Name: Hospedaje Mariposa
Address: 1 km al sur este de la Fabrica de Quesos, Santa Elena, Santa Elena, Santa Elena, 60109, Costa Rica
Rating: 9

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Chacarita Airport

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Hospedaje Mariposa

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Mariposa was a lovely place to stay in Monteverde.  It is very close to the entrance to the cloud forest ... .in fact, you could walk there (although it is very steep) and not too far from Santa Elena.  It is very quiet.  We stayed in a family sized room that was the top floor (although you enter at parking lot level) of a two story house.  The balcony around our floor offered a beautiful view of the surrounding forest.  The accommodation were very comfortable.  Each of the two rooms had it own bathroom.  One room was a master suite, the other had a twin and a double bed, and there was a large common area for cooking, eating, sending messages home.  The furnishings were very comfortable and we slept very well!  The owner of the Mariposa set us up with a wonderful nature guide (who happens to be his brother, Sergio) for night time walk, a morning bird walk and a tour of the cloud forest.  We had such an excelelnt stay and saw so many birds (yes, including the resplendent quetzal) and animals (even a surprisingly perky sloth!).  We highly recommend staying at the Mariposa when you are in Monteverde.  We also highly recommend hiring a local guide . . . . you see so much more than you would on your own .. . .and Sergio was fabulous and easy-going as well as fun to be with.  Oh . . . . and eat at Stellas .... for a great breakfast.

Loved every minute of our stay at the Mariposa!

The Mariposa was our first stop on a 3 week vacation in Costa Rica and was the most economical lodging of the trip. We were not sure what to expect but were very happy with the accommodation.  It was not fancy but was clean and well maintained. This a family run business and they do a top notch job. If you are on a budget e would,d definitely recommend the Mariposa.

Lovely economical hillside retreat close to Montiverde National Park

This was a great place to stay! Esteban was very welcoming and helpful with anything that we needed. It was very beautiful and quaint. I had one of the best sleeps for our entire trip. Also very close to the biological preserve!

Great place!

What a wonderful place to stay in Monteverde! This is a family-owned hotel, with comfortable, clean rooms that are quiet. The grounds are beautifully maintained and add to the calming atmosphere. The owners are especially kind and knowledgeable. It’s also a short drive to the Cloud Forest Reserve or the hustle and bustle of Santa Elena—but you’ll feel a world away in this quiet retreat. This is the place to stay!

A beautiful, quiet family-friendly retreat

Lovely lodge at the edge of Monteverde, and close to the cloud forest reserve. There are trees surrounding the rooms. We saw monkeys and butterflies from our deck. Friendly hosts local to the area gave us good suggestions for activities. The only thing I wouldn't recommend is the restaurant across the street - suggest going into town for something cheaper if you have time.

Spacious suite in the trees

My husband and I stayed 3. Nights at this charming hotel. It is in walking distance to the Monteverde cloud forest. A good 20 minute walk but very convenient. The hotel staff, in particular Esteban, were very gracious and helpful. The room was basic but very clean and comfortable. We had a kitchenette as well as a lovely terrace with a hammock and a small bench. It overlooks lush greenery. Esteban was quick to help whenever we needed anything. Since the hotel is a 20-25 minute walk from the tiny town center, at Esteban’s suggestion, we took advantage of a food delivery so-called Monteverde en Casa.after long days of hiking, it was great to just eat in our little kitchen and get ready for the next day’s adventures. We would definitely stay here again.

Great value

We spent 2 nights in Mariposa Inn during the Corona Virus outbreak in Mid-March. We drove from Arenal to Monteverde which was an interesting ride - most of it was hilly and narrow and the last 30 kms of it was unpaved roads. Most of Monteverde is unpaved roads. Driving on them was not an issue though it was really slow. The inn is at a dead end kind of - walking distance to Biological Preserve with day and night tours of the forest. 
We reached a bit late and the night tour at the preserve was sold out even during Corona outbreak. Esteban the owner is very friendly and a kind person who helped us arrange another night tour at the Curicancha reserve. It was the highlight of our tour. Walking through the forest at night was amazing with all the creatures coming out and the noises and of course the sunset.
We had a 2 bedroom with kitchen and a terrace overlooking the forest. It was cold during the morning and evenings and got quite hot in the day. The place is surrounded by nature with amazing views and due to elevation didn't see many birds and animals. Best part of staying at Mariposa was the made to order breakfast served with fresh fruits. Esteban helped us plan our day and gave us suggestions to spend the day and where to eat. We ate at Tramonti Italian place one night. The place was overflowing with tourist considering the Corona outbreak and had some good Italian food which was reasonably priced. Esteban recommended CASEM - a cooperative run by local women. They made some amazing fresh food which we absolutely loved.
We went to 100% Aventura featuring the Superman zip-line and the Tarzan swing (around 20 mins). The kids absolutely loved it. Later in the evening we went for a sunset horseback riding organized by Smiling Horse which was a great experience.
We used the kitchen to make pasta and found it to be well equipped.
Overall we loved our stay in Monteverde and are glad we decided to stay at the Mariposa Inn. We would recommend it to everyone.

Stay at Mariposa during Corona Outbreak

A beautiful family run B and B set in the forests above Monteverde.  We had two large rooms and it was clean, cosy and peaceful with a balcony to sit on and watch the birds.  A lovely breakfast served by Esteban who couldn’t have been more helpful in every way, booking trips, local advice etc and from us a big thank you for directing us back to the coast on tarmac not stony roads!! Would highly recommend to anyone wanting to be a little away from the hub but of the village itself.  

Beautiful B and B in a tranquil location

Lovely B&B with an amazing breakfast.  The room was perfect for what we needed, it was a little cold so we needed to wear a few layers once in the room in the evening and blankets are supplied if required.  It is walkable to the cloud forest from the B&B but not into town, we made use of the local taxis. Lots of birds in the gardens, lovely to listen to.

Lovely B&B

Ok, you might think I'm crazy, but I am finally reviewing Mariposa after NINE years! My sister and I had an absolutely lovely experience here, and I swore up and down to the owner when I left that I would leave a review on TripAdvisor, which was probably a lot more important to their business back then, and just never got around to it. Well, today my sister brought up our trip there and so I'm finally making good on my promise! Looking back on my trip, what stands out the most were the wonderful owners and also the amazing balcony. We saw tons of monkeys while eating our breakfast! It was very peaceful, and even after all this time, I would definitely recommend!

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