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El Establo Mountain Hotel

5.0 star property
Family-friendly 5-star hotel near The Bat Jungle

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2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Honeymoon Suite, 1 King Bed | Living area | LCD TV
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Couples treatment rooms, body treatments, aromatherapy, body wraps
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Diagonal to Escuela Rafael Arguedas, Monteverde, Puntarenas, 549-2050
  • Place, The Bat Jungle
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)

Room options

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Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Junior Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 645 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • 538 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Family Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 753 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Honeymoon Suite, 1 King Bed | Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Honeymoon Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Suite

  • 753 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Monteverde

In Monteverde .Stay at this Monteverde hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of The Bat Jungle and 2 miles (3 km) of Friends Meeting House. Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve is within 3 miles (5 km) and Lake Arenal is within 32 miles (52 km).

What's nearby

  • The Bat Jungle - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Monteverde Butterfly Gardens - 2 min drive - 0.5 miles
  • Curi-Cancha Reserve - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve - 7 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Laggus - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Green - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Choco Café - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Sabor Tico - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Taty's Bakery - ‬1 min walk

About this property

El Establo Mountain Hotel

Family-friendly 5-star hotel near The Bat Jungle
El Establo Mountain Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, 2 outdoor swimming pools, a fitness center, and a children's pool. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. Spa services, a terrace, and an arcade/game room are also featured at the luxury El Establo Mountain Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

This 5-star Monteverde hotel is smoke free.

  • 155 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 7 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 2001
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Beauty salon
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
El Establo Mountain Hotel offers 155 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Green Leaf Spa has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: CRC 11,500 for adults and CRC 11,500 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Playground

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
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
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 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 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at El Establo Mountain Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 1 year old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.

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 buffet breakfast: approximately CRC 11500 for adults and CRC 11500 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: CRC 110000 per vehicle (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; cash is not accepted
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:30 PM.
  • One child 1 year old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is El Establo Mountain Hotel to the airport?

El Establo Mountain Hotel is 69.9 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 El Establo Mountain Hotel?

As of Oct 5, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Establo Mountain Hotel on Oct 6, 2025 start from $196.8, 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 Establo Mountain Hotel have an airport shuttle?

El Establo Mountain Hotel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of CRC 110000 per vehicle, one way.

Does El Establo Mountain Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at El Establo Mountain Hotel, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of CRC 11500 for adults and CRC 11500 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at El Establo Mountain Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at El Establo Mountain Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

Is there free parking at El Establo Mountain Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does El Establo Mountain Hotel have a pool?

El Establo Mountain Hotel features 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 7:00 AM to 9:30 PM.

Does El Establo Mountain Hotel have a restaurant?

There are 2 onsite restaurants, offering options like international cuisine and brunch.

Does El Establo Mountain Hotel have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Green Leaf Spa, where you can enjoy facials, aromatherapy, and body wraps.

How close is El Establo Mountain Hotel to downtown Monteverde?

El Establo Mountain Hotel is 0.5 mi away from Monteverde.