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The Howler Monkey Hotel

2.5 star property
Family-friendly beachfront cabin with snorkeling

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Property grounds
On the beach, sun loungers, snorkeling, surfing
Interior
Sundeck
On the beach, sun loungers, snorkeling, surfing

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
De la Salon El Higueron, 100m E, 100m S, Cabuya, Cóbano, Puntarenas
  • Montezuma Falls
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Santa Teresa Beach
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Hermosa Beach
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Tambor (TMU)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

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Bungalow

Bungalow

  • 23 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Terrace/patio

Cabina 5

  • 55 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Shower, towels

Cabina 4

  • 55 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Large Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, free rollaway beds, free WiFi

Cabina 3

  • 55 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, free rollaway beds, free WiFi

Cabina 2

  • 56.0 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

About the area

Cabuya

On the beach.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this Cóbano cabin, you'll find Montezuma Gardens and Montezuma Falls. Santa Teresa Beach is within 9 miles (15 km) and Cocal Beach is within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Montezuma Falls - 16 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Montezuma Beach - 20 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Santa Teresa Beach - 35 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Cocal Beach - 42 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Hermosa Beach - 50 min drive - 17.6 km

Getting around

  • Cóbano Airport (ACO) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bakery - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪El Carmen - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Bakery Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Panadería Cabuya - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Roastery - ‬22 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Howler Monkey Hotel

Family-friendly beachfront cabin with snorkeling
The Howler Monkey Hotel offers its guests a children's pool, an outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and complimentary bicycles. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the pool bar. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the family-friendly The Howler Monkey Hotel. The cabin can provide wedding services and tour/ticket assistance. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Cóbano cabin.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Beauty salon
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar by the pool
The Howler Monkey Hotel offers 5 accommodations with iPads and iPod docking stations. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate dining areas and include desks. This Cóbano cabin provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and in-room massages can be requested. Rollaway/extra beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Languages

English, Irish, Spanish, Swedish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On a sandy beach
  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • 24-hour pool access
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Playground

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • iPad
  • iPod dock
  • Library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony/patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Ceiling fan
  • Portable fan

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Hair salon
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Location highlights

  • In a national park
  • In a rural location
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Game viewing
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Kayaking
  • Snorkeling
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Security system
  • Window guards
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 5 units
  • Connecting units available
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Garden
  • Traditional architecture

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges USD 16 for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of USD 16

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access is available 24-hours a day.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Howler Monkey Hotel Cobano
Howler Monkey Cobano
The Howler Monkey Hotel Cabin
The Howler Monkey Hotel Cóbano
The Howler Monkey Hotel Cabin Cóbano

The Howler Monkey Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 25 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Richard

Travelled with partner
More rustic than what we were expecting. Beach much rockier than we were expecting
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

milo

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
A perfect location to get away from it all - Jim the owner is super nice and very helpful with any questions your have. Lots of cool walks to do in the area
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

2/10 Terrible

Ellen

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Dont stay here.
We arrived via a bumpy dirt road during a thunderstorm. It was a room up steep stairs with 4 beds and a table. You had to go outside and down steep stairs to the bathroom and kitchen. The kitchen was disgusting. The toilet didn’t flush. You had to turn the water on and off. We stayed 20 minutes. The bed was covered in either flying ants or termites. Disgusting.
Bugs on the bed
Bugs on the sheets
Disgusting sink
3 of the 4 beds. 4th is to the right tucked in corner
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Travelingduo, Detroit

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We like staying at howler monkey. It’s quiet and beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ant.and.drea

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed a weekend and loved the cozy rustic tropical paradise. With an ambient atmosphere and just a breeze away from the ocean, you can relax and enguldge in the authentic jungle tranquility. Everyone working on the property added charismatic Friendship to a unforgettably magical weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Almost impossible to call this a property. TERRIBLE. Basically paid for a shed with a bed. Dirty. Dirty. Dirty. Slept in clothes. Did not use shower - toilet only if desperate. Honestly, just gross. Description of locale incredibly deceiving. As an example, the workout room was a rusty stationary bike from the 70’s. The next day couldn’t come soon enough!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Jim and Emma were very accommodating. Upon departure, Jim called in the howler monkeys to say goodbye and nearly 30 came by to perch in the trees above the Bungalow... very cool.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great A-frame cabins right next to the beach, with a hammock and a picnic table right on the edge of the beach. Very relaxing, with a couple of sweet, friendly dogs there. The manager, Emma, is planting lots of flowers and fruit trees, and can give you a quick tour of all of them. There's also a small pool, and you can rent bicycles or kayaks. I definitely recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a great time at the Howler Monkey!! Kayaking to the nearby island was great as well. Beautiful grounds and wonderful hostess!

4/10 Poor

KENNETH

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location (gravel/dusty roads), close to Cobano services/shopping and Montezuma (car/4WD recommended. Needs upgrading especially height of risers on staircases to 2nd floor bedroom. More suitable for younger families and guests on a budget. You get what you pay for. Very helpful and friendly owner and manager. Have fun !!

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Ultimate Laid-Back
The epitome of laid-back ... roosters and monkeys from 1 am on, hosts who chat you up at all hours, blues or Irish music broadcast through the compound starting at 8:30 in the morning ... Maybe not the place for families or single women traveling alone or for neat-freaks, but if you don’t mind walking down weird ladder-stairs to go to the bathroom, it’s a chill place right on the beach....
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay. No complaints
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Paradies
Für mich ein Hideaway, direkt am Meer, ganzes „Haus“ für mich alleine (oben schlafen, unten Küche und separat Dusche/Toilette), unkompliziert, dank Dustin (Volontär) super gegessen!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness
Un lugar tranquilo y seguro con diferentes playas cerca
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Roberto

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Acojedor lugar
Muy bello lugar, mis niños disfrutaron mucho. Jim disponible y muy atento en todo momento ay unos perros muy dosiles. Sin duda volveremos a ir.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Acceso gratuito a la piscina, las bicicletas, la canoa, la lavadora. Pequeña cocina en la mini-cabaña. Café ofrecido por la mañana. Hamaca y lugar agradable frente al mar.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Elin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing jungle experience!
We loved staying at the Howler Monkey Hotel. The remote location was perfect for us with not so many tourists around and we had the beach almost completely to ourselves everyday. Also since the hotel doesnt have that many cabinas it felt almost as if the hotel area was part of our private jungle garden. One morning a family of cappuccin monkeys moved through the trees of the hotel area so we watched them as we were having breakfast. We saw beautiful birds, iguana lizards, howler monkeys and squirrels everyday. And while laying in our beds at night we talked about the fact that the only sounds we could hear were the sounds of the ocean and the sounds from different animals. Amazingly relaxing!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Fabiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fascinada
Encantada con todo, desde el principio la bienvenida que nos dio Doña Sonia fue excelente, el lugar es muy lindo y privado, excelente vista del amaneces y un chuzo de lugar para hacer carne asada en el rancho y sentarse a escuchar el mar ❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Particular hotel enfrente de la playa
La vegetación del lugar es muy bonita y está frente a la playa. Ideal para conocer cabuya.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018