El Establo Mountain Hotel

Hotels
7.6 (225 reviews)
1km East of Santa Elena, Monteverde , Monteverde Costa Rica , cr

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful views
Attentive staff
Cons:
Room maintenance issues
Inconsistent food availability

Categories

Cleanliness
7.03
Mixed reviews on cleanliness, with issues highlighted in several rooms.
Service
8.02
Staff were generally noted as attentive and helpful.
Location
8.52
Great location with beautiful views noted in the reviews.
Room Quality
7.03
Several complaints about room maintenance and amenities.
Amenities
8.02
Gym and pool facilities are good, but there are some practical deficiencies.
Value for Money
7.53
Concerns expressed over pricing versus what is offered.
Food and Beverage
7.03
Food quality is good, but breakfast availability was a concern.
Overall Experience
7.62
Overall decent experience but with notable areas for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-21 03:07

Property Description

Serenity in Monteverde Cloud Forest

Luxurious Accommodations: El Establo Mountain Hotel offers rooms with balconies and stunning views of Monteverde Cloud Forest. Each room is elegantly decorated, featuring carpeted floors, a flat-screen TV, and a laptop safe box.

Exceptional Dining Options: Indulge in Costa Rican cuisine at Las Riendas Restaurant or opt for gourmet dishes with a view at Laggus overlooking the hotel's lake and gardens.

Relaxation and Recreation: Unwind at the Green Leaf Spa with a variety of treatments or take a dip in the outdoor swimming pool. Explore walking trails in the cloud forest, play tennis on-site, or embark on a hiking adventure in the picturesque surroundings.

Experience luxury and tranquility at El Establo Mountain Hotel - book your stay now!

Important information:

Reception hours from 6am to 10pmGuests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 4 years old stay for US$5.56 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children from 5 years old to 9 years old stay for US$11.11 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children from 10 years old to 14 years old stay for US$27.78 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.6
Based on 225 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.03
Service: 8.02
Location: 8.52
Room Quality: 7.03
Amenities: 8.02
Value for Money: 7.53
Food and Beverage: 7.03
Overall Experience: 7.62
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Melissa • extended_group • de
7
Pros:

Tolle Aussicht, viel Tiere auf der riesigen Anlage

Cons:

Sehr lieblose Zimmer, Personal teilweise unfreundlich

2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Albina • couple • us
10
2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • us
6
Not an intimate spot for couples.
Pros:

Well located, great view from room assigned.

Cons:

The property has become a lodging factory for group bus tours. Unfortunately our building was occupied by a young group with a loud party that needed to be broken up.

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • couple • us
3
The place was not warm and inviting, the people were nice, but the rooms were more like a hostel than an actual hotel!
Pros:

Not much, nice view from the dining room.

Cons:

I stayed at the original hotel years ago, and since then they added more buildings to house more people. The new construction building is done with very little detail, the windows and door system on the outside of the room to the balcony. We’re very poorly built and a little shaky the room was freezing. They did not have any heat, they did not even have a space heater I had to put four blankets on my bed jets to be warm. We did not even shower there, it was too cold. I will never go back to that hotel as we have stayed at much better for similar price. Thank you for listening.

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Paula • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Location
Space and setting

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Denise • couple • gb
7
2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Clifford • extended_group • gb
7
Beautiful views.
Pros:

The view from the bedroom.

Cons:

The restaurant prices were a bit high and the pool a bit underwhelming.

2026-01-24 • via Nuitee
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Steve • couple • gb
9
Mountain views with city luxury
Pros:

Fantastic location with stunning views and great local wildlife on the property

Cons:

Breakfast at USD 25 is certainly not worth it; a cafe across the street does it for less than USD 8 per head.

2026-01-23 • via Nuitee
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Steve • couple • ca
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Patel • family_with_children • us
10
2026-01-16 • via Nuitee
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Erik • extended_group • nl
8
Prima hotel
Pros:

Ruime kamer met mooi uitzicht

Cons:

Badkamer

2026-01-16 • via Nuitee
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Alexandre • couple • ch
8
Ca vaut la peine !
Pros:

L’endroit et l’établissement au top !

Cons:

Les chambres très humide et froide… (les habits mouillés du à l’humidité)

2026-01-06 • via Nuitee
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Jyoti • family_with_children • us
10
2026-01-05 • via Nuitee
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Donald • couple • us
9
A very nive place to stay.
Pros:

The view was fabulous from our room on the second floor. It was windy because it's the cloud forest, but I loved watching the clouds roll by. We had very noisy neighbors but the front desk called them and things eventually got quiet. The highlight of the visit was the morning bird and animal tour. Tarantulas, hummingbirds, toucans, and more! There were 3 kinds of orchids that were so small, five flowers could fit on my thumbnail!

2026-01-02 • via Nuitee
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Tang • family_with_children • us
5
2025-12-29 • via Nuitee
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Shannon • extended_group • ca
7
Pros:

Location and view.

Cons:

Room could be more comfortable. We had one conference chairs to sit on in the room.

2025-12-22 • via Nuitee
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Aguirre • extended_group • es
8
Las vistas del hotel son impresionantes, la comida buena y los trabajadores amables, en las habitaciones no hay calefacc
Pros:

Las vistas, la comida y las instalaciones del gimnasio.

Cons:

Las habitaciones estaban un poco descuidadas, nuestra habitación no tenía silla o mueble para la mesa de trabajo. La puerta del baño no cerraba muy bien, la parte de abajo tenía mucha humedad.

2025-12-16 • via Nuitee
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PAULA • family_with_children • us
10
Resort with Natural Cloud Forest on the property with naturalist services available on the property
Pros:

We were located at Building 3 and it was very convenient for easy access to dinning for breakfast and reception area. However, located at one higher elevation building with same accommodations would have been with a nicer view of the mountains and ocean. Shuttle services were excellent and prompt.

Cons:

A building near the breakfast and reception area just one level higher than Building 3 would have been with a nicer view of the mountains and ocean.

2025-12-11 • via Nuitee
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Jill • couple • us
5
If all you need are great views it’s fine.
Pros:

Views, pool, and bed comfort. Clean

Cons:

Everything is too spread out and on a steep hillside. Doors are loud throughout and slam constantly due to drafts. Reception and price.

2025-12-09 • via Nuitee
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Jaime • couple • cr
10
Muy lindo
Pros:

Las habitaciones y actividades

Cons:

Los senderos gratuitos son cortos y a la orilla de la calle

2025-11-18 • via Nuitee