Discover the magic of Costa Rica’s biodiversity at this lodge, ideally located near the amazing Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve.
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Hotel information
This rustic yet elegant chalet-style lodge is family-run, and superbly located in the mountains of the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. The hotel strongly prides itself on its history and sustainability, boasting the coveted award for five levels of sustainability.
Hotel Belmar’s 25 rooms offer views of the Nicoya Gulf or the surrounding cloud forest. All have modern amenities and feature hard-wood fittings, native artwork, soft lighting and floor-to-ceiling windows. Private balconies are the perfect place to take in the panoramic views.
After a busy day getting to know the cloud forest, come back and relax with a soak in the hotel’s jacuzzi. The hotel also boasts a spa, juice bar, tea room and offers yoga classes. The restaurant serves delicious meals, including “from farm to table” dishes inspired by Costa Rican cuisine; some of the fresh ingredients used are grown in the hotel’s own organic gardens. The restaurant features balconies overlooking the Pacific Ocean, and there is also an inviting lounge bar and microbrewery on site.
Hotel Belmar can be reached by road from a variety of destinations as part of a multi-destination tour of Costa Rica, or directly by road from San Jose, the capital.
Costa Rica travel information
- Time zone: -6 GMT
- Flight time: 13-16 hours
- Recommended airlines: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United
- Currency: Costa Rican Colon, US Dollar
- Tipping guideline: 10% of total bill
- Health considerations: There is a risk of altitude illness when travelling to destinations of 2,500m or higher. There is a risk of dengue. There is a risk of Zika virus. There is a low risk of malaria in Limon Province (but not in the city of Limon). There is a very low risk of malaria in the rest of the country, including the city of Limon. There is no risk of yellow fever in Costa Rica, however, yellow fever vaccination is required for travellers arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.
- Capital: San Jose
- Population: 5,246,714
- National languages: Spanish
- Electricity and plugs: Type A and Type B, 120 V, 60 Hz
- Mobile phone coverage: Good
- UK passport visa requirements: You don't need a visa for Costa Rica if you have a British passport - for a maximum of 180 days
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Christmas Eve: 9am - 3pm
New Years Eve: 9am - 3pm
25th Dec, 26th Dec & 1 Jan: CLOSED
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Saturday: 9am - 5pm
Sunday: 10am - 4pm
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