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El Establo Mountain Hotel

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools
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2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Honeymoon Suite, 1 King Bed | Living area | LCD TV
Couples treatment rooms, body treatments, aromatherapy, body wraps
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Diagonal to Escuela Rafael Arguedas, Monteverde, Puntarenas, 549-2050
  • Place, The Bat Jungle
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Monteverde Orchid Garden
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
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Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Junior Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 645 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • 538 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Family Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 753 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 645 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Suite

  • 753 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Monteverde

The Bat Jungle is a short stroll from El Establo Mountain Hotel, and other popular attractions like Friends Meeting House are within a mile (2 km). This 155-room, 5-star hotel has 2 outdoor pools along with a full-service spa and 2 restaurants.

What's nearby

  • The Bat Jungle - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Ranario - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Monteverde Orchid Garden - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Curi-Cancha Reserve - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Laggus - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Choco Café - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Las Riendas Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Taty's Bakery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Green - ‬12 min walk

About this property

El Establo Mountain Hotel

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools
Guests of El Establo Mountain Hotel have access to a full-service spa, 2 outdoor pools, and a children's pool. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for CRC 110000 per vehicle one way. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with luggage storage, tours or tickets, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms.
Guests can expect to find LCD TVs with cable channels. Pillowtop beds sport premium bedding and down comforters, and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Coffee makers, safes, and phones are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is available on request.
2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.

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Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • Laggus
  • Las Riendas

Things to do

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Spa open daily

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

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 3 floors
  • 7 buildings
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2001
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • One child 1 year old or younger stays free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-10 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:30 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see near El Establo Mountain Hotel?

This hotel is located in Monteverde, a short 11-minute walk from Monteverde Butterfly Gardens and also 13 minutes on foot from Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde. You'll also find Children's Eternal Rain Forest Bajo del Tigre and The Bat Jungle less than a mile away.

How much does it cost to stay at El Establo Mountain Hotel?

As of Nov 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Establo Mountain Hotel on Dec 1, 2025 start from $209.1, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Will I be able to park at El Establo Mountain Hotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Is there a spa at El Establo Mountain Hotel?

Green Leaf Spa is the hotel's spa and services include body wraps, aromatherapy, mani/pedis, and massages.

Does El Establo Mountain Hotel have a casino on the premises?

No, El Establo Mountain Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at El Establo Mountain Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are 2 outdoor pools. Guests have pool access between 7:00 AM and 9:30 PM.

What amenities will couples enjoy at El Establo Mountain Hotel?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including 2 outdoor pools, a bar, and 2 restaurants.

Does El Establo Mountain Hotel have a hot tub?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel feature private indoor spa tubs.

Does El Establo Mountain Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, El Establo Mountain Hotel has 2 restaurants, and serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Does El Establo Mountain Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at El Establo Mountain Hotel.

Does El Establo Mountain Hotel have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Where is the closest airport to El Establo Mountain Hotel?

The closest major airport to El Establo Mountain Hotel is La Fortuna (FON-Arenal), which is about 17 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at El Establo Mountain Hotel?

Yes, some guestrooms at El Establo Mountain Hotel offer a balcony and may feature mountain views.

Does El Establo Mountain Hotel host weddings?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at El Establo Mountain Hotel if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

El Establo Mountain Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 454 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 286 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 146 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 1001 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

Padmakiran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Laurie

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Room odor and broken toilet

Very disappointed. Our room had a strange odor and turned out the toilet wasn’t working. Requested it fixed, next day still wasn’t working. Finally requested we change rooms for second night which is a pain and mostly annoyed that zero credit has been given for first night. Response at front desk felt very dismissive and unapologetic. I never leave a bad review anywhere so wouldn’t post if I weren’t truly disappointed with lack of willingness to rectify.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shaima

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Do not stay at the El establo hotel in Monteverde. It’s a beautiful location but Bad service and no maintenance. I am not sure why they charge so much when they don’t have the basic services for any hotel. It was an awful experience. Especially with the kids. Our room had no Tv, wifi. Washroom didn’t have proper waterflow for showers or toilet. The hotel has no elevator and the staff don’t help with the suitcases. The rooms get really hot during the day coz there is no AC. The pools are not maintained. There was no pool towels. The list goes on and on.. never again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shatarupa

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanisha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Moua

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
This was one of the most uncomfortable hotel stays I’ve ever experienced. There’s no AC, no heater, and absolutely no bathroom ventilation. The building’s design makes everything worse — the hallway acts like an echo chamber, and the bathroom window literally faces the hallway, so you can hear every single person walking by. Even with the bathroom door closed, the wind howled through and rattled the door all night. Both windows — one in the bathroom and one in the bedroom — are placed very high up, and although they’re small, there’s no practical way to close them. And even if you could, the lack of ventilation would make the room stuffy and uncomfortable. The bedroom window also lets in constant noise from outside — animals, wind, and more — making sleep nearly impossible. To top it off, the bed creaks loudly with even the slightest movement. Every time I got up to use the restroom at night, the noise woke up my sister who was sleeping next to me. Also, skip the breakfast — it’s extremely overpriced at $25 per person and absolutely not worth it. You’re better off eating elsewhere. Overall, it felt more like camping than a restful hotel experience. I didn’t get a decent night’s sleep due to all the disturbances. If you’re looking for peace, quiet, and comfort, I strongly recommend avoiding this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frédéric

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place offers comfortable rooms and a helpful staff, making it a great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good options were great and the shuttle around meant everything was easy to get to.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is so beautiful in such a beautiful location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kishor

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rooms with a view

We had really pleasant stay. The grounds the hotel is set in amazing. All the rooms seem to have great views across the valley, with nature being so close. Only criticism is the acoustics, the rooms echoed. I love to go back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jim

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

vera

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kanti, Jacksonville

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a huge property with everything you need. Shuttle service was excellent. Activities could be arranged at the property. Breakfast was brilliant. Lighting in the room was poor and room was outdated. Staff was great. However, waiter service at the restaurant was very poor for an empty restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leandro

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff, lovely rooms and beautiful greenery throughout the entire hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Service as superb, food was great and tours were fantastic. Will return again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Madeline

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great location near downtown while staying in the middle of nature. The property is full of wildlife and all of the staff is super helpful. Breakfast is delicious and definitely recommend the banana bread! Austin the bartender is great, we visited him for a few happy hours. While you’re there check out the spa and excellent way to recover from zip lining! The property was larger than expected so we were thankful for the shuttle to get us around. One flag is that there was no AC in the hotel rooms but at night it cooled off.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jose Daniel, San Jeronimo Moravia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fair
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuxi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Esteban, Rock Hill

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property; building maintenance can be better
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Aylin

Traveled with family
booked an ocean view room expecting, well… a view of the ocean. What I got was a major letdown. There is absolutely no way you can see the ocean from these rooms – it's way too far. It honestly felt like a scam. If I had known, I would’ve just saved the money and gone with a standard room. They really shouldn’t be advertising these as “ocean view” unless you’re actually seeing the ocean. The hotel itself is massive, overall beautiful! Another issue was the lighting in the room. There was barely any natural or artificial light, which made the room super dark, especially in the mornings when trying to get ready. Not ideal at all. On the brighter side, breakfast was really good and the staff were very friendly. But check-in took forever.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marshall

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

El Establo

Beautiful property and awesome views. Lots of wildlife on the resort- coati, hummingbirds, crested guan, among others. Offered private reserve and night tours on property. Convenient to national park. Restaurant had good food. Large rooms, modern and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Christy

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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