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El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel

Property class: 3

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An aerial view of a beach with clear turquoise waters, rocky areas, and dense green foliage.
A pool with a waterfall, surrounded by lush greenery and lounge chairs.
A spacious indoor area with high ceilings, wooden beams, and a variety of seating arrangements including tables and chairs.
An outdoor dining area with wicker chairs, a table with plates of food, a bottle of beer, and a decorative fountain.
A staircase with a textured wall, framed pictures, and a potted plant.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
The current price is $85
$75 nightly
$85 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2

Explore the area

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In Front of the Park, Cóbano
  • Place, Montezuma Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Montezuma Gardens
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Montezuma Falls
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cóbano Airport (ACO)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Village Room - 3 Single, 1 King

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 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Village Room - 1 Queen, 1 Single

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 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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 WiFi

View all photos for Village Room - 1 Queen

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 WiFi

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 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Montezuma

When you stay at El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel in Cóbano, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Montezuma Beach and Montezuma Catholic Church. .This hotel is 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from Santa Teresa Beach and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Montezuma Gardens.

What's nearby

  • Montezuma Catholic Church - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Montezuma Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Montezuma Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Montezuma School - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Montezuma Falls - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Cóbano Airport (ACO) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Carmen - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪The Bakery - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪The Roastery - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Katana - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Drift Bar - ‬27 min drive

About this property

El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel

El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel offers 12 accommodations with air conditioning. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 12 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a garden. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
At El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Local cuisine breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Local cuisine breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 to 10 for adults and USD 5 to 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 10 for adults, and USD 5 to 10 for children

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is 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

El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 188 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 68 out of 188 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 188 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 188 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 188 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, great beds- perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Piere

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, great staff, great restaurant
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of character, very clean, beach side, great food in the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El Sano Banano is a block from the beach and the little beachfront community. Everyone knows each other, they're outgoing, friendly, and extremely welcoming. Their menu is exceptional, their fresh fish dishes are to die for. I would come back here in a heartbeat
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay! Comfy beds, hot showers. The room was clean and the staff was great. Breakfast was excellent as well.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very great place to stay. Right in town and convenient. Great staff .
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Right in the center of Montezuma ... close to the beach., all the restaurants and attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We love this place. Will go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

courtney

Perfect location Can walk everywhere !!!!! Staff very nice and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location for walking to whatever you might need but at the same time quiet. Extremely friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andrée-Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The area is a bit iffy...
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Myron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Juliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best sleep of trip to CR. Interior room w interior windows, slept through the night. Ready to continue the adventure.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Miles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super Bowl

Great that Super Bowl was made such a big thing. Got me and buddies there for a stay. Well done!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice budget option. rooms were comfortable (though our room did not have a window to the outside, just to a hall way). the hotel is in the center of the small town, so you can walk anywhere. Plus they are owned by resort nearby which gives you access privilege to their pool and beach views. I would recommend this place.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved all the murals & wall paintings. Very clean. Muy rico patacones. Helpful staff. A little noisy but we like the younger crowds.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023