Hotels in Costa Rica

El Jardin Hotel in Montezuma

By Patrick Brunelle ⋅ November 25, 2009 ⋅  Email this post ⋅  Print this post ⋅ Post a comment

El Jardin Hotel in Montezuman, Costa Rica, is a great choice for people looking for an affordable option while staying in the Montezuma area. Montezuma is a popular destination for people looking for an authentic experience while visiting Costa Rica. There are many locals who call Montezuma home, and this has a large impact on the overall experience. Many people travel to Montezuma for the surfing, although many times they must travel to neighboring beaches.

There are many hotel options in Montezuma, however, a lot of them are either grossly overprices, or very budget and uncomfortable. El Jardin Hotel in Montezuma is one of the only hotel options under their category. It is situated on a hill and overlooks the town. You can see spots of the ocean from certain places, but it is not an ocean view hotel. They recently renovated their pool area, which is quite nice.

The hotel owners are also very helpful and kind. The most important part, the rooms, are very clean, and the beds are quite comfortable. The grounds are absolutely beautiful, with lots of colorful flowers everywhere. I must have spent about an hour just taking pictures of all the flowers during my stay at El Jardin. The town itself is very electric and artsy. You have lots of shops to choose from, as well as delicious restaurants.

Getting to Monteverde will be the hardest part, as you will need to hope on a ferry from either Jaco or Puntarenas. It is best to book your transportation ahead of time prior to traveling to Montezuma, Costa Rica, or any of the surrounding beaches like Mal Pais or Tambor.