A large campus style hotel built on a near vertical mountain side - fortunately transport is provided - essential if your room is high up. Rooms clean and pleasant & modern...a coati wandered by ours! Restaurant is very good offering a la carte as well as a well priced buffet. Restaurant gets extremely busy in the evening.There is a 2nd... More

My husband and I recently stayed at El Establo and found it to be one of the nicest places of our entire trip. Most important, however, was the caring, concerned staff who tended to me after a slight mishap (my fault) which required I get medical attention and a few stitches in my leg. Arnoldo drove me to a clinic... More

Well we only stayed at this hotel for 2 nights on a Costa Rican tour, but it was definitely not my favourite. The hotel is awkwardly set on a mountain, with the reception being at road level and the rest of the 9 buildings up the mountain. They did supply shuttle buses, but it was awkward to call them just... More

we spent two lovely nights in the top of monte verde in some hours of the day you can see the cahuita golf.a very nice scenery in the other time of the days you lost your wife in the cloud forest it doesn"t mater how many guests are in the hotel.you feel like you are the only guests they have... More

My husband and I stayed at El Establo for two nights in January. From the time we checked in until we departed, we were treated with courtesy, kindness and professionalism. Our room was spacious, with a stunning view of the valley, the bay and land beyond. We were able to enjoy hiking activities, including a night walk through the forest... More

You probably won't find a hotel with better views of Monteverde. Amazing! It's also in walking distance to the best restaurant in town (Sofia's) and an ice cream shop. Not so amazing - super thin walls (newlyweds reconsider) where you can hear your neighbors talking in normal voices & the shuttle service that's a MUST (hotel buildings are on steep... More

The good. The view is fantastic, the shuttle service was fast and reliable and all the staff was very nice. Now the bad. You HAVE to take the shuttle, unless you are a billy goat. The lobby/reception is only open from 6am-10pm so if you have an issue your hooped. The rooms are very bare, not even a hook in... More

Spent 3 nights here in January. Magnificent location with spectacular views from the rooms. Large rooms with very comfortable beds and modern bathroom. The various buildings are huge, with lots of stone and wood. Impressive, but austere. Mostly good service with friendly staff. Efficient on-property shuttle service (massive & hilly grounds), although we mostly walked. A few problems: no coffee... More

This was a fantastic place to stay. The rooms were comfortable, the bathrooms (recently updated) were wonderful, the restaurant was fantastic and the service was great. We also enjoyed use of the spa, which was relaxing and truly enjoyable. Van rides to and from our building were quick and easy to access as this is a big property to cover... More