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El Establo Mountain Hotel

Monteverde

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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.


Long outlooks over Monteverde

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.

A room to enjoy between adventures

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.

Let the hotel be part of the day

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.

Explore Monteverde and the care behind the stay

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.

A qualified benefit for a longer visit

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.

A Monteverde stay with room for both exploring and slowing down

  • Cloud-forest or Nicoya Gulf outlooks from balconies and terraces give rooms a scenic setting. Compare the view and layout when choosing a room or suite for your party.
  • A heated swimming pool, property trails, fitness room and tennis court let you vary time at the hotel. Gardens and spa treatments give quieter alternatives to a full day of excursions.
  • Restaurants combine Costa Rican and international cuisine using locally sourced ingredients. Laggus overlooks a natural lake, while other dining views connect meals to the surrounding forest landscape.
  • Spa treatments and massages use natural and organic products. Choose the stay when restorative time at the property matters alongside Monteverde exploration.
  • Deluxe, Junior, Honeymoon and Family options have useful differences. A hot tub in the Honeymoon Suite or living room and mezzanine bedroom in the Family Suite can change how the accommodation fits your stay.
  • Energy-saving measures, water conservation, waste management and support for local communities and biodiversity initiatives give the sustainability approach practical substance.
  • For stays of three nights or more under 2026 rates, FITs and groups can receive one complimentary guided La Mamita Reserve experience: a day hike, night hike or canopy tour. Tours are subject to availability, and the promotion cannot be combined with others.
  • Nearby cloud-forest exploration and hanging-bridge outings make this an appealing base for nature trips. Staff recommendations for restaurants and boutiques add choices beyond the forest, while the on-site facilities support days with less travel.

Stay details

Number of rooms
163
Check-in
14:00
Check-out
12:00

Hotel Styles

  • Midrange
  • Resort
  • Eco Style
  • Spa
  • Family
  • Hilltop
  • Yoga
  • Business
  • Sustainable

Hotel Amenities

  • Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Room Service
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Fitness Room
  • Trails
  • Tennis Court
  • Resort Activities
  • Conference Room
  • Gardens
  • Handicap
  • Computer Station
  • Parking
  • WiFi
  • WiFi Free
  • Laundry Service
  • Cable TV

Room Amenities

Deluxe

  • Alarm Clock
  • Balcony or Terrace
  • Cable TV
  • Hair Dryer
  • Internet
  • Mini-Fridge
  • Phone
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Sitting Area
  • Tub

Deluxe Room GROUP ONLY 6 ROOM +

  • Alarm Clock
  • Balcony or Terrace
  • Cable TV
  • Hair Dryer
  • Internet
  • Mini-Fridge
  • Phone
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Sitting Area
  • Tub

Junior Suite

  • Alarm Clock
  • Balcony or Terrace
  • Cable TV
  • Coffee Service
  • Hair Dryer
  • Internet
  • Mini-Fridge
  • Phone
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Sitting Area
  • Tub
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Honeymoon Suite

  • Alarm Clock
  • Balcony or Terrace
  • Cable TV
  • Coffee Service
  • Hair Dryer
  • Hot Tub
  • Internet
  • Mini-Fridge
  • Phone
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Sitting Area
  • Tub

Family Suite

  • Alarm Clock
  • Balcony or Terrace
  • Cable TV
  • Coffee Service
  • Hair Dryer
  • Internet
  • Living Room
  • Mezzanine Bedroom
  • Mini-Fridge
  • Phone
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Sitting Area
  • Tub

Hotel location

Monteverde

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Latitude: 10.313061; longitude: -84.815742

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Guest ratings and reviews

Pacific Trade Winds customer ratings and reviews.

Overall
84%628 guest ratings
Cleanliness
92%
Expectations
82%
Staff
88%
Comfort
85%
Value
84%

Showing reviews 151–175 of 220.

Filipa V.

People weren't specially nice, or not nice at all. the hotel wasn't much confortable

Richard R.

A lot of walking . The area was spread out & very difficult Walking .

Stephanie P.

Rooms were ok. Staff at the front desk were friendly and the tour desk was as well. The bathrooms were VERY dark, could hardly see anything. Nice set up in the mountains though and we purchased the Zip Line tour and Night Walk tour that was offered on the premises. Zip Lining was fun, night tour rather disappointing, but not the guides fault. Animals do what they want!! We also purchased the coffee tour from the hotel's tour desk which was great.

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Carolle C.

We were happy we stayed here....but it’s a weird and strange place. Layout was really weird. We did not see anyone. Breakfast was ok. Very strange layout...kept up all night by wind slamming doors ect.

Jocelyn M.

This was my favorite hotel of the whole trip. It was the most relaxing, warming and inviting hotel. Staff was great, breakfast was great. The view was absolutely perfect during the day and even better as we watched the clouds roll in over the city. It gave me the sense that I was seeing the cloud forest and its environment in action and make me feel like I was experiencing something special.

Jen M.

Another beautiful hotel with an incredible view!

Celestine E.

Initial impressions not good at check in as the receptionist didn't offer a safe key even though there was one, and didn't tell us the shuttle would be coming to take us up the VERY steep hill. Things improved after this except for 2nd day breakfast which was "a la carte" due to low volume of guests. It was terrible. A heater in the room would have been useful and somewhere cosy to have a drink and get warm and dry. When we had a problem with ht roof leaking they moved us quickly so not problem with that.

Vered B.

beautiful setting.

Aaron C.

Very loud, echoing hallways

Ilona K.

Staff was very friendly. Enjoyed playing some games with the kids of some staff members. Stone hallways made the lodging buildings noisy.

Scott L.

the view from this hotel was amazing but the layout was a little more spread out from what we had at Arenal. It was easier to walk to local sodas for meals than it was when we were in Arenal, so I enjoyed that aspect of being able to experience more of the local flavor and have a chance to put my Spanish to work speaking with local shop owners.

Lorene D.

Hotel was great, but very inconvenient to get to pool.

Katie C.

The pool was too chilly to swim, it would have been nice if it had been heated.

Danielle P.

Did not like having to take the shuttle. Staff wasn't very friendly but the room was nice.

Matt K.

Hotel VERY dim. We had to use our iPhone lights just to unpack and see things. So spread out and on a steep hill made it difficult to get around. Breakfast quite chaotic. The bed on the upper floor of each room was very, very hot and despite what they say,. they do need air conditioning. Would not go there again.

Monika D.

Great location to be able to walk downtown. We were sad the lower pool and workout area were no longer available.

Janice R.

We saw coati mundis and kinkajous out outside our patio door. Amazing sunsets!

Cheryl H.

lovely way up in the mountains. most of the drivers for the shuttle back and forth we great and chatty. Animals on our patio and so close to nature.

Javier J.

I wouldn't recommend this hotel. Spread over the mountain we needed transportation every time we wanted to leave the room (to go to the pool, bfast, etc you actually had to call for a van). Also, you need a taxi to go downtown. Not a very warm place. Some coldness to it. The upside were the views.

Peter S.

Very nice hotel. Quiet. Although a bit of a hassle to get up the hill to the restaurant, well worth it as the food was excellent.

James R.

In the mountains, the hotels are spread out and requires a shuttle to go anywhere. But if you are ready for that, its no big deal.

Lisa S.

They need more lounge chairs at pool

Greg H.

Breakfast was pretty awful. Rooms in need of updating. Wifi was non-existent except on the balcony. My expectations were set well, though, on this hotel.

Lynda H.

Very nice hotel and loved our room. Lighting was very dim. No light in the shower, so taking one after dark was difficult and the lighting in the vanity was not adequate. Also, the wind whipping over the skylight was incredibly loud during the night. Great views - loved sitting out on the balcony.

Ann E.

Beautiful place, friendly staff, HUGE room, but the room was dark and stuffy. There were so many steps!

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of accommodations are available at El Establo Mountain Hotel?

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.


What amenities and activities are available on-site at El Establo Mountain Hotel?

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.


What dining experiences does El Establo Mountain Hotel offer?

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.


Does El Establo Mountain Hotel offer any special promotions for longer stays?

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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