We stayed at the Rainbow Valley Lodge last summer, and it turned out to be our favorite hotel of the entire stay. With 2 teenage daughters, we rented both the upstairs and downstairs rooms: everything was spotlessly clean, with lovely grounds and lots of quiet and privacy. Rolf, the owner, was stellar in communicating with us both before and during... more

Although upon approach from the road, the Rainbow Valley Lodge isn't much to look at, the villas themselves are outstanding, and Rolf is an incredible host! He's fitted up each villa with great amenities and decorations that are at once exotic and homey. The kitchen is well-stocked with utensils and cooking basics and a big fridge so you can snack... more

Rainbow Valley Lodge is named appropriately. I saw rainbows three times right from the room, over the mountains and into the steep, green valley. A breathtaking sight! I stayed in the upper room for a week. I call it my vacation home, and I come back to reality totally relaxed. Whenever I need to decompress, this is where I come.... more

I have traveled all over Europe and stay at some wonderful places, but this place is high on my list of favorite places. I e-mailed Rolf weeks before we went to Costa Rica. He had everything taken care of when we got there. A driver picked up up at the airport. He was great! He stopped along the way so... more

Rainbow Valley Lodge and its owner, Rolf, are the absolute best! We only stayed 2 nights here; if we ever go back, we will stay longer...it is incredibly relaxing. Even though it was only my husband and I, we stayed in the family cabin, which has a bedroom with its own bathroom, a kitchen, a murphy bed, a twin bed... more

We stayed at the Rainbow Valley for 3 nights in July and had such a great time. We stayed in the top cabin which had great views out over a huge valley of thick forest and was so peaceful. The cabin has been designed for the ultimate weather watching experience. Every evening we could just sit back and enjoy the... more

Rainbow Valley Lodge was wonderful! We stayed in the brand new cabin for 2 nights and thoroughly enjoyed the peaceful, laid back environment. The cabin was very large, clean, had a fully stocked kitchen (complete with Monteverde coffee). There were only two of us, but the cabin can sleep several people. Rolf is wonderful! He was extremely accommodating and friendly.... more

Rolf, the owner and host, built these 3 cottage-like rooms that overlook a forest. Stayed for 6 nights in the upper room, at treetop level, where there is a kitchenette with a microwave, dishes and a kitchen sink in an enclosed porch-like room with a wall of windows looking onto an amazing nearly 360 degree view. You can watch white-faced... more

We were on our third trip to Costa Rica but had never visited Santa Elena before. We found the Rainbow Valley lodge on the trip advisor and after talking with Rolf several times via e-mail we were very excited . We stayed four nights in the new house and were absolutely stunned by the view from the large patio. The... more