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El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel in Cóbano with restaurant, bar/lounge

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Step into the laid-back atmosphere of El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel, where a garden and bar await. Enjoy local cuisine breakfast, horseback riding, or cycling while staying connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool access
  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Front desk safe
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Horse riding/hire
  • Bike hire

Feel at home (5)

  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free self-parking
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
The current price is £63
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept

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 Single Beds and 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Village Room - 2 Queens

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 Wi-Fi

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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 Wi-Fi

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 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Map
In Front of the Park, Cóbano

What's nearby

  • Montezuma Catholic Church - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Montezuma Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Montezuma Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Montezuma Falls - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Piedra Colorada - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Cóbano Airport (ACO) - 12 min drive
  • Tambor (TMU) - 44 min drive
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 63.4 miles/102 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bakery - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪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

About this property

El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel

  • Enjoy your visit to Cóbano with a stay at El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 12 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 11:00 AM
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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
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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
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • On-site parking is limited
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Horse riding/hire
  • Beach nearby
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Scuba-diving nearby
  • Zip-lining nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Bike hire

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Local cuisine breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 5 to 10 for adults and USD 5 to 10 for children

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, El Sano Banano Beachside 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.

Are pets allowed at El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spaces may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as horse riding. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy amenities such as a garden and access to a nearby outdoor pool.

Are there restaurants at or near El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

What's the area around El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel like?

El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Montezuma Beach and 3 minutes' walk from Montezuma Gardens.

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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

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The restaurant served excellent food with many reviewers praising its quality and variety. (13 reviews)
  • The hotel's location is fantastic, with easy access to the beach and a short walk to the beach. (9 reviews)
  • Breakfast was excellent and a great way to start the day. (5 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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Beach
Location
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Food
Air conditioning
Coffee
Shopping center

Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Clean rooms, great beds- perfect location
Liana, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, great staff, great restaurant
Piere, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay! Comfy beds, hot showers. The room was clean and the staff was great. Breakfast was excellent as well.
Jena, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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.
Stephen, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
A, 11-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Perfect location Can walk everywhere !!!!! Staff very nice and helpful
courtney, 3-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Very good location for walking to whatever you might need but at the same time quiet. Extremely friendly staff!
Shawn, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Patricia, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Juliana, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Myron, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

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.
Mark, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Miles, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

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.
1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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.
Jerrold, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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
RAY, 5-night trip
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6/10 Good

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
Kyle, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

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.
William, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lots of character, very clean, beach side, great food in the restaurant.
Jen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very great place to stay. Right in town and convenient. Great staff .
Andrew, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Yes
Ron, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Right in the center of Montezuma ... close to the beach., all the restaurants and attractions.
Debbie, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We love this place. Will go back.
Ryan, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The area is a bit iffy...
Andrée-Anne, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Best sleep of trip to CR. Interior room w interior windows, slept through the night. Ready to continue the adventure.
Erik, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Malcolm, 2-night trip