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El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel

3.0 star property
Cóbano hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Village Room - 1 Queen, 1 Single | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining
Front of property

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool access
  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Horse riding/rentals
  • Bike rental
Feel at home
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free self parking
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
The price is $96
includes taxes & fees
$85 per night
Dec 1 - Dec 2

Room options

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Village Room - 3 Single, 1 King | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Village Room - 3 Single, 1 King

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

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Village Room - 1 Queen, 1 Single | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Village Room - 1 Queen, 1 Single

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Village Room - 1 Queen | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Village Room - 1 Queen

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Interior

Village Room - 1 Queen, 1 Single (downtown view)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Village Room - 2 Queens | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Village Room - 2 Queens

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
In Front of the Park, Cóbano

What's nearby

  • Montezuma Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Montezuma Catholic Church - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Montezuma Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Montezuma Falls - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Piedra Colorada - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Cóbano Airport (ACO) - 14 min drive
  • Tambor (TMU) - 36 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 63.4 miles/102 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Cocina De Leña La Cobaneña - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Bakery - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Marisqueria Soemi - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bakery Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Panaderia Cabuya - ‬14 min drive

About this property

El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel

Enjoy your visit to Cóbano with a stay at El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 12 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 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 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
  • If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 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

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Onsite parking limited

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • Horse riding/rentals
  • Beach nearby
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Local cuisine breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 5 to 10 for adults, and USD 5 to 10 for children

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

El Sano Banano Village
El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel Montezuma
El Sano Banano Village Hotel Montezuma
El Sano Banano Village Montezuma
El Sano Banano Beachside Montezuma
El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel Cobano
El Sano Banano Beachside Cobano
El Sano Banano side Cobano
El Sano Banano Beachside
El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel Hotel
El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel Cóbano
El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel Hotel Cóbano

Frequently asked questions

Does El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, El Sano Banano Beachside 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.
Are pets allowed at El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as horseback riding. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy amenities like a garden and access to a nearby outdoor pool.
Are there restaurants at or near El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel like?
El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Montezuma Beach and 13 minutes' walk from Montezuma Falls.

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great access to beach and park
Right in the heart of town with the beach only steps away. Small town so could walk anywhere from this location. Staff was friendly. Nice indoor and outdoor eating facility. Food was excellent. Park right across the street and often monkeys were present. Highly recommend.
Miles, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Decent Stay
Our room was quite dark and had a bad smell. Being able to use the amenities at Ylang Ylang was really great. Our kids enjoyed the pool at Ylang Ylang and hung out with capuchin monkeys for hours. The food at the Sano Banano Restaurant was very good.
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Perfect location Can walk everywhere !!!!! Staff very nice and helpful
courtney, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very good location for walking to whatever you might need but at the same time quiet. Extremely friendly staff!
Shawn, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Good location, steps to beach and where the tour operators meet. After 3 weeks touring the pacific coast from La Cruz to Montezuma, the beach was a bit disappointing. The town itself is small, but pretty cool. Lots of dining options within a few minutes walk. More if you want to drive. My room was clean, but very dark. Windows faced the hallway. Decent bed with comfortable bedding. Good water pressure and plenty of hot water. Can’t say much about the restaurant because I didn’t eat there. A frig in the room would have been nice.
William, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Best sleep of trip to CR. Interior room w interior windows, slept through the night. Ready to continue the adventure.
Erik, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

only 2 plugs in the room. . 1 tiny soap, air conditioning is not great beds were rock hard, but the price per night is good
Linda, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We loved our stay at the Sano Banano. Our room was clean and very adequate. The food at the restaurant was beyond excellent. We loved the location and accessibility to the beach, town and roads. This would be our first choice if we every are in the area again.
Myron, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Megan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Michael, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Room have no windows. Front desk are helpful.
JUDITH, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Really nice budget option. rooms were comfortable (though our room did not have a window to the outside, just to a hall way). the hotel is in the center of the small town, so you can walk anywhere. Plus they are owned by resort nearby which gives you access privilege to their pool and beach views. I would recommend this place.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Centrally located, interesting decor
Centrally located, interesting decor excellent breakfast except for the picayuneishness of charging for a second cup of coffee. Most hotels of this nature have free refills, and often have 24-hour free coffee.
Malcolm, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Right in the center of Montezuma ... close to the beach., all the restaurants and attractions.
Debbie, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Loved all the murals & wall paintings. Very clean. Muy rico patacones. Helpful staff. A little noisy but we like the younger crowds.
Mary, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Super Bowl
Great that Super Bowl was made such a big thing. Got me and buddies there for a stay. Well done!
richard, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

This hotel is overpriced. It is not awful, but $75 per night for what is offered is absurd. The good points are the comfortable beds and the efficient air conditioning. The restaurant also does pretty good food and some of the servers are excellent. In fact the place is rather better as a restaurant than it is a hotel. Our double-double room was much too small for the two beds that occupied it. The room felt like a cave: cornflake-coloured, textured walls with a window that only looked out on to the corridor. The curtains have to be permanently closed for privacy, meaning that the only option is harsh lighting. There is no wardrobe, only some very high hooks; and the shelves double as bedside tables. This furniture is also between the beds, making everything feel even more enclosed. The safe keypad was broken, so we were given the master key with our room key, which meant we had to anxiously take care of both. There is nowhere for luggage except the floor. There is no shelf in the shower. The toilet was tiny and the cheap, flimsy seat did not stay up properly. We were only given one hand soap for a four day stay. Towels were blue, which is always less appealing than fresh, clean white ones. On some days the facecloths were not replaced. There is no television or fridge. There is no free tea or coffee. To top it off the rooms meant phone reception is non-existent and the WiFi was unreliable. All in all it felt more like a good quality hostel at a ridiculous price.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Funky and Fun
Sano Banano serves the best food in town in their beautiful garden restaurant-- breakfast, lunch and dinner were all amazing. The staff is over-the-top friendly, aims to please, welcoming and efficient. The hotel rooms upstairs, however, leave much to be desired, unless all you want is a bed and a shower and ac. Our room had no closet or cabinet (except a bookshelf) nor any place to put our bags except the second bed. Since we are traveling in CR for two months, we have significant baggage and it was difficult to keep things organized. There are 5 pegs on the wall for hanging wet swimsuits and towels. No nightstands and very poor lighting and sparse outlets, oddly-placed. A delightful scene and the 'headboard', are painted on the wall, and the only window opened into the hall. We had to keep the curtain closed for security and privacy, so had no daylight at all in the room. We were happy to get fresh towels somedays and the floors swept of the inevitable sand tracked in from the beach. We appreciated the safe in the room. My suggestion would be to remove the second double bed and use the space to add a chair and a dresser or closet.The best ammenity, in addition to the food, was access to Ylang Ylang, a gorgeous sister resort 15 minutes' walk up the beach. We took full advantage of the beautiful pool with food and bar service. The landscaping, breathtaking scenery and entertaining wildlife there were a delight-- all combined, we had a really fun five days in Montezuma.
The view from our room
The Garden
Healthy breakfast of yogurt, fruit smoothies and traditional fare are included in the price.
Christine, 6-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Pura Vida Vibes
We wish we could have stayed here longer!! We booked one night here as a stopover point to take the ferry and head to Jaco the next day. We had no idea Playa Montezuma was such a fun special place! We ate wonderful food at the restaurant, had delicious drinks, shopped at the street vendors, explored the gorgeous beaches, and made some beautiful friends all in one night!! The room was small and had no view, but the town and service were so warm and welcoming, we would definitely stay here again.
Jennifer, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, great service.
Edwin, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Good location and great staff.
Very friendly and helpful front staff. Great location walking within town and to the beach. Beautiful back garden to sit and have meals. Good place to stay if you want to be centrally located. Great surprise you could even go to their sister hotel and use the pool!! :). (Iguana walked through garden)
Amy M., 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place and people.
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was especially attentive and servicial. One had the sense they understood their job was to make our stay great. Management also of course.
Alan, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

General property information

Travelers Say
"Sano Banano serves the best food in town in their beautiful garden restaurant."
Reasons to Book
Onsite Restaurant & Bar
Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM