539 reviews
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$300400m Sur Oeste de la Escuela primaria Cerro Plano., Monteverde, Costa Rica, 60109, Costa Rica
539 reviews
1/52
Free Private Parking
Free wifi
Room service
Spa tub
Hot tub
Tour desk
Parking On Site
Soundproof rooms
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
19.4miTambor Airport
41.9miJuan Santamaría International Airport
46.9miDaniel Oduber Quirós International Airport
53.2miNosara Airport
61.5miFree 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
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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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Standard, Triple
1 Twin Bed
1 Double Bed
215 sqft
Garden view
Private Bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Patio
x3
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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
1 King Size Bed
430 sqft
Mountain view
Hot tub
Spa tub
Garden view
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Standard, 2 Double Beds
2 Double Beds
430 sqft
Garden view
Private Bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Patio
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Standard Room
1 Double Bed
215 sqft
Mountain view
Garden view
Private Bathroom
Flat-screen TV
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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
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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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8.3
539 reviewsCategories of assessments
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Comfort
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Facilities
Staff
Value for money
WiFi quality
Breakfast
Featured reviews:
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.
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 ;)
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Attractions
Curi-Cancha Reserve
0.8miMonteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve
1.6miSanta Elena Cloud Forest Reserve (Reserva Bosque Nuboso Santa Elena)
2.5miChildren's Eternal Rainforest (Bosque Eterno de los Niños)
8miButterfly Conservatory
8.8miArenal Volcano National Park
11.6miLake Arenal
11.9miMistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park
12.8miMistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park
12.8miLa Fortuna Waterfall
13.5miTabacon Hot Springs
13.7miVenado Caves (Cavernas de Venado)
17miProyecto Asis Wildlife Rescue Center
19.2miCeleste River (Río Celeste)
26.1miTenorio Volcano National Park (Parque Nacional Volcán Tenorio)
29.5miAttractions
Curi-Cancha Reserve
0.8miMonteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve
1.6miSanta Elena Cloud Forest Reserve (Reserva Bosque Nuboso Santa Elena)
2.5miChildren's Eternal Rainforest (Bosque Eterno de los Niños)
8miButterfly Conservatory
8.8miArenal Volcano National Park
11.6miLake Arenal
11.9miMistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park
12.8miMistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park
12.8miLa Fortuna Waterfall
13.5miTabacon Hot Springs
13.7miVenado Caves (Cavernas de Venado)
17miProyecto Asis Wildlife Rescue Center
19.2miCeleste River (Río Celeste)
26.1miTenorio Volcano National Park (Parque Nacional Volcán Tenorio)
29.5miAirports
La Fortuna Arenal Airport
19.4miTambor Airport
41.9miJuan Santamaría International Airport
46.9miDaniel Oduber Quirós International Airport
53.2miNosara Airport
61.5miFree 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
Accessibility
Entire unit located on ground floor
Entire unit wheelchair accessible
Toilet with grab rails
Wheelchair accessible
Activities
Bicycle rental
Hiking
Horseback riding
Tour or class about local culture
Walking tours
Bathroom
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Guest bathroom
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shower
Spa tub
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Linens
Wardrobe or closet
Business Facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Cleaning Services
Daily housekeeping
Laundry
Common Areas
Shared lounge/TV area
Entertainment & Family Services
Baby safety gates
Board games/Puzzles
Food & Drink
Coffee house on site
Front Desk Services
Concierge
Currency exchange
Tour desk
General
Designated smoking area
Facilities for disabled guests
Family rooms
Hypoallergenic
Hypoallergenic room available
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Smoke-free property
Soundproof
Soundproof rooms
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Dining table
Dryer
Electric kettle
Kitchenware
Refrigerator
Shared kitchen
Living Area
Dining area
Sitting area
Media & Technology
Cable channels
Flat-screen TV
TV
Outdoors
Balcony
Garden
Outdoor dining area
Patio
Parking
Free Private Parking
Parking On Site
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Contactless check-in/out
Room Amenities
Drying rack for clothing
Iron
Socket near the bed
Safety & security
CCTV in common areas
CCTV outside property
Safe
Safety features
Access to healthcare professionals
First aid kits available
Spa
Hot tub
Transportation
Airport drop-off
Airport pickup
Airport shuttle
Shuttle service
View
Garden view
Mountain view
Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Come and go whenever you want
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
No capacity for extra beds or cribs.
Cash
Mastercard,
Visa,
Cash only
This property accepts cash.
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