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Rancho de Lelo Ecolodge & Sustainable Farm
Monteverde · Costa Rica
San Luis Rancho De Lelo 1Km Ne Of Escuela Bajos DeView location
9.4/10Excellent333 Reviews
Cleanliness9.6/10 9.6
Service9.8/10 9.8
Comfort9.2/10 9.2
Condition9.4/10 9.4
Location7.0/10 7.0
Neighborhood8.6/10 8.6
Amenities9.0/10 9.0
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About Rancho de Lelo Ecolodge & Sustainable Farm
With a stay at Rancho de Lelo Ecolodge & Sustainable Farm in Monteverde, you'll be 5. 1 mi (8. 3 km) from Curi-Cancha Reserve and 5. 3 mi (8. 5 km) from Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve. This lodge is 6. 4 mi (10.
3 km) from Monteverde Butterfly Garden (Jardin de Mariposas) and 6. 6 mi (10. 6 km) from Monteverde Orchid Garden. Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden.
Additional features at this lodge include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge) that operates within 17 kilometers. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.
A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite. Grab a bite at Farm To Table Restaurant, a family restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a garden view.
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You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6 AM to 9 AM. Make yourself at home in one of the 4 guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries.
Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
With a stay at Rancho de Lelo Ecolodge in Monteverde, you'll be 4.3 mi (7 km) from Centro Comercial Monteverde and 5.1 mi (8.3 km) from Curi-Cancha Reserve. This lodge is 7.6 mi (12.3 km) from Selvatura Adventure Park. Make yourself at home in one of the 4 guestrooms.
Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided on request. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.
Popular amenities
Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Smoking areas
Transportation services
Accessible facilities
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
2:00 PM
Check-in until
10:00 PM
Check-out until
11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age
18
Hotel policies
No rollaway/extra beds available
No cribs (infant beds) available
No elevators
Professional property host/manager
Pets not allowed
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Cleaning and safety
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO
Important information
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You need to know
- Pool access available from 7 AM to 10 PM.
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
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Special Instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 10:00 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
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Instructions
- 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
- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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Minimal age
18
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Optional fees
- Airport shuttle fee: USD 200 per vehicle (one-way)
- A late check-out fee will be charged
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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Spoken Language
English
Spanish
Nearby attractions
El Cafetal
3.2 km / 2 mi
Vista al Golfo
4.5 km / 2.8 mi
San Luis Ecological Farm
5.8 km / 3.6 mi
Mundo de los Insectos
6.7 km / 4.2 mi
Monteverde Orchid Garden
6.8 km / 4.2 mi
Centro Comercial Monteverde
7 km / 4.3 mi
Ficus La Raiz
7.1 km / 4.4 mi
Friends Meeting House
7.5 km / 4.7 mi
Café Monteverde Coffee Farm
8 km / 5 mi
Curi-Cancha Reserve
8.3 km / 5.1 mi
The Bat Jungle
8.4 km / 5.2 mi
Wildlife Refuge Monteverde
8.5 km / 5.3 mi
Hidden Valley Preserve
8.8 km / 5.5 mi
Children's Eternal Rain Forest Bajo del Tigre
8.9 km / 5.5 mi
Hotel facilities & services
Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.
- Total number of rooms: 4
- lodge
- Check-in hour
- Check-out hour
- Wi-fi
- Airport Shuttle
- Laundry service
- Multilingual staff
- Shop
- Garden
- Concierge
- Luggage room
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- Clothes dryer
- Café
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Meeting room
- Indoor freshwater pool: 1
- Outdoor freshwater pool: 1
- TV lounge
- Breakfast
- Picnic
- Minimum check-in age: 18
Meal plans
Meal plan types
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Room types
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Cabin TWO QUEEN BEDS SUPERIORCabin • TWO QUEEN BEDS SUPERIORCAB.2Q-SU
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- Guests: 2–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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STUDIO BASICSTUDIO • BASICSTU.Z1
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- Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
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- BASIC
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Cabin QUEEN SIZE BEDCabin • QUEEN SIZE BEDCAB.QN
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- Guests: 2–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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- QUEEN SIZE BED
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Cabin QUEEN SIZE BED
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- Guests: 2–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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- QUEEN SIZE BED
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Room code: CAB.QN
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Guest reviews
What other guests saying about Rancho de Lelo Ecolodge & Sustainable Farm
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Brielle
This property was amazing. It was serene and peaceful. The owners are truly welcoming they treat you like your family. It is run fby Family , and it truly shows and how they take care of their guest. There are knowledgeable and accommodating when offering suggestions and activities in the area. Our family of four stayed in one room. It had proper accommodations for all of us. Breakfast was made every morning and it was delicious. Highly recommend going to the area to stay this hotel
Catherine Ruth
This felt like a home away from home. The hosts are super friendly, thoughtful, and helpful. It felt like visiting old friends!
Laura
We enjoyed our stay at Rancho de Lelo. The staff was welcoming, knowledgeable, and friendly. They booked activities for us in Monteverde and recommended a great restaurant. The breakfast was quick and fresh. It was a pretty property though we didn’t get to explore much as we spent most of our time up in Monteverde.
Serge
Rancho de Lelo is located about a 30-minute drive from Monteverde, in the peaceful village of San Luis. The ranch is family-run by Lelo and his three adult children, which creates a warm, welcoming atmosphere throughout the property.
The staff are exceptional, and the breakfasts are both generous and delicious. It’s an ideal place to unwind in the evenings after a day of exploring Monteverde and the surrounding area.
This is an excellent choice for families. The cabins are thoughtfully designed, offering both comfort and privacy. We stayed in a unit with two separate bedrooms, each with its own private bathroom, as well as a shared kitchen and living space—perfect for traveling with children.
The mountain views are beautiful, and the night sky is spectacular, making it a memorable place to relax and connect with nature. Highly recommended for families, couples, or anyone looking for a peaceful retreat.
The staff are exceptional, and the breakfasts are both generous and delicious. It’s an ideal place to unwind in the evenings after a day of exploring Monteverde and the surrounding area.
This is an excellent choice for families. The cabins are thoughtfully designed, offering both comfort and privacy. We stayed in a unit with two separate bedrooms, each with its own private bathroom, as well as a shared kitchen and living space—perfect for traveling with children.
The mountain views are beautiful, and the night sky is spectacular, making it a memorable place to relax and connect with nature. Highly recommended for families, couples, or anyone looking for a peaceful retreat.
Diya
The property is beautiful and the gamily which runs it is very friendly anf helpful.
Michael
Nice spot. Great view. One of the cheaper places to stay in Monteverde. Free breakfast is a bonus and they have a pool you can use anytime. The host was friendly and helpful. You do get a few small insects in the room but not many. It is a bit in out of the way so you want a vehicle if you're staying there.
Diane
Wonderful place, owners were the most helpful we encountered. Lovely property as well.
Danielle
This is a beautiful property and we truly enjoyed our stay. The family is welcoming and informative. The room was spacious and had high quality linens. Amazing views, delicious breakfast! The only downside was the drive out there...25 mins on single lane, bumpy dirt roads. Overall, the place was worth the drive, but
Ron
Perfect
Bonnie
This was a delightful place! We loved the landscaping, the quiet location, and the beautiful views from our deck. The host/family owner was friendly and helpful in giving information and booking tours.
Ashley
Very peaceful spot! The hosts are very kind and welcoming, and offer good support on how to get around the area and what to do. Don’t be afraid of the road in — it’s very manageable. Breakfast was delicious!
Just be aware that it is not in town or walkable to restaurants, etc (20 min drive), but the cabins have a fridge and the hosts generously allow use of the kitchen with microwave, etc. We loved our stay — thank you Beatriz and family!
Just be aware that it is not in town or walkable to restaurants, etc (20 min drive), but the cabins have a fridge and the hosts generously allow use of the kitchen with microwave, etc. We loved our stay — thank you Beatriz and family!
Antony
Lovely cottages, gorgeous surroundings and phenomenal owners made for a superb stay.
Dolores
The room was larger and nicer than the pictures; it is about 20’x20’. The setting is very picturesque, tranquil, and I loved it. The problem is the road to get here which is very bad, mostly no pavement for about 5 miles. This dirt road has ups, downs, and curves with potholes. It took me 20 minutes to drive a 5 miles road. You need a high clearance car for this road. If it rains, you might need a 4 wheel drive. Besides the road to get there, everything is great. Wonderful hosts and setting.
Tina
Clean room, amazing staff, amazing breakfast.
Sébastien
Where to start!! If I could leave 7 stars I would!
The hosts are the kindest, most helpful devoted hosts you could hope for!
Not only did they greet me with amazing tips to get around, their family history is just amazing! It felt like it was a privilege to be staying on their land! Will definitely go back, Natalia and Beatrix, and all your lovely family and dogs, thank you for a warm welcome in your paradise!
The hosts are the kindest, most helpful devoted hosts you could hope for!
Not only did they greet me with amazing tips to get around, their family history is just amazing! It felt like it was a privilege to be staying on their land! Will definitely go back, Natalia and Beatrix, and all your lovely family and dogs, thank you for a warm welcome in your paradise!
Shrikumar
The Ranch setting and the host family
JAYPRAKASH
This property is amazing with really great Mountain View and owner run the property. They are are humble and courteous
NAGARATHNA
Very good place for the price. But to reach the location is not tough, dimmest travel during day time to reach location without any issue. Food, staff and area is very good and family friendly.
Karthikeyan
Staff is so caring and loving
Ehud
Clean. Family owned. Staff very very nice and helpfull. Very good breakfast. Takes time to get to the property but worth it.
Yi
Our cabin sits in the mountains and is surrounded by beautiful gardens with lots of flowers, tropical vegetation, and coffee trees. The room is spacious, clean, and nicely decorated.
We were welcomed by Natalia and Beatriz with a delicious food basket. The breakfasts were healthy and very yummy. Beatriz introduced us to the attractions and even a local soccer game. Since my boys are huge soccer fans, we made the effort to drive back to watch the game, which was one of the highlights of our entire trip!
Highly recommended!
We were welcomed by Natalia and Beatriz with a delicious food basket. The breakfasts were healthy and very yummy. Beatriz introduced us to the attractions and even a local soccer game. Since my boys are huge soccer fans, we made the effort to drive back to watch the game, which was one of the highlights of our entire trip!
Highly recommended!
Michael
Very nice room very clean. Breakfast was fantastic and the staff great.
David
Everything about this place is superb. The family are so friendly and helpful, the Rancho is relaxing, the food was great and the room perfect. You have to make this part of your stay in Monteverde
Sophie
Rancho de Lelo is a wonderful place to stay if you’re looking for peace and nature. The warm welcome (including a beautiful welcome package) and family atmosphere made our visit especially enjoyable. The room and facilities were spotless and well maintained. The cabin offers everything you need — including a fridge and excellent Wi-Fi. Would highly recommend to anyone travelling to Monteverde!
Tawny
First I would like to say the customer service and communication was great at Rancho de Lelo. They did a great job suggesting activities around the area. The breakfast was delicious and property was beautiful. My kids loved spending time with the dogs. The view from the room was beautiful and calming. The negative is there was heavy rainfall while we were visiting and as a result the room felt very wet due to poor window and door insulation and condensation. All our items in the room felt damp. There were also bugs in the room that bit us. My kids had a hard time with this and spent most of the night awake and upset.
Yuemei
We love our stay. It was only one night but very memorable with the friendly staffs and the welcoming gift basket. We feel like staying at a family's home. Would definitely plan for a longer stay in the future.
Dominique
The Rancho de Lelo was AMAZING! When we arrived, Beatriz was so kind to us and very helpful. She helped us planning activities and she recommended restaurants. It was probably the best welcome that we ever experienced at a hotel! The Rancho is located on a great property. It's beautiful, peaceful and very quiet! It's a family-owned hotel. They even have their own coffee plantation. The rooms are private \"cabanas\", so cabin style. The breakfast is delicious. The pool has nice clean natural water (no chlorine). There are very friendly dogs on the property and they were my son's trip highlight in Monteverde! The Rancho is located about 25 min from Santa Elena, the nearest town. The views from the town to the Rancho are absolutely stunning!
Julie
2 jours en nature, tellement beau!
Cest un tres beau site,dans la nature et beaucoup d'oiseaux . Route pour sy rendre est ardue, on se demande si cest le bon chemin haha. La piscine est froide puisu'ils utilisent de l'eau des montagnes pour la re remplir a tous les jours. Quelques insectes a l'intérieur des chambres mais pas de moustiques. Personnel tellement accueillants et gentil. Déjeuner bon.
Carla
The owners were polite and kind. But it is a drive up into the mountains on a very bumpy gravel road, so make sure you have a good SUV not a car. Our room was not one of the photos that you see on Expedia so it truly wasn’t what we expected. It was clean and we did have what we needed (shower and bed), but we would not go back. The property is beautiful and with the walk up the gravel road allow us to see many birds which was pleasant and joyful. Also, if you are not a dog person, this property is not for you. You are constantly greeted and escorted by their dogs.
Chris
I wish staff and service had an option for six stars. This is a family run farm and B&B and the family is fantastic. Very helpful and friendly.
Adam
Super friendly staff and great breakfast! Lovely spot. Only trouble was it’s a bit out of town and the driving is rough.
Ronald
Warm welcome by the owners Lelo, Juana, Beatriz and Natalia who were very nice, kind, helpful and professional. Our cabin was clean, lovely, spacious with a balcony overlooking the mountains. The lush gardens were fantastic. They offer laundry service at $5/kg, assigned free parking, pool with mineral spring water, strong WiFi, delicious breakfast from 7-9am and dinner at 6pm. The dirt road from the highway to the lodge was rather lengthy. Great job and thanks. Highly recommended!
Ryan
Would stay again!!!
Great experience, stay was extremely friendly. All the meals were home cooked and authentic foods.
Mark
A great choice!
We are so pleased that we stayed at Rancho de Lelo. The family is super helpful and accommodating. We showed up without a plan and they helped us with everything. Highly recommend!
Verified traveler
Highly recommended!
Loved our stay here. The property is gorgeous, set in a stunning valley. The food was delicious and serving sizes generous.
Beatriz and Natalie were friendly, helpful and accommodating. They will help you with tour booking and make recommendations for sights/activities in the area. We weren’t disappointed.
Beatriz and Natalie were friendly, helpful and accommodating. They will help you with tour booking and make recommendations for sights/activities in the area. We weren’t disappointed.
Nicole
This place is
candace
The property itself was beautiful, with a wide variety of plants/trees and birds, which was a main reason for our trip this time. We will stay longer if we return to this area in the future.
Verified traveler
Perfect base of operations for Monteverde
We stayed here three wonderful nights. The staff was amazing—five star attention with many great local recommendations. Breakfast was a highlight—fried eggs, fresh fruit, and the best (homemade) hot sauce we’ve ever had. The Rancho’s dogs were friendly and more interested in scratches from younger travelers than the beautiful birds on the grounds. The cabins have all the necessities—fans for circulation but no need for AC in the cool mountain nights. Rancho de Lelo is the perfect base of operations for Monteverde. The drive into Santa Elena was very manageable, especially since many of the attractions and reservations are spread out anyway.
Dominique
We had an excellent stay at the lodge and enjoyed the food a lot. You really have to take the dirt road on the right like indicated otherwise you'll go through Monterverde, it will be much longer and the road after a while won't be better.
Carroll
This extraordinary family, and their sustainable farm, personify the Costa Rican principles of care for the environment and cooperation. Truly, this is Pura Vida!
We didn’t rent a car and I would suggest that it would be a good idea to have wheels as the farm is somewhat remote.
We didn’t rent a car and I would suggest that it would be a good idea to have wheels as the farm is somewhat remote.
Cindy
Natalie’s and Beatriz are lovely. The food is great and we loved our little cabins. Very spacious and comfortable.
Robert
Very friendly and helpful staff! Excellent cooking for breakfast and dinner...fresh, hot, generous portions! Ver.y good value. Off the beaten path
Julie
Superb!
Everything was top notch!!! Will stay there again. Super clean. Amazing friendly staff. Breakfast great. Five thermal pools amazing!Room was very cozy. Great location to town and activities.
Abbie
Wonderful hosts, beautiful property. Great location for driving to all you need to see in the area.
Mark
Very clean and excellent food and beautiful grounds. We saw a motmot and an aracari right on the grounds.
Irina
A Christmas Eve to Remember at Expedia
I cannot say enough about our recent stay at Rancho de Lelo Ecolodge. From the moment we booked, the host was incredibly welcoming and accommodating. They invited us to join their Christmas Eve celebration, which felt like spending the holiday with family. The food was absolutely delicious. The cozy little house nestled in the forest created a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere. The property was clean and inviting. It was an unforgettable experience that made our Christmas vacation truly special.
I cannot say enough about our recent stay at Rancho de Lelo Ecolodge. From the moment we booked, the host was incredibly welcoming and accommodating. They invited us to join their Christmas Eve celebration, which felt like spending the holiday with family. The food was absolutely delicious. The cozy little house nestled in the forest created a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere. The property was clean and inviting. It was an unforgettable experience that made our Christmas vacation truly special.
Paul
This family owned place is awesome!! We were very late getting to the hotel due to mudslides in La Fortuna. We were really tired when we got there. They brought us dinner to our room. They even fixed a flat tire for me. Very clean place and they are very accomodating to whatever you need. They have no ACbut with the windows abd door open there us enough breeze to cool your room. Cant say enough goos things about our time there.
Laurie
Very beautiful family run ranch. Atmosphere was friendly and grounds were beautiful. Our only issue was the distance to town… it is a good 30 min drive and if you don’t have a car that’s $20-25 each way.
Julie
The property is beautiful and the staff is amazing. Our stay was beautiful. I would gladly stay there again. The only thing to know is the road there is a bit rough, I made it in a tiny 2W drive car though. I thought we would go back to Santa Elena for dinner but I did not want to do the drive extra, especially ar night. Good news their dinner was great and their dogs are a highlight of our stay.
Ravi
The host and staff were very good , the hotel was in lush green on the mountains. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Albert
Beautiful place in Monteverde. We ate there every night for dinner in addition to the included breakfast - food was better than anything you can get in town. The owners was amazing, helping us with everything we needed with coordinating our things to do while there for 3 days. Cabin was also great, spacious and clean. Would definitely recommend staying here!
Oleksandr
Beautiful and nice place, so quiet. Very friendly family owner. Delicious breakfast and dinner.
Just one thing, when you come ask about pool. When we stay, pool doesn’t work.
Just one thing, when you come ask about pool. When we stay, pool doesn’t work.
Halle
The staff was amazing and Bronco, the pup, was an amazing host :-) the dinner was excellent and the location remote and beautiful
Sarah
We loved our two night stay with our young children (5, 4 & 2). The staff were fantastic, really friendly and welcoming and gave great advice and tips about the local area and things to do. The food was absolutely delicious at both breakfast and dinner. It had a real family vibe and felt like we were welcomed into their family too. The lodges were great, good size, and clean. They were set in a really beautiful location and we saw lots of hummingbirds and butterflies from our balcony at the room. I would highly recommend a stay here!
Melanie
We loved our stay at Rancho de Lelo. Family-owned, quiet, peaceful, with beautiful surroundings and nicely appointed, clean rooms. Beatriz and her family are a delight and we felt right at home. We enjoyed watching motmots and toucans from our balcony while having coffee in the morning! Breakfast was fresh and delicious with fruits from the garden. Dinner was incredible, too! My daughter loved and dogs and my kids really appreciated the pool. Thanks for a memorable stay!
Himat
Rancho de Lelo Ecolodge is a family owned small lodge, located about 20 minutes from the main area of Monte Verde. We had a thoroughly enjoyable stay with this charming family. The National Park is only 10-15 minutes drive. The farm to table cuisine was awesome. Highly recommended.
Jennifer
Everything was perfect, the owners really take care of everything you need and make you feel like part of the family. We will come back!
Michele
Beautiful property and very welcoming staff.
Gary
Amazing family-run oasis!
Rancho de Lelo is a gem and makes a great base for exploring Monteverde. The Mata family are amazing hosts and the rooms and food are lovely. Would recommend a 4x4 for the drive in though!
victoria
Wonderful!
Soooo friendly and welcoming! Great location. Great food. Private cabinas. All was perfect
Ester
We had a fantastic time at Rancho De Lelo, staying for two nights with our three kids. This ecolodge, located just outside Monteverde, is truly special. While the rooms are basic, they have everything you need for a comfortable stay. Sitting on the balcony at night, listening to the sounds of nature, was a magical experience, especially with the kids. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, even when we were a bit nervous about driving back after sunset. The food was outstanding! You have to try their dinner menu (shoutout to the chef! The fried Tilapia is a must). The property is well-kept, with a lovely little pool and a great soccer field for some family fun. Just keep in mind that the only access is via a gravel road, so in the rainy season, a 4x4 vehicle is recommended. Overall, it was a wonderful stay that our whole family will cherish, and I highly recommend it. Thank you, Rancho De Lelo, for adding to our Costa Rica adventure!
jyoti
This is secluded place in monteverde area situated in the mountains … beautiful location with greenery, friendly staff and dogs. I would suggest to drive if you staying here… Great experience!
Mark
You need a 4x4 to get here. Road conditions not that great. Property is nice but getting to/from Elena is treacherous . If you are staying here it’s very nice. Hosts are awesome. Pool is more of a soaker tub size
Stephanie
The property was absolutely beautiful and the staff were incredibly welcoming and warm. You truly felt a part of the family when you were there. The meals served daily were delicious and were a highlight of our trip.
Nancy
This is a very special ecolodge because the Mata family cares deeply about their home, the land, and their guests. They are incredibly friendly and welcoming. The rooms are beautiful and peaceful. The grounds are serene. The farm to table food is excellent. The drive to Monte Verde cloud forest and nearby town of Santa Elena is a fun drive on a well maintained gravel road through beautiful mountain passes and villages. If you are looking to have a special Tico experience near Monte Verde, this is the place. We hope to come back!
Judith
Nous avons adoré notre séjour au Rancho de Lelo.
La famille qui gère cet établissement est très sympathique et accueillante. La cabine était parfaite pour notre famille de 5.
Nous avons apprécié le calme de cet endroit.
Nos enfants ont adoré le terrain de soccer, les arbres fruitiers, les petits chiens et les excellents jus préparés maison.
Il faut avoir un véhicule pour s’y rendre car c’est un peu éloigné mais ça vaut le déplacement!
La famille qui gère cet établissement est très sympathique et accueillante. La cabine était parfaite pour notre famille de 5.
Nous avons apprécié le calme de cet endroit.
Nos enfants ont adoré le terrain de soccer, les arbres fruitiers, les petits chiens et les excellents jus préparés maison.
Il faut avoir un véhicule pour s’y rendre car c’est un peu éloigné mais ça vaut le déplacement!
Carly
Beautiful location in the Monteverde area. Rainbows everywhere. Run by a lovely family. We were traveling with our toddler and they let her help catch the fish from the little pond for dinner (which was delicious!).
Karmal
Felt like staying with friends!
Great stay, lovely family run Ecolodge. The food at the onsite restaurant was delicious. We had the whole fried tilapia, and smoked pork dinners. As well as an amazing huge breakfast with delicious fresh fruit, rice and beans and eggs and coffee. Our casita was equipped with everything we needed to cook. Plenty of room, deeply relaxing to have the windows open and watch the birds. We saw a toucan and a hummingbird, there are coffee plants and banana plants and orchids growing right outside the door. They had excellent suggestions for tours, restaurants and the best places to stop and watch the sunset. The lodge is about 25 minutes drive outside Santa Elena, it’s a pretty drive with a couple incredible views. One afternoon we just relaxed at the lodge, sat with our legs in the spring fed pool, watched the birds and played with the dogs.
Erik
We enjoyed our stay and think you probably will too. This assumes you are comfortable with a family run operation and you can manage a little mountain driving to get there. Oh, and they have some dogs. The cabin was comfortable, the food was good and the property is nice. Also, as mentioned the staff are helpful and terrific. Beautiful area and the price was reasonable.
ANGELA
She greeted me by name before I even got out of the car! Absolutely felt welcome and comfortable with the people, the grounds and our cabin. She helped prepare our travels for the next day so we could avoid the Costa Rican massage on our drive (avoid bumpy gravel roads). I feel we got extremely lucky to stay here.
Vibhu
We enjoyed the family like hospitality from the entire staff !
Will visit again !
Will visit again !
Belinda
Rancho de Lelo was a wonderful place to stay as a family of 4. Our hosts were very hospitable. The food was amazing at breakfast and dinner. The kids loved the natural spring fed pool (a little cool, but didnt bother our Canadian kids!). The cabin was clean and well kept. It is a bit off the beaten path, but we had no issues finding it and didnt mind the 25 minute drive to the Monteverde activities.
David
Lovely Lodge Accommodation
Lovely lodge accommodation with fantastic views across Monteverde. Excellent home cooked / bred dinner available.
Mike
It was a great stay here, the family is wonderful. They have a lot of dogs on the property which gave us a lot of joy. Bronco is the lead German Shepherd and he’s very friendly. Their restaurant serves good food, breakfast and dinner were delicious. The cabins are nice and relaxing. Who ever you talk to before arriving will try to warn you not to follow google maps, we didn’t listen and got to cross the river without a bridge. Again, they warned us and it was our fault, it worked out because we had a SUV. My advice is to put in your map Monteverde Reserve Cloud Forest, and then when you get near there, then put in Rancho de Lelo. That way you’ll avoid an insanely steep mountainside road that requires crossing a river. It’s a good story for us and added to our enjoyment of our time here.
Karla
The accomendations were great once we arrived, it is located too far outside of the town. the distance and poor road condions.
Jeffery
My partner and I recently had the most incredible experience at Rancho de Lelo , nestled in the heart of the Costa Rican rainforest. From the moment we arrived, we were enveloped in the serene beauty of the lush surroundings and the warm hospitality of the staff.
The lodge itself is a true gem, seamlessly blending with its natural environment. Our secluded cabin was beautifully appointed, offering breathtaking views of the mountain range and the soothing sounds of wildlife all around us. We felt a world away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, yet we were still treated to great amenities and exceptional service.
Every meal at the lodge was a culinary delight, featuring fresh, locally sourced ingredients and a delightful fusion of Costa Rican flavors.
One of the highlights of our stay was driving up to Monte Verde. From hikes through the jungle to some really cool local shops and restaurants there.
What truly sets them apart is the genuine care and attention to detail provided by the staff. From the moment we made our reservation to the day we departed, they went above and beyond to ensure that our stay was great!
The lodge itself is a true gem, seamlessly blending with its natural environment. Our secluded cabin was beautifully appointed, offering breathtaking views of the mountain range and the soothing sounds of wildlife all around us. We felt a world away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, yet we were still treated to great amenities and exceptional service.
Every meal at the lodge was a culinary delight, featuring fresh, locally sourced ingredients and a delightful fusion of Costa Rican flavors.
One of the highlights of our stay was driving up to Monte Verde. From hikes through the jungle to some really cool local shops and restaurants there.
What truly sets them apart is the genuine care and attention to detail provided by the staff. From the moment we made our reservation to the day we departed, they went above and beyond to ensure that our stay was great!
Saeed
This property was very nice with clean and high quality cabins and a great breakfast and environment. There were beautiful ponds with fish surrounded with coconut trees and a variety of other plants.
However, ensure you drive to this property from Sta. Elena road and go north, this is a smoother and shorter route. DO NOT go south from 606, the road there is very rough and rocky.
However, ensure you drive to this property from Sta. Elena road and go north, this is a smoother and shorter route. DO NOT go south from 606, the road there is very rough and rocky.
Michael
Awful Experience
The owners closed the kitchen to guests and we discovered that when we arrived at dusk. They expected us to drive 45-60 minutes to the nearest restaurant in the dark and torrential downpours.
The ranch is located at the bottom of an extremely steep 4x4 road (20 minutes from Monteverde). It’s very difficult to access and very inconveniently located.
This was the worst experience of our trips throughout Costa Rica.
The ranch is located at the bottom of an extremely steep 4x4 road (20 minutes from Monteverde). It’s very difficult to access and very inconveniently located.
This was the worst experience of our trips throughout Costa Rica.
Romy
The staff was so friendly and helpful, the property was beautiful and the breakfast was lovely. The road to drive into the property, however, was very bumpy, steep and treacherous at times. Be sure to have an SUV or 4WD vehicle. Beautiful place overall.
Rita
Quiet spot
Cute little cabins with a small deck and sliding glass door. Beds were comfortable. There is no air conditioning, but they did supply a fan which helped. It was about 15 minute drive on a rough dirt road to Monteverde cloud forest biological reserve, which meant it was quiet and peaceful. Included breakfast was delicious with options such as typical Tico breakfast, eggs and toast, or pancakes. The pool is tiny. Staff were super responsive.
They run their own tilapia farm here. We ate at the onsite restaurant for dinner. A bit pricey but we watched them bring our fish fresh from the farm. Can't beat the freshness!
They run their own tilapia farm here. We ate at the onsite restaurant for dinner. A bit pricey but we watched them bring our fish fresh from the farm. Can't beat the freshness!
Peter
Wonderfully friendly family-run lodge and the best breakfasts we had in Costa Rica!
Lily
This was one of our favorite places in Costa Rica. An amazing property in the valley surrounded by the beauty of the mountains. The family that runs the place is so friendly, yet professional. We had to leave on a tour before breakfast, they made a sandwich and cut fruit to take with us. We also went on a night tour with Joseph, who also lives on the farm. It was by far the most informative tour, and we saw so many animals from toucans to vipers to sloths, and of course we’re blessed by the quetzal. The kids adored Bronco, the german Sheppard that slept outside our cabin window and greeted us daily. He is one of the smartest and nicest dogs we ever met. So connected with nature, your soul just opens up! A definite must when in Monte Verde.
Hanna
A bit tricky to get here if the car is not full powered but the place is very nice. All wha needed is here
Eduardo
Very friendly family, we did like our stay very much
Thank you Lelo and family
Eduardo Escobar
Thank you Lelo and family
Eduardo Escobar
Shanalyn
What a lovely place to stay. This family business is too notch. Be prepared for an exceptionally long drive out of the way from Monteverde but it’s worth it :)
Sarah
This place was absolutely amazing and if my husband and I could have extended our trip and stayed there longer, we would have. The cabins were private and the grounds were relaxing and beautiful. Our hostess was very responsive and kind. Breakfast was also delicious. Would highly recommend!
Gursharan
This place was such a gem, the owners the cabins, relaxing , beautiful, serene and felt like home
Shannon
Beautiful property, family and food! We had such a wonderful time exploring the area the hosts were very friendly and welcoming. We also had dinner at their restaurant twice and got to catch our own tilapia which was a fun ending to the day. It is a bit from town (which was great in many ways). If you are looking for a farm to table echo resort, in a very safe and tucked away location, this is a fantastic option.
Holger
Quiet place outside of Monteverde. Beautiful cabins and well maintained property. Staff was super friendly and we truly enjoyed the local food. Would come back anytime.
dana
The beds we’re comfortable, the atmosphere was great and the food excellent as well as moderately priced! Our 9 and 12 year old boys had a blast running around and playing with the two very friendly dogs on the property! Highly recommend especially to families!
Melissa
Such a unique and beautiful location run by a kind and resourceful family.
Jennifer
This property is so unique and lovely. We saw 8 toucans out our bedroom window. One thing to consider is the property requires 4-wheel drive (or it did at the time of our visit) in order to access it and it is 10-20 mins off of the main road depending on the driving conditions.
John
Great value
Loved our stay. Family Mata looked after us. Upgrade for our anniversary. Dinner and accommodation great value. Loved the remote, rural location.
Darya
We are a family with 2 kids (5 & 10) and stayed at the farm for 2 nights. The facility was very nice for the price. The room is rather small though and the bathroom is tiny. The pros are definitely the staff, everyone was extremely nice and accommodating. They contacted us ahead of time and were waiting at the gate by the time we arrived. The food at the restaurant was delicious and inexpensive.
The main con was the road, it’s bad. When I was reading the reviews everyone mentioned that the road was bumpy, it’s also a serpentine so if you have a weak stomach I suggest to think twice about staying there. It’s about 30-40 mins drive from all the main attractions which wouldn’t be a problem if the roads weren’t that bad.
The main con was the road, it’s bad. When I was reading the reviews everyone mentioned that the road was bumpy, it’s also a serpentine so if you have a weak stomach I suggest to think twice about staying there. It’s about 30-40 mins drive from all the main attractions which wouldn’t be a problem if the roads weren’t that bad.
Rino
Hidden gem.
Well established family run business. Felt like home. Highly recommend this.
CHeryl
Just okay... not sure if i would rebook.
We booked 2 nights there and i'm not sure i would do it again. First the pluses. The cabins were comfortable and clean, and just as advertised, and the breakfast was really good with fresh fruit. I just feel they could do a few small things to make things better. Put comfortable chairs or a hammock on the decks for people to enjoy vs hard stools..The Pool is NOT A POOL it's basically a water feature, and was filthy when we arrived . They did drain and fill with clean water for the next day and we layed on the hard concrete for a bit to make the most of it but not what i was expecting. Put a lounge chair or two and keep it clean would have made all the difference. The dinner was just okay. Oh and this is VERY far out of town which is fine if the decks and pool area, and dinner were where you could hang out as expected but because they aren't you find yourself going into town. instead.
Maya
We enjoyed out 3 day-stay at Rancho de Lelo, located away from the town of Monteverde/Santa Elena. Away from the crowd, and very peaceful quiet place. Family owned, and in the middle of farms and fields. It was very hard to find the place, and hard to get there (bad roads) but it is a great place to stay, to experience the region and culture. Natalia was very accommodating, and cooked us a great food!
Benjamin
I cannot say enough good things about Rancho de Lelo. Beatriz and family were so friendly and accommodating; we immediately felt right at home. The cabins are adorable and we loved sitting out on the balcony, listening to the birds and the wind sweeping through the valley. We had homecooked meals at their restaurant, and while I couldn't partake of the tilapia raised on site (I have a serious fish allergy), it was super impressive watching them select live fish and prepare and serve it to others – it really doesn't get any more fresh than that. The grounds are beautiful; so many fruit trees, flowers, coffee plants. Amazing scenery and a great quiet location just outside of St. Elena and spitting distance from the Cloud Forest. My one regret is that we only had time to stay one night, but I hope very much to return some day.
A final note: if you're driving, make sure to follow their directions. Google Maps will take you down a \"short cut\" which is a very steep/windy dirt road that leads to a \"River Without a Bridge\" (literally, that's how it's marked in Google) where a four-wheel drive vehicle is a must!
A final note: if you're driving, make sure to follow their directions. Google Maps will take you down a \"short cut\" which is a very steep/windy dirt road that leads to a \"River Without a Bridge\" (literally, that's how it's marked in Google) where a four-wheel drive vehicle is a must!
sophie
Un eco-lodge très sympa
Hôtel convenable, bonne literie, hôte très accueillants ,très bon petit déjeuner. Seul bémol la localisation sur maps.me et Google le place en décalé.
Kimberly
Our family loved our stay at Rancho de Lelo! The cabins were beautiful as was the surrounding area. It’s about a 30mins drive from Monteverde on a gravel road so you definitely need a vehicle. The on-site restaurant is amazing with locally sourced ingredients. We definitely recommend a stay here! Gracias por todo!
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San Luis Rancho De Lelo 1Km Ne Of Escuela Bajos De, Monteverde, Costa Rica
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