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El Establo Mountain Hotel

5.0 star property

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Surrounded by lush greenery and a tranquil body of water, this building offers a serene escape.
Escape to a serene lakeside retreat with a cozy cabin-style building, featuring multiple levels and balconies, a small dock, and lush surroundings.
Enjoy dining in a beautifully designed restaurant with high ceilings, exposed beams, and a central bar island.
Relax in our inviting lobby, featuring a reception desk, comfortable seating, and warm ambiance.
Enjoy a serene view from the balcony with a glass door, featuring a table and chairs.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Diagonal to Escuela Rafael Arguedas, Monteverde, Puntarenas, 549-2050
  • Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Monteverde Butterfly Gardens
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)

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

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
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Family Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 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 | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 538 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

El Establo Mountain Hotel

5-star Monteverde hotel close to The Bat Jungle
2 restaurants, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free manager's reception are also provided. Additionally, a fitness center, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
El Establo Mountain Hotel offers 155 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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.
El Establo Mountain Hotel features a full-service spa, 2 outdoor swimming pools, a fitness center, and a children's pool. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. The property also has a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Each day guests can enjoy a complimentary manager's reception. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This 5-star property offers access to a business center and meeting rooms. This luxury hotel also offers spa services, a terrace, and an arcade/game room. For a surcharge, the property provides an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

El Establo Mountain Hotel is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
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.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:30 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 448 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 291 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 148 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 54 out of 1002 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Jillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The open stone bathroom in our villa made you feel like one with nature, it also allowed nature feel at home in the villa..
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is a great place to stay but it definitely needs an upgrade. It's like stepping back into the late 70s and 80s. The views were amazing and the activities they have on the property are great but do costs, and as much as you wanna belive that all Central America is cheap, Costa Rica is not. So be ready to shell out the cash for extra curricular activities as if you were back in the US.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ramesh

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
This property is set on a mountain and gives a very nice nature feel. Check in was very nice. Lunch, including vege options was very good. Breakfast was also very good. On the hand room had very dim lights, very limited furniture. One lamp was not working and required two calls to get it replaced. Only one soap - for hand was or shower. No body wash or lotion. Only shampoo; no conditioner.For breakfast you have to drive down for over a mile depending on your room location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Rhiannon

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

has potential

the hotel is very dated we had 3 in our room as stated on the reservation we only had towels and cups for 2 we ran out of toilet paper asked several people several times they even cleaned the room but gave us no toilet paper we ended up having to go buy some. you can hear everything your neighbors are saying and doing. the food was probably the worst i have had in the whole country. the property was great loved the trails and wildlife that is about the only thing positive
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jyotindrakumar, Highlands Ranch

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El Establo is in great location with it own private hiking trails at an addition cost. Great views from the rooms. Access to you room building is via their shuttle buses so at times there can be upto 20 minutes. The roads going upto the buildings is very steep .Great workout if you are in good shape. Buildings have two floor with no elevators which can be difficult if you are traveling with elderly family as we were. Make sure you let hotel know prior to arrival you need ground floors. Bathrooms are dated but in good condition, and there is heating or AC in the hotel.Very basic toiletries are provided. No iron on property let alone the rooms. Breakfast is not the best if you are a vegan or vegetarain and buffet items are not labeled. We had a family medical emergency in the middle of the night and the one staff member on duty was very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is clean and updated. The views are spectacular. Overall a great hotel, would totally recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Shahid, Odessa

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

6/10 Okay

Sarika

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anuradha

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Vasu

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lindsey, Papillion

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel with a beautiful view! There is an observation tower at the top of the property for great sunset views. The restaurants had great food- nice to have right on property. Only downside was no air conditioning (spoiled, I know) and the wildlife was quite loud early morning since windows were open. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

George

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The room we booked showed a beautiful view and a balcony and the room we were given was a ground floor with no view and no balcony. The hotel has no A/C and travelers should be aware. We could hear the other rooms talking. The staff offered no luggage assistance although they knew the room required we carry the luggage down several flights of stairs, The reception staff stated that we should have emailed them and requested a better view and balcony. I would not return to the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Duncan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property with great views of mountains & ocean. We saw lots of wildlife, esp at the mirador away from other guests. Dining was overpriced & they tried to cheat us too, but luckily i spotted it. so be on guard. $25 trail is not worth it, in our opinion. Staff were very friendly & helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Shashidharan

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

A K

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful with nice rooms and great views. But the rooms are a little old-fashioned - for example they have small/key-locked safe boxes instead of modern electronic safes. The hotel is also not particularly convenient as it is built on a very steep slope, meaning that getting around the property is by "shuttle" vans. (Believe me, you will not try walking this more than once - and even then, only downhill.) The ONLY way to request a van is to call reception, and the line is often busy, particularly during busy times, like breakfast. You are on hold and then it arbitrarily cuts you off and you have to call again. I also had TWO very bad experiences with the lunch/dinner restaurant. Two sandwiches, at two different meals, contained foreign/inedible objects. One sandwich included avocado skins (not slices) and I had one sandwich where melted cheese on the sandwich was still attached to the paper in which it was packaged. I was still forced to pay for these sandwiches. All they offered me was a free -- but at that point entirely unwanted - dessert. DO NOT EAT AT THE RESTAURANT. Finally, be aware that the property is very popular with large bus tours, so breakfast is a circus.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James W

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and helpful staff. Wi-Fi signal was very weak
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jen

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, beautiful. My kids were able to see agouti, coati, and all sorts of birds from our balcony in the mornings and the staff was very friendly and enthusiastic about teaching them about the animals. One of the restaurants had a great little nature walk below the terrace so the kids had a great time running around while we waited for the food, which was also delicious. The hotel was well located so most of the things we wanted to do in Monteverde were a short drive or even walkable. Would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antochen

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view. Top notch staff. Safe, clean, and luxurious.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024