Koora Hotel by Sandglass

5.0 star property
5-star luxury hotel near Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve

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Vista Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Fusion cuisine, garden views
Cloud Forest Bungalow | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Pool
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Cerro Plano, 300m Noreste del BCR, Monteverde, Puntarenas, 60109
  • Place, Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Monteverde Butterfly Gardens
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)

Room options

Grand Vista Suite

  • 1292 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

Vista Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 969 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Cloud Forest Bungalow

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 969 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Forest Junior Bungalow Deluxe

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Forest Junior Bungalow

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Forest King Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 474 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Forest Double Room

  • 474 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Forest Signature Suite with Plunge Pool

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 635 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Grand Forest Suite

  • 947 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Monteverde

In Monteverde .Within a 15-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Children's Eternal Rain Forest Bajo del Tigre and The Bat Jungle. Monteverde Butterfly Gardens and Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Monteverde Orchid Garden - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Monteverde Butterfly Gardens - 2 min drive - 0.5 miles
  • Curi-Cancha Reserve - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve - 7 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 155 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Laggus - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Choco Café - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Green - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Taty's Bakery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Las Riendas Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Koora Hotel by Sandglass

5-star luxury hotel near Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the luxury Koora Hotel by Sandglass. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

This 5-star Monteverde hotel is smoke free.

  • 26 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Koora Hotel by Sandglass offers 26 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. This Monteverde hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • 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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 185 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 185 (one-way)

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hotel Aguti Lodge Reserve Monteverde
Hotel Aguti Lodge Reserve
Aguti Reserve Monteverde
Aguti Reserve
Koora Hotel
Hotel Aguti Lodge Reserve
Koora Hotel by Sandglass Hotel
Koora Hotel by Sandglass Monteverde
Koora Hotel by Sandglass Hotel Monteverde

Frequently asked questions

How close is Koora Hotel by Sandglass to the airport?

Koora Hotel by Sandglass is 70 mi (250-min drive) away from the La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Koora Hotel by Sandglass?

As of Oct 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Koora Hotel by Sandglass on Oct 21, 2025 start from $243.0, 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 Koora Hotel by Sandglass have an airport shuttle?

Koora Hotel by Sandglass offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 185 per vehicle, one-way.

Does Koora Hotel by Sandglass offer free breakfast?

Koora Hotel by Sandglass offers free cooked-to-order breakfast every day from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Koora Hotel by Sandglass?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Koora Hotel by Sandglass?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Koora Hotel by Sandglass?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Koora Hotel by Sandglass have a pool?

Koora Hotel by Sandglass does not have a pool.

Does Koora Hotel by Sandglass have a restaurant?

Koora Hotel by Sandglass is home to Aguti, which features Fusion cuisine and garden views.

Does Koora Hotel by Sandglass have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Koora Hotel by Sandglass to downtown Monteverde?

Koora Hotel by Sandglass is 0.5 mi away from Monteverde.