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El Establo Mountain Hotel

3.5 star property
Mountain hotel with 2 restaurants, near Bat Jungle

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Honeymoon Suite, 1 King Bed | Living area | LCD TV
2 outdoor pools, open 7:00 AM to 9:30 PM, pool umbrellas
Property grounds
2 outdoor pools, open 7:00 AM to 9:30 PM, pool umbrellas
Suite | Terrace/patio
VIP Access

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Guests liked:

Friendly staff, property condition

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Breakfast available
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Fitness center
  • Children's pool
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Babysitting
For families
  • Children stay free
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Playground on site
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
The price is $220
includes taxes & fees
$194 per night
Nov 20 - Nov 21

Room options

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Honeymoon Suite, 1 King Bed | Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Honeymoon Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Private indoor spa tub
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 645 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 753 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Junior Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 645 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Family Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 753 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • 538 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Diagonal to Escuela Rafael Arguedas, Monteverde, Puntarenas, 549-2050

What's nearby

  • Monteverde Butterfly Gardens - 11 min walk
  • Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde - 13 min walk
  • Monteverde Orchid Garden - 14 min walk
  • Curi-Cancha Reserve - 3 min drive
  • Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 155 min drive
  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 17 miles/27.4 km
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

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

When you stay at El Establo Mountain Hotel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve. You can visit the spa to be pampered with massages, body wraps, or aromatherapy, and Las Riendas, one of 2 restaurants, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include 2 outdoor pools, a bar/lounge, and a fitness center. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and breakfast.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 155 rooms
  • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • 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 time is noon
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • One child (1 year old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
  • Babysitting*

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Offsite

  • Area shuttle*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's pool
  • Playground
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Tennis
  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Pool table
  • Horse riding nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference center

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 7 buildings/towers
  • Built in 2001
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Fitness center
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community & sustainability
  • Local culture & ecosystem education
  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Water dispenser
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

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

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Spa

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.

Dining

Las Riendas - This family restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Laggus - This fine-dining restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CRC 11500 for adults and CRC 11500 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of CRC 110000 per vehicle (one way)
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:30 PM

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
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.

Also known as

El Establo
El Establo Hotel
El Establo Mountain
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El Establo Mountain Hotel Monteverde
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Establo Mountain Hotel
Hotel El Establo
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Establo Mountain Montever
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El Establo Mountain Hotel Hotel Monteverde

Frequently asked questions

Does El Establo Mountain Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, El Establo Mountain Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at El Establo Mountain Hotel?
Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 7:00 AM to 9:30 PM.
Are pets allowed at El Establo Mountain Hotel?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at El Establo Mountain Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by El Establo Mountain Hotel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is CRC 110000 per vehicle one way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at El Establo Mountain Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at El Establo Mountain Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities such as hiking, and improve your game on the tennis courts. Additional recreation onsite includes ecotours. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools. El Establo Mountain Hotel also has a fitness center, spa services, and an arcade, as well as a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near El Establo Mountain Hotel?
Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring international cuisine.
What's the area around El Establo Mountain Hotel like?
El Establo Mountain Hotel is a short 11-minute walk from Monteverde Butterfly Gardens and 13 minutes' walk from Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde.

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

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 Exceptional

Daniel, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Andreina, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Mary, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was kind. Loved that there was a gym to exercise. Ziplines on the property.
Carissa, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent option
Purvi, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Resort is very tired and has begun its descent into shabbiness. Our first room had a torn screen and a badly damaged carpet. They switched us to a smaller room of same type that at least had intact screen, but stained and pulled carpet. Gym was okay. No A/C. Loft of our room got very hot.
Andrew, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Run Down, Poorly Maintained
The check-in was more about policy and procedure versus friendly welcome. But more importantly , the room was in desperate need of renovation and repair. The carpet was dirty and shredded, the doors were lopsided, the fixtures were broken, the windows didn’t have screen over them to prevent bugs from coming in, which is a big deal because the hotel doesn’t have air conditioning. The property and rooms were in extremely poor condition and needs a complete renovation!
Jessica, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

The good: -Large room -Large bathroom -Very clean -Refrigerator in room very useful -Ample parking in each building next to rooms, restaurants, etc. Needs improvement: -Poor sealing of doors and windows so noise from cars, other guests and the smell of gasoline from grass cutting filtered into the room -The bed made a creak as if it were going to break. Quite annoying to sleep on. -Poor quality TV -Quality and quantity of food vs price at Laggus restaurant was hard to justify. Overall, a lot of food in the country is expensive. -Slight sewer smell when flushing toilet. Possibly leaking through screw holes attaching toilet to the ground.
Andres, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing lodge experience. Very rustic but amazing time enjoying nature.
Chantelle, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Lovely location, so clean and comfortable with a friendly staff. A lot of upselling happening which got a little bit exhausting. Quite expensive. Food options were only okay on the property. Better dining options for the price off of the property campus. Will return.
Robin, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

family vacation
This is our 2nd year staying here. We truly love the property, zip line, hikes, pool and comfort for our family
3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Our room has dead bugs and floor was not mop and cleaned from prior guest.
2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Ana, 2-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

It had beautiful views
Ravi, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Interesting property. Lovely if spread out grounds. Staff and breakfast were excellent. Food otherwise was average and way overpriced. It is a very spread out hotel so much walking between different areas. Also room very basic amenities- no clothes storage space, iron, hairdryer.
david, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great place!
Siarhei, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice, big , clean room. Shuttle service to and from reception area was very good and convenient as the walk would be stressful on knees , especially if you have knee issues. Entrance is convenient to get to from the main road (paved road) as opposed to other hotels in the area where road to the entrance from main road is not paved. Good nearby dining options.
Apurva, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Michael, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

The property was nice and safe
Sharmila, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Cristian, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Quazi, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Annika, 1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

6/10 Good

Susana, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Absolutely gorgeous property, landscaping and gardening. Beautiful grounds and pool. However, the rooms we had and buildings really need renovation and updating. Our carpet was stained and torn. The windows need replacing. The worst part was the bugs. We found multiple on the beds. We made the most of it and enjoyed it but a cockroach running away from the bed frame before I laid down was tough. The problem is they leave the hallways open to the environment, which is fine, but then the rooms have plenty of gaps for bugs to enter. This may be no big deal for most people and, if so, this place will be amazing for you. The bugs just make it hard for us to be comfortable. If they could do some renovations and fix the big problem, it would be the best place in Monteverde. Again, so charming outside and everywhere else. The breakfast was also good.
John, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Luis, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

General property information

Travelers Say
"Overall, we loved our stay in this hotel and especially loved the view and the location."
Reasons to Book
Nice Bathroom & Comfortable Beds
Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
12:00 PM