This was the first hostel experience for my daughters (14 and 16) and was such a great introduction! Alex, the owner, was friendly and well-informed about the area attractions. He personally called the horseback riding stable and the zipline tours to make sure we had solid directions and obtain any necessary details about cost and attire. Alex was accommodating about... More

A hotel a little out of the town (better to have a car, ut is more than 1/2 hour walk away from the entrace of the park). Very clean rooms, a excellent service, fresh breakfasts ... and very reasonnable prices (15$/night with a private bathroom and breakfast included) ! There is a comfortable sitting room where you can read and... More

I stayed at the Bell Bird for a week while attending the CPI school next door. The room wasn't huge but it had everything I needed and was clean. The free wi fi was a bonus. There's a nice communal room and the breakfasts were varied and good. Really good value and Alex, the owner, was really helpful and friendly.... More

The hotel has relatively small rooms, which have solid wooden walls. They can look a little dark but then we were only sleeping there anyway. There is free table tennis in the balcony area, and free internet access on the PC. The owner, Alex, was incredibly helpful, even phoning our next hotel to make sure they had made a reservation... More

I did a homestay with Alexis and his wife, Cecilia, and their two adorable children. Although I can't comment on the accomodations of the hostel next door to their home, I can attest that these are wonderful people, extremely accomodating, and Cecilia is a great cook! I traveled with my 14yo daughter, and we took Spanish classes at CPI next... More

The owner was fantastic. I had a problem with my phone and he was very accommodating, letting me use his computer and phone even when he wasn't in the office. Not all of the rooms had bathrooms and showers, but it wasn't a problem. I never had to wait to use the bathroom or shower. The rooms were clean and... More

The Bell Bird Hotel in Monteverde is a great place to stay. We got the double room, ensuite, I think it was $24 a night including a tasty breakfast. Alex the owner is a great guy and the place is really nice and clean. It's near the village (about 30 mins walk or a $2 taxi) but it is near... More