Close to the boardwalk/promenade.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this Monteverde lodge, you'll find Monteverde Orchid Garden and Curi-Cancha Reserve. Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve is within 6 miles (10 km) and Monteverde Butterfly Gardens is within 9 miles (15 km).
Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve - 14 min drive - 7.0 km
Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde - 15 min drive - 9.5 km
Monteverde Butterfly Gardens - 15 min drive - 9.1 km
Getting around
Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 144 min drive
Restaurants
Laggus Restaurant - 21 min drive
Café Monteverde - 16 min drive
Las Riendas Restaurant - 18 min drive
Tree House Restaurante & Cafe - 17 min drive
Restaurante Sabor Tico - 17 min drive
About this property
Rancho de Lelo Ecolodge
Lodge near Curi-Cancha Reserve in Monteverde
A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. An area shuttle within 17 kilometers and an airport shuttle (available on request) are available for a fee. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at Rancho de Lelo Ecolodge . Self parking is free.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Monteverde lodge.
4 guestrooms or units
Manager's reception (free)
Coffee in lobby
Dry cleaning
Self-service laundry
Front desk (limited hours)
Staff is multilingual
Storage area for luggage
Tour and ticket information
Concierge
Terrace
Garden
Outdoor picnic space
Gift shop
Television in lobby
Smoking in designated areas
1 conference room
Rancho de Lelo Ecolodge offers 4 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and portable fans. Accommodations are furnished with desks and dining tables. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM on request
Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 17 km
Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Coffee and tea in common areas
Free daily manager's reception
Things to do
Outdoor pool
Playground
TV in common areas
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
1 accessible parking space
Front entrance ramp
No elevator
Tile flooring in room
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Dining table
Limited room service
Mini-fridge
More
Desk
Portable fan
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Airport shuttle fee: USD 200 per vehicle (one-way)
A late check-out fee will be charged
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy. A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in. Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.
We should mention
Pool access available from 7 AM to 10 PM.
Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
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We are so pleased that we stayed at Rancho de Lelo. The family is super helpful and accommodating. We showed up without a plan and they helped us with everything. Highly recommend!
Loved our stay here. The property is gorgeous, set in a stunning valley. The food was delicious and serving sizes generous.
Beatriz and Natalie were friendly, helpful and accommodating. They will help you with tour booking and make recommendations for sights/activities in the area. We weren’t disappointed.
The property itself was beautiful, with a wide variety of plants/trees and birds, which was a main reason for our trip this time. We will stay longer if we return to this area in the future.
We stayed here three wonderful nights. The staff was amazing—five star attention with many great local recommendations. Breakfast was a highlight—fried eggs, fresh fruit, and the best (homemade) hot sauce we’ve ever had. The Rancho’s dogs were friendly and more interested in scratches from younger travelers than the beautiful birds on the grounds. The cabins have all the necessities—fans for circulation but no need for AC in the cool mountain nights. Rancho de Lelo is the perfect base of operations for Monteverde. The drive into Santa Elena was very manageable, especially since many of the attractions and reservations are spread out anyway.
We had an excellent stay at the lodge and enjoyed the food a lot. You really have to take the dirt road on the right like indicated otherwise you'll go through Monterverde, it will be much longer and the road after a while won't be better.
Dominique
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Carroll
Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Feb 24, 2025
This extraordinary family, and their sustainable farm, personify the Costa Rican principles of care for the environment and cooperation. Truly, this is Pura Vida!
We didn’t rent a car and I would suggest that it would be a good idea to have wheels as the farm is somewhat remote.
Everything was top notch!!! Will stay there again. Super clean. Amazing friendly staff. Breakfast great. Five thermal pools amazing!Room was very cozy. Great location to town and activities.
A Christmas Eve to Remember at Expedia
I cannot say enough about our recent stay at Rancho de Lelo Ecolodge. From the moment we booked, the host was incredibly welcoming and accommodating. They invited us to join their Christmas Eve celebration, which felt like spending the holiday with family. The food was absolutely delicious. The cozy little house nestled in the forest created a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere. The property was clean and inviting. It was an unforgettable experience that made our Christmas vacation truly special.
This family owned place is awesome!! We were very late getting to the hotel due to mudslides in La Fortuna. We were really tired when we got there. They brought us dinner to our room. They even fixed a flat tire for me. Very clean place and they are very accomodating to whatever you need. They have no ACbut with the windows abd door open there us enough breeze to cool your room. Cant say enough goos things about our time there.
Very beautiful family run ranch. Atmosphere was friendly and grounds were beautiful. Our only issue was the distance to town… it is a good 30 min drive and if you don’t have a car that’s $20-25 each way.
The property is beautiful and the staff is amazing. Our stay was beautiful. I would gladly stay there again. The only thing to know is the road there is a bit rough, I made it in a tiny 2W drive car though. I thought we would go back to Santa Elena for dinner but I did not want to do the drive extra, especially ar night. Good news their dinner was great and their dogs are a highlight of our stay.
Beautiful place in Monteverde. We ate there every night for dinner in addition to the included breakfast - food was better than anything you can get in town. The owners was amazing, helping us with everything we needed with coordinating our things to do while there for 3 days. Cabin was also great, spacious and clean. Would definitely recommend staying here!
Beautiful and nice place, so quiet. Very friendly family owner. Delicious breakfast and dinner.
Just one thing, when you come ask about pool. When we stay, pool doesn’t work.