Valle Escondido Nature Reserve Hotel & Farm - Monteverde

Nature reserve hotel with an organic farm and panoramic Pacific views in Monteverde

Grounds & Amenities

Valle Escondido Nature Reserve Hotel & Farm sits within a protected valley with its own private nature preserve. Guests have free access to 4 kilometers of hiking trails that lead to waterfalls and multiple viewing platforms overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The property also offers a hammock garden, an outdoor fireplace, and wheelchair-accessible trails that integrate nature viewing with comfort.

Accommodations

The hotel provides family rooms and wheelchair-accessible units, all with private bathrooms. Some rooms include balconies overlooking the valley and the surrounding cloud forest. Tea and coffee making equipment is available in every room.

Location & Surroundings

Valle Escondido is a 2-minute drive from Santa Elena and a 15-minute drive from the Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve. The property is adjacent to the Monteverde Butterfly Gardens and close to Selvatura Adventure Park. From the restaurant and lawn, guests see the Gulf of Nicoya and the Pacific coast on clear days.

Dining & Bar

The on-site farm-to-table restaurant serves breakfast included with the stay, using organic ingredients from the property's own gardens. The Panorama Bar offers a daily happy hour with sunset views and cocktails such as the passion fruit margarita. Wood-fired pizzas and dishes like Spaghetti Bolognese are available for dinner.

Activities & Experiences

Guided night tours allow guests to spot tarantulas, scorpions, and sleeping birds in the forest. Educational permaculture tours explain the hotel's regenerative agriculture practices, including water recycling and solar energy. The hotel also arranges excursions to the Monteverde Cloud Forest and offers a shuttle service into town.

• Location: Private nature preserve, 2 min from Santa Elena, 15 min from Monteverde Cloud Forest
• Rooms: Family rooms and wheelchair-accessible units with private bathrooms
• Dining: Farm-to-table restaurant with included breakfast and Panorama Bar happy hour
• Activities: 4 km of hiking trails, guided night tours, permaculture tours
• Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible trails and facilities
• Sustainability: On-site organic farm and permaculture education
• Family: Board games and family rooms