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Santa Elena Hostel Resort

3.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve

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Hallway
Free WiFi
Front of property
Property grounds
Restaurant
Escape to Santa Elena Hostel Resort, where lush gardens meet modern comforts. Enjoy a refreshing drink at the bar or savor local flavors at the restaurant with WiFi always within reach.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (7)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Garden
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free self parking

Room options

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Deluxe Single Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Quadruple Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Shower, rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, towels

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Shower, rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, towels

Standard Quadruple Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Shower, rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, towels

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Flat-screen TV
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Shower, rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, towels

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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Shower, rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, towels

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
50 metros sur y 70 metros este, del Banco Nacional de Monteverde, Monteverde, Puntarenas, 60109

What's nearby

  • Curi-Cancha Reserve - 7 min walk
  • Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde - 20 min walk
  • Monteverde Butterfly Gardens - 4 min drive
  • Monteverde Orchid Garden - 5 min drive
  • Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 177 min drive
  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 17.2 miles/27.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Laggus Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Café Monteverde - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Las Riendas Restaurant - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Tree House Restaurante & Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Sabor Tico - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Santa Elena Hostel Resort

Santa Elena Hostel Resort puts you just a 5-minute drive from Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other features include a snack bar/deli and a garden.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 20 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 15
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 2 PM - 10 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 15
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
DONE

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities

Facilities

  • Garden

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium cable channels

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Designer toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

Santa Elena Hostel Resort Monteverde
Santa Elena Hostel Resort
Santa Elena Hostel Resort Monteverde, Costa Rica
Santa Elena Hostel Monteverde
Santa Elena Hostel Resort Hotel
Santa Elena Hostel Resort Monteverde
Santa Elena Hostel Resort Hotel Monteverde

Frequently asked questions

Does Santa Elena Hostel Resort offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Santa Elena Hostel Resort does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Santa Elena Hostel Resort?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Santa Elena Hostel Resort?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Santa Elena Hostel Resort?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out is available.

What is there to do at Santa Elena Hostel Resort and nearby?

Santa Elena Hostel Resort has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Santa Elena Hostel Resort?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Santa Elena Hostel Resort like?

Santa Elena Hostel Resort is a short 7-minute walk from Curi-Cancha Reserve and 20 minutes' walk from Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde.

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Santa Elena Hostel Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was very helpful in helping me find transportation. Very well located- close to restaurants in downtown and close to the bus stop that goes to airport which was a huge savings in cab fares.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

great!
1-night trip

6/10 Good

The room are ok. The beds are comfortable. Over priced for what one gets
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable setting and friendly accommodating staff
Justin, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great staff!
The staff was very nice and friendly. the place is beautiful and really well situated. The only problem I had was an old matress, it was caved in the middle. Otherwise, I loved the place.
Roxanne, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

good value
This is a good home base if you are looking to hang out in Santa Elena for a few days. It's a nice hostel with private rooms. I wouldn't suggest sharing 1 bed, they were very soft. I'd upgrade to the bigger rooms with two beds. The walls are a bit thin, but that's very typical with all the places around there. If you want more, you need to pony up more money. Great location that is central to downtown Santa Elena. Overall, I'd return. Oh, and they have lots of monkeys and coati.
Andrea, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Mixed
The location is great if you don't have a car. The staff were welcoming and helpful. Breakfast is simple but adequate. Night security effective! Our major complaint was the state of our bathroom, old and worn with not enough hot water to take a decent shower. I don't mind simple but hot water is a necessity.
3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Not enough hot water. Heat Insulation and sound insulation are bad. But we like the location and staff.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aventura a bajo costo
Es un Hostel muy bien cuidado y con una buena ubicación. Las piezas son pequeñas, pero muy acogedoras. Los recepcionistas muy amables, nos ayudaron con mucha información para tomar tours en Monteverde. Es muy cómodo para una pareja aventurera que busca un Hostel a bajo costo. Además, si quieres ver animales es una buena opción, pizotes y monos te acompañarán...
Francisca, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

This property had no restaurant and no bar as the Expedia information stated. This is not ok, Expedia needs to make sure things are as stated!
Rose, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Alexandra, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hidden Gem!
Great 1 night stay. Better than most hotels and resorts at a fraction of the cost. Highly recommend!

8/10 Very good

Bra hostel med trevlig personal. Centralt och nära till både restauranger, bank och busstation. Frukostbuffén var bra och god. Lite lyhört mellan rummen. Vårt första rum luktade lite avgaser efter att en högtryckstvätt använts precis utanför fönstret. Men det var inga problem att byta, personalen var väldigt hjälpsam.

6/10 Good

Condiciones de la estancia
El lugar se encontraba un poco descuidado (telarañas en el baño del cuarto) pero en general es bonito y agradable, los dormitorios muy pequeños y tengan cuidado al reservar, yo solicité 2 habitaciones y me dieron un cuarto con 4 camas muy incómodas

8/10 Very good

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room. Nice staff. Good location for different activities.
1-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

1-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Generally good
As hostels go it was excellent. My only complaint is that the wifi was terrible and that is really a necessity these days. Also, the bar needed more people working at night. Felt bad making the one girl run around so much.
Dan, 3-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Like a home;))
Wir sind spontan eingekehrt und wollten früher als geplant weiterziehen. Das Team ist sehr hilfsbereit und hat sehr gute Touren für die Umgebung im angebot.
Sabrina, 5-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel close to everything
Convenient location and kitchen. The rocking chairs and garden are nice.
Retiree, 2-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

The forrest in the middle of town. Staff was very helpful in providing advice and booking.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Poor

Too much noisy from 7h30 to 10h you have loud music !