Valle Escondido Nature Reserve Hotel & Farm

Stunning views from restaurant and room across as far as lake Arenal. All the food offerings were fantastic from breakfast to evening meals using home grown and home made items. Regular supply of wildlife to keep you entertained. Only slight negative was a reasonably long walk up a steep hill to get to the nearest shops etc but that’s no fault of the hotel. Also be aware there is no A/C in the rooms if you are as lucky as we were with the weather.

The buffet breakfast was so nice!!! Lots of choices and fresh fruit daily along with nice fruit juice choices!! The staff is hard working and accommodating!!!

Family of 3, our son is 10, and we stayed for 4 nights. We lucked into this place as the PERFECT home base for our stay in Monteverde! Our son loved having the lawn space to play with other kids; we, the parents, loved being able to have a drink at the bar and enjoy the view, the birds, and keep an eye on kiddo. Breakfast is SO good - farm-fresh eggs, gallo pinto, cheese, fresh fruit, great coffee; we grew to be so spoiled. (Breakfast is ruined now.) The grounds are amazing, so terrific to have hike access right on site, AND we loved learning about the permaculture project here. Truly, this was our dream spot for our very active and bird-loving family! The tanagers nest in the courtyard, and you'll see (and hear!) birds constantly (e.g. tropical king birds, toucans diving across the vista, clay-colored thrushes, turkey and black vultures soaring above the valley!), along with agouti and coatmundi meandering across the patios and along the paths. The restaurant food outside of breakfast is a little limited; the pizza is great, but it does take time so if you can order ahead! We were out and about quite a bit so we explored other places. Also recommended: Stella's and Choco Cafe (especially the curry chicken!!!). Absolutely STAY HERE, it is beautiful and wonderful, especially if you have kids in tow!

Believable view of Niko Bay and the mountains very chilled and relaxing place perfect for retreats. I had such a great relaxing time and farm was such a unique setting. Food was super fresh and amazing.