Poco a Poco Hotel

Poco a Poco, a garden hotel in the centre of Santa Elena

Poco a Poco sits in the centre of Santa Elena, the town at the heart of Monteverde, with tropical gardens around it and the cloud forest a short drive away. You can walk to cafes, restaurants and shops, then come back to a pool with a swim-up bar.

It suits families above all, and couples who want a lively, well-run hotel in town rather than a lodge out on a dirt road.

Why we choose it

• A pool with a swim-up bar. Rare in the mountains, the pool with its swim-up bar and Jacuzzi is what children remember.
• In the middle of town. Being in the centre of Santa Elena means you can walk to dinner and the shops.
• Rooms with a Jacuzzi. The Garden Superior and Forest Deluxe rooms have their own Jacuzzi, ideal after a cool day in the forest.

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Rooms and views

Bromelia Rooms are on the lower floors near the gardens, and Quetzal Rooms have a partial view of the valley and the forest.

For families, the Garden Family room looks out over the mountain and the tropical gardens. The Garden Superior with Jacuzzi and the Forest Deluxe with Jacuzzi are the ones we suggest for couples.

On the property

Otocuma is the restaurant and bar. Naroa Spa does massages and treatments, and the pool has a swim-up bar and a Jacuzzi. A self-guided trail runs through the tropical gardens, and the Aracari Garden Lounge hosts private events, from a birthday dinner to a small wedding.

Poco a Poco is one of our team's favourites in Monteverde, especially for families.

Location and getting there

Poco a Poco is in the centre of Santa Elena, Monteverde. Liberia airport is about 2.5 hours away by road. From here we arrange the cloud forest reserves with a naturalist, a canopy tour, hanging bridges or a coffee tour, with a driver to collect you at the door.

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