El Establo Mountain Hotel, Monteverde ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

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

El Establo Mountain Hotel is located in Monteverde, Costa Rica, known for its breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and proximity to the famous cloud forest. This hilltop property combines luxury accommodations with various recreational activities and wellness options. The hotel features a range of amenities that enhance the visitor experience in this ecologically rich region.

Location

El Establo Mountain Hotel is situated 90 kilometers from Aeropuerto de La Fortuna, providing easy access to the area’s attractions. The hotel’s location allows for direct access to Monteverde’s renowned cloud forest, making it an ideal base for outdoor adventures. Multiple local attractions, such as the Bat Jungle and Curi Cancha Wildlife Refuge, are within close proximity.

Rooms

The hotel offers Deluxe Double Rooms that feature panoramic views of the Nicoya Gulf and come with orthopedic mattresses and private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers. Each room is equipped with modern amenities, including a mini-refrigerator, wireless internet, and large safe deposit boxes. Guests can choose from spacious suites that accommodate families and couples alike, complete with balconies for enjoying the stunning natural surroundings.

Eat & Drink

Restaurant 'Las Riendas' serves traditional Costa Rican cuisine alongside international dishes with options for buffet or à la carte dining. The restaurant is designed to cater to various dietary needs and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can also enjoy a more intimate dining experience at Restaurant Laggus, which features a lounge and bar area with fine wine selections.

Leisure & Business

The hotel boasts extensive leisure facilities, including heated indoor and outdoor pools, a spa offering a range of treatments, and recreational courts for tennis and basketball. An events center and meeting rooms are available for those needing business facilities, and the hotel organizes various tours, including night walks in the cloud forest, canopy tours, and hiking trails.

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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

Honeymoon Suite

Max:

2 persons

55 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Mountain view

Shower

Bathtub

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Deluxe Double Room Two Double Beds

Max:

5 persons

50 m²

Bed options:

2 King Size Beds

Mountain view

Shower

Bathtub

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Suite

Max:

5 persons

80 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Garden view

Shower

Bathtub

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Getting around

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City Centre

Monteverde 1.0 km

Airports

Aeropuerto de La Fortuna (fon) 85.3 km

Liberia (LIR) 118.8 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Breakfast Bliss!

“The breakfast spread was absolutely fabulous, with a large selection that catered to all tastes. Every morning felt like a treat!” view full review

Stunning Views!

“Our room featured a fantastic wall of glass that showcased breathtaking views of the Pacific, creating a serene and bright atmosphere.” view full review

Relaxing Pool Area

“The pool area was a perfect retreat with comfortable chairs and a lovely bar, making it an ideal spot for soaking in the sun.” view full review

Convenient Shuttle Service

“The hotel offered a prompt shuttle service, ensuring easy accessibility throughout the property, which was incredibly helpful given the steep climbs.” view full review

General

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

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre
Hiking
Horseback riding
Billiard 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 centre
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 centre
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

920 m

Frente Restaurante Tramonti en Monteverde Paseo de Stella,

The Bat Jungle

980 m

Garden

Monteverde Orchid Garden

1.3 km

Nature reserve

Curi Cancha Wildlife Refuge

1.8 km

Forest

Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve

2.6 km

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

Ecological Sanctuary

1.9 km

Gallery

Sarah's Gallery

960 m

Zoo

Serpentario de Monteverde

1.2 km

San Luis Waterfall

740 m

Puntarenas Province

Monteverde Cheese Factory

1.5 km

100 Mts Oeste Del Hotel Poco a Poco

Monteverde Theme Park

1.2 km

Nature reserve

Valle Escondido Preserve

940 m

620 Monteverde Road Monte Verde Puntarenas CR 60109

Catarata Los Murcielagos

850 m

Theme Park

Frog Pond Ranario

1.3 km

Puntarenas Province

Reserva Aguti

640 m

Santa Elena

Breathing Nature Costa Rica

610 m

Puntarenas Province

Children's Eternal Rain Forest Bajo del Tigre

820 m

Monteverde Conservation League

880 m

Puntarenas Province

Monteverde Chamber of Tourism

1.0 km

Gallery

Arte Jaguar Gallery

2.0 km

Piscina de Ecuasal

1.4 km

Centro Commercial Plaza

Pinto Con Arte

1.4 km

Conexiones Turisticas

1.5 km

Calle Los Camachos

Monteverde Wildlife Refuge

2.2 km

Carretera a Monteverde Frente Hotel Las Orquideas

Finca el Rodeo

2.1 km

300mts oeste del Hotel Miramo Monteverde

Night Walk Santamaria's

2.1 km

606

Cabanas La Montana

2.2 km

Nearby

Gallery

Art House

210 m

Puntarenas Province

Children's Eternal Rainforest Main Office

390 m

Park

Curi- Court Reserve

560 m

Restaurants

Raices Restaurante

60 m

En la Reserva Biologica Bosque Nuboso

Restaurante Arrecifes

240 m

50 Mts North of Hotel Heliconia

Hotel Boutique & Restaurante Casa Luca

240 m

100m norte de escuela Rafael Arguedas Herrera Puntarenas

Restaurante Sofia

270 m

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

Restaurante De Lucia

470 m

125m Sur Del Hotel Heliconia Frente a Monteverde Country Lodge

Restaurante Celajes at Hotel Belmar

830 m

300 m NW of the gas station

Cafe Cabure

830 m

Altos de Paseo 150 m Oeste de CASEM

The Fig Sunset Restaurant & Lounge

900 m

Ficus Sunset Suits & Hotel

Tramonti

1.0 km

Calle La Cascada

San Lucas Treetop Dining Experience

930 m

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, 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, 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, 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.