Adrián M.
Increíbles instalaciones y atención maravillosa.
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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
Pacific Trade Winds customer ratings and reviews.
Showing reviews 101–125 of 220.
Adrián M.
Increíbles instalaciones y atención maravillosa.
Marcela V.
Only issue was not enough light in the room
Shawna M.
This place was nice but not our favorite.
Yvonne K.
While it was cooler here, but a fan was needed however they ran out and only 1 of our rooms was accommodated with a fan
Barry B.
different type hotel, yet very enjoyable. again great staff and attentive. Next time would like to stay at rooms in highest buildings on mountain side, great views. Restaurant staff and food very good.
Constance G.
A more basic hotel compared to Tabacon with less of the conforts we enjoyed previously. Older hotel and the fixtures and fittings were a little out dated. Despite this, it was still comfortable and acceptable.
William D.
The hotel was less than expected. It was somewhat run down, electric covers were open, the outside landscaping was overgrown, for example a grown palm tree blocked the view of our 2nd floor balcony. We also felt the floor was very uneven.
Kathleen O.
A beautiful hotel in a fabulous location!The view from the bedroom was phenomenal.Lots of wildlife around.
Karen L.
I did not like this hotel due to the steep hill separating the housing buildings from the restaurants, pool, trails, reception, and front gate. It was difficult to access the facilities. The road was dark and scary at night. The walking distance to the center of town was an obstacle to exploring nearby restaurants and sights.
Jeanne C.
Friendly, informative staff at check-in. Beautiful setting. Like the proximity to Santa Elena - could walk there or take a quick taxi ride. Very hilly but we like the excretes.
Daphne N.
The beds were very uncomfortable the staff were very good.
Ojesh U.
Did not like this hotel that much.
Kellie C.
The only complaint is it was LOUD!
Lars E.
The hotel was comfortable and fine but in our opinion lacked soul and coziness. The restaurant was also fine but very busy to times. Open windows to the hall area made quite substantial amount of noise from other people that were walking in the hallway. The room became quite hot during the day/evening which made it hard to sleep. We were not informed that there were no fans or AC.
Kimberly F.
Nice hotel, but could use a little upkeep. We had some problems with our shower and ran out of hot water. The breakfast buffet was very good. We would have loved to have outdoor seating on our deck. I hiked some of the trail and would have benefitted from some trail markers. Otherwise, beautiful views and attentive staff mad it a very nice experience.
Kathryn R.
The staff were extremely friendly and helpful
Naveen
Great view and location but we ran short of time to enjoy the hotel amenities.
Teri D.
Needed more light!
Regina R.
The hotel is beautiful and the view is spectacular. the shuttle drivers were essential to get around the property and they appeared promptly. Our only issue was the extremely dim lighting. We used flashlights at night in the room to see adequately.
Bryon S.
Room too far away and needing a shuttle is annoying
Lynn M.
We were very surprised at how vast this property was at this hotel. We thought we could walk to the top to do the hike but quickly realized we needed to use the in house shuttle. The staff was there to provide the shuttle.
Mary U.
Again, the property was very hilly and needed a shuttle to get around, had to call twice for a shuttle to pick up my luggage when checking out. Otherwise, everyone was nice and helpful, pleasant.
Karen R.
We had a beautiful view. Well located to walk to local restaurants. Staff was very nice. Good breakfast. Hotel goes high up the hill but the vans that drive you to your room and the pool work well.
Alan R.
Loved our room with a full view of the volcano from our patio.
Jon H.
Beautiful hotel. Server at the main restaurant, Rommel(?), really went out of his way to make sure we were happy. Trails at the top of the property were a bit scary –too easy to get lost.
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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