Senda Monteverde

Senda Monteverde Hotel offers an elegant and immersive base for exploring Costa Rica’s famed Monteverde Cloud Forest. Located near the mountaintop town of Santa Elena and bordering the Aguti Private Reserve, this boutique lodge combines modern comfort with direct access to one of the country’s most iconic highland ecosystems. From early morning bird walks to quiet evenings by the fire, Senda is perfectly suited for birdwatchers, photographers, and nature travelers seeking a refined yet authentic experience in the clouds.

The property features 24 guest rooms and suites, all set in contemporary mountain bungalows thoughtfully placed throughout lush gardens and forest edges. Some rooms sit atop scenic ridges with views reaching toward the Gulf of Nicoya, while others offer intimate forest immersion—perfect for spotting quetzals, emerald toucanets, or mixed-species flocks from your private deck. Rooms are stylish, spacious, and appointed with locally crafted furnishings, plush bedding, and large windows that bring the outdoors in.

Senda’s commitment to sustainability and hospitality is matched by its exceptional dining experience. The open-air restaurant serves creative, farm-to-table cuisine made with ingredients sourced from local growers and nearby cooperatives. Guests can enjoy a drink at the bar, relax in the cozy lounge, or set out on the lodge’s private trails that connect directly to the Aguti Reserve, where self-guided walks offer rewarding encounters with hummingbirds, highland tanagers, and cloud forest mammals.

Just minutes from the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve and other top birding sites in the area, Senda Monteverde strikes a perfect balance between quiet mountain luxury and immersive cloud forest adventure—an ideal retreat for travelers who want both comfort and connection to nature.