Koora Hotel by Sandglass

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Luxury
5.0 star property
10

Exceptional

Luxury hotel near Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve

Free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe are just a few of the amenities provided at Koora Hotel by Sandglass. The on-site Fusion cuisine family restaurant, Aguti, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and garden views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and laundry facilities.

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Room options

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Grand Vista Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Grand Vista Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 120 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Vista Junior Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Vista Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 90 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Cloud Forest Bungalow | Mountain view

Cloud Forest Bungalow

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 90 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Forest Junior Bungalow Deluxe | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Forest Junior Bungalow Deluxe

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Forest Junior Bungalow

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Forest King Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Forest Double Room

  • Mountain view
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Forest Signature Suite with Plunge Pool

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 59 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Grand Forest Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 88 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Monteverde, Koora Hotel by Sandglass is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve and Arenal Volcano National Park. The Bat Jungle and Monteverde Butterfly Gardens are also worth visiting. Explore all the area has to offer with horse riding and ziplining. Visit our Monteverde travel guide
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Cerro Plano, 300m Noreste del BCR, Monteverde, Puntarenas, 60109

What's nearby

  • Orchid species in Monteverde at 1400 meters.
    Monteverde Orchid Garden
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • The Bat Jungle
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Children's Eternal Rain Forest Bajo del Tigre
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Ficus La Raiz
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Curi-Cancha Reserve
    6 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Tree House Restaurante & Cafe
    17 min walk
  • Las Riendas Restaurant
    1 min walk
  • Laggus
    13 min walk
  • Restaurante Sabor Tico
    13 min walk
  • Choco Café
    12 min walk

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 185 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 185 (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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Is Koora Hotel by Sandglass 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 Koora Hotel by Sandglass?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Koora Hotel by Sandglass?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Koora Hotel by Sandglass provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 185 per vehicle applies.

Where is Koora Hotel by Sandglass located?

Situated in the mountains, this luxury hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Children's Eternal Rain Forest Bajo del Tigre and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve. The Bat Jungle and Monteverde Butterfly Gardens are also within 15 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

Koora Hotel by Sandglass Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

10

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 311 out of 325 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 325 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 325 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 325 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 325 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was amazing, Fresh juice, pressed coffee, wonderful food and amazing views. Felt pampered while we were there.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful and very maintained. The rooms were spacious, clean and extremely comfortable. Air conditioning was great. The heated plunge pool was amazing. The staff are all helpful and polite. The food and drinks were all delicious and big portions. My favourite part was being in the middle of nature and being able to see some of the incredible wildlife that Costa Rica has. This place is a wonderful place to relax. We definitely didn't want to leave because we loved it so much.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very accommodating. The food was delicious. It's a very peaceful place to stay. I really like Monteverde. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lipaz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were amazing, great view and very comfortable. The breakfast was very good and had quite a selection. The restaurant is very good and would recommend to.try at least one dinner. The staff is extremely helpful and booking and arranging trips. There was a group of coatis on premise that were adorable. The only complain is the hike every morning from the room to the breakfast. But we had a lovely weather. Definitely worth it!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a fabulous property, rooms are well appointed and clean with great views. The grounds are incredible, we saw more wildlife around the grounds of the property than at the national park. Highly recommend the restaurant, the views and the food are great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great food onsite. Special touches like a souvenir coati and local coffee, snacks and drinks in room. Staff went above and beyond to make sure all our needs were attended to. Cannot beat the location in the cloud forest. Make sure to pack some warm clothes as clouds, wind and rain come through quickly and really cool things down!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We loved the room and the view! The restaurant was wonderful - delicious food and friendly service.
Sunset from the dining room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was faultless and the staff throughout the hotel were so helpful and made our stay a joy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sanjai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room Staff polite Excellent activities arranged by Concierge Great food
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Koora hotel was fantastic! The rooms were great, the food was delicious, and the staff was extremely friendly and helpful. It was amazing to witness agutis, coatis and monkeys in the hotel area. The pools were nice and warm, and a lot of fun for the kids. We would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone travelling to Monteverde!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our room was beautiful and very comfortable and the food was fantastic. But the staff were the outstanding part of the visit. We will certainly come back to the Koora House
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MALINI

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were spotless, spacious, bathrooms clean Towels were replaced every day Staff were super nice!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Felix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hi this is wonderfull boutique hôtel, staff is super friendly they call you by name. The restaurant is really good the the breakfast included makes a big difference. I would say they the rooms and amenities need updating but are still very good. Beautiful view of the valley at the restaurant. You see birds monkeys etc at the hotel. Super stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was amazing and very private Not totally private. The staff are so nice and courteous, the restaurant is delicious and the wait staff went out of there way at every chance. Pura Vida
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One of the pools was out of order, if you can call them pools. 2 longes chair, more like a personal jacuzzi. Unfortunately the view of the ocean from the room was blocked by the trees. The restaurant view was good
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were attentive and courteous. The room was spacious and clean. The property was gorgeous. Meals at the hotel were consistently outstanding.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arun

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean & comfortable- a little walk from the Reception! Staff at Reception & dining hall are very helpful & courteous.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Antonia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our time at the Koora hotel!! The staff and property were wonderful. A 5 star experience. Would definitely be back next time in Montaverde. Wish we could have stayed longer!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent welcome, staff always handy to meet customers' needs
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rebeca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Excellent service. Great food! Everything was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Fantastic staff! Beautiful views! Really enjoyed it, Koora. Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vimal

Liked: Amenities
Amazing location and hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Remy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice view from the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is gorgeous! The room was wonderful. All the staff, from Jason at check in, to the folks who helped us with supplies for s'mores, and those who served us breakfast - everyone was so friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sanjay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and clean resort on the mountains. We enjoyed our 2 night stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025