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El Establo Mountain Hotel

5.0 star property

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2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch served
A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a wooden staircase, a hammock, and a view of the outdoors.
A hillside hotel with multiple buildings, lush greenery, and a winding path.
A swimming pool with a stone wall and wooden deck, surrounded by plants and hanging baskets.
An outdoor restaurant with a wooden deck overlooking a calm lake, surrounded by lush greenery.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
The current price is $306
$271 nightly
$306 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 4 - Aug 5

Explore the area

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Diagonal to Escuela Rafael Arguedas, Monteverde, Puntarenas, 549-2050
  • Place, The Bat Jungle
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Ranario
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Monteverde Orchid Garden
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪156 min drive‬

Room options

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A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a seating area.

Junior Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 645 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a hammock.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a wooden staircase, two beds with white bedding, a kitchen area in the background, and a large window.

Family Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 753 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Honeymoon Suite, 1 King Bed | Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Honeymoon Suite, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 645 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a wooden staircase, a hammock, and a view of the outdoors.

Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 753 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Monteverde

Located in Monteverde, El Establo Mountain Hotel is in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of The Bat Jungle and Friends Meeting House. .This family-friendly hotel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve and 29.4 mi (47.3 km) from Lake Arenal.

What's nearby

  • The Bat Jungle - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Children's Eternal Rain Forest Bajo del Tigre - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Ranario - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Monteverde Orchid Garden - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Curi-Cancha Reserve - 5 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Tree House Restaurante & Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Las Riendas Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Café Monteverde - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Laggus - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Sabor Tico - ‬12 min walk

About this property

El Establo Mountain Hotel

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. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include 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 pools 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. Open daily.
Laggus - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in international cuisine and 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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: CRC 11,500 for adults and CRC 11,500 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Laggus
  • Las Riendas

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Playground

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • 7 buildings
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2001
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property 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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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

El Establo
El Establo Hotel
El Establo Mountain
El Establo Mountain Hotel
El Establo Mountain Hotel Monteverde
El Establo Mountain Monteverde
Establo Mountain Hotel
Hotel El Establo
Hotel Establo
Establo Mountain Montever
El Establo Mountain
El Establo Mountain Hotel Hotel
El Establo Mountain Hotel Monteverde
El Establo Mountain Hotel Hotel Monteverde

El Establo Mountain Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 469 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 279 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 139 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 1000 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Both restaurants had great food, bar selection and excellent service. The staff goes all out to make sure you haveeverything you need for an enjoyable meal.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location uphill on a mountain, great views of the bay from the back yard of the rooms with frequent visits of birds, staff was very helpful!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Raman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place with a beautiful view. I stayed on the 9 level.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property. Updated and modern. Extremely friendly staff and quick WhatsApp communication with the front desk staff and easy booking for all activities.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very nice, very comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rajesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent stay, great tours. Will recommend but night and day tours
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

AVETT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything here was great! The food and housing was very nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JAIME

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and spacious, large bathroom, shuttle staff were very friendly. Had a great view from room and able to see lots of different wildlife - recommend watching sunset and night tour - was disappointed had to pay additional $20 to hike trail at the top of the hill. Breakfast buffet was ok - traditional Costa Rica breakfast options. Wish the pool bar was opened longer to have time to swim and relax after done with tourist attractions and supper
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

yugandhar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great sunset view from our room, clean rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michaela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel! Wasn’t expecting them to have just beautiful grounds and an onsite nature reserve you can hike for a small fee. Staff was extremely nice and room views were amazing! Would 100% come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dominick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This hotel blew us away, amazing views and great room. The restaurant and bar was awesome with great service!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

jess

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful staff. Great location. Wonderful grounds
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Hari

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Thermal pools were amazing and hotel rooms xtra large. Will be back. Only downside is that the room does not have a direct view of the arenal volcano… you need to step outside of the room to view…
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Neelam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with really nice staff. The location was walkable to different restaurants and activities. The property is really hilly but the shuttle was fantastic and very convenient to get around. We really liked the pool and enjoyed the balcony on our room - both were great for spotting wildlife and enjoying the breeze.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place offers comfortable rooms and a helpful staff, making it a great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
front staf were great . security staff super thanks for opening our wine :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Umesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Balcony offered great sunset views. Hotel had awesome view point with humming birds and great trails to experience nature as well as peacocks right on property. It's conveniently located near all activities and property is well maintained. Staff is great , very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is so beautiful in such a beautiful location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good, clean rooms. Unexpected fees. Very nice though
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kiran kumar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Backyard view was fantastic. Kids used to see coatis in the backyard and they were so excited. Staff were amicable. Breakfast was really good with fresh fruit and lot of variety.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lorelei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room was at the top of the hill which was a great view, but no soundproofing. It was loud. The towels and the shampoo/body wash were subpar. We had a car so did not have to rely on the shuttle but a shuttle is provided. We did the night walk which was fun but way too long. An hour would have been plenty.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leandro

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff, lovely rooms and beautiful greenery throughout the entire hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good options were great and the shuttle around meant everything was easy to get to.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025