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Koora Hotel by Sandglass

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
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Vista Junior Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
The current price is $363
$321 nightly
$363 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 17 - Jun 18

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Cerro Plano, 300m Noreste del BCR, Monteverde, Puntarenas, 60109
  • Place, The Bat Jungle
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Children's Eternal Rain Forest Bajo del Tigre
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Monteverde Orchid Garden
    ‪19 min walk‬

Room options

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Grand Vista Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Grand Vista Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 1292 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Vista Junior Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Vista Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 969 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Cloud Forest Bungalow | Mountain view

Cloud Forest Bungalow

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 969 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Forest Junior Bungalow Deluxe | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Forest Junior Bungalow Deluxe

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Forest Junior Bungalow | View from room

Forest Junior Bungalow

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Forest King Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 474 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Forest Double Room

  • Mountain view
  • 474 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Forest Signature Suite with Plunge Pool | View from room

Forest Signature Suite with Plunge Pool

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 635 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Grand Forest Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 947 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Monteverde

With a stay at Koora Hotel by Sandglass in Monteverde, you'll be in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve and The Bat Jungle. .This luxury hotel is 27.3 mi (43.9 km) from Lake Arenal and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Monteverde Butterfly Gardens.

What's nearby

  • The Bat Jungle - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Children's Eternal Rain Forest Bajo del Tigre - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Ficus La Raiz - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Monteverde Orchid Garden - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Curi-Cancha Reserve - 6 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Tree House Restaurante & Cafe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Las Riendas Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Laggus - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Sabor Tico - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Choco Café - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Koora Hotel by Sandglass

Koora Hotel by Sandglass offers 26 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. This Monteverde hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 26 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Enjoy Fusion cuisine at Aguti, a restaurant where you can take in the garden view, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
Aguti - Overlooking the garden, this family restaurant specializes in Fusion cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Aguti

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
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
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 noon 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

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 185 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 185 (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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hotel Aguti Lodge Reserve Monteverde
Hotel Aguti Lodge Reserve
Aguti Reserve Monteverde
Aguti Reserve
Koora Hotel
Hotel Aguti Lodge Reserve
Koora Hotel by Sandglass Hotel
Koora Hotel by Sandglass Monteverde
Koora Hotel by Sandglass Hotel Monteverde

Koora Hotel by Sandglass Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 311 out of 325 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 325 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 325 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 325 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 325 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a fabulous property, rooms are well appointed and clean with great views. The grounds are incredible, we saw more wildlife around the grounds of the property than at the national park. Highly recommend the restaurant, the views and the food are great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We loved the room and the view! The restaurant was wonderful - delicious food and friendly service.
Sunset from the dining room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

roushanara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was faultless and the staff throughout the hotel were so helpful and made our stay a joy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sanjai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room Staff polite Excellent activities arranged by Concierge Great food
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Koora hotel was fantastic! The rooms were great, the food was delicious, and the staff was extremely friendly and helpful. It was amazing to witness agutis, coatis and monkeys in the hotel area. The pools were nice and warm, and a lot of fun for the kids. We would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone travelling to Monteverde!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great views, wild life and trails
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our room was beautiful and very comfortable and the food was fantastic. But the staff were the outstanding part of the visit. We will certainly come back to the Koora House
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

MALINI

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were spotless, spacious, bathrooms clean Towels were replaced every day Staff were super nice!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Felix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hi this is wonderfull boutique hôtel, staff is super friendly they call you by name. The restaurant is really good the the breakfast included makes a big difference. I would say they the rooms and amenities need updating but are still very good. Beautiful view of the valley at the restaurant. You see birds monkeys etc at the hotel. Super stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was amazing and very private Not totally private. The staff are so nice and courteous, the restaurant is delicious and the wait staff went out of there way at every chance. Pura Vida
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were attentive and courteous. The room was spacious and clean. The property was gorgeous. Meals at the hotel were consistently outstanding.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Arun

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean & comfortable- a little walk from the Reception! Staff at Reception & dining hall are very helpful & courteous.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Antonia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our time at the Koora hotel!! The staff and property were wonderful. A 5 star experience. Would definitely be back next time in Montaverde. Wish we could have stayed longer!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent welcome, staff always handy to meet customers' needs
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rebeca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Excellent service. Great food! Everything was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Niranjan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mohammad

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is great hotel with natural beauty and excellent food
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Fantastic staff! Beautiful views! Really enjoyed it, Koora. Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Vimal

Liked: Amenities
Amazing location and hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Remy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice view from the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is gorgeous! The room was wonderful. All the staff, from Jason at check in, to the folks who helped us with supplies for s'mores, and those who served us breakfast - everyone was so friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sanjay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and clean resort on the mountains. We enjoyed our 2 night stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mayze

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, friendly staff, clean and modern decor
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

KAYSI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property was awesome. The rooms were nice. Staff was so nice, kind and helpful. Food was good. Animals were possible to see with some patience. We did the trail next to the hotel - so convenient. Drinks were delicious.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025