El Establo Mountain Hotel is one of the biggest and best-equipped hotels in Monteverde, with around 155 rooms spread across a hillside property and a wide range of facilities that many smaller lodges cannot match. Guests rate it 8.2 from more than a thousand reviews, a solid result for such a large hotel. All of the rooms have mountain views and are generously sized, from Junior Suites and Honeymoon Suites with a king bed to Deluxe rooms with two queen beds and Family Suites that sleep five. Rooms come with premium bedding, a safe, a mini fridge and a coffee maker. The grounds have an outdoor pool and a children's pool, a playground, a garden and a terrace, and inside there is the Green Leaf Spa, a gym, a coffee shop and two restaurants. Parking is free, and an airport shuttle is available on request for a fee.
Location and getting around
The hotel's address is given as diagonal to the Rafael Arguedas school in Monteverde, so you will want a car, a taxi or a shuttle for the reserves, the canopy parks and the town. The concierge and multilingual staff can arrange tours, reserve slots and transfers, which is a real advantage for first-time visitors who would rather not organise everything separately. The property is big, so allow a few minutes to walk between your room, the restaurants and the pool, and ask for a room that suits your mobility.
The rooms and facilities
The Junior and Honeymoon Suites are the choice for couples, while the Deluxe rooms with two queen beds suit friends and small families. The Family Suites, with a king bed, a queen bed and a large twin bed, sleep five and make this one of the more practical hotels in Monteverde for families. Children enjoy the playground and the children's pool, and parents can use the spa and gym while they relax.
Two restaurants and a coffee shop mean you can eat on site without leaving the hillside, which is useful on wet evenings. WiFi is free in public areas, so check the details if you need a reliable connection in your room.Good to know: buffet breakfast is available for a surcharge rather than included, so factor that into your budget or look at the rate options when you book.
Check-in runs until late in the evening, which helps if you arrive after a long drive from the airport. Pets are not allowed. Because the hotel is large, it can feel busier than a boutique lodge, and some guests prefer a quieter setting, but its facilities, its family rooms and its views make it a dependable base. Book early for December to April and for school holidays, when the larger rooms sell out first.
Why stay here
- ✓Two on-site restaurants
- ✓Outdoor pool and children's pool
- ✓Green Leaf Spa
- ✓Gym
- ✓Playground and gardens
- ✓Free self parking
- ✓Coffee shop
- ✓Airport shuttle on request for a fee
Good questions
Is breakfast included at El Establo?+
A buffet breakfast is available for a surcharge rather than included. Check the rate options when you book.
Is El Establo good for families?+
Yes, it has family suites that sleep five, a children's pool and a playground, along with two restaurants and a spa.
Does the hotel have parking?+
Yes, free self parking is available. A paid airport shuttle can also be arranged on request.
