Hotel & Spa El Escondite de la Montaña

2.5 star property

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Deluxe Cabin | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, laptop workspace
Restaurant
Body treatments, aromatherapy, hot stone massages, deep-tissue massages
Panoramic Cabin | Terrace/patio
Reception

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
The current price is $114
$101 nightly
$114 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 14 - Jun 15

Explore the area

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El Tigre, Sabana Redonda, Alajuela
  • Place, Doka Estate
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Hacienda Alsacia
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Poás Volcano National Park
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Cabin, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Cabin, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Chalet, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Cabin

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Junior Studio Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 603 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Panoramic Cabin

  • Mountain view
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Sabana Redonda

Located in Sabana Redonda, Hotel & Spa El Escondite de la Montaña is in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Doka Estate and Corso Lechería. .This family-friendly guesthouse is 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Hacienda Alsacia and 8.7 mi (13.9 km) from Poás Volcano National Park.

What's nearby

  • Doka Estate - 11 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Colinas del Poas - 18 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Corso Lechería - 19 min drive - 10.4 miles
  • Hacienda Alsacia - 21 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Poás Volcano National Park - 22 min drive - 10.2 miles

Getting around

  • Santo Domingo Santa Rosa Station - 44 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hacienda Alsacia - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Freddo Fresas - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Fresas del Volcan - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante El Mirador del Poás - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Típico de Fraijanes - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Hotel & Spa El Escondite de la Montaña

Hotel & Spa El Escondite de la Montaña offers 10 accommodations with fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 32-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries. This Sabana Redonda guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the guesthouse's full-service spa, La Montaña Spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is open daily.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 10 guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and LED televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. Additional amenities at this guesthouse include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.
A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Ecotours
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per night
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per night

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
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
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Mountain Hideout
El Escondite de la Montaña
& Spa El Escondite La Montana
Hotel & Spa El Escondite de la Montaña Guesthouse
Hotel & Spa El Escondite de la Montaña Sabana Redonda
Hotel & Spa El Escondite de la Montaña Guesthouse Sabana Redonda

Hotel & Spa El Escondite de la Montaña Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 142 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 142 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 142 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 142 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 142 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Quaint little hotel with great service! LOVED IT!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful. Amazing stay even though weather was bad. I love the atmosphere and had a beautiful time
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness
The staff was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location. The room was very clean and nice. The staff was very helpful and accommodating. I would describe the property as luxury camping. It is located in the mountains so during our entire stay, it was very windy. The wind was loud. That is the only negative thing and no fault of the hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was just what we wanted, a romantic get away The food was delicious and the cabin comfy, hot water, fireplace… Definitely a hidden place in the mountain
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bernardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a very pleasant stay
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a lovely place to experience nature
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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6/10 Okay

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Heater and microwave and some bare essentials such as plates ,forks
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spa, delicious restaurant with fresh ingredients, fantastic view and all the personnel is super friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to relax and the food was great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Harwin Aike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay with animals and a nicd restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendelin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute cabin, helpful staff, beautiful spot
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, excellent amenities, very cozy and romantic, the spa was amazing and the room was spectacular, very relaxing experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place, will definitely be returning
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone at the hotel was very nice,the restaurant was Delicious ,super clean.was a beautiful place
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Juan Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was awesome!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice out of the way stay. Close to mountain sites to visit like Poas volcano and only 30 minutes uphill from the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and concept of a farm with animals combined with nice cabins and great restaurant with relaxing environment. Perfect for families!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We really liked our stay, so much so we stayed an extra night. Only reason why it isn’t a 5 star review is for reasons obvious this not being a high star place to stay. The sauna has gaps, cold air comes in and so it doesn’t get as hot as it should be. The cabin we stayed also has gaps so cold air comes in, even with the fire on we still got cold inside and there’s no temperature controls in the cabin. The team there is great, property is great, but outside there’s not much to do, only go eat, Starbucks coffee farm, see the volcano. That’s about it. We would come back tho, for a couple nights.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

MATTHEW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delightful place. Great atmosphere. Very friendly service. Off the beaten path which we loved.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the cabin we rented with big soaker tub and fireplace. Felt like we were on a ranch in a cabin on the mountains. Complete with all the farm animals you’d find on a ranch. Highly recommend. Romantic for couples like me & my husband or bring the kids! They’ll love the facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Arnav

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

Perfect eco stay

Very comfortable stay ! We stayed there for a night and loved it ! The cottage was clean and well kept . The best part of the stay is the amazing service and the awesome food ! There are also cute animals there ! Even if you don’t stay, go there just to eat it’s thst good !
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

BERTHA CECILIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked everything except it was quite a distance from the airport and we arrived at night which it was a bit eerie
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kloé

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice cabana ! Clean and secluded.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024