Situated in the mountains of Monteverde, Hotel Belmar has long embraced sustainable travel and ecotourism, integrating the natural beauty of Costa Rica into every guest experience and property amenity. For more than 35 years, this leader in responsible tourism has protected the cloud forest while developing thoughtful programs that invite visitors to connect with nature and the local community.
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Recently, Hotel Belmar received the Silver Award at the Latin America Responsible Tourism Awards, recognizing its ongoing contribution to green development in the region. The hotel’s sustainable initiatives have helped transform a remote area into a thriving hub of eco-tourism enterprises and community-led projects. Beyond welcoming visitors, Hotel Belmar focuses on educating and inspiring future stewards of fragile ecosystems.
On-site educational programs invite guests into the hotel’s garden to learn low-impact farming techniques and sustainable cooking methods. These hands-on experiences show how harvesting fresh, local ingredients elevates the cuisine served at the hotel’s restaurants. Complementing the garden is Finca Madre Tierra, Costa Rica’s first carbon-neutral farm, where visitors can experience authentic farm life by picking coffee beans and grinding sugar cane while learning sustainable agricultural practices.
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Hospitality at Belmar extends to craft brewing and the arts. One of Costa Rica’s early microbreweries, Cervecería Belmar Tap Room & Beer Garden produces Cervezas Artesanales Belmar and other artisanal ales brewed on-site, reinforcing the hotel’s commitment to local products. The hotel also runs an artist residency program, inviting creatives who share a passion for nature to stay for up to three weeks, four times a year, to develop work inspired by the cloud forest.
The newest attraction, SAVIA private reserve, offers adventurous ways to experience the cloud forest, including hiking trails, a hanging bridge, rope-climbing activities and canopy birdwatching. With the cloud forest as the focal point of its offerings, Hotel Belmar also provides more intimate experiences such as private treetop picnics and garden-to-glass cocktail classes that highlight locally grown ingredients.
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Accommodations at Hotel Belmar include 22 guestrooms and three newly opened suites, each designed to showcase the surrounding forest. Rooms feature balconies with rare forest views, floor-to-ceiling windows, locally crafted wooden furniture, organic toiletries and a private minibar. Select rooms add luxuries such as private Jacuzzis, hammocks and cozy sitting areas. The property’s amenities encompass Restaurante Celajes, The Celajes Bar, a Juice Bar & Tea Room, a yoga studio and spa services—providing a complete, sustainable retreat for travelers seeking immersion in Costa Rica’s cloud forest.