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Pensión Santa Elena

3.0 star property
Mountain Monteverde hostal with restaurant

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Petite Suite | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Mexican cuisine
Grand Standard | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • Airport shuttle
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Concierge services
  • Picnic area
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited onsite parking
The price is $48
includes taxes & fees
$42 per night
Nov 30 - Dec 1

Room options

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Petite Suite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Petite Suite

Highlights

Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

Highlights

Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Grand Cabin | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Grand Cabin

Highlights

Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Grand Standard | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Grand Standard

Highlights

Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Pet friendly
Wardrobe or closet
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Santa Elena, Monteverde, Monteverde, 5655

What's nearby

  • Monteverde Orchid Garden - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Monteverde Butterfly Gardens - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Curi-Cancha Reserve - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve - 9 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 146 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 153 min drive
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 52.8 miles/85 km
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Monteverde - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Las Riendas Restaurant - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Tree House Restaurante & Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Sabor Tico - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bon Appetit! - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Pensión Santa Elena

Pensión Santa Elena puts you within a 10-minute drive of Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 35 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 10:00 AM

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 6:30 AM - 9:30 PM
  • Front desk staffed during limited hours

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

  • Up to 2 children (7 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total)*
  • Service animals welcome
  • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Onsite parking limited

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in Mexican cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 45 per person (one way)

Children & extra beds

  • Airport shuttle service for children costs USD 45 (one-way)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per stay

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

Pensión Santa Elena Hostel Monteverde
Pensión Santa Elena Monteverde
Pensión Santa Elena
Pensión Santa Elena Hostal Monteverde
Pensión Santa Elena Hostal
Pensión ta ena Montever
Pensión Santa Elena Hostal
Pensión Santa Elena Monteverde
Pensión Santa Elena Hostal Monteverde

Frequently asked questions

Does Pensión Santa Elena offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Pensión Santa Elena 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 Pensión Santa Elena?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge of USD 25 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Pensión Santa Elena?
Yes. Parking spots may be limited.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Pensión Santa Elena?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM on request. The charge is USD 45 per person one way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Pensión Santa Elena?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What is there to do at Pensión Santa Elena and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like hiking and ziplining. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Pensión Santa Elena?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers Mexican cuisine.
What's the area around Pensión Santa Elena like?
Pensión Santa Elena is a short 1-minute walk from Monteverde Orchid Garden and 6 minutes' walk from Mundo de los Insectos.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very Good

Great for the solo female traveller
As a female traveller, I felt completely safe here and would definitely stay again if I'm ever back in Monteverde. Great place for a solo traveller with a communal kitchen to help keep down expenses of eating out. WiFi in all the rooms. Staff were extremely friendly, welcoming and helpful 😊 My only complaint would be the floors in my room hadn't been cleaned (but in fairness it's a 2 star hostel, not a 5 star hotel). Make sure you have some flip flops or slippers for the room and then its not a problem 👌
K, 6-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Comfortable, convenient.
Super convenient location, very clean and comfy bed, warm shower, staff helpful and breakfast included with ease. Downside: noisy road, lots of dust and exhaust fumes. However, if you’re staying here it’s likely because you want the central location and it’s right in the centre so it’s perfect. Wouldn’t stay if I had a car. The kitchen facilities could also do with updating: better pans and more fridge space.
Olivia, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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

6/10 Good

Good location, but…
Santa Elena Pension is in a central spot of Monteverde. However, there is poor noise isolation so you can really hear the traffic outside. In addition, some of the staff were a bit rude and unhelpful. The room itself is fine, but the floor is concrete and uneven.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Pension was good the breakfast was perfect, the kitchen worked well too and room was great. They had free yoga and they helped us book tours and things to do.
Cecilia, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Très belle expérience. Réception très efficace. Très propre. Cuisine communautaire bien organisée. Espace commun correct. Emplacement central près de tout à pied.
Sylvie, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Basic but well kept property in a very convenient location. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Eszter, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Friendly, convenient and good value place in the centre of Santa Elena
Fraser, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Excellent location, well equipped and clean common area, free breakfast. Paper thin walls, squeaky bed.
Maria, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

The concept is interesting. Makes for a lovely youth hostel. Was surprised it was so much in the city. Breakfast was very good.
Erika, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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

10/10 Exceptional

Best hostel experience!
This is an amazing place to stay. Feels like a cozy bed and breakfast up in the mountains. The staff is so friendly and accommodating! Common areas are comfortable and the free breakfast is a great way to start your day.
Christopher, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Katherine, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lee, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Definitely a hostel in terms of quality of facilities. Very small rooms. Loud since it is located on a busy road.
Bryson, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

We really enjoyed our stay at the pension. We had the chance to meet with beautiful people and share parts of our trip with them. The place is very well located, but the area is quite busy and get somehow quite noisy with traffic noise in the background.
LAURA, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay in Santa Elena
Great hostel close to restaurants. Easily walkable. Great breakfast. The staff is amazing.
Louise, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

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Hilla, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

I am a senior traveler and was trying to bring the self-indulgence of a solo trip in on a budget. Staying at Pension Santa Elena helped. I had a Garden Standard Room with private bath. Location in the town in very good for a traveler without a car. As noted by others staff are pleasant, informative and helpful with making travel arrangements. Room was basic but comfortable, shower was good. Found the pension quiet at night, though an early start to motorcycle traffic in the am might be a problem for some. Satisfied with the breakfast. If you are out and about before it is offered at 7 am, Panaderia Jimenez just up the street opens at 0500 and has good coffee.
Alice, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were very helpful and friendly. Good central location
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect for our 3 Monteverde nights
Excellent family experience. Easy walking to city. Comfortable amenities. Loft bed for one kiddo - very exciting. Wonderful daily breakfast. Would definitely stay again.
Aaron, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

The staff were very nice and helpful. I enjoyed the courtyard.
MacKenzie, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

This place was great for our family. Helpful knowledgeable staff, great breakfast and perfect location in the center of Santa Elena.
Marie, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This is our 4th time staying at the Pension Santa Maria. Staff and guests are super friendly. Location is very centralized. Beds are comfortable (but bring your own pillows).
Meredith, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review