Koora Hotel by Sandglass

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
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Vista Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Pool
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Fusion cuisine, garden views
Cloud Forest Bungalow | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Front of property

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Cerro Plano, 300m Noreste del BCR, Monteverde, Puntarenas, 60109
  • Place, Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Monteverde Butterfly Gardens
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
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Room options

Grand Vista Suite

  • 1292 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

Vista Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 969 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Cloud Forest Bungalow

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 969 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Forest Junior Bungalow Deluxe

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

Forest Junior Bungalow

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Forest King Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 474 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Forest Double Room

  • 474 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Forest Signature Suite with Plunge Pool

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 635 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Grand Forest Suite

  • 947 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Monteverde

Koora Hotel by Sandglass is a short stroll from Children's Eternal Rain Forest Bajo del Tigre and The Bat Jungle. This 5-star hotel has 26 guestrooms and offers conveniences like free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Monteverde Orchid Garden - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Monteverde Butterfly Gardens - 2 min drive - 0.5 miles
  • Curi-Cancha Reserve - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve - 7 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Laggus - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Green - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Choco Café - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Sabor Tico - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Taty's Bakery - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Koora Hotel by Sandglass

Luxury hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
Koora Hotel by Sandglass features free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and laundry facilities. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 185 per vehicle one-way. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with concierge services and securing valuables. This luxury hotel also has a garden.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and 32-inch LCD TVs with digital channels and Netflix. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers. Other amenities include minibars, coffee makers, and laptop-compatible safes.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Aguti

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
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
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 185 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 185 (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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. 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.
  • 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, debit cards, and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hotel Aguti Lodge Reserve Monteverde
Hotel Aguti Lodge Reserve
Aguti Reserve Monteverde
Aguti Reserve
Koora Hotel
Hotel Aguti Lodge Reserve
Koora Hotel by Sandglass Hotel
Koora Hotel by Sandglass Monteverde
Koora Hotel by Sandglass Hotel Monteverde

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Koora Hotel by Sandglass?

Koora Hotel by Sandglass offers free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Koora Hotel by Sandglass?

As of Oct 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Koora Hotel by Sandglass on Oct 30, 2025 start from $286.0, 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.

What's there to do close to Koora Hotel by Sandglass?

This hotel is located in Monteverde, a short 12-minute walk from Monteverde Butterfly Gardens and also 12 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.

Is parking available on site at Koora Hotel by Sandglass?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Koora Hotel by Sandglass feature a casino on the premises?

No, Koora Hotel by Sandglass doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Koora Hotel by Sandglass?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Koora Hotel by Sandglass good for couples?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including a bar and a garden-view restaurant plus some guestrooms feature private plunge pools.

Are there hot tubs at Koora Hotel by Sandglass?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Koora Hotel by Sandglass have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Koora Hotel by Sandglass serves free cooked-to-order breakfasts at Aguti each morning.

Does Koora Hotel by Sandglass allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Koora Hotel by Sandglass.

Does Koora Hotel by Sandglass have connecting rooms?

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

How far is the airport from Koora Hotel by Sandglass?

The closest major airport to Koora Hotel by Sandglass is La Fortuna (FON-Arenal), which is about 17.1 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Koora Hotel by Sandglass?

No, at Koora Hotel by Sandglass, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.