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The Howler Monkey Hotel

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El Yugo, Cabuya, Montezuma 60111, Costa Rica
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4.5 206 reviews
  • Excellent69%
  • Very good18%
  • Average2%
  • Poor4%
  • Terrible7%
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El Yugo, Cabuya, Montezuma 60111 Costa Rica See on map
AMENITIES
Free Wifi
Free Parking
Air Conditioning
Beachfront
Pool
Non-Smoking Hotel
Airport Transportation
2.5 Star accommodation
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
Exciting thrilling and uniqe.

Spactaqcular location on the ocean. Near by the beautiful cabuya blanca reserve... The elegant host, jym, an irish kings decndent... an intelgent, polite, gentle and funny man, will make evrything to make your stay comfortable and relaxed. Catch him in a good day and he...More

Thank NimrodO7
Response from Howlermonkeyhotel, Owner at The Howler Monkey HotelResponded 3 weeks ago

Hi Nimrod, I think you ment to give my 5 stars,but you made a mistake. Regards Jim

Reviewed 4 weeks ago
Lovely quirky hideaway in beautiful nature

I loved Howler Monkey Hotel! Jim is a lovely down to earth Irish Man who gave me a great feeling of home.. he has many an interesting story to tell and his roaring laugh is one I will never forget! He is happy to help...More

Thank foodfan222
Response from Howlermonkeyhotel, Owner at The Howler Monkey HotelResponded 4 weeks ago

Hi 222, I miss your smiley face allready,so you were impressed with my roaring laugh,4 lovely dogs, and all the natural loveness of my little bit of paradice.,being the closest hotel to the first national park in Costa Rica ,54 years old this year,im also...More

Reviewed 4 weeks ago
Amazing experience

I stayed a few nights at the Howler Monkey Hotel, and I love it there. I enjoy rustic original experiences, and the Howler Monkey Hotel sure is the place for that. The biodiversity surrounding the place is stunning, and the hotel is located on one...More

Thank EtienneR271
Response from Howlermonkeyhotel, Owner at The Howler Monkey HotelResponded 4 weeks ago

Hi French AFRICAN ISLAND MAN, ThANKS FOR TURNING ME ON TO workaway.info,and thanks for your fantastic review. Best regards Jim

Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
WARNING to fellow travellers...

I know that Jim the owner will probably write a horrible reply to this comment which will be entirely untrue however I feel it is important travellers know the truth about Howler Monkey Hotel... We went into this with a very open mind, we enjoy...More

3  Thank Polly M
Response from Howlermonkeyhotel, Owner at The Howler Monkey HotelResponded 3 weeks ago

Warning to fellow travellers,3 English lieing paranoid IrishMan haters.Everything these 3 ladys said is a pack of lies.The place is not dirty,the pillows are not lumpy but are very smooth,there are a few insects around,but this is the jungle and i refuse to kill them....More

Reviewed August 13, 2018 via mobile
Dream of you

I visitted 3 years ago, believe it or not, and thought of my magical time here recently with a pang of much emotion... I liked the sound of the scurrying sand crabs as they made their way up from the beach to the dog food...More

Thank lilajourney
Response from Howlermonkeyhotel, Owner at The Howler Monkey HotelResponded August 14, 2018

I cant remember your name,you were from Canada,you put your chickens into my tent and they pooded all over it,You smoked my scorpion tails,and went alittle crasy.When you were leaving,you put my chairs into the swimming pool.You were one of the crazyst ladys i ever...More

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Description
The Howler Monkey Hotel is located in Cabuya, a few minutes from Montezuma. Each cabin is located around the refreshing pool, just a few metres from the beach. It is walking distance to Cabuya Island, a unique ...More cemetary island. Cabuya has 2 grocery stores and a few restaurants within walking distance. We offer four cabinas with an ocean view, a private bathroom, a private kitchen, fans and nice outdoor dining patios with hammocks. Free wifi, laundry and parking are included. Guests can also use the hotel snorkel gear, kayaks, surfboards and bicycles. You can enjoy your day lounging in your hammock, around the pool or take a short walk through the plants and flowers on the hotel grounds to the beach and beyond. Less
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Hotel Amenities
HOTEL FEATURES
Pool
Beachfront
Free Parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Bar/Lounge
Air Conditioning
Airport Transportation
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Laundry Service
Multilingual Staff
Non-Smoking Hotel
Outdoor pool
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Refrigerator in room
Self-Serve Laundry
Room Service
Restaurant
Breakfast included
Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
Awards & Recognition
Certificate of Excellence
Certificate of Excellence
Room types
Kitchenette, Non-Smoking Rooms, Smoking rooms available
Hotel class
Awards & Recognition
Certificate of Excellence
Certificate of Excellence
Room types
Kitchenette, Non-Smoking Rooms, Smoking rooms available
Number of rooms
5
Price range
$26 - $93 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
Also Known As
The Howler Monkey Hotel Costa Rica/Cabuya
Location
Costa Rica > Province of Puntarenas > Montezuma > Cabuya
Hotel class
Awards & Recognition
Certificate of Excellence
Certificate of Excellence
Room types
Kitchenette, Non-Smoking Rooms, Smoking rooms available
Number of rooms
5
Price range
$26 - $93 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
Also Known As
The Howler Monkey Hotel Costa Rica/Cabuya
Location
Costa Rica > Province of Puntarenas > Montezuma > Cabuya
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August 6, 2015|
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Response from Howlermonkeyhotel | Property representative |
We are working hard to improve the conditions at The Howler Monkey hotel before the season starts this year. See you in the new season.
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I am wondering if you are aware about the flaura and fauna of costa rica. I just wanted to clarify that we here at howler monkey respect nature and don't kill the animals that are living here that includes roaches, spiders and other creatures. We respect all living things and please next time you write a poor review thing about such things. La pura Vida. You are always welcome back, but the price may be a little different next year. I hope to see you back in Cabuya with your family, so we can make your next stay in costa rica less creepy. Maybe when I play a song for you called The cabuya road is taking me home, I am illuminated by the light of the Moon, you won't see the place as darkness. The Tao that can be told is not the internal Tao, The Name that can be named is not the internal Name, The Unnamable is internally real, naming is the origin of all particular things. Free from desire you realize the mystery. Caught in desire you see only the manifestation, yet mystery and manifestations arise from the same source. This source is called Darkness, darkness within darkness, the gateway to all of Knowledge.
August 6, 2015|
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Brittany C
February 12, 2015|
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Response from Howlermonkeyhotel | Property representative |
Hi,In each cabina we have a double bed and 3 single beds,and yes we provide showers.
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"Stay somewhere else."
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"Offered to move us to new and better cabina our 2nd night for rest of stay-that was nice!"
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"Choose the larger cabinas as they have a table and chairs outside"
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"Any room by the pool"
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