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Pensión Santa Elena

Property class: 2

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A covered outdoor area with a wooden bench, hanging plants, and a stone wall.
A room with two beds, wooden ceiling, and a large window.
A room with a wooden ceiling, a window with curtains, and a bed with a floral-patterned cover.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel table, and a colorful mural on the wall.
A wooden building with multiple balconies and a central staircase.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $17
$15 nightly
$17 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23

Explore the area

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Santa Elena, Monteverde, Monteverde, 5655
  • Place, Jardín de Orquídeas
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Monteverde Orchid Garden
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Wildlife Refuge Monteverde
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪156 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Grand Standard

A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.

Grand Standard

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room

A bed with a green bedspread, two red pillows, and a white towel.

Standard Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Grand Cabin

A room with a bunk bed, a single bed, a small round table, and a bathroom with a toilet and sink.

Grand Cabin

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Petite Suite - Private Bathroom

A room with two beds, a wooden wall, a small table with a lamp, and a wall-mounted shelf.

Petite Suite - Private Bathroom

  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Monteverde

When you stay at Pensión Santa Elena in Monteverde, you'll be in the mountains, just steps from Jardín de Orquídeas and Monteverde Orchid Garden. .This hostal is 28.7 mi (46.2 km) from Lake Arenal and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Centro Comercial Monteverde.

What's nearby

  • Jardín de Orquídeas - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Monteverde Orchid Garden - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ranario - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Mundo de los Insectos - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Wildlife Refuge Monteverde - 7 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 153 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tree House Restaurante & Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Soda La Amistad - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Taco Taco - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Sabor Tico - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Sabor Tico - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Pensión Santa Elena

Pensión Santa Elena offers 35 accommodations. 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 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. Limited parking is available onsite.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in Mexican cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 9:30 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per stay

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs and cats only

1 total pets

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

2 children, up to the age of 7 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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Important information

Optional extras

  • 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.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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

Pensión Santa Elena Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 184 out of 378 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 141 out of 378 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 378 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 378 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 378 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chloee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great central location
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rohit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay, more then expected
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a hostel but better than many hotels. We had a big family room and bathroom and the garden was awesome. Having access to the kitchen was great and the breakfast was fantastic. The location couldn't be beat and the staff was so nice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gilberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel with friendly and helpful staff; conveniently located.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and courteous staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing. Unfortunately, the walls are paperthin, the room was absolutely freezing, they were very dated… It is more of a large field than a hotel. I unfortunately didn’t get much sleep due to how send the walls were and how cold the rooms were. The price was very cheap, but you are better off paying $10-$20 more to get a good nights rest.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The gran room was perfect for our family of 4 and the staff were very nice and friendly. Beds and pillows were OK. Location great for walking but noisy with all the motorcycles gunning it up the hill out front all day and night
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location. Dated hostel with a great vibe. Lots of international guests. Great staff who offered stellar advice and help with transportation.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was great for our family. Helpful knowledgeable staff, great breakfast and perfect location in the center of Santa Elena.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl-Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My son and I travelled there together. He commented how friendly everyone was the room was spotless. The breakfast was so delicious - I miss it already. I loved how the other guests there were from all age groups too - young families, elderly and young students… such a great feeling there. I can’t wait to go back with my daughter!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

siobhan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, great location, clean spacious private room. Could do with more seating/ relaxing areas. But that was only a problem during busy meal times
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mukhtar

Great location! Near a lot off restaurants!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Fraser

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, convenient and good value place in the centre of Santa Elena
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Louise

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

Great stay in Santa Elena

Great hostel close to restaurants. Easily walkable. Great breakfast. The staff is amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were very helpful and friendly. Good central location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loves this whole place! It was in a perfect location, the room was nice and the staff was awesome. Felt super homey
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Eszter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basic but well kept property in a very convenient location. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pension was good the breakfast was perfect, the kitchen worked well too and room was great. They had free yoga and they helped us book tours and things to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No frills, but perfectly adequate accomodations. Wonderful, hot shower with good pressure.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

MacKenzie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very nice and helpful. I enjoyed the courtyard.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

Best hostel experience!

This is an amazing place to stay. Feels like a cozy bed and breakfast up in the mountains. The staff is so friendly and accommodating! Common areas are comfortable and the free breakfast is a great way to start your day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely experience staying here! Has a great location -walking distance to restaurants and shops. Staff were welcoming and helpful with booking us a shuttle and recommending places! Very cozy and comfortable sleep, clean and cute place, tasty free breakfast included. Pretty garden lounge area outside too!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Meredith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our 4th time staying at the Pension Santa Maria. Staff and guests are super friendly. Location is very centralized. Beds are comfortable (but bring your own pillows).
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Anjelica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderfully walkable to restaurants, shops, etc with about a 10 min drive to all the reserves. Loved the communal kitchen and games in the shared gathering area with free tea and coffee all day. This is an older property, but the location is great, the staff are helpful, and it is clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hostel, lots of people, glad we had a private room. Staff really helpful, especially MJ. Loved the free breakfast with donations for the community. Santa Elena & Monteverde have many activities to offer, in town & surrounding area.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023