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Rancho de Lelo Ecolodge

2.5 star property
Lodge with free parking, in the vicinity of Monteverde Orchid Garden

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Outdoor pool
1 bedroom, desk, bed sheets
Private kitchen
Balcony
View from room
Escape to Rancho de Lelo Ecolodge, a tranquil retreat near Monteverde Orchid Garden. Enjoy farm-to-table dining with garden views, unwind in the outdoor pool or stroll through the lush gardens. With free WiFi and helpful multilingual staff on hand, this ecolodge offers a seamless blend of relaxation and exploration.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is RM219
RM248 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, bed sheets

Traditional Cabin, Balcony

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, bed sheets

Basic Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Private kitchen

Superior Cabin

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
  • 36 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the area

Map
San Luis, Rancho de Lelo, 1km NE of Escuela Bajos de San Luis, Monteverde, Puntarenas, 60109

What's nearby

  • Monteverde Orchid Garden - 12 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Curi-Cancha Reserve - 14 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve - 14 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde - 15 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Monteverde Butterfly Gardens - 15 min drive - 9.1 km

Getting around

  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 144 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Colibrí - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Choco Café - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪El Rancho de Lelo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Green - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Raíces Restaurante - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Rancho de Lelo Ecolodge

Lodge near Curi-Cancha Reserve
Located close to Monteverde Butterfly Gardens and Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve, Rancho de Lelo Ecolodge provides a free daily manager's reception, a terrace and a garden. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a playground and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks at this lodge include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), a TV in reception and tour/ticket information
  • Multilingual staff, a gift shop and coffee/tea in reception
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Rancho de Lelo Ecolodge offer amenities, such as dining tables.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and shampoo
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, mini fridges and coffee/tea makers

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6 AM to 6 PM on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 17 kilometres
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in 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
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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.

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 7 AM to 10 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Rancho Lelo Ecolodge Sustainable Farm Lodge Monteverde
Rancho Lelo Ecolodge Sustainable Farm Lodge
Rancho Lelo Ecolodge Sustainable Farm
Rancho de Lelo Ecolodge
Rancho de Lelo Ecolodge Sustaible Farm
Rancho de Lelo Ecolodge
Rancho de Lelo Ecolodge Lodge
Rancho de Lelo Ecolodge Monteverde
Rancho de Lelo Ecolodge Sustainable Farm
Rancho de Lelo Ecolodge Lodge Monteverde

Frequently asked questions

Does Rancho de Lelo Ecolodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7 AM to 10 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Rancho de Lelo Ecolodge ?

As of 29 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rancho de Lelo Ecolodge on 30 Aug 2025 start from RM 219.25, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Rancho de Lelo Ecolodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Rancho de Lelo Ecolodge ?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Rancho de Lelo Ecolodge ?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Rancho de Lelo Ecolodge ?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee.

Does Rancho de Lelo Ecolodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 6 AM-6 PM on request. A fee of USD 200 per vehicle applies.

Where is Rancho de Lelo Ecolodge located?

Situated in the mountains, this lodge is within 6 mi (10 km) of Monteverde Orchid Garden, Curi-Cancha Reserve and Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve. Monteverde Butterfly Gardens and Selvatura Adventure Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Rancho de Lelo Ecolodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 233 out of 300 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 300 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 300 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 300 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 300 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Tawny

Liked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hosts, beautiful property. Great location for driving to all you need to see in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominique

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place is
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and excellent food and beautiful grounds. We saw a motmot and an aracari right on the grounds.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and very welcoming staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vibhu

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the family like hospitality from the entire staff ! Will visit again !
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Halle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing and Bronco, the pup, was an amazing host :-) the dinner was excellent and the location remote and beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderfully friendly family-run lodge and the best breakfasts we had in Costa Rica!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Irina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oleksandr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a unique and beautiful location run by a kind and resourceful family.

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Lovely Lodge Accommodation

Lovely lodge accommodation with fantastic views across Monteverde. Excellent home cooked / bred dinner available.
View from lodge
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

jyoti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

naveen kumar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience staying in nice cabins right in the woods.Food was delicious. It is a family owned and they are very welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

victoria

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

Wonderful!

Soooo friendly and welcoming! Great location. Great food. Private cabinas. All was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024