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About the Hotel

Diagonal To Escuela Rafael Arguedas, Monteverde, Costa Rica, 00000

El Establo Mountain Hotel, a 5-star property, features stunning views of the Gulf of Nicoya and offers a range of luxurious amenities including a spa, gourmet dining, and extensive recreational facilities. This Monteverde hotel includes indoor and outdoor pools, hiking trails, and tennis courts for guests to enjoy.

Rooms & Facilities

Accommodations at El Establo Mountain Hotel include Deluxe Double Rooms and Junior Suites, all featuring balconies or terraces with panoramic views of the Gulf. Rooms provide modern amenities such as a mini-refrigerator, flat-screen TV, and comfortable bedding, while some offer the option of a jacuzzi.

Dining Options

The hotel's dining options include Restaurant Las Riendas, serving traditional Costa Rican dishes and international cuisine with both à la carte and buffet options. Guests can also enjoy beverages at the bar area or organize private dinners in two enclosed wine cellars within Restaurant Laggus.

Leisure & Activities

Leisure facilities encompass an expansive spa offering a variety of treatments, including massages and body wraps. Outdoor activities such as the Tree Top Canopy Tour and guided night walks in the rain forest enhance the experience, alongside tennis and mini soccer courts available on-site.

Services & Local Area

El Establo Mountain Hotel offers a range of services including a 24-hour front desk and airport transfers. The hotel is within walking distance of local attractions like Frog Pond Ranario and the Monteverde Orchid Garden, with bus services to further destinations available nearby.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Deluxe Double Room

Max:

5 persons

50 m²

Bed options:

2 King Size Beds

Mountain view

Shower

Bathtub

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Junior Suite

Max:

2 persons

50 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

Mountain view

Shower

Bathtub

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King Suite

Max:

5 persons

80 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

Garden view

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Getting around

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City Center

Monteverde3300 ft

Airports

Aeropuerto de La Fortuna (fon) 53.0 mi

Liberia (LIR) 73.8 mi

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Really good Dining!

“The restaurant offered an very nice selection of dishes, making it the best culinary experience we had during our trip.” view full review

Stunning Room View

“Our room had amazing views of the gardens, and on clear mornings, we could even see the ocean, which was simply magical.” view full review

Relaxing Nature Sounds

“I loved that I didn't need air conditioning as the room stayed cool, allowing me to enjoy the soothing sounds of nature both at night and in the morning.” view full review

Accessible Trails

“The hotel featured well-maintained trails through the forest that were easy to navigate, providing a wonderful adventure for all guests.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi in public areas
Free parking
Safe deposit box
Concierge desk
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Currency exchange
Barber shop
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness center
Hiking
Horseback riding
Pool tables
Yoga class

Services

Paid airport shuttle
Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink
Happy hour

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Picnic area/ Tables
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Business

Business center
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Babysitting/Child services
Children's buffet
Board games
Children's play area
Game room

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Indoor swimming pool
Garden area
Leisure/ TV room
Spa & wellness center
Jacuzzi
Pedicure
Manicure
Facial
Beauty treatment
Back massage
Full body massage
Foot massage
Pool with view

Room features

Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

Diagonal To Escuela Rafael Arguedas, Monteverde, Costa Rica, 00000

Map view

Diagonal To Escuela Rafael Arguedas, Monteverde, Costa Rica, 00000

City landmarks

Garden

Butterfly Garden

3100 ft

Frente Restaurante Tramonti en Monteverde Paseo de Stella,

The Bat Jungle

3300 ft

Garden

Monteverde Orchid Garden

4400 ft

Nature reserve

Curi Cancha Wildlife Refuge

1.1 mi

Forest

Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve

1.6 mi

Turnoff to Jardin Mariposas off main road between Santa Elena and Monteverde

Ecological Sanctuary

1.1 mi

Gallery

Sarah's Gallery

3200 ft

Zoo

Serpentario de Monteverde

3900 ft

San Luis Waterfall

2500 ft

Puntarenas Province

Monteverde Cheese Factory

5000 ft

100 Mts Oeste Del Hotel Poco a Poco

Monteverde Theme Park

3900 ft

Nature reserve

Valle Escondido Preserve

3100 ft

620 Monteverde Road Monte Verde Puntarenas CR 60109

Catarata Los Murcielagos

2800 ft

Amusement & Theme Parks

Frog Pond Ranario

4300 ft

Puntarenas Province

Reserva Aguti

2100 ft

Santa Elena

Breathing Nature Costa Rica

2100 ft

Puntarenas Province

Children's Eternal Rain Forest Bajo del Tigre

2700 ft

Monteverde Conservation League

2900 ft

Puntarenas Province

Monteverde Chamber of Tourism

3500 ft

Gallery

Arte Jaguar Gallery

1.3 mi

Piscina de Ecuasal

4500 ft

Centro Commercial Plaza

Pinto Con Arte

4700 ft

Conexiones Turisticas

5000 ft

Calle Los Camachos

Monteverde Wildlife Refuge

1.4 mi

Carretera a Monteverde Frente Hotel Las Orquideas

Finca el Rodeo

1.3 mi

300mts oeste del Hotel Miramo Monteverde

Night Walk Santamaria's

1.3 mi

606

Cabanas La Montana

1.4 mi

Nearby

Gallery

Art House

700 ft

Puntarenas Province

Children's Eternal Rainforest Main Office

1300 ft

Parks

Curi- Court Reserve

1900 ft

Restaurants

Raices Restaurante

200 ft

En la Reserva Biologica Bosque Nuboso

Restaurante Arrecifes

800 ft

50 Mts North of Hotel Heliconia

Hotel Boutique & Restaurante Casa Luca

800 ft

100m norte de escuela Rafael Arguedas Herrera Puntarenas

Restaurante Sofia

900 ft

Turnoff to Jardin de Mariposas 25 meters west of Cerro Plano School

Restaurante De Lucia

1600 ft

125m Sur Del Hotel Heliconia Frente a Monteverde Country Lodge

Restaurante Celajes at Hotel Belmar

2800 ft

300 m NW of the gas station

Cafe Cabure

2800 ft

Altos de Paseo 150 m Oeste de CASEM

The Fig Sunset Restaurant & Lounge

3000 ft

Ficus Sunset Suits & Hotel

Tramonti

3400 ft

Calle La Cascada

San Lucas Treetop Dining Experience

3100 ft

Chira Glamping Hotel

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

68%

liked the hotel and would stay again

great views

friendly staff

leaking roof

lacked amenities

6.8/10

Nice

Rooms

6.6

Location

7.8

Service

7.1

Dining

6.5

3.5/5 based on 2539 reviews

#13 of 29 hotels in Monteverde based on Tripadvisor

Frederick

United Kingdom, March 2024

7.0/10

The hotel offers fantastic views facing West for gorgeous sunsets but lacks tea making facilities in the rooms. The service is a mix of being helpful and friendly with some minor misunderstandings. The location is great for cloud forest activities but with limited seating. The dining experience could be improved with more selections. The facilities are well-maintained even though basic.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms all face West for the sunset and views, but lack tea making facilities.

Service

7.0

The service is a mix of being helpful and friendly, with small misunderstandings like asking about ham.

Location

8.0

The location is great for cloud forest activities but lacks enough chairs.

Dining

6.0

The dining could have more selection to improve the experience.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities are basic but well-maintained.

Tony

United States of America, February 2024

7.2/10

The hotel is tucked away in a beautiful cloud forest reserve in Monteverde, offering a lovely view but lacking in seating at times. The rooms are comfortable but not extraordinary, and the service is exceptional despite missing some shuttle details. The dining experience could use some improvement despite having a nice view. The location in Costa Rica is picturesque, but there can be challenges with shuttle services. Overall, a mixed experience with highlights and drawbacks.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms are nice and the beds are comfortable.

Service

8.0

The service was wonderful, although they missed some shuttle information.

Location

8.0

The hotel is situated in a beautiful cloud forest reserve in Monteverde, offering a stunning view.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience, while with a nice view, could be improved in terms of food quality.

Facilities

Facilities are adequate but not exceptional.

Samuel

United States of America, January 2024

6.0/10

My stay at the hotel had its ups and downs. While the rooms were very cold and damp due to the leaking roof, they were spacious enough to accommodate four adults. Unfortunately, they lacked basic amenities like an information book or even a free bottle of water.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms were very cold and damp due to the leaking roof, but spacious enough for four adults. They lacked basic amenities like an information book or a free bottle of water.

Service

7.0

The staff were all very friendly and helpful throughout my stay. However, the communication about pricing was off, causing some confusion and inconvenience.

Location

6.0

The hotel is nicely situated halfway up the hill with swing loungers and great views. However, it's easy to hear conversations from neighboring rooms, which can be disruptive.

Dining

7.0

The restaurant offered good breakfast options, but the ambient 'music' was repetitive and annoying. Luckily, there are other dining choices within walking distance.

Facilities

6.0

The hotel has basic facilities, with a large pool for breakfast. However, there weren't many additional amenities provided.

great views

leaking roof

Michelle

United Kingdom, December 2023

7.2/10

I had a wonderful stay at the hotel with its private rooms featuring lovely balconies and spacious layout, although lacking dressers with drawers. The fantastic view added a special touch to my experience, making it truly memorable.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were very private with a lovely balcony, spacious, and with a fantastic view.

Service

6.0

The service was nice, but I felt that it could improve, especially during the off-season. It was efficient, yet somewhat unwelcoming. Despite that, they were helpful in putting us in touch with a doctor.

Location

7.0

The location was charming, up in the mountains, with some local restaurants and shops within walking distance. However, the need for shuttles up and down the hill could be inconvenient at times.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was amazing with a wide assortment of choices, but the atmosphere was affected by tour groups, making it chaotic and loud.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were adequate and met my needs during my stay.

John

United Kingdom, September 2023

7.0/10

The hotel rooms are very large but also very dark, lacking dressers with drawers, forcing me to live out of my suitcase. The furniture and décor are quite old, and the acoustics are terrible. On the bright side, the staff was very friendly and put us in touch with a doctor. The location offers beautiful views and transport to various activities. The dining area was chaotic with limited time for meals.

Rooms

6.0

The rooms were very large but quite dark. Living out of the suitcase was inconvenient due to the lack of dressers with drawers, and the furniture and décor were old. The terrible acoustics were a downside.

Service

8.0

The staff were friendly and helpful, even connecting us with a doctor. However, the noise from the hallway was a bit disruptive due to the small vent windows.

Location

9.0

The hotel location offers stunning sunset views and convenient transportation for various activities. The surroundings and mountains add to the charm.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was chaotic and loud, particularly with tour groups dominating the area. Limited time for meals was a downside.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were in good shape, with large grounds and easy access to restaurants. The lobby area was spacious and modern.

Ernie

United Kingdom, August 2023

7.8/10

The hotel offers well-equipped rooms with amenities like TVs, plenty of luggage space, and refrigerators, although noise can sometimes be an issue. The service is extremely helpful and friendly, while the location is serene yet convenient between Monteverde Reserve and Santa Elena. The dining options are good with a variety of choices, despite some limitations. The hotel facilities are well-maintained and cater to guests' needs.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms are well-equipped with various amenities, but noise from neighbors and outside can be a disturbance, especially in the mornings.

Service

9.0

The staff is kind, organized, and always ready to assist with any requests.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location offers a peaceful setting on the edge of Santa Elena with easy access to lovely walks into the Cloud Forest.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience provides a good range of options with homemade pies and jams, although there may be limitations in variety.

Facilities

The hotel facilities are adequate and well-maintained to ensure a comfortable stay for guests.

Herbert

United States of America, July 2023

7.4/10

My stay at the hotel was a mix of positives and negatives. The rooms were spacious and modern, but the lack of privacy due to the windows in the bathroom opening onto the hallway was a major inconvenience. Despite the disturbance from neighboring guests, the room itself was cozy and updated.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were spacious and modern, but the design with windows opening onto the hallway resulted in privacy issues, even when closed.

Service

7.0

The service was satisfactory overall, with helpful staff but lacking a bit in friendliness.

Location

8.0

The location of the hotel was convenient enough to access San Elena on foot and offered beautiful views over the cloud forest.

Dining

7.0

The dining options were decent, although not as exceptional as anticipated but still enjoyable.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel had adequate facilities for a comfortable stay.

Fred

United Kingdom, May 2023

6.4/10

The hotel offers breathtaking views of the mountains and valley below. The rooms are cozy but could improve their design. The service was average with some communication issues. The location is central, although the hotel complex is quite large. The dining experience is basic with limited options.

Rooms

7.0

The loft bedroom was comfortable despite the limited space. It would be perfect with a touch more design resembling the lake restaurant.

Service

5.0

The service was average, with some communication challenges and pricing discrepancies. The staff could be more attentive to details.

Location

8.0

Waking up to the mountains and valley view is stunning. The hotel is conveniently located on paved roads for easy access to town.

Dining

6.0

The lower restaurant offers decent meals, but the ambiance could be improved as the music felt repetitive and disturbing.