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Heliconia Hotel

3.0 of 5
ubicado en Cerro Plano, 10921-1000, Costa Rica
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Heliconia Hotel
Ranked #15 of 20 hotels in Monteverde
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Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

I found the staff at Heliconia to be absolutely top notch in addressing all of our problems and concerns, some of the best people I ran into in Costa Rica which is saying something since in general we had fantastic service in Costa Rica. With that said this hotel has some problems. As others have mentioned the rooms do have... More

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Montreal, Canada
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68 reviews 68 reviews
34 hotel reviews
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31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

Room 408 - Just fabulous views and saw lots of birds from our balcony. Room was actually like a little Swiss chalet with 2 stories (2 twin beds up the steep staircase). We were sharing a nice, comfortable King bed so had no need for the 2nd floor but it gave the room a 'vastness'. Agree with others whereas the... More

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chicago
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

You will not get a proverbial 5 star hotel because you are not paying 5 star hotel prices. Our family enjoyed our stay, even though we normally stay at much more expensive hotels. The people working at the hotel were extremely nice and attentive. It is very low key, but clean and comfortable. We stayed at a hotel about 3... More

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Huntsville, Alabama
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2013

We stayed three nights here. The maid service was good with everything cleaned and beds made etc. Only complaint is that they didn't leave coffee or tea after the first night, but they provided it at the front desk when asked. A coffee pot was provided in the room, as well as a safe, but no fridge. The room didn't... More

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Midland, Canada
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2013

While the room was large enough, and we did have a phone and a new television, the bedspreads looked very old and worn. The blanket was old and smelly. At first I thought the bathroom was clean until I went into the shower which was mouldy around the trim. The taps were loose. Our friends, were near the reception at... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2013

We were pretty unhappy about most things related to this hotel. First, they have outdoor jacuzzis but they're really like giant bathtubs you have to fill yourself and they look like they haven't been filled for 10 years. We weren't brave enough to do it. The towels in our room smelled like they had been washed in rancid milk, the... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2013

Very nice hotel, well run friendly helpful staff, clean, everything worked, quality and choice of food at breakfast was very good and frequently replenished.Good to walk around the back of the hotel up the hill to the small piece of forest in the early morning.A bit too far to walk into Santa Elena if its too hot.A choice of restaurants... More

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Forsyth, Missouri
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2013

This is a lovely hotel, with rooms high in the clouds. One morning, we saw a rainbow so close to our picture window, it seemed we could touch it. The staff was friendly and helpful, especially the shuttle driver. We knew him well by the end of our two day stay there. Our room was on top of the steep... More

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London, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2013

This Hotel is of the chalet type with wooden construction. The grounds are spread out with separate chalets or blocks up to 3 storeys high. Be very carefull when booking that you are not in the outlying accomodation as the climb can be very steep. We found the staff not that helpfull particularly in the Reception area.Chalet cleanliness could have... More

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Additional Information about Heliconia Hotel

Also Known As:
Heliconia Hotel Monteverde
Heliconia Hotel Costa Rica/Monteverde
Address: ubicado en Cerro Plano, 10921-1000, Costa Rica
Region: Costa Rica > Province of Puntarenas > Monteverde
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service
Hotel Style:
Ranked #15 of 20 hotels in Monteverde
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Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Hotel Heliconia is located in Monteverde, only three and a half hours from San José. The area boasts some of the world’s last remaining tracts of cloud forest, and provides an ideal habitat for birds such as the resplendent quetzal and bell bird.Visitors can enjoy this natural paradise in our chalet-style hotel. Built entirely from fine woods, the chalet beautifully complements its mountain surroundings. ... more   less 
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