Rancho de Lelo Ecolodge, near Monteverde Orchid Garden, offers a peaceful getaway with farm-to-table meals and garden views. Enjoy the outdoor pool after garden walks. Free WiFi keeps you connected, and multilingual staff helps balance relaxation with local exploration.
Located in Monteverde, Rancho de Lelo Ecolodge is in a rural area and near a boardwalk/promenade. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Curi-Cancha Reserve and Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve, while Monteverde Orchid Garden and Monteverde Butterfly Gardens are popular area attractions. Selvatura Adventure Park is another place to visit that comes recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding. Visit our Monteverde travel guide
San Luis, Rancho de Lelo, 1km NE of Escuela Bajos de San Luis, Monteverde, Puntarenas, 60109
What's nearby
El Cafetal
5 min drive - 2.5 km
San Luis Ecological Farm
11 min drive - 5.7 km
Friends Meeting House
16 min drive - 6.0 km
Curi-Cancha Reserve
16 min drive - 6.3 km
Getting around
Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)
144 min drive
Restaurants
Café Monteverde
16 min drive
Cafe Colibrí
17 min drive
Las Riendas Restaurant
18 min drive
Restaurante Sabor Tico
17 min drive
Restaurante Don Luis
18 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 roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), multilingual staff, and 1 meeting room
Concierge services, a gift shop, and tour/ticket assistance
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Rancho de Lelo Ecolodge include amenities such as dining tables.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Showers and shampoo
Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and coffee/tea makers
Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM on request
Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 17 km
Shopping center 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 elevator
Tile flooring in room
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
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 elevators
Pool access available from 7 AM to 10 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7 AM–10 PM.
How much does it cost to stay at Rancho de Lelo Ecolodge ?
As of 29 Rabiʻ I 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rancho de Lelo Ecolodge on 4 Rabiʻ II 2026 start from SAR 183, 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?
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 ?
Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out 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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Reviews
Rancho de Lelo Ecolodge Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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
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!
Sophie
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Tawny
28 August 2025
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Super friendly staff and great breakfast! Lovely spot. Only trouble was it’s a bit out of town and the driving is rough.
Adam
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Thea
15 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Tolle Unterkunft inmitten der Natur. Das Interieur der Hütten ist etwas in die Jahre gekommen, erfüllt aber seinen Zweck.
Die Hosts sind sehr nett und das Frühstück war sehr lecker.