Hotel Belmar Named Among the Top 10 Hotels in the Caribbean and Central America

Hotel Belmar has been ranked #10 in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards for hotels in the Caribbean and Central America, with a score of 96.11. Announced on October 6, this recognition comes from the magazine’s readers and brings a moment of celebration to our home in Monteverde, Costa Rica.

See the full Condé Nast Traveler ranking.

A Family Story Rooted in Monteverde

Since opening in 1985, Hotel Belmar has grown around a family’s vision of hospitality connected to nature and community. Inspired by alpine guesthouses and shaped by Costa Rica’s cloud forest, our hotel brings together the warmth of a chalet, local character, and a longstanding commitment to our surroundings.

This recognition is a welcome opportunity to thank the people who make Belmar what it is: our guests, our team, and the community we call home. To everyone who has stayed with us and shared their experience, thank you.

Discover the Cloud Forest Beyond Your Room

A stay at Belmar invites you to explore Monteverde through different perspectives. At SAVIA, guided forest immersions bring guests onto trails, suspension bridges, and platforms, with experiences ranging from birdwatching to discovering the forest after dark.

At Finca Madre Tierra, the connection takes a different form. Visitors can explore sustainable farming and discover the source of ingredients supplied to the hotel, including coffee, seasonal produce, and eggs. These experiences connect time spent in nature with the everyday choices behind a stay.

Explore our Monteverde experiences.

Hospitality with a Sense of Place

Our approach to sustainability extends across the hotel, from circular agriculture and farm-to-table dining to water conservation and waste management. It is an ongoing practice that shapes how we host, cook, and care for our surroundings.

For us, celebrating this milestone also means continuing that work: welcoming guests with care and creating opportunities to connect with Monteverde.

Learn about sustainability at Hotel Belmar.

Plan Your Stay at Hotel Belmar

Whether you are returning to a familiar retreat or discovering Monteverde for the first time, we look forward to welcoming you. Explore our rooms and suites, find the space that feels right for your visit, and make time for the experiences that draw you to the cloud forest.

Discover our rooms and plan your stay.

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