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Hotel Forest Dreams Manakin

3.0 star property
Hotel in Monteverde with a coffee shop and a restaurant

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Single Room | Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, free WiFi
Family Room | Balcony
Balcony
Balcony

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Family Room | Balcony

Family Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Private bathroom
Minibar
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Cable channels
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed OR 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Standard Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Basic Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Private bathroom
Minibar
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Single Room | Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Single Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Private bathroom
Minibar
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Triple Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
50m del Establo Monteverde, Cerro plano, Monteverde, Puntarenas, 60109

What's nearby

  • Monteverde Butterfly Gardens - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Monteverde Orchid Garden - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Curi-Cancha Reserve - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve - 7 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 155 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Laggus Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Café Monteverde - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Las Riendas Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tree House Restaurante & Cafe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Sabor Tico - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Hotel Forest Dreams Manakin

Hotel near Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
You can look forward to a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden at Hotel Forest Dreams Manakin. Active travelers can enjoy horseback riding at this hotel. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Express check-in, babysitting (surcharge), and a computer station
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Forest Dreams Manakin boast thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and shampoo
  • HDTVs with cable channels
  • Balconies or patios, cookware/dishes/utensils, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: CRC 5 for adults and CRC 5 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately CRC 5 for adults and CRC 5 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: CRC 65 per person (one-way)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Forest Dreams
Forest Dreams Manakin
Forest Dreams Manakin Monteverde
Hotel Forest Dreams Manakin
Hotel Forest Dreams Manakin Monteverde
Forest Dreams Manakin
Hotel Forest Dreams Manakin Hotel
Hotel Forest Dreams Manakin Monteverde
Hotel Forest Dreams Manakin Hotel Monteverde

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Forest Dreams Manakin pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Forest Dreams Manakin?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Forest Dreams Manakin?

Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hotel Forest Dreams Manakin?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Hotel Forest Dreams Manakin provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of CRC 65 per person applies.

Where is Hotel Forest Dreams Manakin located?

Situated in Monteverde, this hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Children's Eternal Rain Forest Bajo del Tigre and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve. Monteverde Butterfly Gardens and Bat Jungle are also within 15 minutes.

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Hotel Forest Dreams Manakin Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 85 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good choice for basic, no-frills lodging

The brothers who run the place are very friendly and helpful; we had a family unit with a lot of space and beds, plus a balcony; breakfast is basic (eggs, toast, slice of watermelon); coffee was below par, too weak; good location, between the Monteverde Cloud Forest Preserve and the little town of Santa Elena
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

nico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

2/10 Terrible

J.Lobo

Disliked: Staff & service
I personally would not recommend this place. I’ll say communication it’s 0 to none, as a tourist looking for a place to rest late at night this is not for you, hotel does not explain or express with accuracy late check in its till 9pm, which owner says it’s at 8:30 the latest, it’s not what (Expedia said) get there after that and you’re out of luck, you will have to scramble yourself to find a place to spend the night... call the numbers and nothing... couple of locals pass by and said to us that this people are usually late at night getting waste at the local bars and they sure feel sorry for the town because of this type of people. Yes, I went there the next day to have an explanation of why this happens and there no reasoning with management things started to escalate and things could of go badly so I took the owners advice and left the premises... oh BTW Expedia advices that this place have a 24 hrs help, which obviously does not! Overall it’s up to you if you stay there and I hope this place be a better host to you and yours, happy travels... Monte Verde it’s beautiful... do yourself a favor and look for something else to spend your time in!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

KVB

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly and helpful great location as long as you are willing to walk a bit - right next to a bakery so it always smelled delicious - great vegan options at restaurants within a mile. Family room was HUGE and had a vary private but small balcony over looking the forest - bathroom was the only space that was cramped for four ladies but everything else was very open - coyldnt have asked for more.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Heidi, New Hampshire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly owners - 3 brothers - eager to help us. Our balcony looked out on the forest where we could watch monkeys in the trees! Short walk to sunset views of distant Pacific Ocean. Between the villages of Santa Elena and Monteverde with restaurants, cafe's and market nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Jaime, Santiago, Chile

Liked: Staff & service

Buena atención pero rústico

La gente extremadamente amable. En general OK salvo un par de cosas - no está preparado para días fríos - no hay secador de pelo - almohadas de mala calidad - no hay cortinas
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Hugo Armando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Muy buena experiencia

Excelente lugar en buena ubicación, el encargado es muy amable y brinda información muy valiosa. Excelente servicio.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

They are not open 24/7 to check in

They close after 8pm no one is in the reception if you don't arrive before 8pm you won't be able to stay there.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Das Hotel hat eine gute Lage für Ausflüge. Gratis Shuttelbus zu den Atventureparks. Sehr nette hilfsbereite Junge Leute die das Hotel führen. Wir bekammen viele gute Tipps und wurden super beraten. Wir haben dort zwei angenehme Nächte mit einem guten Frühstück verbracht.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Where not to stay in Monteverde

The Manakin had a solid metal gate that they rolled across the parking area in the early evening. They had forgotten to tell us that we could roll it back, as it was not locked. The other problem with the gate was that when the wind hit it the noise was horrendous and kept us awake. In the room the washroom area was separated from the rest of the room. By sliding doors, that were very noisy when moved.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place to stay....good location.

I enjoyed my stay at Forest Dreams Manakin. The staff were always very helpful and accommodating and the location was good for walking to different things to do. I enjoyed the fact that there was forest around.....birds and monkeys to be enjoyed from the balcony of the room which was awesome. The price was right, the breakfast in the morning was good and I would have extended my stay here but they were booked. If I am ever in the area again I would definitely stay here....good value for the price.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Chloe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Monkeys right on your door

Great value for money, very friendly owner/reception. Monkeys even visited at breakfast on our balcony. Bed could be a little more comfy.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Sylvie, Sudbury Ontario

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not worth the $

Smelly rooms, windows don't open, no fan, smokers smoking outside our room that made our room stink, old bedding, difficult to park your car. They charge $20 more for our daughter they said it was because of breakfast but their small limited portions weren't enough and she had no juice only tea or coffee
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

mai, 東京

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wi-Fi電波NO！

フリーWi-Fi完備ですが、客室からも共有スペースからも全くつながりませんでした。 テレビも映りが悪く、電波はとても不安定です。
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

You get what you pay for.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Emily, Vancouver, Canada

Liked: Staff & service

Unique experience

Pros: friendly and helpful staff, delicious breakfast, cool setting with jungle sounds at night, hummingbirds outside the window in the morning, funky murals on the wall Cons: beds are a bit stiff, some mold in bathroom, cold lighting, not a luxury hotel by any means. All in all, I liked this hotel because it had character. Perfect for a brief stay in beautiful Monteverde.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Excellent location, lovely staff

This hotel, although a little rustic is a lovely place to stay. I really enjoyed my time there due to the friendly staff, location and monkeys that visited.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Gladys, Seattle

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Backpacker Hostel. Not a hotel. NO Hot water

If you are a backpacker it is ok. Not adequate for other couples or families. No hot water at all. No a/c or heat. Towels were threadbare. No toiletries Breakfast was great , wifi ok and the staff were very nice. More like a hostel than hotel but the price was right
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jo, Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

View and location perfect!!

Jonathan checked us in, he was wonderful. Gave us a recommendation for a night tour, which was fantastic! Hotel room was large, bed comfy, view was incredible! Hummingbirds fly all around. Wind at night sounds haunting but cool. Good parking, close enough to walk to stores and restaurants, but far enough away from noise. I loved this place, wish we had spent more time here. The food in Monteverde is soo good!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Rowena, Toronto

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Call it a cabin

This is a cabin not hotel accommodation. The tv is better than other in the neighbourhood. The bed is a bunk bed. Great for students or for a short stay. There's really not a lot of choices for accommodation but if you are looking for a hotel this is not the one. It's a bit pricy for what they offer
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoy the Monte Verde visit and the time on the Forest Dreams Manakin Hotel.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muy buena atención, excelente disposición de la recepcionista para guiarnos por la zona.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

jk, Baltimore, MD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice place in downtown Monteverde. Easily walkable to anything in town. Lots of hummingbirds on the property and sometimes monkeys too. Staff was very friendly a day helpful about recommending places in the area.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Ann , Nova Scotia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Location surprised us.

Ad on Expedia did not prepare us for this hotel's location, etc. Had a difficult time finding it to begin with, had to ask at three places before someone recognized the name, Forest Dreams, only when we said Manakin did someone realize where it was. Our first reaction to the location was "we can't stay here!" If it was not for the fact that we had aleady paid for the three rooms, we would have gone elsewhere.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Profit mit Buchungen? - Nicht zu empfehlen

Es schien, als wäre das Hotel überbucht: Bei der Ankunft hiess es, es sei geschlossen, wir haben aber Gäste gesehen. Wir wurden in ein anderes Hotel geschickt, das nicht den erhofften Confort mitbrachte. Die Bezahlung sollte zwischen den Hotels stattfinden. Der Hotelmanager war nie erreichbar.