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El Establo


El Establo
1 Km E of Banco Nacional, Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve 549-2050, Costa Rica
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5 of 5 stars
lala65 1 contribution
California
Jun 18, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

If you want stunning surroundings and great comfort, go to El Establo. Our stay was enhanced by the friendly staff, clean rooms and great food. Its proximity to The Monteverde Reserve was a plus. We loved the way the room buildings are spaced up the mountain, it reminded us of an Alpine Village, only covered with lush green vegetation instead... more

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3 of 5 stars
rockclimberfamily 7 contributions
Santa Monica CA
Jun 15, 2009 | Trip type: Family

There are so many fun choices in this area, but I chose this because it has a pool I thought the kids would enjoy. It was much to cold to go in! Other than that the hotel was OK...the rooms are huge, and they have glorious views. Some of the gentlemen assigned to stand in the parking lot by the... more

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4 of 5 stars
ElizabethF 28 contributions
London
Jun 12, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

This is a great place to stay for a few nights if you want to experience this part of Costa Rica. The hotel is on a mountain and consists of several blocks dotted around this mountain, each with 5 or 6 rooms. The rooms are spacious and clean, but not overly luxurious. Ours had a kind of open plan bathroom... more

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5 of 5 stars
R0bB0b 6 contributions
Minneapolis, MN
Jun 10, 2009

This hotel has everything. The rooms are large and luxurious. The views are breathtaking. The bathrooms are large. The beds are comfortable. There is tv with many channels. There is a pool and tenis courts. The only thing bad about this hotel at all is the great distance between the restaurant and the lobby from the buildings with the rooms.... more

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5 of 5 stars
Illusions1018 3 contributions
Utah
May 16, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

I never write reviews, however I wanted to write reviews for our trip to Costa Rica since we had both amazing hotels and scary hotels...this one was amazing if you like beauty, peace and quiet! We drove up above the pond and saw the most gorgeous sunset! It is a stunning property. Michael at the front desk was VERY nice... more

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1 of 5 stars
bcebby 2 contributions
NJ
May 11, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

Had it wrong from the moment we were dropped off. had our room wrong, the new room they put us in had blood on the bathroom wall, sink, and sliding door, and no door on the toilet, and still was the wrong room. when we told them about the blood the girl shrugged her shoulders at us! Staff seemed preoccupied... more

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4 of 5 stars
happyplum 4 contributions
Maine
Apr 25, 2009 | Trip type: Family

We stayed here in late March 09 and had a very good experience. The hotel was not busy at all; this may have been a factor in our postive experience. Room was very big and clean, with a fairly luxurious bathroom. The desk staff was helpful, and the location is beautiful. The food was nothing special but there are plenty... more

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5 of 5 stars
BrockinLR 4 contributions
San Diego
Apr 15, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

El Establo is a beautiful hotel. The staff is wonderful and is willing to help you out. The man at the tour desk, Ello, had all the names memorized of most people staying at the hotel and could give you any information you need about any tour. The complex is HUGE. We were toward the bottom, but if you spend... more

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3 of 5 stars
nefelibata 8 contributions
Porto, Portugal
Apr 11, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

We went there included as a part of a tour in Costa Rica. We came from Los Lagos, Arenal, after a trip crossing the Arenal lake and for a 35 miles (2h) in a incredible road, not paved, wich was a adventure for our back! The hotel is located in the hills in Monteverde region, our room was excelent, top... more

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2 of 5 stars
mrstoady 3 contributions
London, England
Mar 22, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

Out of the 5 hotels we stayed in in Costa Rica this was the worst. There was no welcome, the staff were indifferent, the food indifferent to bad and the necessity to trail up and down that steep hill was only saved by the shuttle service. The main restaurant lacked any kind of ambiance or taste and the tables were... more

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1 Km E of Banco Nacional, Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve 549-2050, Costa Rica