Jaguarundi Lodge
About this hotel
Nestled in Monteverde, this charming hotel for $200 per night is a fantastic choice for your next trip. Hotel with free breakfast, walk to Monteverde Orchid Garden This hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and spa services. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include dry cleaning, express check-out, and tour/ticket assistance. Change of towels is available on request. Jaguarundi Lodge offers 20 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature down comforters. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Amenities
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Hot Tub / Spa
Garden
Map of Monteverde
Reviews
4.2/5.0
Excellent(148 Reviews)
4.0
Amazing place right near the centre of Santa elena but also out the way. Bit annoying that breakfast was a 5 minute walk up hill. Saw agouti from our room. Suspension bridge is fun. Staff very friendly
3.0
The location of the hotel is very nice. Everything is quite walkable distance from the room. The whole ambience of the hotel is amazing. Felt like living in the jungle. Absolutely brilliant and soothing. The room was quiet spacious however the bathroom was a bit small. Overall an amazing stay!
3.0
Perfect location very central in Monte Verde. Very helpful reception. Easy parking. Nice breakfast and a good bar /restaurant where you Can Watch the sunset.
5.0
I loved how it was in the middle of the jungle in nature.
4.0
I thought the property was wonderful - if you like to camp and stay in a cottage. There was no AC, but the staff provided us with a fan when we asked. Quite honestly we did not need the fan as it got quite chilly at night.
I would say though that this property is not accessible at all. There is a lot of steep walking and stairs. We had to carry our luggage quite far and it got heavy at one point. If you have any knee/ back pain, I would not suggest this place. Otherwise, it is perfect the able-bodied individuals.
There are howler monkeys and a lot of animals in the trees- they make scary sounds but are mostly harmless!
5.0
Very liked the experience there. Good environment and good food and affordable price.
5.0
Beautiful property tucked into the jungle. There was plenty of wildlife in and around the property at all times of the day. Would stay here again.
4.0
Beautiful property in a great location. I knew the walls were thin from other reviews and it was true. Room VERY basic. 2 beds, one side table....
No chairs, no lamps. Only a ceiling light which does not offer enough light...definitely not for reading. Temp was 62 and there is no heat..and that might be off putting for some
5.0
Very nice property in the jungle. Room was spacious and very clean. Wifi worked fine. No A/C but this is not a big issue. Breakfast was delicious. Staff very helpful. The only problem for me was lack of hairdryers- there is one for the whole property and I wasn’t able to get it during my whole stay. Definitely recommend!
2.0
This was a last minute booking after a late change of plan. However we were very happy with our stay. The staff were very friendly and helpful and the location excellent for walking to restaurants. We stayed in a superior cabin, which was spacious. The bathroom needed updating and there was a musty smell, but it is surrounded by damp jungle, so I guess that’s what you have to expect!
5.0
The Jaguarund is the perfect jungle lodge nestled in the forest next to town. There is a lot of wildlife and trails you can hike on site. Ana and Menado were very helpful and nice. The breakfast is delicious, especially the home made marmalade. It's hard to beat this place for a mix of jungle and convenience! I’ll definitely be back
2.0
This place was OK a bit noisy because we heard motorbikes all night which kind of ruined the jungle experience I wouldn’t stay here again I’ll try and get something a little bit more quieter
2.0
Les chambres ont du charme, tout en bois. Petit déjeuner très bien, personnel charmant
Seul inconvénient les cloisons entre les chambres sont très minces.. Ennuyeux si les voisins sont bruyants
4.0
Gorgeous setting. Rustic rooms are very basic. Breakfast & service lovely. VERY convenient just next to town.
3.0
Visiting Monteverde we knew it was going to be a bit colder, darker, rainier. However, when booking hotels - everything was so expensive. We settled on this hotel. The location is great, right in the forest and you feel like you are quite isolated in your own nature reserve which is awesome! However our room was very damp and smelt of mould (and had mould on the clothes hangers). The rooms and decor are very dark (dark wood, 70s patterns on the bedding and curtains) so all together it just felt very drab. They could benefit from a few upgrades/brightening up (neutral colours) and better ventilation to truly make this hotel amazing. Staff were excellent though and very helpful! Downside if you are staying in one of the cabins is that you do have to trek quite a bit with your luggage to get to the room and parking near the cabins is minimal. If you have mobility issues I would recommend staying in one of the main building rooms or requesting a cabin closer to the restaurant.
5.0
Wonderful staff accommodating great location mini animals and birds right off your balcony
4.0
Before you book this property please note that some of the cabins require walking up steep, stony sidewalks. Getting my suitcase up to my cabin was challenging. Staff did not offer to help porter our luggage, but then again there was just one girl at the counter when we checked in. Otherwise our room was spotless with a nice hot shower and decent WiFi despite the fact that it is advertised as only being available in common areas. There is no a/c or heat. We weren’t uncomfortable but it would have been nice to remove some of the humidity. Breakfast is included and delicious. It was nice being in jungle just up the hill from the main road. Walls are very thin. If possible ask them for a unit which has an empty unit next door. Smokers need to walk downhill off the property to smoke. Lovely stay overall for two nights
5.0
We saw monkeys!!! And a Jaguarandi!! This was the best hotel we stayed at.
5.0
We saw monkeys!!! And a Jaguarandi!! This was the best hotel we stayed at.
2.5
I stayed here in the rustic cabins with my two teenage sons. Yes, as others say you can hear everything your neighbors say. The pillows are flat and there is a musty smell in the rooms. But, you feel like you’re in the jungle in the middle of town. It’s a 2 min walk. The breakfast is excellent, the staff are wonderful. You can walk on the grounds or enjoy the hanging bridge. I would definitely stay here again.
3.0
I stayed here in the rustic cabins with my two teenage sons. Yes, as others say you can hear everything your neighbors say. The pillows are flat and there is a musty smell in the rooms. But, you feel like you’re in the jungle in the middle of town. It’s a 2 min walk. The breakfast is excellent, the staff are wonderful. You can walk on the grounds or enjoy the hanging bridge. I would definitely stay here again.
3.0
Great - you are really close to the town, but in the jungle. We saw any animals - just outside our terrace.
5.0
Secluded though close to town. Breakfast was good. People were great.
5.0
I really like the cleanliness of the property.
5.0
I really like the cleanliness of the property.
5.0
Exceeded our expectations. Lovely stay.
4.0
We loved our days in the treehouse. The staff and your guides were the best.
4.0
We loved our days in the treehouse. The staff and your guides were the best.
5.0
Beautiful location in the middle of the mountains. Restaurants and activities are a short walking distance. And the staff are great, they help you with anything you need! Definitely recommended!
5.0
Beautiful location in the middle of the mountains. Restaurants and activities are a short walking distance. And the staff are great, they help you with anything you need! Definitely recommended!
2.0
I would stay here again.
5.0
The staff is so friendly and helpful, breakfast is free and you go to sleep and wake up in the jungle!!! I read a couple reviews that said the walls are thin, that you can hear other guest, birds, rain etc and it’s true but honestly who cares you’re sleeping in the jungle. The pay off is well worth it to me. I saw monkeys and agoutis, huge butterflies, amazing colorful birds including giant toucans and so many hummingbirds. The accommodations are simple but again, the location is unbeatable and if you have a good attitude the place will love you back. The shower was hot, the bed was comfortable. It is everything you need. The staff were such a joy, I can’t emphasize that enough. They helped me arrange shuttles and were patient with my lack of proficiency in Spanish. Also great location to town. I thoroughly enjoyed my time and would definitely come back! Thank you Jaguarundi!!!
5.0
The staff is so friendly and helpful, breakfast is free and you go to sleep and wake up in the jungle!!! I read a couple reviews that said the walls are thin, that you can hear other guest, birds, rain etc and it’s true but honestly who cares you’re sleeping in the jungle. The pay off is well worth it to me. I saw monkeys and agoutis, huge butterflies, amazing colorful birds including giant toucans and so many hummingbirds. The accommodations are simple but again, the location is unbeatable and if you have a good attitude the place will love you back. The shower was hot, the bed was comfortable. It is everything you need. The staff were such a joy, I can’t emphasize that enough. They helped me arrange shuttles and were patient with my lack of proficiency in Spanish. Also great location to town. I thoroughly enjoyed my time and would definitely come back! Thank you Jaguarundi!!!
5.0
It was ok
2.0
Great location let down by the service. We arrived and the reception area was closed, there was no information whatsoever on how we could get hold of anyone. I called the hotel number several times and eventually someone answered and asked us to collect the key from the hotel next door. Only it wasn't next door.
After wandering around for over 30 minutes they eventually sent someone to come and check us in. This is not what I expect when I book a hotel, I was very disappointed.
The accommodation itself was great, I loved the location, the set up and the layout. Shame about the service.
1.5
Great location let down by the service. We arrived and the reception area was closed, there was no information whatsoever on how we could get hold of anyone. I called the hotel number several times and eventually someone answered and asked us to collect the key from the hotel next door. Only it wasn't next door. After wandering around for over 30 minutes they eventually sent someone to come and check us in. This is not what I expect when I book a hotel, I was very disappointed. The accommodation itself was great, I loved the location, the set up and the layout. Shame about the service.
4.0
the staff was very accommodating. As we could not reach expedia to change our scheduled stay, we managed it through the staff. First they asked to follow the Expedia rule but once we realized it wasn't going to work, they took it upon themselves to arrange our schedule, which was much appreciated. It was very nice to see some wildlife within the lodge coumpund: monkeys, agoutis...
2.0
Pros:
Cool location in the jungle
Close to everything in town
Spacious rooms
Service/staff helpful
Free breakfast
Wifi was decent
Free parking
Great price
Cons:
Very big con. SUPER noisy. Walls are paper thin and since it’s in the jungle random object drop on the roof all day and night and the roof is tin.
1.5
Pros: Cool location in the jungle Close to everything in townSpacious roomsService/staff helpfulFree breakfast Wifi was decent Free parking Great price Cons:Very big con. SUPER noisy. Walls are paper thin and since it’s in the jungle random object drop on the roof all day and night and the roof is tin.
4.0
Loved it's closeness to the center of Santa Elena BUT that you are literally right in the middle of the forest, was amazing. My only complaint was while the staff was friendly and wanted to help you all the service was extremely slow. Property should be described as very steep so that elderly people know not to book there or book rooms only close to reception
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Monteverde?
The average price for a rental in Monteverde is $97 per night. This rental is $103 above the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Jaguarundi Lodge. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Jaguarundi Lodge pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Jaguarundi Lodge?
We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes internet / wifi, parking, laundry, balcony / patio, and hot tub / spa.
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