El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel

Hotels
8.4 (79 reviews)
700 Meter North of the School Along the Beach. , Montezuma , cr

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Family rooms
Safety deposit box
Tour desk
Soundproof rooms
Massage services
Packed lunches
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great service
Beautiful location
Comfortable beds
High-quality breakfast
Cons:
Small room sizes
No proper ventilation in some rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
7.96
Overall good cleanliness mentioned; however, some implied concerns in reviews.
Service
8.93
Exceptional and friendly service consistently highlighted in several reviews.
Location
8.77
Multiple reviews praise the excellent location, close to the beach and central attractions.
Room Quality
7.42
Room quality had mixed reviews; while some found comfort, others noted small size.
Amenities
8.45
Amenities praised; good breakfast and access to a pool mentioned positively.
Value for Money
8.41
Affordable pricing mentioned in relation to comfort and amenities offered.
Food and Beverage
8.96
Guests enjoyed the excellent breakfast and quality of food.
Overall Experience
8.33
Overall positive experience with some minor issues noted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 18:44

Property Description

Beachfront Paradise in Nicoya Peninsula

Free Wi-Fi and Beach Access
Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi and full access to the Ylang Ylang Resort’s beach and swimming pool just a short walk away.

Charming Regionally Decorated Rooms
Relax in rooms adorned with colourful blankets, equipped with air conditioning, safety box, and private bathrooms with showers. Choose between street or building views.

Explore Natural Wonders
Discover the stunning Montezuma Waterfall just a 30-minute walk away and the Curu National Refuge a short drive from the hotel.

Ready to experience paradise? Book your stay now at our beachfront hotel in the Nicoya Peninsula!

Important information:

Please note that the credit card presented at check-in must match the name on the reservation.

The credit card details provided are used to secure your room and will be charged on the date stated in the cancelation policy. If your reservation is made within the cancelation period, your card will be charged immediately. The card will be tested at the time of booking to ensure its validity.

Swimming pool is located a beautiful and short 10-15 minutes' walk along the beach.

Please note free parking is available but spaces are limited and not guaranteed.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 79 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.96
Service: 8.93
Location: 8.77
Room Quality: 7.42
Amenities: 8.45
Value for Money: 8.41
Food and Beverage: 8.96
Overall Experience: 8.33
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Manuel • extended_group • de
8
Sehr angenehm!
Pros:

Sehr freundliches Personal! Wir waren zu früh dran, aber haben uns gleich angeboten das Gepäck aufzubewahren. Zimmer waren zur Check-In-Zeit fertig. Frühstück war sehr lecker. Abendessen keine Angabe möglich. Montezuma ist nicht groß, daher war die Lage super.

Cons:

Duschkopf sah etwas hingepfuscht aus .. Klebeband, etc. Nicht der beste Eindruck in der Dusche.
Hatten leider auch ein Zimmer ohne Fenster.

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Martin • couple • at
1
Pros:

Das Essen war ausgezeichnet.

Cons:

Sehr kleines Zimmer, kein Fenster zum öffnen, keine Lüftung im Bad, Badtüre kann nicht ganz geöffnet werden, so klein ist dieses. Es riecht verschimmelt. Es ist sehr hellhörig. Viel Lärm.. Haben früher abgebrochen. Mitarbeiter beim Emfang sehr unfreundlich. 3 Sterne ? Würde zwei abziehen.

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Lucia • couple • uy
9
2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Martin • solo_traveller • at
1
2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Elina • family_with_children • ca
7
2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
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Carl • couple • ca
8
Pros:

location close to everything in the town

Cons:

small room with poor ventilation

2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
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Jordan • couple • us
5
Funky place right in Montezuma.
Pros:

Right in town in Montezuma. Can be loud but easy access to beach and other amenities.

Cons:

Loud, rooms are like caves with no windows.

2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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Lorraine • couple • gb
10
Best few days in Montezuma
Pros:

Arty design,, location, lovely staff, absolutely delicious food, inner courtyard, large towels and generally overall vibe

Cons:

Nothing really. As others had said, would be good to have room ventilation

2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Emma • couple • gb
9
Great base in the heart of Montezuma and pool at Ylang Ylang a great perk
Pros:

Good location and nice breakfast

Cons:

Make sure you ask for a room with windows. Our first room was internal which felt a bit claustrophobic. They were really accommodating and moved us.

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Janaina • couple • br
5
Rústico
Pros:

Do jardim, da comida do restaurante para almoço e jantar

Cons:

Quarto pequeno, cama muito pequena, encostada na parede e com uma parte do teto inclinada sobre metade da cama. Eu e meu parceiro somos pequenos e se tivéssemos mais de 1,75m não caberíamos na cama. Faltou luz, não tinha frigobar e nem cafeteira no quarto. O café da manhã vc só
Podia escolher 1 opção para comer e 1 bebida ( ou suco ou café) e todo consumo no restaurante devia ser pago na hora, não poderia ser no check out.

2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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Constance • couple • fr
10
Tres bonne adresse !
Pros:

L’ambiance chaleureuse, activités proposés deux soirs en semaine ( movie night, musique live), très bonne restauration à deux pas de la plage, équipe serviable et souriante. Nous recommandons cette adresse !

Cons:

Isolation phonique des chambres à revoir.

2026-01-18 • via Nuitee
גאנם • solo_traveller • il
8
צוות מעולה, חדרים חמודים מאוד, אוכל טעים במסעדה, אווירה כייפית, מיקום מצויין
Pros:

האוכל במסעדה ממש טעים, ארוחת בוקרא פירות טעימות, הידר מפנק גדול מסודר ונקי.

Cons:

עשיתי עוד לילה והעבירו אותי לחדר שאני שומעת אתכח הרעשים במטבח של הלובי

2026-01-18 • via Nuitee
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Dirk • solo_traveller • de
5
Ich war auf der Durchreise
Pros:

Die Lage

Cons:

Das Zimmer hatte keine Fenster nach außen. Nur auf den Flur raus. Die Luft im Zimmer zum Schneiden! Hier möchte man nicht mehr als eine Nacht verbringen.

2026-01-17 • via Nuitee
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Hélène • couple • ca
8
Charmant, au coeur du village, et un peu bruyant
Pros:

Emplacement, ambiance chaleureuse, petit déjeuner

Cons:

Un peu de bruit

2026-01-17 • via Nuitee
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Iris • couple • gb
5
Pros:

The beaches were awesome

Cons:

No fresh air or proper ventilation in the rooms

2026-01-15 • via Nuitee
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Bryan • solo_traveller • cr
10
Pros:

La atención del personal

2026-01-06 • via Nuitee
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Pavla • family_with_children • cz
10
Živo, veselo, barevno
Pros:

úžasná restaurace
veliké prostorné pokoje
pohodlné širokánské postele
krásně vymalovaný a zařízený hotel - všechny prostory vkusně zařízené
dobrá wifi
hned u moře

Cons:

nemám ráda neotvíratelná okna, ale zajišťovali ticho v pokoji a že se tam nedostal hmyz :) Takže vlastně OK :)

2026-01-02 • via Nuitee
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Karin • extended_group • at
9
Pros:

Außergewöhnlich nettes und zuvorkommendes Personal. Wunderschön künstlerisch gestaltete Unterkunft, vom Zimmer bis zum Garten, Wahnsinn! So viele kleine liebevolle Details. Lage fantastisch, total zentral und sofort am Strand. Sehr zu empfehlen!

Cons:

Leider kein Fenster zum Lüften, dafür gut funktionierende Klimaanlage.

2026-01-02 • via Nuitee
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B. • family_with_children • it
7
2025-12-31 • via Nuitee
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Gillespie • solo_traveller • cr
10
2025-12-30 • via Nuitee