Gustavo S.
We loved Monte Verde, it was so peaceful and calm....the hotel was very nice and super comfy! The staff was very nice and super accommodating.
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El Establo Mountain Hotel in Monteverde offers captivating long views of the cloud forest or Nicoya Gulf from its rooms and suites. Guests can choose from Deluxe, Junior, Honeymoon, and Family Suites, all featuring balconies or terraces. The hotel provides a range of amenities including property trails, a gym, tennis courts, a heated pool, and a spa. Dining options feature Costa Rican and international cuisine with panoramic views, notably Laggus overlooking a natural lake.
Monteverde’s greenery and long views give El Establo Mountain Hotel a reason to pause between cloud-forest adventures. From rooms and suites with balconies or terraces, the outlook reaches toward the forest or Nicoya Gulf, depending on your accommodation. That contrast between nearby foliage and distant landscape becomes part of the stay’s appeal.
The accommodation choices make the hotel useful for different traveling parties. Deluxe Rooms, Junior Suites, Honeymoon Suites and Family Suites share balconies or terraces and sitting areas, while other features vary. A Honeymoon Suite adds a hot tub; a Family Suite has a living room and mezzanine bedroom. Pick the room around how you would like to spend the quieter hours and who is coming with you, then let the forest or gulf outlook become part of that daily rhythm. Comfortable furnishings and plush beds give those outlooks a welcoming indoor counterpart.
Walk the property trails, keep a fitness routine in the gym or play tennis before turning to a slower afternoon in the gardens or heated pool. The spa uses natural and organic products in treatments and massages, giving restorative time its own place in the stay. With these choices close at hand, a day without a major excursion can still have a satisfying rhythm.
The restaurants blend Costa Rican and international cuisine using fresh, locally sourced ingredients, with panoramic views of the forest and surrounding landscape. At Laggus, the outlook reaches over the property’s natural lake. Leave time for a meal as part of enjoying the setting, rather than treating dining simply as a pause between outings.
Energy-saving initiatives, water conservation and waste management are among the hotel’s environmental practices, alongside support for local communities and biodiversity initiatives. In a region whose forest draws so much of your attention, these measures give the hotel’s sustainability focus practical context.
The staff can help with restaurant and boutique recommendations when you want to explore beyond the grounds. Guided cloud-forest hikes invite closer attention to the region’s plants and animals, and hanging bridges change your perspective on the forest. El Establo’s combination of facilities and surroundings means those excursions need not fill every day: a walk, a meal with a view and a quieter afternoon at the hotel can hold their own place in the itinerary.
Exclusive Promo for STAYS OF 3 NIGHTS OR MORE: receive a complimentary guided experience of your choice at La Mamita Reserve: A day hike, night hike, or canopy tour. This experience is complemented by the culinary offerings of Laggus Restaurant, overlooking the property's natural lake, as well as a spa designed for wellness and spaces curated to elevate your comfort throughout your stay. Promotion valid under 2026 rates, applicable for FITs and groups. Tours are subject to availability. *Cannot be combined with any other promotions.
Monteverde
Latitude: 10.313061; longitude: -84.815742
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Showing reviews 26–50 of 220.
Gustavo S.
We loved Monte Verde, it was so peaceful and calm....the hotel was very nice and super comfy! The staff was very nice and super accommodating.
Tamara T.
Restaurant was a bit overpriced.
Ashley R.
We loved the grounds and the staff but the hotel itself was slightly outdated
Susan S.
The wifi in our building was very inconsistent. The restaurant prices were high for lunch and dinner, but we just went into town and ate meals.
Holly S.
The food at the property was delicious, the night tour was a great addition, and the transportation to the rooms was appreciated.
Amy J.
A little loud...could hear the others talking. Fantastic food at the restaurant!
Keith B.
Magnificent views of the valley from the rooms and a good breakfast with lots of fresh fruit. There were playful koatis outside in the morning to greet us.
Angela S.
This was a very physically demanding hotel. I think in the description it should state how many times you have to climb steps to do anything. Other than that the resort amenities and room were amazing. The breakfast we did not care for, we only went the first day. The restaurant was not very clean, it was crowded. No service. We just did not care for it. We found a coffee shop at the bottom of the hill that had amazing people and a wonderful breakfast and snacks. Golf carts that could be added to room would be a great addition instead of shuttle to travel about the resort.
Robert G.
RATING REDUCED WHEN THEY TRIED TO CHARGE US FOR OUR ROOMS WHEN WE PAID THROUGH OUR YOUR TOUR. HAD TO CONTACT PTW FOR CLARIFICATION. VERY CHALLENGING TERRAIN FOR OLDER PEOPLE
Pamela E.
The hotel is lovely, the view spectacular. The room was a bit sparsely furnished. Although there were two double beds, the room had one rocking chair for sitting. This was not a bad hotel, We had good meals here and the staff was pleasant, helpful and kind.
Felicia B.
The restaurant was very good. The accommodations are in need of an update. No one should stay in the honeymoon suite unless you like to be in a room with no door to the bathroom, including the toilet!
Mary L.
The property is very large and the vans to pick us up from our room didn't always show up on schedule which was stressful. The rooms are simple but nice, good views. Breakfast was fine. The pool area was pretty. We did the night tour which we loved.
Uday S.
Wifi was pathetic, there was poor choice of vegetarian options, room service was unacceptably bad.
Bobbie B.
This is a beautiful hotel!
Geoff G.
The hotel was exactly as expected based on PTW and our individual research. Feedback and guidance for others considering this hotel should include mention of the steep hill that needs to be traversed to your room (by hotel or readily available shuttle) and the amount of noise heard in the room while others are moving to/from their rooms.
Sameh H.
The travel distance between room and reception was hard. The breakfast options were limited. The pool was too small and not heated.
Amanda K.
Nice views and very fun to see coatis near our patio. Nice night tours offered by the hotel, too. The negatives were the room was, it was difficult getting to the room from the reception, and the front desk didn’t activate our room keys properly, causing us to get locked out of our rooms.
Mike B.
Fun to be up in the cloud forest and surrounded by local flora and fauna. We had a coati family that came by the patio a few times a day.
Elisabeth R.
I thought the room was beautiful
Mercedes R.
I would not stay here again. The room itself and views were good. But because the hallways are large and made of concrete and rock you hear everything everyone else is doing. The buildings at the top of the hill looked abandoned. I'm wondering if it is because of covid. The restaurant had really good food but it was expensive. We went to hike some of their trails but they were not maintained and reached a lot of dead ends. They walk to town from the hotel is manageable.
Johanne M.
Queen beds not wanted. Had to use transportation anytime to go anywhere, including, restaurant, pool, or lobby. The restaurant food was good. The breakfast was not up to standards. People served themselves (COVID-19 restrictions were inadequate.).
Gail E.
The beds were very hard. I wish I could remember the name of the young man that was shuttling people up and down to the rooms. He was very kind.
David E.
The beds were too hard. The young man that was our shuttle driver was very friendly and we appreciated him.
Derek G.
Obviously not quite as well appointed as Arenal, however given this is an Eco-Lodge it is extremely nice and comfortable and once again, Staff was excellent in all respects--friendly, knowledgeable, and eager to serve.
Krishnaveni J.
The only issue with this hotel was was it our room was at the top of the mountain , we had to call shuttle services whenever we had to go outside and back to our room. We were little hesitant to call the shuttle
El Establo Mountain Hotel offers Deluxe Rooms, Junior Suites, Honeymoon Suites, and Family Suites. All accommodations include balconies or terraces and sitting areas, with some suites featuring additional amenities like a hot tub or a living room with a mezzanine bedroom.
Guests can enjoy property trails, a fitness routine in the gym, tennis courts, a heated pool, and a spa offering treatments with natural and organic products. The hotel also features restaurants with panoramic views.
The hotel's restaurants blend Costa Rican and international cuisine using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Laggus restaurant provides panoramic views over the property’s natural lake, while other dining venues offer views of the surrounding forest.
Yes, for stays of three nights or more under 2026 rates, guests receive a complimentary guided experience of their choice at La Mamita Reserve: a day hike, night hike, or canopy tour. This promotion is subject to availability and cannot be combined with other offers.
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