Santa Elena Hotel Guide - Family Friendly Hotels in Santa Elena, Monteverde

"Our stay here was amazing. First time in Costa Rica and this place made it memorable. From the staff to the food to the rooms to the pools to simply everything. Breakfast was incredible and it varied daily. The views in the main restaurant dining area were amazing. It felt like you were dining in the jungle as everything was open air. We were able to see some wildlife while dining including some interesting birds and an iguana. The lunch is also amazing no matter what you get. We had the octopus, ribeye, 24-hour pork, and a pizza and all were great. I'd skip the dessert. The pools are really the highlight of the resort. It can get busy from time to time but if you aim to go when it's a little offpeak (e.g., when it's raining, night time, in b/w breakfast and lunch) then you'll fare better. The pools aren't too hot but that is kind of a good thing when you'd prefer to sit in them for longer to enjoy the lush, green, jungle surroundings. Everything was clean and well-kept. There is a hot pool by the main pool if you want something hotter. We missed out trying the spa but will aim to do that next time. Seemed nice when we visited. The property is expansive and it can be a little bit of a walk to get from the front to your room (depending on which one) but our room was perfectly situated by the pool/restaurant and wasn't too far. We were in a Jr Suite. The Chato Suites and Villas are the furthest away from the main entrance."

"For the price, it’s hard to beat. It’s conveniently located near all the major attractions, the grounds are beautiful, and while the rooms are a bit dated, they’re perfectly serviceable; as long as you’re not expecting a five-star experience. One odd drawback: there’s almost no closet space. We ended up living out of our suitcases the entire stay."

"Excellent customer services , amazing food , friendly staff best hotel at fortuna "

"Loved the layout of the hot springs on site, very secluded feeling, and extremely safe. I loved the area with tiered temperatures where would go to what we called “lava hot” and go down to subsequently cooler levels as needed for comfort. I was a little concerned about how frequently they were cleaned (there was a food item in the hot spring with the walk up bar and I did not see anyone skimming or vacuuming during our stay), but I suspect that would be the same at all the hot spring resorts. The rooms were nice and comfortable. The property was easy to reach and we enjoyed some incredible nearby outings. We had a massage which we enjoyed. The skillset of the masseuse may not have been the best, but the sound of the little waterfall and the rainforest was exactly like the soundtracks playing in high end spas - and it was real! That encompasses the trip. We saw toucans flying overhead, lizards and toads, turkeys and peacocks. It was an incredible stay and the whole family enjoyed it. "

"Breakfast was great and tasty. Pool was amazing"

"Our stayed was great, very beautiful views. I would stay here again. "

"Very clean resort, friendly staff, great breakfast."

"We loved our stay at Casa Luna. It’s an absolute oasis. Beautiful rooms, big beds, everything is clean and taken care of. We loved the pool area with all the hot tubs. Breakfast was delicious - wide variety of vegetables, fruit, hot buffet, cereal, pastries, fresh omelettes. The staff were amazing, too. Location is also perfect - 5 mins drive to La Fortuna for all the shops and restaurants, 10 mins drive to the La Fortuna Waterfall, 45 min to Arenal, 60 mins to the Mistico Hanging Bridges. Would definitely go back!"

"Buen servicios y muy amables el personal "