Does Rancho de Lelo Ecolodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Rancho de Lelo Ecolodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Rancho de Lelo Ecolodge ?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 7 AM to 10 PM.

Are pets allowed at Rancho de Lelo Ecolodge ?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Rancho de Lelo Ecolodge ?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Rancho de Lelo Ecolodge ?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available from 6 AM to 6 PM on request. The charge is USD 200 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Rancho de Lelo Ecolodge ?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge.

What is there to do at Rancho de Lelo Ecolodge and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like fishing and horseback riding. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the lodge's other amenities, which include a picnic area and a garden.

Rancho de Lelo Ecolodge , Monteverde: Hotel Reviews, Rooms & Prices

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 16, 2025

This place is

Nicole, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Apr 7, 2024

Beautiful property and very welcoming staff.

Michele, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 6, 2023

Wonderfully friendly family-run lodge and the best breakfasts we had in Costa Rica!

Peter, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 1, 2024

The staff was amazing and Bronco, the pup, was an amazing host :-) the dinner was excellent and the location remote and beautiful

Halle, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Dec 29, 2024

Very beautiful family run ranch. Atmosphere was friendly and grounds were beautiful. Our only issue was the distance to town… it is a good 30 min drive and if you don’t have a car that’s $20-25 each way.

Laurie, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 20, 2024

The property was absolutely beautiful and the staff were incredibly welcoming and warm. You truly felt a part of the family when you were there. The meals served daily were delicious and were a highlight of our trip.

Stephanie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 12, 2022

Wonderful experience staying in nice cabins right in the woods.Food was delicious. It is a family owned and they are very welcoming.

naveen kumar, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Jun 29, 2025

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.

Carla, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 25, 2023

Very friendly family, we did like our stay very much Thank you Lelo and family Eduardo Escobar

Eduardo, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 30, 2024

Wonderful!

Soooo friendly and welcoming! Great location. Great food. Private cabinas. All was perfect

victoria, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 27, 2023

Great value

Loved our stay. Family Mata looked after us. Upgrade for our anniversary. Dinner and accommodation great value. Loved the remote, rural location.

John, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 18, 2023

Hidden gem.

Well established family run business. Felt like home. Highly recommend this.

Rino, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 11, 2023

Our family loved our stay at Rancho de Lelo! The cabins were beautiful as was the surrounding area. It’s about a 30mins drive from Monteverde on a gravel road so you definitely need a vehicle. The on-site restaurant is amazing with locally sourced ingredients. We definitely recommend a stay here! Gracias por todo!

Kimberly, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 10, 2023

What a lovely place to stay. This family business is too notch. Be prepared for an exceptionally long drive out of the way from Monteverde but it’s worth it :)

Shanalyn, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Mar 21, 2024

You need a 4x4 to get here. Road conditions not that great. Property is nice but getting to/from Elena is treacherous . If you are staying here it’s very nice. Hosts are awesome. Pool is more of a soaker tub size

Mark, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 13, 2024

This is a very special ecolodge because the Mata family cares deeply about their home, the land, and their guests. They are incredibly friendly and welcoming. The rooms are beautiful and peaceful. The grounds are serene. The farm to table food is excellent. The drive to Monte Verde cloud forest and nearby town of Santa Elena is a fun drive on a well maintained gravel road through beautiful mountain passes and villages. If you are looking to have a special Tico experience near Monte Verde, this is the place. We hope to come back!

Nancy, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Apr 3, 2023

This property is so unique and lovely. We saw 8 toucans out our bedroom window. One thing to consider is the property requires 4-wheel drive (or it did at the time of our visit) in order to access it and it is 10-20 mins off of the main road depending on the driving conditions.

Jennifer, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 19, 2024

Felt like staying with friends!

Great stay, lovely family run Ecolodge. The food at the onsite restaurant was delicious. We had the whole fried tilapia, and smoked pork dinners. As well as an amazing huge breakfast with delicious fresh fruit, rice and beans and eggs and coffee. Our casita was equipped with everything we needed to cook. Plenty of room, deeply relaxing to have the windows open and watch the birds. We saw a toucan and a hummingbird, there are coffee plants and banana plants and orchids growing right outside the door. They had excellent suggestions for tours, restaurants and the best places to stop and watch the sunset. The lodge is about 25 minutes drive outside Santa Elena, it’s a pretty drive with a couple incredible views. One afternoon we just relaxed at the lodge, sat with our legs in the spring fed pool, watched the birds and played with the dogs.

Karmal, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 27, 2024

We had a fantastic time at Rancho De Lelo, staying for two nights with our three kids. This ecolodge, located just outside Monteverde, is truly special. While the rooms are basic, they have everything you need for a comfortable stay. Sitting on the balcony at night, listening to the sounds of nature, was a magical experience, especially with the kids. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, even when we were a bit nervous about driving back after sunset. The food was outstanding! You have to try their dinner menu (shoutout to the chef! The fried Tilapia is a must). The property is well-kept, with a lovely little pool and a great soccer field for some family fun. Just keep in mind that the only access is via a gravel road, so in the rainy season, a 4x4 vehicle is recommended. Overall, it was a wonderful stay that our whole family will cherish, and I highly recommend it. Thank you, Rancho De Lelo, for adding to our Costa Rica adventure!

Ester, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Aug 27, 2023

Awful Experience

The owners closed the kitchen to guests and we discovered that when we arrived at dusk. They expected us to drive 45-60 minutes to the nearest restaurant in the dark and torrential downpours. The ranch is located at the bottom of an extremely steep 4x4 road (20 minutes from Monteverde). It’s very difficult to access and very inconveniently located. This was the worst experience of our trips throughout Costa Rica.

Michael, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 24, 2023

I cannot say enough good things about Rancho de Lelo. Beatriz and family were so friendly and accommodating; we immediately felt right at home. The cabins are adorable and we loved sitting out on the balcony, listening to the birds and the wind sweeping through the valley. We had homecooked meals at their restaurant, and while I couldn't partake of the tilapia raised on site (I have a serious fish allergy), it was super impressive watching them select live fish and prepare and serve it to others – it really doesn't get any more fresh than that. The grounds are beautiful; so many fruit trees, flowers, coffee plants. Amazing scenery and a great quiet location just outside of St. Elena and spitting distance from the Cloud Forest. My one regret is that we only had time to stay one night, but I hope very much to return some day. A final note: if you're driving, make sure to follow their directions. Google Maps will take you down a "short cut" which is a very steep/windy dirt road that leads to a "River Without a Bridge" (literally, that's how it's marked in Google) where a four-wheel drive vehicle is a must!

Benjamin, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Mar 13, 2023

Just okay... not sure if i would rebook.

We booked 2 nights there and i'm not sure i would do it again. First the pluses. The cabins were comfortable and clean, and just as advertised, and the breakfast was really good with fresh fruit. I just feel they could do a few small things to make things better. Put comfortable chairs or a hammock on the decks for people to enjoy vs hard stools..The Pool is NOT A POOL it's basically a water feature, and was filthy when we arrived . They did drain and fill with clean water for the next day and we layed on the hard concrete for a bit to make the most of it but not what i was expecting. Put a lounge chair or two and keep it clean would have made all the difference. The dinner was just okay. Oh and this is VERY far out of town which is fine if the decks and pool area, and dinner were where you could hang out as expected but because they aren't you find yourself going into town. instead.

CHeryl, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 28, 2025

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.

Yuemei, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 11, 2025

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!

Dominique, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jul 10, 2025

2 jours en nature, tellement beau!

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.

Julie, 2-night trip

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