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El Establo

3.5 of 5
Diagonal to Escuela Rafael Arguedas | N 10° 18.7836 / W 84° 48.9587, 60109, Costa Rica
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El Establo
Ranked #3 of 20 hotels in Monteverde
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Boston, Massachusetts
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2013

good location - close to monteverde city wher you can walk to different local restaurant( with better prices and better portions) THE BEST LOCAL RESTAURANT around and the one you need to visit is "SABOR TICO RESTAURANT".. not too fancy but excelent service+ prices....

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Utah
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 hotel reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2013

Enjoyed one night here in early April. The room was nice, the bed was comfortable. Loved the balcony and the night air. Breakfast was good. Beautiful area! Lot's of green everywhere. We did the sky tram and sky walk in the Monteverde Cloud Forest.

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Miami, Florida
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15 reviews 15 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2013

Large family size suite, in 300 building, sleeps 5-6 people, but only one bath, downstairs. Comfortable plush beds, very clean and modern with wonderful views. Great buffet breakfast included. The resort has a canopy tour, night walk, trails, spa, two restaurants. My husband forgot to put our money away in the safe when we left for the day. When we... More

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San Diego, California
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2013

This is a most she you visit Costa Rica, large clean rooms, breakfast is included and is good, friedly staff, they arrange all your all your visits to the different attractions in the area, (zip lines, guided tours, etc). Great place to visit.

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Westerville, Ohio
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3 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2013

We loved Hotel El Establo. The family suite in the 300 block of rooms was perfect for my family of 6 and also close enough that we could walk easily to the grocery and Johnny's pizzeria, which my kids loved! My 4 sons (ages 6-15) and I did a nighttime canopy tour at the top of the hotel property with... More

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San Francisco, California
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2013

Comfortable, clean, and refrigerator in the room. No extra charge for watching the sloths in the trees on the property. They have their own zipline (extra charge) and also provide a night nature walk (also an extra charge). Take the night walk! We saw frogs, praying mantises, walking stick insects, a tarantula, a coatimundi, and many other critters. They provide... More

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Pomona, California
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2013

This is a beautiful hotel in the mountains of the Misty cloud forest of Monte Verde Costa Rica, the rooms are very spacious and with a big balcony with a beautiful view to the cloud forest, where you can seat and enjoy having a drink at the end of the day activities. The hotel offer the service to come to... More

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Redmond, Oregon
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2013

I read a few comments that indicate some of the visitors think it was a steep location in an out of the way place. I don't know what you would expect when you go to a country that is narrow and has a steep mountain "backbone" running down the center, especially when your destination is located in a remote mountain... More

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Fareham, United Kingdom
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23 reviews 23 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2013

This is a very odd hotel. Yes it is on steep slopes but as others have stated there is a fairly efficient shuttle service which you can call up from your room - going down- or from reception - going up. Be aware this apparently stops at 10pm so don't be late in unless you fancy a hard walk uphill.... More

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Calgary
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26 reviews 26 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2013

This hotel looks good from the outside but is pretty average inside. Also no wifi in the room is not acceptable these days. There is absolutely no business centre to speak of so don't expect to be able to get any work done. There are mini fridges but the electricity is shut off every time you leave the room so... More

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Hotel Summarization (Beta)

What travelers say

  • Costa rica(32)
  • Cloud forests(18)
  • Breakfast buffet(9)
  • Very nice(9)
  • Zip line(8)
  • Reception area(7)
  • Shuttle service(7)
  • Beautiful views(7)
  • Canopy tour(7)
  • Rooms are large(4)

Additional Information about El Establo

Address: Diagonal to Escuela Rafael Arguedas | N 10° 18.7836 / W 84° 48.9587, 60109, Costa Rica
Region: Costa Rica > Province of Puntarenas > Monteverde
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Center Fitness Center Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kids Activities Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#1 Romantic Hotels in Monteverde
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Nestled in the misty cloud forest of Monteverde, El Establo offers the best quality services that will make your trip an unforgettable experience: The area`s best view, heated indoor pools, spa, restaurants, café-bars, special events center, internet access, souvenirs shop, tennis court, basketball court, mini soccer court, hiking trails, canopy tour and the most charming staff. This half Costarican – half Quaker, family owned hotel, will allow you to share the best of both cultures. ... more   less 
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Also Known As:
El Establo Hotel Monteverde
El Establo Monteverde
El Establo Costa Rica/Monteverde

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