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Petite Suite
258 square feet
2 Double Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Grand Standard
151 square feet
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Grand Cabin
258 square feet
2 Double Beds 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 5 guests
(up to 4 children)
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Standard Room
129 square feet
1 Double Bed 1 Twin Bunk Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Hostal in Monteverde with restaurant

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Concierge services

With a stay at Pensión Santa Elena in Monteverde, you'll be in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve and Jardín de Orquídeas. This hostal is 26.5 mi (42.7 km) from Lake Arenal and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Monteverde Orchid Garden.

Make yourself at home in one of the 35 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.

Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.

At Pensión Santa Elena, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant.

Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and limited parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

The hostal offers a restaurant. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle (available on request) is offered to guests. This Monteverde hostal also offers tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a picnic area.

Pensión Santa Elena has designated areas for smoking.

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Picnic area
  • Luggage storage
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Concierge services
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Total number of rooms - 35
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Garden
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Parking

Parking (limited spaces)

Room Amenities

Pensión Santa Elena offers 35 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shower only
  • Free WiFi
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of beds 4
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Where to Eat

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in Mexican cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Nearby Things to Do

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

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-in time ends at 9:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 7 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per stay
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total pets
  • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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, debit cards, and cash

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Front desk opens daily at 6:30 AM

Front desk closes daily at 9:30 PM

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Contactless check-out is not available

Pets allowed in specific rooms only

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available to guests

Masks are available to guests

Gloves are available to guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association

Staffed front desk

Children stay free - maximum age 7

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cribs (infant beds) available

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually-wrapped food options are available

Children stay free

Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Number of children who can stay free - 2

Debit cards

Gap period enforced between guest stays - 72 hours

Fees

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 45 per person (one way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 45 (one-way)
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Pensión Santa Elena Hostel Monteverde
  • Pensión Santa Elena Monteverde
  • Pensión Santa Elena
  • Pensión Santa Elena Hostal Monteverde
  • Pensión Santa Elena Hostal
  • Pensión ta ena Montever
  • Pensión Santa Elena Hostal
  • Pensión Santa Elena Monteverde
  • Pensión Santa Elena Hostal Monteverde

We should mention

Up to 2 children 7 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

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