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El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront hotel with restaurant

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Exterior
Hallway
Restaurant
Restaurant
Village Room - 1 Queen, 1 Single | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
In Front of the Park, Cóbano
  • Montezuma Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Montezuma Falls
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Piedra Colorada
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Tambor (TMU)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Village Room - 3 Single, 1 King | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Village Room - 3 Single, 1 King

  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

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Village Room - 1 Queen, 1 Single | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Village Room - 1 Queen, 1 Single

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Village Room - 1 Queen | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Village Room - 1 Queen

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Interior

Village Room - 1 Queen, 1 Single (downtown view)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Village Room - 2 Queens | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Village Room - 2 Queens

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Montezuma

On the beach.Your stay at this hotel will put you steps from Montezuma Catholic Church and a 5-minute walk from Montezuma Beach. Montezuma School and Montezuma Gardens are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Montezuma Catholic Church - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Montezuma Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Montezuma Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Montezuma Falls - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Piedra Colorada - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Cóbano Airport (ACO) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cocina De Leña La Cobaneña - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Bakery - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Marisqueria Soemi - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bakery Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Panadería Cabuya - ‬14 min drive

About this property

El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel

3-star beachfront hotel with restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a front-desk safe. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property.

This 3-star Cóbano hotel is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel offers 12 accommodations with air conditioning. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 to 10 for adults and USD 5 to 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 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 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 10 for adults, and USD 5 to 10 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

El Sano Banano Village
El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel Montezuma
El Sano Banano Village Hotel Montezuma
El Sano Banano Village Montezuma
El Sano Banano Beachside Montezuma
El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel Cobano
El Sano Banano Beachside Cobano
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El Sano Banano Beachside
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El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel Cóbano
El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel Hotel Cóbano

Frequently asked questions

How close is El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel to the airport?

El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel is 4.2 mi (14-min drive) away from the Cóbano Airport (ACO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel?

As of Jun 19, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel on Jun 20, 2025 start from $75.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel.

How close is El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel, but local cuisine breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 5 and 10 for adults, USD 5 and 10 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel have a pool?

El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel features outdoor pool access.

Does El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel to downtown Cóbano?

El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel is 1.1 mi away from Montezuma.

El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 166 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 166 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 166 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 166 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 166 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Greta, Atlanta

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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

Cute and cozy

This hotel was very cute. Well decorated and really homey. Great location as it’s right in the town center and seconds to the beach. The hotel restaurant was fabulous and staff so attentive. I would highly recommend it. Great price.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Staff & service
El personal es amistoso y la comida muy rica
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Katie

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

RAY

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

enjoy

The staff is perfecto. Our family room (2 queen beds) had Air Conditioning but none of the rooms have windows that open. No TV. The sister property Ylang Ylang shares their wonderful pool on the beach with a 7 minute beach walk form Sano Banano
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jerrold, Locust Grove

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly. Room was just OK. Shower was a challenge. No putting toilet paper in the toilet. I’m. OK! Located very near nice beach and waterfalls. Food was good. Fun little hippie, surfer, beach town.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juliana, New York

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place to stay. Based on reviews we booked a room with a window overlooking the town which I really recommend. The hotel is really convenient and the restaurant was great. You also can use the facilities at a nearby resort (Ylang Ylang, which is lovely) a nice 10 minute walk along the beach from montezuma town. The hotel staff was also really friendly and helpful. It was a great choice.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel, good breakfast and nice staff. But many of the rooms have no windows, and there’s no temperature control on the showers - a scalding shower is not what you want in 30-degree weather.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miles

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

Great access to beach and park

Right in the heart of town with the beach only steps away. Small town so could walk anywhere from this location. Staff was friendly. Nice indoor and outdoor eating facility. Food was excellent. Park right across the street and often monkeys were present. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Decent Stay

Our room was quite dark and had a bad smell. Being able to use the amenities at Ylang Ylang was really great. Our kids enjoyed the pool at Ylang Ylang and hung out with capuchin monkeys for hours. The food at the Sano Banano Restaurant was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

courtney, Atlanta

Perfect location Can walk everywhere !!!!! Staff very nice and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location for walking to whatever you might need but at the same time quiet. Extremely friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

William

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, steps to beach and where the tour operators meet. After 3 weeks touring the pacific coast from La Cruz to Montezuma, the beach was a bit disappointing. The town itself is small, but pretty cool. Lots of dining options within a few minutes walk. More if you want to drive. My room was clean, but very dark. Windows faced the hallway. Decent bed with comfortable bedding. Good water pressure and plenty of hot water. Can’t say much about the restaurant because I didn’t eat there. A frig in the room would have been nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erik, Berkeley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best sleep of trip to CR. Interior room w interior windows, slept through the night. Ready to continue the adventure.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
only 2 plugs in the room. . 1 tiny soap, air conditioning is not great beds were rock hard, but the price per night is good
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Myron

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at the Sano Banano. Our room was clean and very adequate. The food at the restaurant was beyond excellent. We loved the location and accessibility to the beach, town and roads. This would be our first choice if we every are in the area again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

JUDITH

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room have no windows. Front desk are helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cristian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice budget option. rooms were comfortable (though our room did not have a window to the outside, just to a hall way). the hotel is in the center of the small town, so you can walk anywhere. Plus they are owned by resort nearby which gives you access privilege to their pool and beach views. I would recommend this place.

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

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

Centrally located, interesting decor

Centrally located, interesting decor excellent breakfast except for the picayuneishness of charging for a second cup of coffee. Most hotels of this nature have free refills, and often have 24-hour free coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Right in the center of Montezuma ... close to the beach., all the restaurants and attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved all the murals & wall paintings. Very clean. Muy rico patacones. Helpful staff. A little noisy but we like the younger crowds.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023