Koora Hotel by Sandglass

Hotels
Traveler CR
9.8 (126 reviews)
Cerro Plano, 300m Noreste del BCR, Monteverde, Puntarenas, 60109 , Monteverde , CR

Facilities

Free breakfast
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Concierge service
Wheelchair accessible
Free breakfast
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Smoke-free property
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent service and attention to detail
Beautiful location and stunning views
Delicious food and beverage options

Categories

Cleanliness
9.45
Rooms are clean and modern, enhancing the overall stay.
Service
10
Staff were consistently friendly, attentive, and personalized service.
Location
9.92
Perfectly located near town, major attractions, and surrounded by nature.
Room Quality
9.96
Rooms are spacious, stylish, and offer breathtaking views.
Amenities
9.41
Excellent amenities including a great restaurant and bar.
Value for Money
9.74
Overall, a worthwhile investment for a memorable stay.
Food and Beverage
9.9
Outstanding restaurant with delicious and fresh food options.
Overall Experience
10
Absolutely amazing experience, highly recommend.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 03:09

Property Description

Scenic Views from Terrace and Garden

Gourmet Dining and Cozy Bar/Lounge

Convenient Amenities and Services

Take in a stay at Koora Hotel in Monteverde, where nature meets luxury. With breathtaking views, fine dining at Aguti, and top-notch amenities, your mountain getaway awaits. Book now for an unforgettable experience.

Important information:

  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SJO

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • Guest type

    LGBTQ friendly

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

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Location

Guest Reviews

9.8
Based on 126 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.45
Service: 10
Location: 9.92
Room Quality: 9.96
Amenities: 9.41
Value for Money: 9.74
Food and Beverage: 9.9
Overall Experience: 10
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Dean partner
10
Pros:

Room was smaller than expected but it was clean. TV did not have cable but Netflix and Prime video so more than ample. Dining staff were world class and meals well presented. If a person is handicapped some of the walkway could be an issue with the grade. Front desk staff (starts with an M) was quick efficient and a terrific representative for the accommodation. Overall We liked this place. The roads were a bit of a challenge but just take your time and you will be fine. I would certainly recommend. Watch for their 2 nights and 1 free. We missed that one but oh well. Pathways and hiking are nice but the chance of seeing a sloth in the wild has less odds than finding Jimmy Hoffa. Do yourself a favor and go to the sanctuary next door and pay $ as it was totally worth it and we saw 12 sloths.. Have a great trip

2025-10-12 via Nuitee
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Maria partner
10
Pros:

Koora es un hotel espectacular que ofrece una experiencia única desde el primer momento. La bienvenida es cálida y personalizada, incluso con el detalle especial de que el staff sabía nuestros nombres, lo que hizo que la estadía se sintiera cercana y exclusiva. El servicio fue excepcional en todo momento. Las habitaciones son amplias, cómodas y con una vista impresionante al bosque nuboso de Monteverde, lo que convierte cada amanecer en algo mágico. La propuesta gastronómica del restaurante es deliciosa, con platos frescos y muy bien preparados. Además, la ubicación es perfecta: rodeada de naturaleza pero a pocos minutos del centro de Monteverde. Sin duda, un lugar para volver y recomendar al 100%.

2025-09-17 via Nuitee
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Ximei family
10
Pros:

The hotel is located in the cloud forest, and the rooms face the cloud forest, with a beautiful environment.

2025-09-12 via Nuitee
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Yohanna family
10
Pros:

This is a magic place to be! The people is amazing and makes this place even better.

2025-09-03 via Nuitee
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Timothy family
10
Pros:

Amazing place with a bar & restaurant in the heart of the cloud forest canopy.
The staff were very friendly and attentive.

2025-08-19 via Nuitee
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Margaret
10
Pros:

The property design is gorgeous. The rooms are stylish and comfortable with throw blankets, French presses and sleek furniture with warm touches of wood. The restaurant is outstanding. And the staff is attentive and caring. The views rain or shine are amazing. A very special place! Thank you!

2025-08-15 via Nuitee
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Matthew
10
Wonderful staff
Pros:

Staff was so nice. Remembered my and my daughters names first day

2025-08-10 via Nuitee
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Tania
10
Pros:

There is literally nothing i bad i can say about this trip.
The staff were so lovely.

I love exotic fruits, the staff members were kind enough to teach me how to eat these new fruits. I can’t thank them enough for how well they have treated me in general.

2025-07-20 via Nuitee
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Daria family
10
Pros:

Our family had a wonderful stay at Koora Hotel in Monteverde. The suite was spacious, beautifully designed, and offered breathtaking views of the cloud forest and beyond.

The location is ideal—close to town and major attractions, yet peaceful and surrounded by nature. We especially loved having both the Aguti Biological Reserve and the Natuwa Wildlife Sanctuary right next door, where we enjoyed scenic trails and spotted local wildlife up close.

The service was excellent, warm, and attentive throughout our stay. The breakfasts were delicious, and the bar and restaurant were a great place to relax in the evenings.

Koora Hotel offers the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and natural beauty—a great choice for families visiting Monteverde.

2025-07-13 via Nuitee
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Katarzyna family
10
Pros:

Absolutely amazing beauty located with amazing property. Rooms are clean, modern and well designed. Lots of wild life. Amazing food. Located very close to Mondavedre park. It gets cold at night. It’s a place I would go back to

2025-07-10 via Nuitee
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Sanjay
10
Pros:

Nice and clean resort on the mountains. We enjoyed our 2 night stay.

2025-07-06 via Nuitee
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Serena friends
10
Pros:

Beautiful property in a forest setting. Rooms are top notch with gorgeous views. Staff was amazing with helpful tips for tours, arranging a personal guide. Restaurant and food was very nice. Great location in the heart of Monteverde!

2025-06-13 via Nuitee
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TIESHA family_with_children
10
Pros:

Such an amazing hotel. Everything about it was beautiful and the staff was so friendly and attentive.

2025-06-04 via Nuitee
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Nikhil
10
Pros:

Very intimate with nature and wildlife. Amazing staff and very helpful with our needs especially Jason. Highly recommend this property to anyone coming to Monteverde. We hope to return in future.

2025-06-01 via Nuitee
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David family
10
Pros:

Great view and spot!

2025-06-01 via Nuitee
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April friends
10
Pros:

Wonderful! Definitely a high end experience. The stuff was so attentive. The property was beautiful and covered in vegetation. We were literally staying in the rainforest.

2025-05-30 via Nuitee
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Mohammad
10
Pros:

This is great hotel with natural beauty and excellent food

2025-05-29 via Nuitee
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Yu-Chen family
10
Pros:

We stayed during Costa Rica’s rainy season and were pleasantly surprised with a room upgrade during check in. The service was great and the staff was very personal, remembering our names, room number, and even where we had sat in the restaurant for breakfast! Complimentary access to the nearby nature reserve was a great bonus, and we were able to spot coatis and an agouti during our stay. Highly recommended!

2025-05-29 via Nuitee
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Niranjan partner
10
Pros:

Great hotel

2025-05-18 via Nuitee
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Mairi
10
Pros:

We were a party of 4 and had an amazing time at Koora Hotel. It was in a great location for hiking, ziplining, horse-riding, night hike etc. The Natura sanctuary was amazing. Only comment was that the Aguti trail could be better signed posted. Staff were so friendly and accommodating. We were also able to order breakfast early at 6.15 am as we had an early hike start. We would highly recommend Koora Hotel.

2025-05-12 via Nuitee