Tucked away in the mountains, Hotel Cipreses offers a serene retreat with a garden and terrace. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner at Los Cipreses restaurant or unwind at the bar. With free in-room WiFi and luggage storage, guests appreciate the helpful staff who make their stay even more relaxing.
Calle 6, Santa Elena, Monteverde, Puntarenas, 60109
What's nearby
Jardín de Orquídeas - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Monteverde Orchid Garden - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Ranario - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Ficus La Raiz - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Wildlife Refuge Monteverde - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Getting around
Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 178 min drive
La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 17 miles/27.4 km
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Tree House Restaurante & Cafe - 8 min walk
Café Monteverde - 9 min walk
Monteverde Brewing Company - 13 min walk
Taco Taco - 10 min walk
Restaurante Sabor Tico - 11 min walk
About this property
Hotel Cipreses
Hotel Cipreses puts you within a 15-minute drive of Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Los Cipreses, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a terrace, and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
30 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out available
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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 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
Children (7 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Barbecue grills
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
What to do
Ecotours nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Ziplining nearby
Working away
Computer station
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Facilities
3 buildings/towers
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Low-height counter/sink
Grab bar near toilet
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Cable TV channels
Sleep well
Down comforter
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Balcony or patio
Yard
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower only
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Access via exterior corridors
Special features
Dining
Los Cipreses - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Reservations are required.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CRC 3000 for adults and CRC 3000 for children
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of CRC 95800 per vehicle (roundtrip)
Policies
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
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. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International
Also known as
Cipreses
Cipreses Monteverde
Hotel Cipreses
Hotel Cipreses Monteverde
Hotel Cipreses Monteverde Costa Rica Santa Elena
Hotel Cipreses Monteverde
Hotel Cipreses Bed & breakfast
Hotel Cipreses Bed & breakfast Monteverde
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Cipreses offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Cipreses does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Cipreses?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Cipreses?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Cipreses?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is CRC 95800 per vehicle roundtrip.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Cipreses?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Hotel Cipreses and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like hiking, horseback riding, and ziplining. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Hotel Cipreses also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Cipreses?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Los Cipreses.
Does Hotel Cipreses have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony or patio and a yard.
What's the area around Hotel Cipreses like?
Hotel Cipreses is a short 9-minute walk from Monteverde Orchid Garden and 14 minutes' walk from Wildlife Refuge Monteverde.
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Reviews
Hotel Cipreses Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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8.6
Cleanliness
7.6
Location
9.0
Staff & service
8.0
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was delicious and generous with a variety of options including pancakes, eggs, and more. (10 reviews)
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 18, 2026
The rooms were very clean and the staff was extremely helpful for booking tours and making suggestions of what to do or eat
Chelsey
Chelsey, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 23, 2026
Great location. Clean rooms and decent breakfast. No complaints
shawn
shawn, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 6, 2026
I have enjoyed a lot. Very clean and comfortable beds. The breakfast was fresh and delicious. I also found the location for us was excellent and able to walk down the town where we had found a variety of stores, restaurants and bars. The staff were very friendly and helpful with us. Thank you to the owners for the great hospitality.
Rosalva
Rosalva, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 11, 2025
Very nice staff that tried to do everything to make ourstay as good as possible.
fredric
fredric, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Dec 28, 2024
Good location, breakfast and staff
Good hotel to stay nice location, breakfast and staff, room needs fan or air conditioning
Pavan
Pavan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 9, 2024
A beautiful, well run property that is hyper close to town center. The staff were incredibly helpful in making local recommendations and the breakfast was perfect before an adventurous day in the cloud forest!
Bryan
Bryan, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 26, 2025
Cloudy visit
It was a great value, room was small with minimal amenities, staff was great
Wendy
Wendy, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
May 2, 2025
Very basic hotel for a quick one night stay. Bed was comfortable. Staff was awesome. Hotel itself was mediocre, but it was cheaper than everything else so all things considered was a decent value.
maryann
maryann, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 18, 2024
Good location. Very friendly and helpful staff. Breakfast was included and was excellent….much better than most complimentary breakfasts.
Short distance to many restaurants, shopping, bars, activities.
Janice
Janice, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 23, 2025
Staff and breakfast was great. Bed/sleep quality and the sound coming through the walls front next room was bad.
Brett
Brett, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 10, 2023
The friendliest and nicest staff you will find. Great help finding tours and very accommodating. Delicious breakfast. Nice rooms. Will come back for sure.
Erick
Verified
6/10 Good
Feb 4, 2024
The property and room were clean. Staff was excellent both friendly and helpful. The room and bathroom were dated. Rooms would benefit from a widow screen or two to allow airflow without worry.
John
John, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 1, 2024
Well situated, decent place to stay to experience Monteverde. The front desk had wonderful preparation to help you learn about things to do in the area. The front desk also was very good at arranging tours, even at the last minute. I was very impressed by a restaurant recommendation they gave, which was, inexpensive, local, and delicious. The Wi-Fi worked, but not for video streaming. Plenty of parking on premise.
Christina
Christina, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good
Jan 3, 2024
Overall place and staff was good, the room i got did not have a mirror in bathroom, no hand soap. I could not shave :-).
satheesh
satheesh, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 27, 2024
Nothing fancy but fine for the location. The biggest problem was the tile floors were dangerously slippery and they used the same tiles in the room as the shower. It was a bit noisy. The check-in lobby was a nice place to sit and enjoy the sunshine pouring in the windows. The breakfast was fine. There's nice areas outside to sit also. There's a brand new hotel next door that had a fantastic bar and restaurant. Both were GREAT. Also, Bon Appetit, a very good local Italian restaurant is a 3 minute walk away. Make reservations!! Also, it's a short but steep walk into the town of St. Elena. The front desk arranged for our guide to the Cloud Forest who was just so-so. Overall, recommend the place.
JoAnn
JoAnn, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 27, 2024
Hotel Cipreses has a great location and was wonderful for our 1-night stay in November, extra convenient to Santa Elena Cloud Forest and Selvatura Park. We were traveling as a family with 2 teens, 2 adults and 2 grandparents and booked 2 rooms. Both rooms were spacious and clean, with a lovely enclosed balcony/porch. One note - every room’s balcony is connected (only divided by a small railing) so our teenage son was able to sneak next door and enter the other room from the balcony and scare his sister - this gave us a common sense reminder to lock the patio door!
The front desk staff was incredibly nice, friendly and helpful. Breakfast was yummy and generous with pancakes, toast, eggs, rice & beans, coffee and juice.
The only downside of our stay was a slight issue with the bathroom/plumbing. There was a pretty bad smell emanating from the drains in our bathroom. Not sure if it was just normal for the plumbing in the area or if our room had a specific issue. If we had been staying longer I would have brought it up with the staff to see if there was a possible fix. And would absolutely stay here again, and definitely recommend the hotel as a clean, friendly and safe option.
Sarah
Sarah, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 24, 2026
The staff was very attentive and the place was clean.
Sergio
Sergio, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 4, 2025
Hotel Ciprese was a last minute choice for me and it was the best I could have chosen. It was clean, safe, near town, had a delicious breakfast, and the staff was excellent for recommending local events and tours and helped point me in the right direction. I would 100% stay here again!
Kaylee
Kaylee, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 3, 2023
Our check in was great - front desk was very friendly and also gave dinner recommendations.
Shelley
Shelley, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 11, 2023
The staff was incredibly helpful in booking tours and suggesting the must do things in and around Monteverde.
scott
scott, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 20, 2025
We had such a wonderful stay at Hotel Cipreses! The staff were so warm and friendly, and really made us feel at home. Our room was clean and comfortable, and the breakfast each morning was delicious and filling. They were also very accommodating with our plans, which we really appreciated. One of the highlights was the night animal tour with Ellie. It was fantastic! We saw so many animals and the kids loved it. Highly recommend this hotel for a cozy and welcoming stay in Monteverde.
Sapna
Sapna, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Aug 28, 2023
Nice Place
The women who were working the front desk were very helpful and welcoming.
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 21, 2023
Great little hotel
Very nice and clean! Located very conveniently, just a few minutes walk from downtown Santa Elena! We had a room with a grest view.
Super friendly and helpful stuff who helped book our excursions. Great breakfast that was included.
Rada
Rada, 3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Mar 30, 2024
Overall good
Lijun
Lijun, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 27, 2026
Das Zimmer war einfach , sauber und zweckmäßig, wenn auch sehr klein. Personal super freundlich und hilfsbereit. Die Betten mega gemütlich-wir hatten , die daunendecken waren kuschelig warm im doch etwas kühleren monteverde.. die Lage? Nicht gerade mittendrin, aber da sind die Optionen in monteverde eh eingeschränkt. Ich hätte nicht ohne auto da sein wollen.ein riesiges kingsize bett