点评:We stayed at Senda Hotel in Monteverde for two nights and while it was definitely a unique, immersive experience that gives you a true feel for the cloud forest, I wouldn’t personally choose to return.
First, the staff was absolutely wonderful—they went out of their way to make our 7-year-old daughter’s stay special. Each night, they prepared s’mores by the fire pit in what she called the “family room”, a cozy space filled with games and activities that quickly became her favorite part of the stay. We ended each evening there, and it was a lovely touch for families.
The trails throughout the property were another highlight for me—especially the one that connects to the Aguti Wildlife Reserve behind the resort. If you’re into hiking and being surrounded by nature, this hotel is perfect.
That said, there were a few things that didn’t quite work for us. The open-air room design means you hear everything—from wildlife sounds at night to early morning lawn maintenance. One night got particularly cold and we were grateful for the space heater provided in the room.
We also weren’t fans of the restaurant. While the meals were beautifully presented and farm-to-table, we found most of the food bland, and ended up going offsite for dinner and breakfast on our second day.
In general, I realized that Monteverde just wasn’t our favorite destination. The drive to get there is long, curvy, and full of rough roads—definitely aim to arrive before dark, and try to avoid driving during rainy season. One night we came back from dinner and could barely see the road—we were literally driving through a cloud.
In summary, Senda is a beautiful, quaint hotel with wonderful service and a peaceful natural setting. But if you’re traveling with kids and prefer more traditional amenities, or if you’re unsure about Monteverde in general, it may not be the best fit. For us, Monteverde could’ve been a one-night stop, but I know it’s a beloved place for many travelers.
翻译:我们在蒙特维多的森达酒店 (Senda Hotel) 住了两晚。虽然这绝对是一次独特的沉浸式体验,让你真正感受到云雾森林的魅力,但我个人不会选择再次入住。
首先,酒店员工非常棒——他们竭尽全力让我们7岁的女儿拥有一次特别的住宿体验。每天晚上,工作人员都会在她称之为“家庭房”的篝火旁准备烤棉花糖。这个温馨的空间充满了游戏和活动,很快就成了她住宿期间最喜欢的部分。我们每个晚上都在这里结束,这对家庭来说是一个很棒的体验。
酒店内的步道也是我的一大亮点——尤其是通往度假村后方阿古蒂野生动物保护区的那条。如果你喜欢徒步旅行和置身于大自然中,这家酒店绝对是你的完美之选。
不过,我们也有一些不太满意的地方。露天房间的设计意味着你可以听到所有的声音——从夜晚的野生动物叫声到清晨的草坪维护。有一天晚上特别冷,我们很庆幸房间里提供了空间加热器。
我们也不太喜欢这家餐厅。虽然菜品摆盘精美,而且是农场直送餐桌的,但我们觉得大部分菜品都乏善可陈,第二天早餐和晚餐都去外面吃了。
总的来说,我发现蒙特维多并不是我们最喜欢的目的地。去那里的路很长,弯弯曲曲,而且路况很差——一定要在天黑前到达,而且尽量避免在雨季开车。有一天晚上,我们吃完晚饭回来,几乎看不清路——我们简直像是在云里穿梭。
总而言之,Senda 是一家美丽、古雅的酒店,服务周到,自然环境宁静祥和。但如果你带着孩子旅行,更喜欢传统的设施,或者你对蒙特维多的整体情况不太了解,它可能不太适合你。对我们来说,蒙特维多可能只是一晚的停留,但我知道,对于很多旅行者来说,这里都是一个备受喜爱的地方。