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The Howler Monkey Hotel

2.5 star property
Beachfront cabin with outdoor pool, near Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve

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Property grounds
Sundeck
On the beach, sun loungers, snorkeling, surfing
Interior
On the beach, sun loungers, snorkeling, surfing

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Separate bedrooms
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Laundry facilities
Main amenities
  • 5 cabins
  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Children's pool
  • Pool bar
  • Shopping center shuttle
  • Ferry terminal shuttle
  • Terrace
Feel at home
  • Children's pool
  • Playground on site
  • Rollaway/extra beds available (surcharge)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bedroom

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, free rollaway beds, free WiFi

Bungalow

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Terrace/patio

Cabina 5

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 55 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Shower, towels

Cabina 4

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 55 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Large Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, free rollaway beds, free WiFi

Cabina 3

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 55 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, free rollaway beds, free WiFi

Cabina 2

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 56.0 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
De la Salon El Higueron, 100m E, 100m S, Cabuya, Cóbano, Puntarenas

What's nearby

  • Cabuya Island - 10 min walk
  • Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve - 5 min drive
  • Montezuma Falls - 16 min drive
  • Montezuma Beach - 20 min drive
  • Santa Teresa Beach - 35 min drive

Getting around

  • Cóbano Airport (ACO) - 31 min drive
  • Tambor (TMU) - 52 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 65.9 miles/106.1 km
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bakery - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪El Carmen - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Bakery Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Panaderia Cabuya - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Roastery - ‬22 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Howler Monkey Hotel

The Howler Monkey Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Cóbano. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool and indulge in mani/pedis. A poolside bar and a 24-hour fitness center are other highlights, and cabins offer up nice touches like iPads and iPod docks.

Languages

English, Irish, Spanish, Swedish

At a glance

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10 PM
  • Contactless check-in available
  • Express check-out available
  • Minimum check-in age: 16
  • Check-out time is 11 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • The property charges USD 16 for credit card payments
  • There is no front desk at this property
  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

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 16

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach sun loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • 24-hour pool access
  • Manicures and pedicures

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV, bus, and truck parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Playground

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • 1 poolside bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Bedrooms

  • Free rollaway/extra beds
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining room
  • Library

Entertainment

  • iPad
  • iPod docking station

Outdoor areas

  • Terrace
  • Balcony or patio
  • Yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry detergent

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Ceiling fan
  • Portable fan

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevators
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage
  • In-room massages
  • Wedding services
  • Hair salon

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • In a national park

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Snorkeling on site
  • Free bicycle rentals on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Horse riding on site
  • Game and wildlife viewing on site
  • Fishing on site
  • Surfing/body boarding on site
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Security system
  • Window guards

General

  • 5 rooms
  • Traditional architecture
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms avaliable

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Shopping center shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of USD 16

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool open 24-hours

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip.
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

Howler Monkey Hotel Cobano
Howler Monkey Cobano
The Howler Monkey Hotel Cabin
The Howler Monkey Hotel Cóbano
The Howler Monkey Hotel Cabin Cóbano

Frequently asked questions

Does The Howler Monkey Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Howler Monkey Hotel 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.
Is there a pool at The Howler Monkey Hotel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests have 24-hour pool access.
Are pets allowed at The Howler Monkey Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Howler Monkey Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking. Onsite parking includes off-street options. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Howler Monkey Hotel?
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-in are available.
What is there to do at The Howler Monkey Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities like horseback riding, kayaking, and fishing. Additional recreation onsite includes game viewing. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the cabin's other amenities, which include a 24-hour fitness center and a picnic area. The Howler Monkey Hotel also has a garden.
Does The Howler Monkey Hotel have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, this cabin features a balcony or patio and a yard.
What's the area around The Howler Monkey Hotel like?
The Howler Monkey Hotel is located on the waterfront, a short 10-minute walk from Cabuya Island.

The Howler Monkey Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Good

More rustic than what we were expecting. Beach much rockier than we were expecting
Richard, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

milo, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A perfect location to get away from it all - Jim the owner is super nice and very helpful with any questions your have. Lots of cool walks to do in the area
Paul, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Dont stay here.
We arrived via a bumpy dirt road during a thunderstorm. It was a room up steep stairs with 4 beds and a table. You had to go outside and down steep stairs to the bathroom and kitchen. The kitchen was disgusting. The toilet didn’t flush. You had to turn the water on and off. We stayed 20 minutes. The bed was covered in either flying ants or termites. Disgusting.
Bugs on the bed
Bugs on the sheets
Disgusting sink
3 of the 4 beds. 4th is to the right tucked in corner
Ellen, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We like staying at howler monkey. It’s quiet and beautiful.
Travelingduo, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We stayed a weekend and loved the cozy rustic tropical paradise. With an ambient atmosphere and just a breeze away from the ocean, you can relax and enguldge in the authentic jungle tranquility. Everyone working on the property added charismatic Friendship to a unforgettably magical weekend.
Ant.and.drea, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Almost impossible to call this a property. TERRIBLE. Basically paid for a shed with a bed. Dirty. Dirty. Dirty. Slept in clothes. Did not use shower - toilet only if desperate. Honestly, just gross. Description of locale incredibly deceiving. As an example, the workout room was a rusty stationary bike from the 70’s. The next day couldn’t come soon enough!
1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Jim and Emma were very accommodating. Upon departure, Jim called in the howler monkeys to say goodbye and nearly 30 came by to perch in the trees above the Bungalow... very cool.
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great A-frame cabins right next to the beach, with a hammock and a picnic table right on the edge of the beach. Very relaxing, with a couple of sweet, friendly dogs there. The manager, Emma, is planting lots of flowers and fruit trees, and can give you a quick tour of all of them. There's also a small pool, and you can rent bicycles or kayaks. I definitely recommend it!
Mary, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We had a great time at the Howler Monkey!! Kayaking to the nearby island was great as well. Beautiful grounds and wonderful hostess!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Good location (gravel/dusty roads), close to Cobano services/shopping and Montezuma (car/4WD recommended. Needs upgrading especially height of risers on staircases to 2nd floor bedroom. More suitable for younger families and guests on a budget. You get what you pay for. Very helpful and friendly owner and manager. Have fun !!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Ultimate Laid-Back
The epitome of laid-back ... roosters and monkeys from 1 am on, hosts who chat you up at all hours, blues or Irish music broadcast through the compound starting at 8:30 in the morning ... Maybe not the place for families or single women traveling alone or for neat-freaks, but if you don’t mind walking down weird ladder-stairs to go to the bathroom, it’s a chill place right on the beach....
2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great place to stay. No complaints
Elizabeth, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Paradies
Für mich ein Hideaway, direkt am Meer, ganzes „Haus“ für mich alleine (oben schlafen, unten Küche und separat Dusche/Toilette), unkompliziert, dank Dustin (Volontär) super gegessen!
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Un lugar tranquilo y seguro con diferentes playas cerca
Pamela, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Roberto, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Acojedor lugar
Muy bello lugar, mis niños disfrutaron mucho. Jim disponible y muy atento en todo momento ay unos perros muy dosiles. Sin duda volveremos a ir.
Wendy, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Acceso gratuito a la piscina, las bicicletas, la canoa, la lavadora. Pequeña cocina en la mini-cabaña. Café ofrecido por la mañana. Hamaca y lugar agradable frente al mar.
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Relaxing jungle experience!
We loved staying at the Howler Monkey Hotel. The remote location was perfect for us with not so many tourists around and we had the beach almost completely to ourselves everyday. Also since the hotel doesnt have that many cabinas it felt almost as if the hotel area was part of our private jungle garden. One morning a family of cappuccin monkeys moved through the trees of the hotel area so we watched them as we were having breakfast. We saw beautiful birds, iguana lizards, howler monkeys and squirrels everyday. And while laying in our beds at night we talked about the fact that the only sounds we could hear were the sounds of the ocean and the sounds from different animals. Amazingly relaxing!
Elin, 3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fascinada
Encantada con todo, desde el principio la bienvenida que nos dio Doña Sonia fue excelente, el lugar es muy lindo y privado, excelente vista del amaneces y un chuzo de lugar para hacer carne asada en el rancho y sentarse a escuchar el mar ❤️
Fabiana, 3-night romance trip
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6/10 Good

Particular hotel enfrente de la playa
La vegetación del lugar es muy bonita y está frente a la playa. Ideal para conocer cabuya.
1-night trip
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