Hotels Monteverde National Park Costa Rica: Hotel El Sapo Dorado

Located on a steep hill between Santa Elena and the Monteverde national park reserve, El Sapo Dorado (named for Monteverde's famous golden toad) offers some of the most charming and comfortable accommodations in Monteverde.

The spacious cabins are built of hardwoods both inside and out and are surrounded by a grassy lawn. Big windows let in lots of light, and high ceilings keep the rooms cool during the day. Some of the older cabins have fireplaces, which are a welcome feature on chilly nights and during the peak parts of the rainy season. My favorite rooms are the sunset suites, which have private terraces with views to the Gulf of Nicoya and wonderful sunsets.

There's an excellent restaurant here, and the quiet yet jovial bar stays open until 10pm. The Costa Rica hotel has a combination conference/game room, where it sometimes shows slide shows at night. Not only does El Sapo Dorado own and manage the Reserva Sendero Tranquilo, but it also has a network of well-maintained trails into primary forest on-site. To find the hotel and restaurant, watch for the sign on the left-hand side of the main road to the reserve, a few hundred yards outside of the town of Santa Elena.


Location: around Monteverde
Phone: 645-5010
Room Information: 30 units
Rates: $89-$99 double
Credit Cards: MC, V
Facilities:
Restaurant; bar; tour desk; massage; laundry service

Hotel El Sapo Dorado
Monteverde National Park
Northern Zone, Costa Rica