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Koora Hotel by Sandglass

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A spacious outdoor bar area with wooden flooring, bar stools, and hanging pendant lights.
A spacious indoor area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows offering a view of greenery outside, and hanging wicker lamps providing warm lighting.
A modern building with a large sign reading "koora".
An outdoor dining area with wicker chairs and tables, large windows overlooking a scenic view, and modern lighting fixtures.
A modern loft with a wooden staircase, a dining area, and a living space with a large plant.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
The current price is $321
$284 nightly
$321 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2

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Cerro Plano, 300m Noreste del BCR, Monteverde, Puntarenas, 60109
  • Place, The Bat Jungle
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Monteverde Orchid Garden
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Curi-Cancha Reserve
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪157 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Grand Vista Suite

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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A modern loft with a wooden staircase, a dining area, and a living space with a large plant.

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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A bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, and a view of trees through the windows.

Cloud Forest Bungalow

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

View all photos for Forest Junior Bungalow Deluxe

A bedroom with a large bed, yellow chairs, a wooden ceiling, and a view of greenery outside.

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

View all photos for Forest Junior Bungalow

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden desk, and a balcony with a view of trees.

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

View all photos for Forest King Room

A bedroom with a bed, a TV, a desk with a chair, and a window with a view of trees.

Forest King Room

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

View all photos for Forest Double Room

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Forest Double Room

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

View all photos for Forest Signature Suite with Plunge Pool

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a view of the outdoors, and a mounted TV.

Forest Signature Suite with Plunge Pool

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

View all photos for Grand Forest Suite

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

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 29.4 mi (47.3 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
  • Ranario - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Monteverde Orchid Garden - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Curi-Cancha Reserve - 4 min drive - 0.9 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
  • ‪Café Monteverde - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Laggus - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Sabor Tico - ‬13 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. Open daily.
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. 325 out of 340 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 340 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 340 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 340 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 340 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebeccah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Incredible stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, very nice and helpful arranging our tours.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very accommodating. The food was delicious. It's a very peaceful place to stay. I really like Monteverde. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendliest and most helpful staff at Koora. The grounds and views are stunningly beautiful. I love the nature trail and wildlife refuge were so easily accessible. Wonderful stay. Highly recommend!
Our room
Bar area
View from our room
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, incredible view, kind and attentive staff—Koora was one of the best hotels I’ve visited anywhere in the world. It is quiet and stylish and near everything in Monteverde, including a hiking trail right next to reception. Room 104 is perfect for a family and just a stunning space. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to monteverde park. Would be nice if there is shuttle to town as cab was expensive
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

roushanara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great food onsite. Special touches like a souvenir coati and local coffee, snacks and drinks in room. Staff went above and beyond to make sure all our needs were attended to. Cannot beat the location in the cloud forest. Make sure to pack some warm clothes as clouds, wind and rain come through quickly and really cool things down!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Craig

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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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 review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Niranjan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vimal

Liked: Amenities
Amazing location and hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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