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8.3

539 reviews

Dreams Lodge

Dreams Lodge

400m Sur Oeste de la Escuela primaria Cerro Plano., Monteverde, Costa Rica, 60109, Costa Rica

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Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Spa tub

Hot tub

Tour desk

Parking On Site

Soundproof rooms

Dreams Lodge

Dreams Lodge is a 3-star retreat in Santa Elena, Costa Rica, located about 18.1mi from the city center. The address is 400m Sur Oeste de la Escuela primaria Cerro Plano, placing this hillside hideaway within reach of nature and local charm. Minimum price: not listed in the provided data.

Guest amenities include free private parking and free WiFi, with on-site parking also free. Room service, spa tub and hot tub offer relaxation after day trips, while balconies, garden views, and mountain views add to the scenery. The property also features soundproof rooms, non-smoking options, wheelchair accessibility, and extra-long beds for extra comfort.

Shuttle service (extra charges) and airport shuttle (extra charges) help with arrivals, and a tour desk invites exploration of nearby sights. Horseback riding is available for an additional fee, and the garden and patio areas provide spaces to unwind outdoors. Dreams Lodge has 539 reviews, reflecting a traveler-loved stop in Santa Elena.

Perched on a hillside in Santa Elena, this Costa Rican retreat blends forest serenity with easy access to local charm. Private balconies frame garden and mountain views, offering a scene that shifts from sunrise calm to twilight glow. After sun-soaked adventures, unwind with spa tub and hot tub options, letting the sounds of nature accompany every relaxing moment.

For arrivals and day trips, convenient shuttle services (with a small extra charge) and an airport shuttle help streamline travel, while a tour desk assists in planning nearby sights. Outdoors, the garden and patio areas invite lingering under tropical skies, and a horseback ride can add a dash of adventure to the itinerary for an additional fee.

A variety of room options caters to different groups, from Standard and Mountain View styes to larger picks like Family Chalet and Deluxe Suite, ensuring comfortable nights after busy days. On-site parking is free and convenient, and free WiFi keeps connections strong during the Costa Rican escape.

Closest airports

La Fortuna Arenal Airport

19.4mi

Tambor Airport

41.9mi

Juan Santamaría International Airport

46.9mi

Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport

53.2mi

Nosara Airport

61.5mi

Most popular amenities

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Spa tub

Hot tub

Tour desk

Parking On Site

Soundproof rooms

Mountain view

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Kitchenware

Garden view

Patio

Garden

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Bathtub

Free toiletries

Soundproof

Balcony

Rooms

Family Room with Balcony in Dreams Lodge

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Family, Balcony

1 Twin Bed

2 Double Beds

485 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Flat-screen TV

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Basic Triple Room in Dreams Lodge

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Standard, Triple

1 Twin Bed

1 Double Bed

215 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Patio

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Basic Triple Room in Dreams Lodge

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Basic, Triple

1 Twin Bed

1 Double Bed

215 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Patio

x3

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Deluxe Suite with Spa Bath in Dreams Lodge

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Deluxe Suite

1 King Size Bed

430 sqft

Mountain view

Hot tub

Spa tub

Garden view

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Quadruple Room in Dreams Lodge

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Standard, 2 Double Beds

2 Double Beds

430 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Patio

x4

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Standard Double or Twin Room in Dreams Lodge

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Standard Room

1 Double Bed

215 sqft

Mountain view

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

x4

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x3

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Family Chalet, Mountain View

2 Double Beds

1 Twin Bed

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Standard, Accessible

1 Double Bed

1 Twin Bed

x4

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x3

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Standard, Mountain View, Bunk

1 Twin Bed

1 Bunk Bed

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Standard, Mountain View

1 Twin Bed

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Chalet, 2 Double Beds

2 Double Beds

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x6

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Deluxe Double Room

1 King Size Bed

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x3

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Guest reviews

8.3

539 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Samc1054

10

June 2025

A lovely friendly family run business. Fabulous freshly cooked breakfast every morning, with the pancakes a firm favourite. Clean and comfortable. Tony, the owner, could not have been more helpful. You do not need to book excursions before you arrive as Tony will help organise everything for you. We had some fantastic guides and experiences. Cannot recommend this place highly enough. Very close proximity to restaurants and a supermarket, although a slight walk uphill.

Rooms lack storage for clothes, but was a very minor thing and did not detract at all.

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Valentina

8.2

April 2025

Very friendly staff that can help with lots of activity and advice for the area. Good breakfast served in the morning (1 different option every day, but the owner can help with adjustments if needed). Great WiFi connection, the best one so far in our trip.

The room is a little small but nicely cleaned. AC not available but not needed when the room is actually used (morning and evening). The room to get there is a little bumpy, so take it slow with the car if you are driving :) but so is for all Monteverde ;)

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Susan

10

March 2024

Our room was perfect for two people. We could walk to a number of good restaurants at night with enough lighting to only need a small flashlight. We felt very safe. The family run lodge went out of their way to make our stay pleasant by helping with driving directions and booking tours and recommendations. The complimentary breakfast is typical Costa Rican with delicious fresh fruit. You can walk to the butterfly garden AND the hammock garden nearby, yet the lodge feels secluded. We LOVED the ease of driving ourselves to Monteverde and Santa Elena Cloud forests, zip lines, the town for banking and shopping, and more.

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Jennifer

10

February 2024

The family owned property was welcoming, very helpful, close walking distance to restaurants and shops, yet surrounded by trees and wildlife wandering by. The room was very clean and comfortable. Breakfast was very fresh and delicious, not a buffet but service at tables with the eggs cooked to our choice. On our trip we stayed at 4 locations and this was by far our favorite, even beating out a luxury resort The Parador. The friendliness, cleanliness and hospitality cant be beat.

In February it was very windy and cooler than expected. It could have used a heater to take away the chill from our walk to dinner. But, the hot bath and warm bedding took care of that quickly.

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Amy

8.2

January 2024

The staff were very friendly and helpful. Sweet little family owned hotel. They take great pride in the property and service. Breakfast included. Short walk to the main shopping and dining area. Great recommendations and bookings for all of our adventures. Small, simple, but clean room but we didn’t mind as we were out most of the day.

Hot water ran out in the mornings. A bit more storage area in the rooms to stow our belongings. Some road noise and quite dusty from the road nearby

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William

8.2

February 2024

Location is ideal for getting around Monteverde with a short walk into town (15 mins). The staff are really helpful and incredibly friendly. Breakfast is normally a plate of fruit to start followed by a version of eggs, differing each day and is perfect. We got a visit from a group of monkeys during breakfast one morning which just made our whole experience at Dream Lodge.

The rooms are quite dated and not huge but for those who will be out for the majority of day, exploring Monteverde it is the perfect place to rest your head and get a good breakfast to start your day.

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Derek

9.1

November 2023

Quiet, with a lot of fauna and birds around the property. Tonney and his staff couldn't have been nicer!! Outstanding breakfast (he won't let you leave until you have his pancakes in the morning!! :) ) Food recommendations in town: The Tree House restaurant - Restaurant built around a large, living ficus tree!! Maybe a little "toursty" but good food, and neat atmosphere!! Gustico's - Excellent local, family-owned restaurant on the main road in Monteverde. Super nice family, and excellent food!!

Rooms are a little small. Bathroom, including shower, was less than 2 meters square. Small road to the side of the property could be a little noisy with motorcycles going by occasionally, but it really wasn't bad.

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Thomas

10

August 2024

Visited as a family in Mid August. We felt very safe and very comfortable. The staff was amazing and had some wonderful recommendations for activities. The location is nice with some good possibilities for family hikes in walking distance. Everything met our expectations and for us, the Dreams Lodge was a perfect accommodation to explore Monteverde. We even had some lovely wildlife encounters right in front of our balcony.

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Hessam

8.2

January 2024

Check-in was super easy and staff was very kind with recommendations for things to do around town. Breakfast was made fresh in the morning and that was a great touch. Location is very convenient for activities in and around Santa Elena like cloud forest hikes, night walks, and coffee tours. Showers were strong and hot.

There was no A/C in our room so if it's hot it can get toasty in the rooms during the day, but at night with the windows open it was pretty cool, but one of our windows didn't have a screen so we could only open one.

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Carolyn

9.1

June 2024

Location, quiet, just outside town of Montverde. Clean lodge with comfortable rooms, having privacy. Lovely bird noises outside. Ecological preserve with night tour within walking distance as well as several restaurants. Offered a laundry service which was great. Free breakfast was filling and delicious.

Was quite a walk into town, but could have taken a taxi or driven in 5 min. Too many covers on the beds but they were comfortable.

Points of Interest Around Dreams Lodge

Attractions

Curi-Cancha Reserve

0.8mi

Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve

1.6mi

Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve (Reserva Bosque Nuboso Santa Elena)

2.5mi

Children's Eternal Rainforest (Bosque Eterno de los Niños)

8mi

Butterfly Conservatory

8.8mi

Arenal Volcano National Park

11.6mi

Lake Arenal

11.9mi

Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park

12.8mi

Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park

12.8mi

La Fortuna Waterfall

13.5mi

Tabacon Hot Springs

13.7mi

Venado Caves (Cavernas de Venado)

17mi

Proyecto Asis Wildlife Rescue Center

19.2mi

Celeste River (Río Celeste)

26.1mi

Tenorio Volcano National Park (Parque Nacional Volcán Tenorio)

29.5mi

Amenities of Dreams Lodge

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Spa tub

Hot tub

Tour desk

Parking On Site

Soundproof rooms

Mountain view

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Kitchenware

Garden view

Patio

Garden

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Bathtub

Free toiletries

Soundproof

Balcony

Stay rules - Dreams Lodge

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

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