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El Establo Mountain Hotel

3.5 star property
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Honeymoon Suite, 1 King Bed | Living area
Front of property
2 outdoor pools, open 7:00 AM to 9:30 PM, pool umbrellas
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Property amenity

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Room service
    Room service

Explore the area

Map
Diagonal to Escuela Rafael Arguedas, Monteverde, Puntarenas, 549-2050
  • Children's Eternal Rain Forest Bajo del Tigre
    7 min walk
  • Monteverde Butterfly Gardens
    11 min walk
  • Bat Jungle
    11 min walk
  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    250 min drive

Room options

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Honeymoon Suite, 1 King Bed | Bathroom

Honeymoon Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 60 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite

Suite

  • 70 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

  • 60 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite

Family Suite

  • 70 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 50 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Monteverde

Located in Monteverde, El Establo Mountain Hotel is in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of Bat Jungle and Friends Meeting House. .This family-friendly hotel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve and 27.2 mi (43.8 km) from Lake Arenal.

What's nearby

  • Monteverde Butterfly Gardens - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Bat Jungle - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Curi-Cancha Reserve - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve - 7 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

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

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

Family-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools
El Establo Mountain Hotel offers 155 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.
Stay in one of 155 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor swimming pools, an outdoor tennis court, and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).
Enjoy international cuisine at Las Riendas, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Las Riendas - This family restaurant specializes 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.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Local area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM: CRC 11500 for adults and CRC 11500 for children
  • 2 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • Las Riendas
  • Laggus

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/games room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Fitness centre
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Tennis

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/games room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Front-desk safe
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massages
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • In-room accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down duvet
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • LED light bulbs
  • Local maps
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
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
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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CRC 11500 for adults and CRC 11500 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: CRC 110000 per vehicle (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; cash is not accepted
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:30 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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El Establo Mountain
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El Establo Mountain Hotel Monteverde
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El Establo Mountain Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 439 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 296 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 151 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 1002 reviews" "

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

4/10 Poor

Nirang

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was kind. Loved that there was a gym to exercise. Ziplines on the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Purvi

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent option
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jessica

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chantelle, Maple

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing lodge experience. Very rustic but amazing time enjoying nature.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Robin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
family vacation
This is our 2nd year staying here. We truly love the property, zip line, hikes, pool and comfort for our family
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our room has dead bugs and floor was not mop and cleaned from prior guest.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ravi, Surrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It had beautiful views
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

david

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Siarhei, Daly City

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Apurva

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Flushing

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sharmila

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The property was nice and safe
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Cristian

Travelled with family
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Quazi

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Annika

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Susana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Absolutely gorgeous property, landscaping and gardening. Beautiful grounds and pool. However, the rooms we had and buildings really need renovation and updating. Our carpet was stained and torn. The windows need replacing. The worst part was the bugs. We found multiple on the beds. We made the most of it and enjoyed it but a cockroach running away from the bed frame before I laid down was tough. The problem is they leave the hallways open to the environment, which is fine, but then the rooms have plenty of gaps for bugs to enter. This may be no big deal for most people and, if so, this place will be amazing for you. The bugs just make it hard for us to be comfortable. If they could do some renovations and fix the big problem, it would be the best place in Monteverde. Again, so charming outside and everywhere else. The breakfast was also good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Firouz

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024