Well, we actually stay up in the preserve only because we have research permits to stay overnight, but IMO, the nicest "decent" place to stay near Monteverde is here . I stayed their twice and it was very nice. Book a bit in advance because it's not a HUGE place, but they usually have rooms. I haven't been their since 99, but it's about as good as your gonna get if you want decent hot water and decent smelling rooms. The food's good, too. HTH.

02 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE, FULLY LOADED Old car- 99 SE Sport ATX w/ SVT body kit (for sale...asking $4,200 OBO), nicely modded, high-flow exhaust y-pipe back and KKM. 95K, but 95% are interstate highway miles back and forth to college everyday.