El Establo Mountain Hotel  

Perched in the mountains of Monteverde near Santa Elena, El Establo Mountain Hotel sits about 1 km west of the town center. Minutes from Monteverde Butterfly Gardens, Bat Jungle and the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, this family-friendly mountain lodge puts cloud-forest adventures on your doorstep.

A two-building resort with 155 guestrooms, the hotel mixes warm, lodge-style décor with simple modern comforts. Rooms feature LCD TVs, pillowtop beds with down comforters, and private bathrooms with separate tubs and showers; suites add a living area and a coffee/tea maker. Reception has limited hours, so plan arrival details in advance.

Pamper-yourself spa offerings include massages, body treatments and facials. Take a dip in two outdoor pools or the indoor pool, work out in the fitness center, or hit the outdoor tennis and basketball courts. Concierge service, an area shuttle (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge), complimentary Wi‑Fi and free self-parking round out the practical perks. Wake up to crisp cloud-forest air and easy access to nearby trails.

On-site business center, conference center and meeting rooms support events and meetings. Multilingual staff, luggage storage and a 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) are available for convenience.

Las Riendas serves international cuisine, supported by a second restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe and a bar/lounge. Enjoy a daily complimentary reception and a buffet breakfast (7:00–10:00 AM, fee). Limited-hour room service and snack options keep things easy after a day of exploring.