Belmar, Monteverde

This award-winning hotel set on a grassy hillside, offers spectacular views over the biodiverse region with an ideal location halfway between the famous Monteverde Reserve and the town. Both the chalet-style rooms and hand-carved furniture within them are made from quality, locally crafted wood featuring vibrant artwork by local artists. The elegant accommodation comes equipped with orthopaedic mattresses, high-quality cotton linens and a private terrace with gorgeous forest views. Attracting birders from around the world, guests can experience a variety of eco-centric, birding and active tours through the hotel. The four-star property also offers fresh farm-to-table dishes, inspired by Costan Rican cuisine, using ingredients from the Belmar family farm. The deluxe dining room showcases luxuriously rustic, wooden décor and, offering wonderful views of the surrounding cloud forest, is a favourite hangout of birders to spot higher altitude species. The grounds include a spa and jacuzzi, and an endless surrounding cloud forest with a lagoon and deck for scenic yoga sessions.