Diagonal to Escuela Rafael Arguedas, Monteverde, Puntarenas, 549-2050
What's nearby
Monteverde Butterfly Gardens - 11 min walk
Bat Jungle - 11 min walk
Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde - 13 min walk
Curi-Cancha Reserve - 3 min drive
Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve - 7 min drive
Getting around
San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 155 min drive
La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 17 miles/27.4 km
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Laggus Restaurant - 11 min walk
Café Monteverde - 15 min walk
Las Riendas Restaurant - 1 min walk
Tree House Restaurante & Cafe - 15 min walk
Restaurante Sabor Tico - 12 min walk
About this property
El Establo Mountain Hotel
When you stay at El Establo Mountain Hotel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve. You can visit the spa to be pampered with massages, body wraps or aromatherapy, and Las Riendas, one of 2 restaurants, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights include 2 outdoor pools, a bar/lounge and a fitness centre. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and breakfast.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
155 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
One child (1 year old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
Babysitting*
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
Off-site
Area shuttle*
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
2 restaurants
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
Free daily reception
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
Water dispenser
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
Children's pool
Playground
Babysitting (surcharge)
Children's menu
What to do
Ecotours
Hiking/biking trails
Pool table
Horse riding nearby
Working away
Business centre
Meeting rooms
Conference centre
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Hair salon
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Pool umbrellas
Facilities
7 buildings/towers
Built in 2001
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Fitness centre
2 outdoor pools
Arcade/games room
Full-service spa
Massage/treatment rooms
At least 80% of food locally sourced
At least 80% organic food
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
Locally owned and organised tours and activities
At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
Local culture and ecosystem education
100% renewable energy
At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Water dispenser
Reusable cups only
Reusable tableware only
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible spa
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Handrails in hallways
Handrails in stairwells
Grab bar near toilet
Room amenities
Be entertained
LCD television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top mattress
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Phone
Food and drink
Mini fridge
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Access via exterior corridors
Eco-friendly toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
Energy-saving switches
LED light bulbs
Water-efficient showers only
Water-efficient toilets only
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Restaurant dining guide
Special features
Spa
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.
Dining
Las Riendas – This family restaurant specialises 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.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CRC 11500 for adults and CRC 11500 for children
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of CRC 110000 per vehicle (one way)
Local area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Children & extra beds
Babysitting is available for an extra charge
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:30 PM
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
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.
Also known as
El Establo
El Establo Hotel
El Establo Mountain
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El Establo Mountain Hotel Monteverde
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Frequently asked questions
Does El Establo Mountain Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, El Establo Mountain Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at El Establo Mountain Hotel?
Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 7:00 AM to 9:30 PM.
Are pets allowed at El Establo Mountain Hotel?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at El Establo Mountain Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by El Establo Mountain Hotel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is CRC 110000 per vehicle one way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at El Establo Mountain Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is noon. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at El Establo Mountain Hotel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as hiking. Additional recreation on-site includes ecotours. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools. El Establo Mountain Hotel also has a fitness centre, spa services and an arcade, as well as a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near El Establo Mountain Hotel?
Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants, featuring international cuisine.
What's the area around El Establo Mountain Hotel like?
El Establo Mountain Hotel is a short 13-minute walk from Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde and 7 minutes' walk from Children's Eternal Rain Forest Bajo del Tigre.
El Establo Mountain Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Good
31 Dec 2024
Rooms need work, everything else really nice
The hotel grounds are very beautiful, full of trails and a lovely pool and restaurant. The rooms were not good. The first room smelt like it had been flooded and the carpets had not been lifted, we requested a change of rooms. The second room was better, but very sparse. There was one chair and no side table, so the only place we could sit together was on the bed. It just felt very sterile. Also only one bed had a blanket and it was cold when we went. The restaurant was really good and the bar service was very good l.
Michelle
Michelle, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
29 Dec 2024
Great hotel
Great stay, other than some founa spending the night in the room with us (little mouse), under the mini- refrigerator, all was good.
Arnoldo
Arnoldo, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 Dec 2024
Must stay in Monteverde
Hotel room was beautiful with a great view. Shuttle was there in seconds of calling to get anywhere on property. A couple minute walk to restaurants off property. Beds were amazing quality. All requests were taken care of promptly. Very great experience. Breakfast buffet had a great selection
Doris
Doris, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
25 Dec 2024
Anupma
Anupma, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
30 Nov 2024
Not so happy!
The roof of our room started leaking at night and the water was dripping on our bed which woke us up in the middle of the night.
Vineet
Vineet, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 Sept 2024
Daniel
Daniel, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 Sept 2024
Carlos
Carlos, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 Sept 2024
Beautiful hotel. Great room for a family of 4. The breakfast buffet very good with many options. Friendly staff. The property has Pizotes which are cute animal fun to watch. I highly recommend this hotel for a pleasant stay in Monteverde.
Nice pool area but I only wished they had a Hot Tub.
Andreina
Andreina, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 Aug 2024
Mary
Mary, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
22 Aug 2024
Nirang
Nirang, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 Aug 2024
Sophie
Sophie, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 Aug 2024
Staff was kind. Loved that there was a gym to exercise. Ziplines on the property.
Carissa
Carissa, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 Aug 2024
Excellent option
Purvi
Purvi, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
17 Aug 2024
Resort is very tired and has begun its descent into shabbiness. Our first room had a torn screen and a badly damaged carpet. They switched us to a smaller room of same type that at least had intact screen, but stained and pulled carpet. Gym was okay. No A/C. Loft of our room got very hot.
Andrew
Andrew, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
9 Aug 2024
Run Down, Poorly Maintained
The check-in was more about policy and procedure versus friendly welcome. But more importantly , the room was in desperate need of renovation and repair. The carpet was dirty and shredded, the doors were lopsided, the fixtures were broken, the windows didn’t have screen over them to prevent bugs from coming in, which is a big deal because the hotel doesn’t have air conditioning. The property and rooms were in extremely poor condition and needs a complete renovation!
Jessica
Jessica, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
7 Aug 2024
The good:
-Large room
-Large bathroom
-Very clean
-Refrigerator in room very useful
-Ample parking in each building next to rooms, restaurants, etc.
Needs improvement:
-Poor sealing of doors and windows so noise from cars, other guests and the smell of gasoline from grass cutting filtered into the room
-The bed made a creak as if it were going to break. Quite annoying to sleep on.
-Poor quality TV
-Quality and quantity of food vs price at Laggus restaurant was hard to justify. Overall, a lot of food in the country is expensive.
-Slight sewer smell when flushing toilet. Possibly leaking through screw holes attaching toilet to the ground.
Andres
Andres, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 Aug 2024
Amazing lodge experience. Very rustic but amazing time enjoying nature.
Chantelle
Chantelle, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
5 Aug 2024
Lovely location, so clean and comfortable with a friendly staff. A lot of upselling happening which got a little bit exhausting. Quite expensive. Food options were only okay on the property. Better dining options for the price off of the property campus. Will return.
Robin
Robin, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 Aug 2024
family vacation
This is our 2nd year staying here. We truly love the property, zip line, hikes, pool and comfort for our family
Verified traveller
3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
1 Aug 2024
Our room has dead bugs and floor was not mop and cleaned from prior guest.
Verified traveller
2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
30 Jul 2024
Ana
Ana, 2-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 Jul 2024
It had beautiful views
Ravi
Ravi, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
24 Jul 2024
Interesting property. Lovely if spread out grounds. Staff and breakfast were excellent. Food otherwise was average and way overpriced. It is a very spread out hotel so much walking between different areas. Also room very basic amenities- no clothes storage space, iron, hairdryer.
david
david, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 Jul 2024
Great place!
Siarhei
Siarhei, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 Jul 2024
Nice, big , clean room. Shuttle service to and from reception area was very good and convenient as the walk would be stressful on knees , especially if you have knee issues. Entrance is convenient to get to from the main road (paved road) as opposed to other hotels in the area where road to the entrance from main road is not paved. Good nearby dining options.