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El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with a restaurant and a bar

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Village Room - 1 Queen, 1 Single | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Restaurant
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Village Room - 3 Single, 1 King | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Village Room - 3 Single, 1 King

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

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Village Room - 1 Queen, 1 Single | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Village Room - 1 Queen, 1 Single

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Village Room - 1 Queen | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Village Room - 1 Queen

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Interior

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Village Room - 2 Queens | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Village Room - 2 Queens

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
In Front of the Park, Cóbano

What's nearby

  • Montezuma Catholic Church - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Montezuma Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Montezuma Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Montezuma Falls - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Piedra Colorada - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Cóbano Airport (ACO) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cocina De Leña La Cobaneña - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Bakery - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Marisqueria Soemi - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bakery Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Panadería Cabuya - ‬14 min drive

About this property

El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel

Hotel by the sea
A garden, a bar, and a restaurant are just a few of the amenities provided at El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling and horseback riding at this hotel. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Outdoor pool access nearby
  • Free self parking
  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A front-desk safe and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel boast perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.

Languages

English, Spanish

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 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

  • Smoke-free property

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

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

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

El Sano Banano Village
El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel Montezuma
El Sano Banano Village Hotel Montezuma
El Sano Banano Village Montezuma
El Sano Banano Beachside Montezuma
El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel Cobano
El Sano Banano Beachside Cobano
El Sano Banano side Cobano
El Sano Banano Beachside
El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel Hotel
El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel Cóbano
El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel Hotel Cóbano

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 at El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel?

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 School and Montezuma Gardens are also within 5 minutes.

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El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 166 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 166 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 166 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 166 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 166 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

courtney

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

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

Centrally located, interesting decor

Centrally located, interesting decor excellent breakfast except for the picayuneishness of charging for a second cup of coffee. Most hotels of this nature have free refills, and often have 24-hour free coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice budget option. rooms were comfortable (though our room did not have a window to the outside, just to a hall way). the hotel is in the center of the small town, so you can walk anywhere. Plus they are owned by resort nearby which gives you access privilege to their pool and beach views. I would recommend this place.

8/10 Good

richard

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

Super Bowl

Great that Super Bowl was made such a big thing. Got me and buddies there for a stay. Well done!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved all the murals & wall paintings. Very clean. Muy rico patacones. Helpful staff. A little noisy but we like the younger crowds.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

JUDITH

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room have no windows. Front desk are helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
only 2 plugs in the room. . 1 tiny soap, air conditioning is not great beds were rock hard, but the price per night is good
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

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

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is overpriced. It is not awful, but $75 per night for what is offered is absurd. The good points are the comfortable beds and the efficient air conditioning. The restaurant also does pretty good food and some of the servers are excellent. In fact the place is rather better as a restaurant than it is a hotel. Our double-double room was much too small for the two beds that occupied it. The room felt like a cave: cornflake-coloured, textured walls with a window that only looked out on to the corridor. The curtains have to be permanently closed for privacy, meaning that the only option is harsh lighting. There is no wardrobe, only some very high hooks; and the shelves double as bedside tables. This furniture is also between the beds, making everything feel even more enclosed. The safe keypad was broken, so we were given the master key with our room key, which meant we had to anxiously take care of both. There is nowhere for luggage except the floor. There is no shelf in the shower. The toilet was tiny and the cheap, flimsy seat did not stay up properly. We were only given one hand soap for a four day stay. Towels were blue, which is always less appealing than fresh, clean white ones. On some days the facecloths were not replaced. There is no television or fridge. There is no free tea or coffee. To top it off the rooms meant phone reception is non-existent and the WiFi was unreliable. All in all it felt more like a good quality hostel at a ridiculous price.

6/10 Okay

Greta

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Staff & service
El personal es amistoso y la comida muy rica
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Katie

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Maxime

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

Pas d'ouverture vers l'extérieur mais bien situé

Ni de VMC, ni de fenêtre pouvant s'ouvrir dans la chambre. A part ça, hôtel idéalement situé, avec un parking et un bon restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Trevligt ställe vi stranden, rent o fint. God mat o service.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025