Hotel Belmar

Name: Hotel Belmar
Rating: 4.5

A breath of fresh air in the cloud forest canopy

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Overlooking the Gulf of Nicoya, this nature-immersed hillside lodge is big on eco-adventures, farm-to-table dining and garden-to-glass cocktails.

This treasured family-run hotel appears to have been plucked from the Alps and dropped into the misty Costa Rican cloud forest. Traditional chalet-style rooms feature private balconies and a complimentary yoga class per stay. Rosy cheeked adventure comes from guided cloud forest hikes, independent trails, birdwatching tours and horse riding. Return for a Jacuzzi dip and a pale ale at the hotel’s microbrewery.

Why we love Hotel Belmar

A unique chalet-style lodge with personalised service and lots of eco-credentials
Set between two atmospheric cloud forests whose life-giving moisture generates immense biodiversity.
Carefully crafted pale ales and house stouts on tap at the microbrewery.
Stretch and unwind after a day of adventure with yoga by the waterside or in the studio.

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Our rating 4 stars

Location Monteverde

Avg Flight time 11 hours

Setting In 9 acres of forest and mountains in the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, a 25-minute drive from the Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve and just a 5-minute drive from Santa Elena town

Transfers Approx. 3 ½ hours' transfer from San José airport

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Rooms

The 26 beautiful chalet-style rooms are decked in warm wood and feature floor-to-ceiling windows to showcase the fantastic views and a balcony or terrace. The rooms do not feature a television, but the views would definitely count as entertainment.

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Peninsula Room

Located in the main building on the lower floor and look out over the gardens; they have two queen-size beds and a terrace with sofa and hammock.

ceiling fan
terrace or balcony
Wi-Fi
minibar*

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Peninsula Superior Room

Similar to the Peninsula Rooms but on the higher floor and featuring a king-size bed.

ceiling fan
terrace or balcony
Wi-Fi
minibar*

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Forest Room

Located on the second and third floors of the chalet building which is close to the nature trail. They have views of the cloud forest and feature a king-size bed and a shower with forest views.

ceiling fan
terrace or balcony
Wi-Fi
minibar*

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Belmar Room

Overlooking the Nicoya Peninsula featuring an open concept bathroom with whirlpool Jacuzzi for two people. They have a king-size bed and an open-air terrace.

ceiling fan
terrace or balcony
Wi-Fi
minibar*

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Cloud Forest Studio

Featuring a stunning terrace and a low-lying bed. There’s a seating area and a bathroom with free-standing bathtub with incredible cloud forest views.

ceiling fan
terrace or balcony
Wi-Fi
minibar*

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Canopy Room

Situated on the top floor of the chalet building and featuring a spacious terrace with a hammock. They overlook the forest canopy and surrounding mountains and feature a four-poster king-size bed and an outdoor free-standing bathtub.

ceiling fan
terrace or balcony
Wi-Fi
minibar*

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Sunset Room

The highest room at the hotel with views over the forest towards the Pacific Ocean in the distance. They have a large terrace with free-standing bathtub. Inside, they have a king-size bed, a shower and a comfy day bed.

ceiling fan
terrace or balcony
Wi-Fi
minibar*

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Sunrise Room

On the opposite side of the chalet building to the Sunset Room with 270-degree views of the surrounding cloud forest. There is a large terrace which is furnished with chairs and a free-standing bathtub. The bathroom has an open-concept shower which has forest views.

ceiling fan
terrace or balcony
Wi-Fi
minibar*

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Facilities

Restaurants & bars
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Spas & wellness
Sustainability

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Take your time over a breakfast of fresh eggs, cheese and coffee on the beautiful balcony while watching the birds and gazing out over the forest to the Pacific Ocean beyond. Take a tour of the farm to learn about the lodge’s dedication to sustainability and enjoy authentic experiences such as milking a cow, straining sugar cane and picking coffee beans. Head to the Celajes Lounge at sunset for cocktails and tapas or have a go at making your own cocktails using fresh ingredients from the garden.

Restaurante Celajes
The Restaurante Celajes serves simple farm-to-table dishes inspired by local cuisine, using produce grown in the garden or on the hotel’s farm, Madre Tierra – Costa Rica's first certified carbon neutral farm.

Celajes Lounge Bar
Sip garden-to-glass cocktails and craft beers from noon until dusk at Celajes Lounge. Sample botanical tipples infused with fresh, organic ingredients plucked straight from the farm. Arrive at sunset for Tico Time when cocktails come with complimentary bocas, the Costa Rican equivalent of tapas.

Tap Room
The rustic Tap Room and Beer Garden is set by the spring water lake and offers a terrific selection of artisanal ales brewed on site and available from the tap.

What's included

Breakfast at Restaurante Celajes.

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Individual and couples treatments are available, including hot stone, deep tissue and essential oil massages.

On the main floor of the chalet a juice bar and tea room dishes out everything from ginger shots and spicy chai to super food juices and fruit sorbet bowls. It’s a great place to fuel up before a self-guided hike or a private yoga class.

A pioneer in environmentally friendly practices, carbon-neutral Hotel Belmar uses solar panels for heating water, runs on energy-efficient lighting and has recycling and composting programmes in place. They harvest rainwater, offset their already low emissions and use eco-friendly cleaning products and toiletries. There are hands-on green and responsible activities you can take part in including sustainable agriculture tours and farm-to-table experiences. Ingredients plucked straight from their organic garden and farm - lettuce, green peppers, avocados, rose apples and bananas - are carried to the restaurants and bars and they harvest coffee beans and produce their own artisan cheeses.

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