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El Sano Banano Village Hotel

3.0 of 5
Main Road - Town Center, Montezuma, Costa Rica
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El Sano Banano Village Hotel
Ranked #6 of 16 hotels in Montezuma
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013 NEW

The staff is Great and the free Breakfast is really good. There lunch/dinner menu is a little pricey but the food is really good. The only issue with the room I had was the mattresses but that seems to be a Costa Rican thing since all 3 hotels I stayed at it was the same thing. Good location. They have... More

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Montana
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2013

LOVED this place. The quality of service we received here was more than exceptional. We planned to only spend a couple of days, but the location, price, food and friendly demeanor here convinced us to stay for most of our trip. The wait staff was superb as well as the food. Everyone was very welcoming and helpful, especially Edward. :)... More

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Estes Park, Colorado
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7 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 4, 2013

Loved it here at Sano Banano. This was another place that we had booked just a short stay to see if we liked it and ended up staying for a week. The food was very good especially the breakfast. Really neat to eat outside with the monkey's overhead. We travel on a tight budget and Sano fit the bill perfectly,... More

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Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 3, 2013 via mobile

One of the best price quality in montezuma, because many of the hotels are overpriced. But with el sano we would get a ac room including breakfast. So we chose for el sano banano. The rooms arent WOW but they should do the trick. Te breakfast was good. We only had some problems with birds who were trying to steal... More

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Ithaca, New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 27, 2013

I liked this place more than I expected to. I tried to get a room at Ylang Ylang Resort, but there weren't any available so booked here. I was glad I was in town. Great location. My room was a very small interior room, very basic (it would have been small for two, but I was alone). There was AC... More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2013

Great budget hotel, perfect location in montezuma center ( all three blocks of it:) and right next to the beach, simple and clean room, but tv small and up high, and be careful of the walls, they are done in rough finish and if you touch, you may get a scratch, but not a deal breaker. Breakfast was included and... More

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Arlington, Virginia
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed January 18, 2013

I booked a two queen bed-room online and when we check in the manager assigned us to a super small room, with a mini double bed and a single bed. Then we found out the shower water was nearly dripping out and completely cold, the manager came and spent 15 mins trying to persuade us all we need to do... More

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uumatter, Owner at El Sano Banano Village Hotel, responded to this review
January 31, 2013

Dear guest, I am happy we were able to provide you with a room change that was to your liking. Unfortunately, during your stay, we experienced a water outage in the Village of Montezuma that affected all the local hotels and as a result were unable to resolve the situation immediately. Our maintenance chief was alerted but did not enter... More

Georgetown, South Carolina
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 17, 2013

This was a perfect place to stay in Montezuma! Stayed at El Sano Banano (Ylang Ylang's sister hotel in town). It was a quieter place than most hotels right in town--next to a grocery instead of a bar (but beach and nightlife are still very short walk from hotel). Has air conditioning, hot water, and safe in the room--all the... More

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Chicago,IL
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 7, 2013

I stayed at El Sano Banano for 7 nights and it was everything I needed. The place is clean, the staff is very nice and helpful. It is right in town. I was able to use the amenities at their resort, ylang ylang which was beautiful, and also took their yoga classes overlooking the beach. I would definitely stay here... More

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34 reviews 34 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed January 2, 2013

I'm not sure how this hotel managed to obtain such a high ranking. Although the staff is amazing and the food is good, the hotel itself is horrible. 1. In some rooms, there is not a single window. In other rooms, there is a window but you can't get the sun blocked in case you decide to have a nap... More

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uumatter, Owner at El Sano Banano Village Hotel, responded to this review
January 9, 2013

Thank you for mentioning the positives regarding your stay: Nice Staff, Security, Air Conditioning, Free WiFi, the Good Food offered at our restaurant and free access to our sister hotel Ylang Ylang. It makes us happy that you noticed these very important details as they are the points most mentioned by travelers when traveling. Let me add that the hotel... More

 
 
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Additional Information about El Sano Banano Village Hotel

Address: Main Road - Town Center, Montezuma, Costa Rica
Region: Costa Rica > Province of Puntarenas > Montezuma
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed Restaurant Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #6 of 16 hotels in Montezuma
Price Range: $
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Located on the main street in the heart of Montezuma, this hotel offers 11 comfortable rooms that are economically priced just a block from the beach. The rooms are above the well-known restaurant and have A.C., hot showers and SkyTV. The rooms are quiet and secure for those who prefer in-town comfort. Breakfast is included and the hotel guests are welcome to use the pool and hammocks at Ylang Ylang Beach Resort, just a 10-12 minute walk on the beach from Montezuma. ... more   less 
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