El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel

Hotels
8.4 (105 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
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Family rooms
Safety deposit box
Tour desk
Soundproof rooms
Massage services
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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 105 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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Díaz • family_with_children • cr
10
Pros:

Me encantó, personal amable, buena comida y excelente ubicación.

2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Gerhard • couple • ca
10
The food is excellent at the restaurant and the access to Ylang Ylang facilities (pool and yoga) were gop notch. We will
2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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Grande • couple • ar
10
Pros:

Hospitabilidad

2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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Vega • solo_traveller • cr
10
2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Handell • couple • cr
10
2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Cortés Montero • solo_traveller • cr
8
Pros:

La vibra del lugar! El personal es muy amable y el restaurante es delicioso

Cons:

La habitación que da hacia la calle, se siente poco privada

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Enigmaonline • extended_group • us
9
Pros:

Right on the beach

2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Courtney • extended_group • us
10
Wonderful!
Pros:

Right in the heart of a quaint beach town. Yummy and scenic restaurant attached to the hotel.

Cons:

Don’t be nice to the blue birds around the dining area! They will steal your food.

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Renee • solo_traveller • us
5
2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Gabriele • couple • it
10
Pros:

Hotel molto caratteristico con molta cura nei dettagli... In zona comoda e centrale di Montezuma.
Staff molto cordiale...

Cons:

Tutto positivo

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Maika • couple • es
7
Pros:

El jardín y los trabajadores muy amables

Cons:

Habitación sin ventilación

2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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MANUEL • couple • es
5
Pros:

La ubicación.

Cons:

Las habitaciones son interiores y un tanto claustrofóbicas.

2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Bent • solo_traveller • dk
6
2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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Sally • couple • us
9
2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Jessica • extended_group • cr
8
Agradable
Pros:

La amabilidad del personal

Cons:

Baños sin ventilación ni extractores de aire. Poca ventilación en las habitaciones

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Soria • couple • es
7
Pros:

La ubicación

Cons:

La habitación es muy pequeña,la ventana es de paso y no tienes privacidad.

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Ramona • family_with_children • de
8
Preis Leistung ok! Würden wieder kommen
Pros:

+Service sehr gut
+Frühstück sehr gut
+Kinderfreundlich
+grosse Zimmer mit Klima (wenn sie richtig eingestellt ist)

Cons:

Toller Pool allerdings Fußmarsch von 15 min auch durch den Sand

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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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