Hotel Heliconia - Monteverde
3.0-star · Hotel Heliconia, Provincia de
4.8(406 Google reviews)
3.0-star · Hotel Heliconia, Provincia de
4.8(406 Google reviews)
At a glance: 3-star · 36 rooms
Near: Monteverde Butterfly Gardens · 10 min walk
Guests love: Service · Dining
What guests say about…
Martha Wright
Greig & Paula
Response from the property
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you loved your stay and enjoyed your spacious accommodations, delicious dining, beautiful grounds, and the incredible wildlife. It's especially rewarding to know our team helped make your experience so memorable. We truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back for another unforgettable stay!
Andrea Burke
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Erin Mast
Response from the property
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed our beautiful natural surroundings and exceptional service. It means so much to know we provided the perfect place to relax and unwind. We look forward to welcoming you back for another peaceful escape soon.
Melanie
Nearby on Calle Heliconia, you'll find Casa Luca, Restaurante Thomas & Thiag, and Restaurante Tortillas Food & Drink, all within a short walk. A bit further, Nativo and Pizzería Don Luis are also close by. For a quick bite, Taty's Bakery offers baked goods. These options give you a good range of local and international flavors without going far.
Hotel Heliconia sits in Cerro Plano, on the road between Santa Elena and the Monteverde Reserve, so you are right in the heart of the area's activity. Within a short walk you have the Monteverde Butterfly Gardens (10 min), the Night Walk Tour (11 min), and the Original Canopy Tour (13 min). The immediate streets are lined with small restaurants, shops, and a bakery, like Casa Luca, Pizzería Don Luis, and Taty's Bakery, all within a few minutes' walk. For the Wildlife Refuge (2.1 km) or Treetopia Park (2.5 km), you will need a short drive or taxi, but the core of Monteverde's charm is at your doorstep.
Most visitors fly into Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) or Guanacaste Airport (LIR), then take a private shuttle, shared shuttle, or rental car to Monteverde. From SJO, private transportation takes about 3–4 hours; from LIR, about 3.5–4.5 hours. Shared shuttles run from both airports, with SJO taking roughly 4.5–5.5 hours and LIR about 3–4 hours. The hotel is in Cerro Plano, on the road between Santa Elena and the Monteverde Reserve, so your driver will drop you at the door. If you prefer public transit, TransMonteverde buses connect San José and Puntarenas to the area, and taxis are available locally for the final stretch.
In the evening, you can walk to the Monteverde Butterfly Gardens (10 min) or the Night Walk Tour (11 min) for a guided look at nocturnal wildlife. The Original Canopy Tour Monteverde (13 min) and Frog Pond Ranario (14 min) are also close by. For a change of scene, nearby spots like Casa Luca and Restaurante Thomas & Thiag are within a short stroll. The area is quiet, so a taxi or ride-hailing can take you further into Santa Elena if you want more options.
Hotel Heliconia is a solid base for exploring Monteverde. You can walk to the Monteverde Butterfly Gardens in 10 minutes, the Night Walk Tour in 11, The Original Canopy Tour Monteverde in 13, and the Frog Pond Ranario in 14. For farther sights like the Wildlife Refuge Monteverde (2.1 km), Treetopia Park (2.5 km), 100% Aventura (2.9 km), and El Trapiche Tour (3.0 km), you will need a car or taxi. From here, you can easily reach the main attractions and tours in the area.
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