A luxury stay in Monteverde awaits you at El Establo Mountain Hotel. Within a 30-minute stroll, you'll find The Bat Jungle and Friends Meeting House. Highlights at this family-friendly hotel include 2 restaurants, 2 outdoor swimming pools and a full-service spa. .A relaxing day at Green Leaf Spa can include massages, body wraps and body scrubs along with aromatherapy and mani/pedis. The family restaurant, Las Riendas, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Enjoy the gym and kids' swimming pool as well as access to ecotours and hiking/biking trails. Business amenities include meeting rooms, a conference centre, and a business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a coffee shop/cafe. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 5-property class Monteverde hotel, you'll be 4 km (2.5 mi) from Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve and 43.8 km (27.2 mi) from Lake Arenal.
What's nearby
The Bat Jungle - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Monteverde Butterfly Gardens - 2 min drive - 0.7 km
Curi-Cancha Reserve - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve - 7 min drive - 3.9 km
Getting around
San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 155 min drive
Restaurants
Laggus - 11 min walk
Choco Café - 11 min walk
The Green - 12 min walk
Restaurante Thomas & Thiago - 2 min walk
Taty's Bakery - 1 min walk
About this property
El Establo Mountain Hotel
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools
El Establo Mountain Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, 2 outdoor swimming pools, a fitness centre, and a children's pool. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.
Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms. Spa services, a terrace, and an arcade/games room are also featured at the luxury El Establo Mountain Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Free self parking is available.
This 5-star Monteverde hotel is smoke free.
155 guestrooms or units
3 levels
7 buildings
2 dining venues
Conference rooms
Built in 2001
Manager's reception (free)
Deli
Childcare (surcharge)
Umbrellas for the pool
Conference centre
Business facilities
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Coffee in lobby
Self-service laundry
Front desk (limited hours)
Staff members are multilingual
Storage area for luggage
Front desk safe
Tour and ticket information
Concierge
Wedding services available
Games room or arcade
Pool or billiards table
Terrace
Garden
Outdoor picnic space
Beauty salon
No smoking on site
Water dispenser
Bar or lounge
El Establo Mountain Hotel offers 155 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature a safe and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. LCD televisions come with cable channels.
Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Hypo-allergenic bedding, an iron/ironing board and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Green Leaf Spa has 4 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.
24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Food and drink
Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: CRC 11,500 for adults and CRC 11,500 for children
2 restaurants
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
Coffee and tea in common areas
Free daily manager's reception
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
Laggus
Las Riendas
Things to do
2 outdoor pools
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Children's pool
Ecotours
Full-service spa
Gym
Hiking/biking trails
Playground
Family friendly
2 outdoor pools
Arcade/game room
Babysitting (surcharge)
Children's pool
Laundry facilities
Mini-fridge
Playground
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
Guidebooks
Hair salon
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Water dispenser
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services
Business services
Business centre
Conference centre
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Garden
In the mountains
Picnic area
Pool umbrellas
Terrace
Full-service spa
4 treatment rooms
Aromatherapy
Body scrubs
Body wraps
Couples treatment rooms
Facials
Manicures/pedicures
Massage
Outdoor treatment areas
Spa open daily
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Grab bar near toilet
Handrails in hallways
Handrails in stairways
No lift
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible gym
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible spa
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
More
100% renewable energy
3 floors
7 buildings
At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
At least 80% organic food
Banquet hall
Built in 2001
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
Local culture and ecosystem education
Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
Reusable cups
Reusable tableware
Smoke-free property
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options
Water dispenser usage encouraged
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Down comforter
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop mattress
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
LCD TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Limited room service
Mini-fridge
Restaurant dining guides
More
Access via exterior corridors
Cleaning products are eco-friendly
Desk
Eco-friendly toiletries
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Iron/ironing board on request
LED lighting
Phone
Safe
Water-efficient showers
Water-efficient toilets
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Special check-in 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
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets and service animals are not allowed at El Establo Mountain Hotel
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Kids stay free! One child 1 year old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
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.
Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately CRC 11500 for adults and from CRC 11500 for children
Airport shuttle fee: CRC 110000 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
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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.
We should mention
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:30 PM
One child aged 1 year old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
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Frequently asked questions
Is parking available at El Establo Mountain Hotel?
Yep, El Establo Mountain Hotel has a free self car park.
How much does it cost to stay at El Establo Mountain Hotel?
As of 10 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Establo Mountain Hotel on 11 Sept 2025 start from AU$337.64, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is there a spa on site at El Establo Mountain Hotel?
Yep, Green Leaf Spa is available for guests. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials.
Does El Establo Mountain Hotel have a pool?
El Establo Mountain Hotel has 2 outdoor swimming pools and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 7:00 AM to 9:30 PM.
What luxury perks are available at El Establo Mountain Hotel?
El Establo Mountain Hotel features 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. All guestrooms come with pillowtop beds and premium bedding.
What makes El Establo Mountain Hotel a romantic place to stay?
Couples spa treatments and a lounge bar, as well as pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at El Establo Mountain Hotel.
Is El Establo Mountain Hotel family-friendly?
You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool, children's meals and babysitting services, it's no surprise that El Establo Mountain Hotel is a hit with families.
Does El Establo Mountain Hotel serve breakfast?
Yeah, guests are hooked on the buffet breakfast here!
Served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM, this is the place to fuel up for a day of adventure.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at El Establo Mountain Hotel?
No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.
Is there a bar or restaurant at El Establo Mountain Hotel?
Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?
What time are check-in & check-out at El Establo Mountain Hotel?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.
Are pets allowed at El Establo Mountain Hotel?
No, pets and service animals are not allowed.
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