Does Hotel Forest Dreams Manakin offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel Forest Dreams Manakin 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 Forest Dreams Manakin?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel Forest Dreams Manakin?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Forest Dreams Manakin?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is CRC 65 per person one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Forest Dreams Manakin?

Check-in ends: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Hotel Forest Dreams Manakin and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as horseback riding. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Hotel Forest Dreams Manakin also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Forest Dreams Manakin?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

Does Hotel Forest Dreams Manakin have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.

What's the area around Hotel Forest Dreams Manakin like?

Hotel Forest Dreams Manakin is a short 11-minute walk from Monteverde Butterfly Gardens and 12 minutes' walk from Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde.

Hotel Forest Dreams Manakin, Monteverde: Hotel Reviews, Rooms & Prices

8/10 Very good

Jul 9, 2019

Good choice for basic, no-frills lodging

The brothers who run the place are very friendly and helpful; we had a family unit with a lot of space and beds, plus a balcony; breakfast is basic (eggs, toast, slice of watermelon); coffee was below par, too weak; good location, between the Monteverde Cloud Forest Preserve and the little town of Santa Elena

2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jul 3, 2019

nico, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Jun 23, 2019

I personally would not recommend this place. I’ll say communication it’s 0 to none, as a tourist looking for a place to rest late at night this is not for you, hotel does not explain or express with accuracy late check in its till 9pm, which owner says it’s at 8:30 the latest, it’s not what (Expedia said) get there after that and you’re out of luck, you will have to scramble yourself to find a place to spend the night... call the numbers and nothing... couple of locals pass by and said to us that this people are usually late at night getting waste at the local bars and they sure feel sorry for the town because of this type of people. Yes, I went there the next day to have an explanation of why this happens and there no reasoning with management things started to escalate and things could of go badly so I took the owners advice and left the premises... oh BTW Expedia advices that this place have a 24 hrs help, which obviously does not! Overall it’s up to you if you stay there and I hope this place be a better host to you and yours, happy travels... Monte Verde it’s beautiful... do yourself a favor and look for something else to spend your time in!

J.Lobo, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 16, 2019

Staff very friendly and helpful great location as long as you are willing to walk a bit - right next to a bakery so it always smelled delicious - great vegan options at restaurants within a mile. Family room was HUGE and had a vary private but small balcony over looking the forest - bathroom was the only space that was cramped for four ladies but everything else was very open - coyldnt have asked for more.

KVB, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Mar 1, 2019

Friendly owners - 3 brothers - eager to help us. Our balcony looked out on the forest where we could watch monkeys in the trees! Short walk to sunset views of distant Pacific Ocean. Between the villages of Santa Elena and Monteverde with restaurants, cafe's and market nearby.

Heidi, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Feb 25, 2018

Buena atención pero rústico

La gente extremadamente amable. En general OK salvo un par de cosas - no está preparado para días fríos - no hay secador de pelo - almohadas de mala calidad - no hay cortinas

Jaime, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nov 6, 2017

Muy buena experiencia

Excelente lugar en buena ubicación, el encargado es muy amable y brinda información muy valiosa. Excelente servicio.

Hugo Armando, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

May 27, 2017

They are not open 24/7 to check in

They close after 8pm no one is in the reception if you don't arrive before 8pm you won't be able to stay there.

8/10 Very good

May 1, 2017

Das Hotel hat eine gute Lage für Ausflüge. Gratis Shuttelbus zu den Atventureparks. Sehr nette hilfsbereite Junge Leute die das Hotel führen. Wir bekammen viele gute Tipps und wurden super beraten. Wir haben dort zwei angenehme Nächte mit einem guten Frühstück verbracht.

4/10 Fair

Feb 10, 2017

Where not to stay in Monteverde

The Manakin had a solid metal gate that they rolled across the parking area in the early evening. They had forgotten to tell us that we could roll it back, as it was not locked. The other problem with the gate was that when the wind hit it the noise was horrendous and kept us awake. In the room the washroom area was separated from the rest of the room. By sliding doors, that were very noisy when moved.

8/10 Very good

Feb 6, 2017

Nice place to stay....good location.

I enjoyed my stay at Forest Dreams Manakin. The staff were always very helpful and accommodating and the location was good for walking to different things to do. I enjoyed the fact that there was forest around.....birds and monkeys to be enjoyed from the balcony of the room which was awesome. The price was right, the breakfast in the morning was good and I would have extended my stay here but they were booked. If I am ever in the area again I would definitely stay here....good value for the price.

10/10 Exceptional

Jan 28, 2017

Monkeys right on your door

Great value for money, very friendly owner/reception. Monkeys even visited at breakfast on our balcony. Bed could be a little more comfy.

2/10 Poor

Jan 5, 2017

Not worth the $

Smelly rooms, windows don't open, no fan, smokers smoking outside our room that made our room stink, old bedding, difficult to park your car. They charge $20 more for our daughter they said it was because of breakfast but their small limited portions weren't enough and she had no juice only tea or coffee

4/10 Fair

Dec 16, 2016

Wi-Fi電波NO！

フリーWi-Fi完備ですが、客室からも共有スペースからも全くつながりませんでした。テレビも映りが悪く、電波はとても不安定です。

6/10 Good

Oct 10, 2016

You get what you pay for.

8/10 Very good

Sep 22, 2016

Unique experience

Pros: friendly and helpful staff, delicious breakfast, cool setting with jungle sounds at night, hummingbirds outside the window in the morning, funky murals on the wall Cons: beds are a bit stiff, some mold in bathroom, cold lighting, not a luxury hotel by any means. All in all, I liked this hotel because it had character. Perfect for a brief stay in beautiful Monteverde.

8/10 Very good

May 31, 2016

Excellent location, lovely staff

This hotel, although a little rustic is a lovely place to stay. I really enjoyed my time there due to the friendly staff, location and monkeys that visited.

4/10 Fair

Feb 24, 2016

Backpacker Hostel. Not a hotel. NO Hot water

If you are a backpacker it is ok. Not adequate for other couples or families. No hot water at all. No a/c or heat. Towels were threadbare. No toiletries Breakfast was great , wifi ok and the staff were very nice. More like a hostel than hotel but the price was right

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 19, 2016

View and location perfect!!

Jonathan checked us in, he was wonderful. Gave us a recommendation for a night tour, which was fantastic! Hotel room was large, bed comfy, view was incredible! Hummingbirds fly all around. Wind at night sounds haunting but cool. Good parking, close enough to walk to stores and restaurants, but far enough away from noise. I loved this place, wish we had spent more time here. The food in Monteverde is soo good!!

4/10 Fair

Jan 29, 2016

Call it a cabin

This is a cabin not hotel accommodation. The tv is better than other in the neighbourhood. The bed is a bunk bed. Great for students or for a short stay. There's really not a lot of choices for accommodation but if you are looking for a hotel this is not the one. It's a bit pricy for what they offer

6/10 Good

Jan 22, 2016

We enjoy the Monte Verde visit and the time on the Forest Dreams Manakin Hotel.

6/10 Good

Oct 27, 2015

Muy buena atención, excelente disposición de la recepcionista para guiarnos por la zona.

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 16, 2015

Very nice place in downtown Monteverde. Easily walkable to anything in town. Lots of hummingbirds on the property and sometimes monkeys too. Staff was very friendly a day helpful about recommending places in the area.

4/10 Fair

Aug 11, 2015

Location surprised us.

Ad on Expedia did not prepare us for this hotel's location, etc. Had a difficult time finding it to begin with, had to ask at three places before someone recognized the name, Forest Dreams, only when we said Manakin did someone realize where it was. Our first reaction to the location was "we can't stay here!" If it was not for the fact that we had aleady paid for the three rooms, we would have gone elsewhere.

2/10 Poor

Jul 20, 2015

Profit mit Buchungen? - Nicht zu empfehlen

Es schien, als wäre das Hotel überbucht: Bei der Ankunft hiess es, es sei geschlossen, wir haben aber Gäste gesehen. Wir wurden in ein anderes Hotel geschickt, das nicht den erhofften Confort mitbrachte. Die Bezahlung sollte zwischen den Hotels stattfinden. Der Hotelmanager war nie erreichbar.

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