Name: Hotel Forest Dreams Manakin
Address: 50m del Establo Monteverde, Santa Elena, Santa Elena, Santa Elena, 60109, Costa Rica
Rating: 8

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No elevators

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Barbecue grill(s)

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Pets Not Allowed

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Chacarita Airport

Fortuna Airport

Hotel Forest Dreams Manakin

Santa Elena

I had a confirmed reservation in this accommodation through Booking. He arrived at the accommodation and was told that they had no available rooms. He said that he had the booking confirmation and told me that they had rented the room that corresponded to me to another person who had decided to extend his stay. Something like this had never happened to me before and so I informed him. I asked them to look for another accommodation in the area and the receptionist told me in ways that with these requirements I would not help me at all, he asked me to leave because I would have to go to a motel and close the office and he told me I have this in your pocket everywhere you go, a comment that, in addition to obtaining me, would avoid false accusations.

Treatment is terrible, reservations and no room.

The brothers who run the place are very friendly and helpful; we had a family unit with a lot of space and beds, plus a balcony; breakfast is basic (eggs, toast, slice of watermelon); coffee was below par, too weak; good location, between the Monteverde Cloud Forest Preserve and the little town of Santa Elena

Good choice for basic, no-frills lodging

I personally would not recommend this place.I’ll say communication it’s 0 to none, as a tourist looking for a place to rest late at night this is not for you, hotel does not explain or express with accuracy  late check in its till 9pm, which owner says it’s at 8:30 the latest, it’s not what (Expedia said) get there after that and you’re out of luck, you will have to scramble yourself to find a place to spend the night... call the numbers and nothing... couple of locals pass by and said to us that this people are usually late at night getting waste at the local bars and they sure feel sorry for the town because of this type of people. Yes, I went there the next day to have an explanation of why this happens and there no reasoning with management things started to escalate and things could of go badly so I took the owners advice and left the premises... oh BTW Expedia advices that this place have a 24 hrs help, which obviously does not! Overall it’s up to you if you stay there and I hope this place be a better host to you and yours, happy travels... Monte Verde it’s beautiful... do yourself a favor and look for something else to spend your time in!

Staff very friendly and helpful great location as long as you are willing to walk a bit - right next to a bakery so it always smelled delicious - great vegan options at restaurants within a mile.Family room was HUGE and had a vary private but small balcony over looking the forest - bathroom was the only space that was cramped for four ladies but everything else was very open - coyldnt have asked for more.

Friendly owners - 3 brothers - eager to help us. Our balcony looked out on the forest where we could watch monkeys in the trees!  Short walk to sunset views of distant Pacific Ocean. Between the villages of Santa Elena and Monteverde with restaurants, cafe's and market nearby.

At check-in the service was great with lots of local information. Unfortunately, it went down hill from there. The room smelled strongly of mold/mildew. There were too many beds in the small room. Our room didn't have a refrigerator because "previous guest" broke it. I asked for a hair-dryer, but was told no hair-dryers because "previous guest" broke it.  Tiny bathroom with no amenities, no soap, shampoo, no hand towel, no washcloth, did have the smallest, tiniest bath towels ever.  Too many bugs, got bit by one and the wound festered for a week. Our feet turned black from walking barefoot on floor. Night shift gave terrible (non-existent) service. Stayed 1 night and moved on.

If looking for a hostel, this would be your kind of place.

They close after 8pm no one is in the reception if you don't arrive before 8pm you won't be able to stay there.

They are not open 24/7 to check in

The Manakin had a solid metal gate that they rolled across the parking area in the early evening. They had forgotten to tell us that we could roll it back, as it was not locked. The other problem with the gate was that when the wind hit it the noise was horrendous and kept us awake. In the room the washroom area was separated from the rest of the room. By sliding doors, that were very noisy when moved.

Where not to stay in Monteverde

I enjoyed my stay at Forest Dreams Manakin.  The staff were always very helpful and accommodating and the location was good for walking to different things to do.  I enjoyed the fact that there was forest around.....birds and monkeys to be enjoyed from the balcony of the room which was awesome.  The price was right, the breakfast in the morning was good and I would have extended my stay here but they were booked.  If I am ever in the area again I would definitely stay here....good value for the price.

Nice place to stay....good location.

Great value for money, very friendly owner/reception. Monkeys even visited at breakfast on our balcony. Bed could be a little more comfy.

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