Hotel Don Taco

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve

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Superior Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Superior Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom | Terrace/patio
Superior Triple Room, Mountain View | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free full breakfast

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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300 mts north from Banco Nacional, Santa Elena, Monteverde, Puntarenas, 60109
  • Monteverde Orchid Garden
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)

Room options

Standard Double Room

  • 172 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Economy Double Room

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Superior Room, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Triple Room, Mountain View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

Superior Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

Traditional Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Family Room, Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Superior Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Cabin

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Monteverde

In Monteverde .Your stay at this Monteverde hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of Jardín de Orquídeas and Monteverde Orchid Garden. Mundo de los Insectos and Ficus La Raiz are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Monteverde Orchid Garden - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Monteverde Butterfly Gardens - 5 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Curi-Cancha Reserve - 6 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve - 10 min drive - 3.3 miles

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 154 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tree House Restaurante & Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bon Appetit! - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Café Monteverde - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Taco Taco - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Choco Café - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Hotel Don Taco

3-star hotel near Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A rooftop terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Hotel Don Taco. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Monteverde hotel is smoke free.

  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel Don Taco offers 24 accommodations with hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

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 area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 165 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include 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. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Don Taco to the airport?

Hotel Don Taco is 69 mi (246-min drive) away from the La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hotel Don Taco have an airport shuttle?

Hotel Don Taco offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 165 per vehicle, one-way.

Does Hotel Don Taco offer free breakfast?

Yes, Hotel Don Taco offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hotel Don Taco?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Don Taco?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Hotel Don Taco?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hotel Don Taco have a pool?

Hotel Don Taco does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Don Taco have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hotel Don Taco have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Don Taco to downtown Monteverde?

Hotel Don Taco is 1.3 mi away from Monteverde.

Hotel Don Taco Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 178 out of 377 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 139 out of 377 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 377 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 377 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 377 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Percy, Milpitas

Traveled with family
Hotel offers 4 different breakfast options. Their breakfast options and plate sizes were the best on our Costa Rica trip. I had the 2 eggs, rice, beans, toast option breakfast and it was good. Good coffee too. Their onsite restaurant serves good pizza but we ate in downtown Monteverde and it was a good pizza place in the lane next to Orchid restaurant. Very close and walking distance to downtown. They arranged for our taxi rides on both days to the cloud forests. Monteverde is very windy so that kept us up at night.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Amol, Wexford

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Near to downtown and nice views.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bhavneet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katarzyna, Philadelphia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

Very nice place

Very good hotel in Monteverde. A little bit noisy at night (close to a main road)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Option to include breakfast, 4 choices.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location with pretty views. Staff were very helpful with organizing things to do in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff. Helpful in arranging activities and transportation. The restaurant and bar were n very nice too. Walk to downtown Santa Elena is not far but the walk back to the hotel is a pretty steep climb!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

yissel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great breakfast. Rooms need to be upgraded.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

McEachern

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff were helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

suzanne

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great relationship quality-price. Don Taco is very well located, near the downtown but in a quieter area. The room was not big but the bathroom was comfortable. The breakfast was well served and the staff very kind.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed one night. Good for the price including the breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice room. Comfortable bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Nadia

Very old building, close to busy and noisy road. Breakfast was included, small portions comparison to other hotels.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Ed

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

great hotel, even better hostesses

The rooms were small but quite sufficient, cost was very reasonable, and the beds were comfortable. There was a good hot prepared breakfast with choice of 3-4 options and fresh juice. The receptionists Wanda and Zadieka were absolutely fabulous and incredibly helpful - do not let these young ladies leave your establishment, they are so hospitable, intelligent, knowledgable of the area and out-of-this-world helpful!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Brent

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, close to town and wonderful breakfast options
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just a quick walk from Santa Elena proper. Parking was a challenge, having 3 separate parking locations (and the very steep uphill didn't help, but no fault of the property). Great service, but the transport for the tour I booked never arrived.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Janine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute rooms Our three bed room was like a small wooden cabin View of city walkable Restaurant is very good and manager very welcoming Pizza for dinner to go Two pizzas were around $35, fed the whole family and we enjoyed it very much There is a soda walkable which was also very good - family owned soda nice people There’s a small community room with books, good places to play board games at the hotel Parking is tight but we were able to park our big suv there each night Walked down to city-12 minute walk so very convenient If you’re looking to be close to city thus is an affordable option- clean , no frills
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good spot, good places to eat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Karthik

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The diner was outside
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025