Hotel Heliconia is located near two of the most beautiful protected tropical forests in Costa Rica, the well-known Monteverde Cloud Forest Preserve and the Santa Elena Rain Forest Reserve. This privileged location provides an ideal setting for visitors seeking home-style comfort midst the serenity of a mountain retreat.

The 55 rooms are equipped with private bathrooms, hot water, bath tubs, room safe, and telephone. Most have a balcony, and flexible bed arrangements are available. Heliconia Hotel also features Junior and Family Suites. The Master Suite includes two king-sized beds, a mezzanine with a double bed or two single beds, balcony, terrace, and a living room that looks out to the mountains and the Gulf of Nicoya. These rooms can be linked via balconies to accommodate groups of 12 to 15 people.

Hotel amenities include an Italian restaurant, spa, bar, TV room, parking lot, laundry service, babysitting, currency exchange and Internet service.

In addition to the renowned Monteverde Biological Preserve, area sights and tours include nocturnal forest tours, tropical butterfly garden, hanging bridge tour, hikes, horseback riding, Monteverde tour, canopy tour, hummingbird garden, reptile and amphibian exhibit, insect museum, orchid garden, natural history walks, and visits to Monteverde's coffee-, milk- and cheese-producing areas.

Costa Rica Online Travel recommends a stay at Hotel Heliconia for:

Couples on a honeymoon in Costa Rica
Families on a holiday in Costa Rica
Nature and adventure lovers
Travels interested in a great value

Costa Rica Online Travel does not recommend Hotel Heliconia for:

Luxury travelers