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El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel

3.0 star property
Travelers explore scenic trails on horseback or cycle along the coastline before cooling off in the hotel's outdoor pool - a perfect beachside retreat

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An aerial view of a beach with clear turquoise waters, rocky areas, and dense green foliage. - El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel (Cóbano)
A pool with a waterfall, surrounded by lush greenery and lounge chairs. - El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel (Cóbano)
A spacious indoor area with high ceilings, wooden beams, and a variety of seating arrangements including tables and chairs. - El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel (Cóbano)
A staircase with a textured wall, framed pictures, and a potted plant. - El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel (Cóbano)
An outdoor dining area with wicker chairs, a table with plates of food, a bottle of beer, and a decorative fountain. - El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel (Cóbano)
El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel offers a laid-back atmosphere with its welcoming garden and bar. Guests start their day with local cuisine breakfasts before heading out for horseback riding or cycling adventures. Free in-room WiFi keeps everyone connected throughout their stay.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Room options

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A room with two beds, a bench, and large windows with curtains.

Village Room - 3 Single, 1 King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a wooden door, a wall painting, and a hanging macrame decoration.

Village Room - 1 Queen, 1 Single

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with two beds, a mural of tropical plants, a hanging light fixture, and a window with curtains.

Village Room - 2 Queens

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A room with a bed, two windows with curtains, a stone archway, and a textured wall.

Village Room - 1 Queen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Village Room - 1 Queen, 1 Single (downtown view)

A hallway with a tiled floor, a bench, a wall with a bamboo mural, and a door leading to another room.

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

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Cóbano, El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel is on the beach. While the natural beauty of Santa Teresa Beach and Romelia Wildlife Refuge can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Los Delfines Golf & Country Club. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and mountain biking. Visit our Montezuma travel guide
Map
In Front of the Park, Cóbano

What's nearby

  • Montezuma Beach
    Montezuma Beach
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Montezuma Catholic Church
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Montezuma Gardens
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Montezuma School
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Montezuma Falls
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Cóbano Airport (ACO)
    12 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bar Gitanos
    20 min drive
  • Butterfly Brewing Co. / Imago Gastro Pub
    17 min walk
  • Restaurante Montezuma Latino
    1 min walk
  • Pepez Mexican Restaurant
    20 min drive
  • Indigena Cafe
    16 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 to 10 for adults and USD 5 to 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 10 for adults, and USD 5 to 10 for children

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Does El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has outdoor pool access.

Is El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel located?

Situated on the beach, this hotel is steps from Montezuma Beach and Montezuma Catholic Church. Montezuma Gardens and Montezuma School are also within 5 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 185 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 185 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 185 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 185 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 185 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El Sano Banano is a block from the beach and the little beachfront community. Everyone knows each other, they're outgoing, friendly, and extremely welcoming. Their menu is exceptional, their fresh fish dishes are to die for. I would come back here in a heartbeat
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, great beds- perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Piere

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, great staff, great restaurant
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay! Comfy beds, hot showers. The room was clean and the staff was great. Breakfast was excellent as well.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so friendly and helpful. Arranged for breakfast to go for us as we had an early pickup. The restaurant and food was very good and loved the use of the sister pool down the road. Our room was comfortable and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable hotel, basic but everything worked and it was very clean. Staff are very welcoming and helpful. Very good breakfast to start the day. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

courtney

Perfect location Can walk everywhere !!!!! Staff very nice and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location for walking to whatever you might need but at the same time quiet. Extremely friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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

Cute and cozy

This hotel was very cute. Well decorated and really homey. Great location as it’s right in the town center and seconds to the beach. The hotel restaurant was fabulous and staff so attentive. I would highly recommend it. Great price.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place to stay. Based on reviews we booked a room with a window overlooking the town which I really recommend. The hotel is really convenient and the restaurant was great. You also can use the facilities at a nearby resort (Ylang Ylang, which is lovely) a nice 10 minute walk along the beach from montezuma town. The hotel staff was also really friendly and helpful. It was a great choice.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel, good breakfast and nice staff. But many of the rooms have no windows, and there’s no temperature control on the showers - a scalding shower is not what you want in 30-degree weather.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Myron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miles

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

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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a really good stay at El Sano Banano overall. The highlight was definitely the staff — everyone was incredibly friendly and welcoming. A special shoutout to Miguel at the restaurant, who was our favorite server. He went above and beyond and made our experience even better. The hotel itself was clean and well-kept, and the location is fantastic — just a short walk to the beach and right in the heart of town, which made everything super convenient. That said, there are a few smaller things that could be improved to make the stay even better. The WiFi in the room was quite slow, and the in-room safe wasn’t working. The window coverings are bamboo-style and let in a lot of light at night and early morning, plus they don’t offer much privacy from the street. At the restaurant, the food was good but a bit limited — the only protein option available was shredded chicken. For the complimentary breakfast, only one coffee is included with no refills, which felt a bit restrictive. Housekeeping could also be improved, as our dirty towels weren’t replaced during room cleanings. The room itself is fairly basic — no TV or fridge — which may matter depending on your preferences. Water pressure in both the shower and sink would occasionally cut out for about 20 seconds before coming back, which was a bit frustrating. We also weren’t able to get early check-in, and our room wasn’t ready until about 10 minutes after the official check-in time, even though there appeared to be other
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jerrold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly. Room was just OK. Shower was a challenge. No putting toilet paper in the toilet. I’m. OK! Located very near nice beach and waterfalls. Food was good. Fun little hippie, surfer, beach town.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RAY

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

enjoy

The staff is perfecto. Our family room (2 queen beds) had Air Conditioning but none of the rooms have windows that open. No TV. The sister property Ylang Ylang shares their wonderful pool on the beach with a 7 minute beach walk form Sano Banano
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

William

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of character, very clean, beach side, great food in the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very great place to stay. Right in town and convenient. Great staff .
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We love this place. Will go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Right in the center of Montezuma ... close to the beach., all the restaurants and attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrée-Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The area is a bit iffy...
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best sleep of trip to CR. Interior room w interior windows, slept through the night. Ready to continue the adventure.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024