Hotels in Rural And Mountain

Arenal Observatory Lodge, Arenal Volcano
Country Hotel: Traditional

Set on the slopes of the active Arenal volcano, the 37-room Arenal Observatory Lodge is a perfect spot to sample the rainforest experience. The Lodge's philosophy is one of active conservation and they have no neighbours to spoil the natural environment here. The 870 acre property lies within the National Park and borders the Monteverde Cloud Forest reserve, so it is surround...(more)

23 km to La Fortuna by car --- 150 km to San Jose (SJO) by car

Borinquen Mountain Resort, Liberia
Country Hotel: Character, Rooms from $155.00

It is sometimes a difficult road that leads to pleasurable experience - that's why they call it "rewarding". It is a bumpy road leading up the western slopes of the Volcan Rincon de la Vieja from the coastal plain around Liberia, but only the last 30 minutes are really challenging. A 4WD vehicle will make it fun, and a ride in a taxi-bus will make it carefree. The vegetation...(more)

nearby - 2 hours to Ecological Forest by Horse/ATV/Truck --- nearby -2+ hours to Rincon de la Vieja Volvano by car --- nearby - 1.30 hours to waterfall by Hike/ATV/Horse/Truck --- 38 km - 1 hour to Liberia by car --- nearby - 2+ hours to La Fe (Cheese Fram) by ATV/Truck --- nearby - 2+ hours to Buffalo by horse/ATV/Truck

Casa Turire, Turrialba
Country Hotel: Traditional, Rooms from $120.00, Client Rating: 5.0/5

Your first look at Casa Turire comes when you approach down the long majestic row of mature palms that lead from the road to the main entrance. It lies in a serene and lush rural setting beneath the majestic Irazu volcano, surrounded by beautifully manicured landscaping. You will receive a most wonderfully genuine welcome here from the operators of this delightful European-ow...(more)

20 km to Pavones by car --- 8 km to Turrialba by car

Peace Lodge at Waterfall Gardens, Vara Blanca
Country Hotel: Traditional, Rooms from $259.00

Peace Lodge is a fabulous place to stay in the mountain rainforest of Costa Rica. The 17 villas are all magnificent and unique, and have the most pleasing and unusual decor of any hotel in the region. Peace Lodge is located 35km north of the airport between the steaming Poas and Barva volcanoes, but will take upwards of 1 hour to make the scenic drive to these higher altitude...(more)

3.5 km to paved hiking trails by foot --- 50 km to San Jose by car