We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome. Mac: Safari.

Vista Verde Lodge – reviews, photos

2 kms Norte de Selvatura | 1 km despues del tren, 5655-66, Costa Rica
Hotel amenities
Write a Review

25 reviews from our community

    Trip type
Traveller rating
    12
    4
    5
    2
    2
Date Rating
Boston, Massachusetts
Reviewer
4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
“Great Service, Difficult Location”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2012

We arrived at this lodge as the sun was setting, and based on the road conditions (unpaved, pot hole riddled) I would suggest making sure you find your way here before the sun sets. The lodge is also located quite far away from anything else, so it would be easy to think you had made a wrong turn somewhere. The food was absolutely delicious (the typical rice and beans with your choice of meat) and relatively inexpensive. Be prepared for howling winds and unbelievable amounts of fog at night. We were caught off guard by it all, but the owner's son told us the weather was like that every night. The pictures are misleading, as our room (a junior suite with 4 beds for $205/ night) was fairly new and modern. If you're looking to be a little away from it all and have a mild sense of adventure, this is the place for you.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Was this review helpful? Yes
Ask MegFromMass about Vista Verde Lodge
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC
Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Reviewer
3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
“great place, great people, great food!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 August 2011

The best option to stay in Monteverde area if you are looking for a peaceful night - and if you have a car, cause it's a bit out of track.
The service was very good, food impecable and great atmosphere.
But remember, it's only great if you want to be out of the crowded Monteverde!

  • Stayed July 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Was this review helpful? Yes
Ask MRMBorba about Vista Verde Lodge
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC
Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Reviewer
3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
“great place to get rid of the crowd”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 August 2011

The best option to stay in Monteverde area if you are looking for a peaceful night - and if you have a car, cause it's a bit out of track.
The service was very good, food impecable and great atmosphere.
But remember, it's only great if you want to be out of the crowded Monteverde!

  • Stayed July 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Was this review helpful? Yes
Ask MRMBorba about Vista Verde Lodge
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC
Milano
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Kind people and fascinating atmosphere”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 August 2009

We enjoed two nights at the lodge, in a modern, comfortable room in spectacular surroundings. Don't get confused by old photos, our room was located in a brand new building. Eulogio and his family were extremely friendly and kind and ready to satisfy any need. Just ask for tortillas or fresh costarican fruit for breakfast or dinner, beside the homemade, creamy soups and warm banana pancakes. Don't get concerned about trasportation, which can be easily arranged at the lodge (we even travelled to Rincon de La Vieja for a good price with a member of the family).

  • Stayed July 2009, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Was this review helpful? Yes
Ask family_vitali about Vista Verde Lodge
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC
Eastern Long Island
Reviewer
3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Great potential but not ready for prime time”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 August 2008
1
person found this review helpful

We stayed in the new building, which has four spacious rooms which are unfortunately bare. There was no bedside table, let alone a lamp to read by in bed. The room also lacked even one side chair----odd in a place where you overlook a vista which is presumably spectacular (we were there during the rainy season).

The property is truly remote, and if you plan to drive back at night after dinner go easy on the wine. The road is a rough one, but not really any worse than the main road from Monteverde down to Highway #1.

The people running the place are very nice and try to be helpful, but one has the feeling that they lack experience.

  • Liked — Views & natural setting
  • Disliked — Amateurish service and room amenities
  • Stayed August 2008, travelled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
Was this review helpful? Yes
Ask PeconicBill about Vista Verde Lodge
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC
Eulogio Jimenez Porras, Gerente at Vista Verde Lodge, responded to this review
20 March 2011
At this time the new cabin chairs also have reading lamps, bedside table, on the roads, clear that the roads are not good but this is not just in Monteverde in many other places in Costa Rica, are in the same way, a thing but the lighting is in very good condition now after making some improvements to install a new turbine.
therefore we invite you to visit us and we will gladly take care of them better, but not before mentioning that the critics have been very helpful to improve

Carefully
Management
Report response as inappropriate
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC

Travellers who viewed Vista Verde Lodge also viewed

El Establo
4 of 5 stars 423 Reviews
Monteverde, Province of Puntarenas
CHECK RATES! ABS:HotelCheckRates-d302958?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_AlsoViewed
Monteverde Lodge & Gardens
4.5 of 5 stars 247 Reviews
Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, Monteverde
CHECK RATES! ABS:HotelCheckRates-d310473?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_AlsoViewed
Camino Verde Bed & Breakfast Monteverde
4.5 of 5 stars 142 Reviews
Santa Elena, Monteverde
CHECK RATES! ABS:HotelCheckRates-d1211332?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_AlsoViewed
View all 21 hotels in Monteverde, ranked by popularity »

Been to Vista Verde Lodge? Share your experiences!

Write a Review Add Photos Add Videos

Additional Information about Vista Verde Lodge

2 kms Norte de Selvatura | 1 km despues del tren, 5655-66, Costa Rica
Price range (per night):* INR3,803 - 5,536

Owners: What's your side of the story?

If you own or manage Vista Verde Lodge, register now for free tools to enhance your listing, attract new reviews, and respond to reviewers.

  • Manage your listing
Vista Verde Lodge
Show the lowest price for this hotel (from our partners)
We're sorry, we currently have no offers for this property.