for Our top choices for Monteverde hotels on the lake
Review: Fantastic stay and staff made us feel like welcome family., by Nicolas

5. Hotel Mystica

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden flooring, and a view through a glass door.

Location: Santa Rosa
Guest rating: 9.4/10 (Exceptional, 119 reviews)
Price: £115, includes taxes & fees, 15 Nov - 16 Nov, for Our top choices for Monteverde hotels on the lake
Review: Amazing stay! The staff is very friendly and the view is awesome! Very well located., by Anne-Claire

6. Cabañas del Lago

A wooden deck with a table set for breakfast, overlooking a house with a red roof and a glass door, surrounded by lush greenery.

Location: Peñas Blancas
Guest rating: 9.2/10 (Wonderful, 81 reviews)
Price: £40, includes taxes & fees, 16 Nov - 17 Nov, for Our top choices for Monteverde hotels on the lake
Review: Super nice place for the money, by Dexter

7. Hotel Sanctuarium Adults Only

Location: La Fortuna
Guest rating: 10/10 (Exceptional, 52 reviews)
Price: £347, includes taxes & fees, 15 Nov - 16 Nov, for Our top choices for Monteverde hotels on the lake
Review: I would highly recommend this hotel. The staff, room accommodations and environment perfectly captures the spirit and flavor of Pura Vida. It is truly a sanctuary for a person or couple looking to relax and enjoy the essence of Costa Rica., by Virvus

8. Volcano and Lake View, Eco Glam #1.

A bedroom with a large bed, a view of the outdoors, and a balcony with a table and chairs.

Location: La Fortuna
Guest rating: 9/10 (Wonderful, 15 reviews)
Price: £94, includes taxes & fees, 24 Nov - 25 Nov, for Our top choices for Monteverde hotels on the lake
Review: It was great., by Utkarsh S.

9. Arenal Cautiva 2

A modern hotel room with a wooden ceiling, two beds, a dining area, and a view of the outdoors.

Location: El Millon
Guest rating: 10/10 (Exceptional, 1 review)
Price: £82, includes taxes & fees, 19 Nov - 20 Nov, for Our top choices for Monteverde hotels on the lake
Review: "Adan and Marianne were perfect hosts and far exceeded our expectations. Communication and check-in were easy and they even called to help us navigate a GPS error (on our part) on our way there. Property was clean and their flowers were beautiful. They gave us fresh fruit and pastries in the morning. Our 2 young kids quickly took to Adan and Marianne, plus their two adorable dogs. Our kids loved checking out the birds on the property with them, and they were gracious to lend us binoculars and..., by Sarah H.

10. Hummingbird House - Amazing Arenal Volcano and Lake Views

A hammock chair on a balcony with a view of a mountain.

Location: El Millon
Guest rating: 9.8/10 (Exceptional, 32 reviews)
Review: Great property with beautiful views over Lake and Volcano Arenal! , by Pierre M.

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Top Monteverde Hotel Reviews

La Mansion Inn Arenal

Address: Road 142, 20 Kms West from the Dam, Arenal, Alajuela, 50807, CR
Location: Arenal
Star rating: 3.5/5
Guest rating: 9.6/10 (658 reviews)
Review: the hotel is in a beautiful setting with views of the lake.The staff were very helpful. The accomodation is very comfortable and spacious. A very good breakfast cooked to order. I would suggest you need a car to benefit all that the area has to offer. Overall an excellent stay., by John, 26 March 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs

Address: San Rafael de Peñas Blancas, Peñas Blancas, Alajuela, 20108, CR
Location: Peñas Blancas
Star rating: 4/5
Guest rating: 9.6/10 (525 reviews)
Review: Absolutely amazing setting to this property. We felt like we were in the middle of the rainforest but with convenient access also to the pool & hot springs. The food was good too. Being so far out of town was not a problem without a car as all the tour services came to collect us from the hotel., by Sophie, 25 January 2022, rated 10/10 Excellent

Hotel Sanctuarium Adults Only

Address: Barrio Catarata, La Fortuna, Alajuela, 21007, CR
Location: La Fortuna
Star rating: 5/5
Guest rating: 10/10 (52 reviews)
Review: The Sanctuarium was amazing, they were very, by Shakeana, 16 April 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

Nepenthe B&B

Address: El Castillo, La Fortuna, Alajuela, 21007, CR
Location: La Fortuna
Star rating: 2.5/5
Guest rating: 9.2/10 (119 reviews)
Review: Not the smoothest of steep roads up the hill but well worth it when you get there. Takes about ten minutes off the main road so not handy if you are heading in and out all the time but so secluded and quiet when you are there. The view alone is worth the effort. The spacious room was more than adequate., by Gareth, 26 August 2024, rated 10/10 Excellent

Hotel Mystica

Address: From Tilaran, 13km towards Nuevo Arenal, Santa Rosa, Guanacaste, 50801, CR
Location: Santa Rosa
Star rating: 3/5
Guest rating: 9.4/10 (119 reviews)
Review: Property is beautiful with spectacular views. Rooms are large and well maintained., by shawn, 23 January 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

Luisito steak house & hotel

A swimming pool with a wooden deck and lounge chairs, surrounded by greenery and mountains.

Location: La Fortuna
Review: Awesome staff, really welcoming, by Lukas, 16 December 2025, rated 10/10 Excellent

Cabañas del Lago

Address: 702, Peñas Blancas, Alajuela, 21007, CR
Location: Peñas Blancas
Star rating: 3/5
Guest rating: 9.2/10 (81 reviews)
Review: What a place! Great peaceful location, lovely cabin. Bliss!, by Michael, 20 February 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

Hotel Colores del Arenal

An indoor swimming pool with a curved roof and a pool deck with lounge chairs.

Location: La Fortuna
Review: This is a family run establishment, it is clean and pleasant with a good breakfast. We had noisy neighbours on the first night but the owners had a chat with them and they were quiet on the second night. Good value money., by Anthony, 14 March 2020, rated 10/10 Excellent

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