Hotel Belmar, Monteverde Cloud Forest

This spectacular chateau-style hotel is set high in the trees of the famous Monteverde cloud forest, with most of the 9-acre land comprised of pristine jungle, waterfalls and ponds. Stunning alpine-style rooms with hard wood furnishings feel contemporary yet cosy, with some offering a personal glass-enclosed jacuzzi right by the lush foliage of the cloud forest.

Honeymooners will revel in this hotel where privacy is of the utmost importance – notably the chalets situated 100m further up in the jungle, where guests can enjoy breakfast on their terrace or even by their hot tub. The hotel’s commitment to sustainability is not lost in their gastronomy – the majority of produce used to create their dishes are gathered from the onsite garden and local farm as they strive to support the farm-to-table movement.

Dinner is enjoyed on a balcony overlooking the Pacific Ocean, or for a more intimate experience, meals for two can be personally prepared and enjoyed on the guests’ personal terrace or in the private Tea Room. The hotel prepares delicious picnic lunches for guests on cloud forest hikes, and guests can also take advantage of the sunset ‘Tico Time’, enjoying tapas with complimentary local craft beer or cocktails. The guided nature/wildlife hike, night hike and authentic farm experience are also wonderful day trips that can be made from the hotel. And after a day exploring the scenery and wildlife, guests can enjoy a relaxing jacuzzi surrounded by greenery in a glass-walled gazebo, or spa treatments overlooking the rainforest below.