Los Pinos – Cabañas & Jardines
Los Pinos - Cabañas & Jardines - Rates and Information
During my three days in Monteverde, Costa Rica, I stayed at the fabulous Los Pinos Cabañas & Jardines hotel. Los Pinos is a family-run hotel that has been featured in National Geographic. The hotel is located high in the rainforests of Monteverde, and it is common to see wildlife from the guest rooms. During my stay, I saw monkeys and an assortment of birds every morning while eating breakfast on my porch.
When I looked into booking this hotel, I thought a room would easily go for over $100 a night. I was shocked to be able to secure my room for $77 a night. Each room at Los Pinos Cabañas & Jardines is a separate cabin and is far enough away from each other to feel like you are secluded in the rainforest.
Los Pinos is not only a hotel but also has a functioning greenhouse, as well as multiple trails that go through the rainforest. Unfortunately, during my visit, the weather did not cooperate, and I was unable to walk the trails throughout the property.
When I arrived at Los Pinos, I was greeted by Rafael who is a member of the Los Pinos founding family. Rafael checked me in and then drove me to my cabin in a golf cart.
Los Pinos Cabañas & Jardines - Table of Contents
Disclaimer: Buzzin’ Around the World strives to provide accurate and up-to-date information based on our research at the time of publication. We respect all applicable laws and fair use principles. If you believe any information is incorrect or violates regulations, please contact us at buzzinaroundtheworld@gmail.com.
Affiliate Links and Reviews: We use affiliate links to generate income and may receive a commission at no additional cost to you when you use our links. We strive for honest and transparent reviews, even for products which we receive compensation.
Content Creation: Our content is based on our own travel experiences. All photos are our own unless otherwise stated. We sometimes utilize AI tools to assist with tasks like generating titles, summarizing content, and improving organization.
For more information: For more information, please click HERE to visit our private policy page. We can be reached at buzzinaroundtheworld@gmail.com.
My Cabaña at Los Pinos - Cabañas & Jardines
The Cabañas (cabins) at Los Pinos Cabañas & Jardines are fantastic. My cabin featured a full-size bed, comfortable lounge chair, kitchenette with a refrigerator and stove, dining table, comfortable couch, and WiFi. The cabin was not air-conditioned as the temperatures in Monteverde fall into the 50s in the evening. It was fairly hot during the day, but I typically did not spend much of that time in my room. I found that I did not miss the air conditioning as much as I thought I would. The biggest problem was the humidity, and that without the dehumidifying feature of the air conditioner that my wet clothes did not dry..
The bed was fairly comfortable, especially compared to other cabins I have stayed in. I found that I did not need the blankets due to the temperature and simply slept under a sheet
The hotel does not provide breakfast because each cabin has a fully functioning kitchen. My kitchen included two propane burners, a microwave, toaster oven, coffee maker, refrigerator, rice cooker, and an assortment of pots and pans. The kitchen also was equipped with plates, bowls, glasses, silverware, and a few other key items such as salt, pepper, and olive oil.
I had one scary moment in the kitchen that occurred when I was doing the dishes after cooking breakfast. As I went to clean a bowl that was face down in the sink, I noticed a large scorpion under it. Had I been thinking, I would have taken a photo, but instead, I quickly smashed it with a cooking spoon. Seeing the scorpion made me a little uneasy, and I shook out my bedding and clothes multiple times to make sure there weren’t any other scorpions in them.
I did not spend a lot of time at the table or on the couch. Instead, I chose to relax and eat my meals on my porch, which will be featured in the next section.
My Porch at Los Pinos - Cabañas & Jardines
My favorite part of my stay at Los Pinos Cabañas & Jardines was lounging on the porch. My porch had a picnic table, couch, and hammock, all under a waterproof roof. Each morning I ate breakfast on the porch, and a group of Capuchin Monkeys would drop out of the trees looking for food. Of course, I did not feed the monkeys as it is not recommended to give them human food.
Meals
There is no restaurant and no meals provided at Los Pinos Cabañas & Jardines because each cabin has a kitchen. I walked down the street to the MegaSuper grocery store and bought eggs, bacon, potatoes, and sausage. These items allowed me to cook multiple breakfasts and one dinner. My one regret is that I didn’t check out the property’s greenhouse and buy some organic fruits and vegetables.
I also ate twice at Restaurante Don Luis. This restaurant is located about a quarter of a mile northwest of Los Pinos. I thoroughly enjoyed the chicken soup and the steak with vegetables. With the constant rain, it was nice to have a delicious restaurant within walking distance of my cabin.
Buzzin' Around the World's Affiliate Partners
Affiliate Partner of the Month - Viator
Viator is my favorite website for booking tours and packages. With over 300,000 unique tours to choose from, everyone should be able to find something on Viator that interests them. I like Viator because anytime I have an issue with a tour company, Viator has intervened and helped on my behalf. I highly recommend using Viator for booking your tours and vacation packages.
Book Through the Link Below to Help Buzzin' Around the World Earn Commission
Earn $200 in Travel Rewards with the Capital One VentureOne Rewards Card
The Capital One VentureOne Rewards Card is one of the few rewards cards that does not charge an annual fee. Cardholders can earn 1.25 points for every dollar spent while enjoying 0% APR for 15 months.
Currently, Capital One is offering a signup bonus of 20,000 points (worth $200 in travel rewards) when the cardholder spends $500 in the first three months. If you are interested in this card, I would appreciate it if you would sign up with the link below, as I earn a referral bonus of 10,000 points. Those points are worth $100 in travel rewards and will help me continue to bring great content to Buzzin’ Around the World.
Once again, the Capital One VentureOne card is one of the few reward cards without an annual fee and is the perfect card for someone who is just starting to get into the travel points game.