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El Establo Mountain Hotel

5.0 star property
Family-friendly 5-star hotel near Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve

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Honeymoon Suite, 1 King Bed | Living area
Suite | Terrace/patio
Couples treatment rooms, body treatments, aromatherapy, body wraps
Property grounds
2 outdoor pools, open 7:00 AM to 9:30 PM, pool umbrellas

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Diagonal to Escuela Rafael Arguedas, Monteverde, Puntarenas, 549-2050
  • Monteverde Butterfly Gardens
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪250 min drive‬

Room options

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Honeymoon Suite, 1 King Bed | Bathroom

Honeymoon Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Mountain view
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite

Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite

Family Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Mountain view
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Monteverde

In Monteverde .Stay at this Monteverde hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Bat Jungle and 2 miles (3 km) of Friends Meeting House. Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve is within 3 miles (5 km) and Lake Arenal is within 32 miles (52 km).

What's nearby

  • Monteverde Butterfly Gardens - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Bat Jungle - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Curi-Cancha Reserve - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve - 7 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 155 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Laggus Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Café Monteverde - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Las Riendas Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tree House Restaurante & Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Sabor Tico - ‬12 min walk

About this property

El Establo Mountain Hotel

Family-friendly 5-star hotel near Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
El Establo Mountain Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, 2 outdoor swimming pools, a fitness center, and a children's pool. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. Spa services, a terrace, and an arcade/game room are also featured at the luxury El Establo Mountain Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

This 5-star Monteverde hotel is smoke free.

  • 155 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 7 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 2001
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Beauty salon
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
El Establo Mountain Hotel offers 155 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Green Leaf Spa has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: CRC 11,500 for adults and CRC 11,500 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Playground

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at El Establo Mountain Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 1 year old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.

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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CRC 11500 for adults and CRC 11500 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: CRC 110000 per vehicle (one way)

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:30 PM.
  • One child 1 year old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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El Establo Mountain Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 445 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 292 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 149 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 55 out of 1003 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thao

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at the hotel! Beautiful landscapes and scenery! Wonderful staff and services! Wished to stay longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nava

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay Breakfast is great The sunset was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sameen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
wonderful view of the forest and excellent staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Ashish

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grounds and views. Disappointed with the New Year’s Eve buffet. It was average. They charged for wine on New Year’s Eve which should really come with the meal. Live music was in another restaurant and was just one person playing a guitar. I was told we would have live music at the buffet. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms need work, everything else really nice
The hotel grounds are very beautiful, full of trails and a lovely pool and restaurant. The rooms were not good. The first room smelt like it had been flooded and the carpets had not been lifted, we requested a change of rooms. The second room was better, but very sparse. There was one chair and no side table, so the only place we could sit together was on the bed. It just felt very sterile. Also only one bed had a blanket and it was cold when we went. The restaurant was really good and the bar service was very good l.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mukesh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property with great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Arnoldo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel
Great stay, other than some founa spending the night in the room with us (little mouse), under the mini- refrigerator, all was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Viruben

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

SreeSekhar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is literally on a mountain which gives a great experirnce and opportunity to spot some mammals in the backyard of your room. The room which we were in had issue with the shower and also hot water was limited. If one takes long shower we had to wsit for hours to again get hot water.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Must stay in Monteverde
Hotel room was beautiful with a great view. Shuttle was there in seconds of calling to get anywhere on property. A couple minute walk to restaurants off property. Beds were amazing quality. All requests were taken care of promptly. Very great experience. Breakfast buffet had a great selection
Look out at top of property
Piol view
Balcony view (sunset included)
Room view
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Anupma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kopal

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shuo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Lei, Houston

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Vineet

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Not so happy!
The roof of our room started leaking at night and the water was dripping on our bed which woke us up in the middle of the night.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor, Huntington Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was ok.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cesar, San Jose

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is beautiful, right in the mountain of monte verde. The service was good as well and the restaurant in place is really good.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andreina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Great room for a family of 4. The breakfast buffet very good with many options. Friendly staff. The property has Pizotes which are cute animal fun to watch. I highly recommend this hotel for a pleasant stay in Monteverde. Nice pool area but I only wished they had a Hot Tub.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Nirang

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024