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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
Couples treatment rooms, body treatments, aromatherapy, body wraps
Honeymoon Suite, 1 King Bed | Living area | LCD TV
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
El Establo Mountain Hotel offers a peaceful escape with stunning views. The Green Leaf Spa provides rejuvenating massages and manicure/pedicure services. Children enjoy the playground. Guests praise the excellent breakfast options and helpful staff.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Room service
Treatment room

Spa

Green Leaf Spa has 4 treatment rooms including couples treatment rooms. The hotel's spa offers massages as well as treatments such as aromatherapy, body scrubs, body wraps, and facials.

Spa treatment

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)

Highlights

Balcony
Private indoor hot tub
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 60 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 60 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 50 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Diagonal to Escuela Rafael Arguedas, Monteverde, Puntarenas, 549-2050

What's nearby

  • The Bat Jungle - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Monteverde Butterfly Gardens - 2 min drive - 0.5 miles
  • Curi-Cancha Reserve - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve - 7 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Laggus - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Choco Café - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Green - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Thomas & Thiago - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Taty's Bakery - ‬1 min walk

About this property

El Establo Mountain Hotel

Luxury family-friendly hotel near Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
Located close to The Bat Jungle and Friends Meeting House, El Establo Mountain Hotel provides a free daily manager's reception, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Treat yourself to aromatherapy, a body scrub, or a massage at Green Leaf Spa, the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and international cuisine. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like ecotours and hiking/biking. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a garden and a playground.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and babysitting (surcharge)
  • A front-desk safe, coffee/tea in the lobby, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 155 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding, as well as amenities like safes.
Other amenities include:
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and separate tubs/showers
  • HDTVs with cable channels
  • Mini fridges, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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
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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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Frequently asked questions

Does El Establo Mountain Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–9:30 PM.

Is El Establo Mountain Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at El Establo Mountain Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at El Establo Mountain Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at El Establo Mountain Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Does El Establo Mountain Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of CRC 110000 per vehicle applies.

Where is El Establo Mountain Hotel located?

This family-friendly Monteverde hotel is located in the mountains, within 1 mi (2 km) of The Bat Jungle and Friends Meeting House. Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve and Lake Arenal are also within 32 mi (52 km).

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