El Establo Mountain Hotel

Bº Cerro Plano, Monteverde, Costa Rica
Good
970 reviews
8.0

Check-in dates

07.10.2026
to
08.10.2026

Guests and Rooms

2 adults · 0 children · 1 room
Location

Located in Monteverde, El Establo Mountain Hotel is in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of The Bat Jungle and Friends Meeting House. This family-friendly hotel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve and 27.2 mi (43.8 km) from Lake Arenal.

Amenities

Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor swimming pools and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).

Rooms

Stay in one of 155 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Dining

Enjoy international cuisine at Las Riendas, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.

Attractions

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Children's Eternal Rain Forest Bajo del Tigre - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Monteverde Butterfly Gardens - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
The Bat Jungle - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Hidden Valley Preserve - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Ficus La Raiz - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Monteverde Orchid Garden - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Jardín de Orquídeas - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Mundo de los Insectos - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Curi-Cancha Reserve - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Friends Meeting House - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Monteverde Friends School - Escuela de los Amigos - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Wildlife Refuge Monteverde - 2.8 km / 1.7 mi
Vista al Golfo - 3.8 km / 2.4 mi
Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve - 4 km / 2.5 mi

The nearest airports are:
La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 112.6 km / 69.9 mi
Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 134.3 km / 83.5 mi

The preferred airport for El Establo Mountain Hotel is Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO).

Business Amenities

Featured amenities include a business center, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

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Facilities

Comprehensive recycling policy
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
Free reception
Pool umbrellas
Reusable cups only
Reusable tableware only
Free WiFi
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Number of outdoor pools - 2
Wheelchair accessible parking
Tours/ticket assistance
All property's electricity comes from renewable sources
Comprehensive food waste policy
Airport transportation (surcharge)
Energy-saving switches
Eco-friendly toiletries
At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
LED light bulbs
Vegan menu options available
No accessible shuttle
Vegetarian menu options available
Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
Horse riding nearby
Handrails in stairways
Multilingual staff
Handrails in hallways
Water dispenser
Conference center
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
Coffee/tea in common areas
Ecotours on site
Laundry facilities
Fitness facilities
Locally-sourced food on site (80% or more)
Sustainability/community reinvestment (10% revenue or more)
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Organic food
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Banquet hall
Wheelchair accessible
Humane animal treatment
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Meeting rooms
Change of bed sheets (on request)
Wheelchair-accessible spa
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Spa treatment room(s)
Arcade/game room
Hiking/biking trails on site
Change of towels (on request)
Picnic area
Garden
Wedding services
Full-service spa
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Water-efficient toilets only
Water dispenser use by guests actively encouraged
Water-efficient showers only
Luggage storage
Billiards or pool table
Business center
Front desk (limited hours)
Playground on site
Number of restaurants - 2
Housekeeping on request
Spa services on site
Smoke-free property
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Snack bar/deli
Children's pool
Free self parking
Terrace
Hair salon
Concierge services

Helpful Information

Check-in / Check-out
Check-in from: 3:00 PM
Check-out until: 12:00 PM
Additional check-in information
  • 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 fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Check-in Special 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. 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. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Optional Fees
  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately CRC 11500 for adults and CRC 11500 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: CRC 110000 per vehicle (one way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Know Before You Go
  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:30 PM.
  • One child 1 year old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Guest rating

8.0
Good
970 reviews
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Service
8.2
Location
9.4
Amenities
8.0
Condition
8.2
Cleanliness
8.6
Neighborhood
9.0
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