Koora Hotel by Sandglass

5.0 star property
5-star luxury hotel near Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve

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Vista Junior Suite
Cloud Forest Bungalow
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Fusion cuisine, garden views
Front of property
Pool

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Cerro Plano, 300m Noreste del BCR, Monteverde, Puntarenas, 60109
  • Place, The Bat Jungle
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Curi-Cancha Reserve
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)

Room options

Grand Vista Suite

  • 120 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

Vista Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 90 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Cloud Forest Bungalow

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 90 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Forest Junior Bungalow Deluxe

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Forest Junior Bungalow

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Forest King Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Forest Double Room

  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Forest Signature Suite with Plunge Pool

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 59 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Grand Forest Suite

  • 88 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Monteverde

In Monteverde .Within a 15-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Children's Eternal Rain Forest Bajo del Tigre and The Bat Jungle. Monteverde Butterfly Gardens and Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • The Bat Jungle - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Children's Eternal Rain Forest Bajo del Tigre - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Monteverde Orchid Garden - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Curi-Cancha Reserve - 3 min drive - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 155 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Laggus - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Choco Café - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Las Riendas Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Taty's Bakery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Green - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Koora Hotel by Sandglass

5-star luxury hotel near Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the luxury Koora Hotel by Sandglass. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

This 5-star Monteverde hotel is smoke free.

  • 26 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Koora Hotel by Sandglass offers 26 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. This Monteverde hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 185 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 185 (one-way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hotel Aguti Lodge Reserve Monteverde
Hotel Aguti Lodge Reserve
Aguti Reserve Monteverde
Aguti Reserve
Koora Hotel
Hotel Aguti Lodge Reserve
Koora Hotel by Sandglass Hotel
Koora Hotel by Sandglass Monteverde
Koora Hotel by Sandglass Hotel Monteverde

Koora Hotel by Sandglass Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 263 out of 275 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 275 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 275 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 275 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 275 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place with a bar & restaurant in the heart of the cloud forest canopy. The staff were very friendly and attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property design is gorgeous. The rooms are stylish and comfortable with throw blankets, French presses and sleek furniture with warm touches of wood. The restaurant is outstanding. And the staff is attentive and caring. The views rain or shine are amazing. A very special place! Thank you!
View from Junior vista suite balcony
Sunset from restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful staff

Staff was so nice. Remembered my and my daughters names first day
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Outstanding

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There is literally nothing i bad i can say about this trip. The staff were so lovely. I love exotic fruits, the staff members were kind enough to teach me how to eat these new fruits. I can’t thank them enough for how well they have treated me in general.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our family had a wonderful stay at Koora Hotel in Monteverde. The suite was spacious, beautifully designed, and offered breathtaking views of the cloud forest and beyond. The location is ideal—close to town and major attractions, yet peaceful and surrounded by nature. We especially loved having both the Aguti Biological Reserve and the Natuwa Wildlife Sanctuary right next door, where we enjoyed scenic trails and spotted local wildlife up close. The service was excellent, warm, and attentive throughout our stay. The breakfasts were delicious, and the bar and restaurant were a great place to relax in the evenings. Koora Hotel offers the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and natural beauty—a great choice for families visiting Monteverde.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katarzyna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing beauty located with amazing property. Rooms are clean, modern and well designed. Lots of wild life. Amazing food. Located very close to Mondavedre park. It gets cold at night. It’s a place I would go back to
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sanjay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and clean resort on the mountains. We enjoyed our 2 night stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lan

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

TIESHA

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such an amazing hotel. Everything about it was beautiful and the staff was so friendly and attentive.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view and spot!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikhil

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very intimate with nature and wildlife. Amazing staff and very helpful with our needs especially Jason. Highly recommend this property to anyone coming to Monteverde. We hope to return in future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

April

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful! Definitely a high end experience. The stuff was so attentive. The property was beautiful and covered in vegetation. We were literally staying in the rainforest.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is great hotel with natural beauty and excellent food
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yu-Chen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed during Costa Rica’s rainy season and were pleasantly surprised with a room upgrade during check in. The service was great and the staff was very personal, remembering our names, room number, and even where we had sat in the restaurant for breakfast! Complimentary access to the nearby nature reserve was a great bonus, and we were able to spot coatis and an agouti during our stay. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ritesh

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

VYACHESLAV

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niranjan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mairi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were a party of 4 and had an amazing time at Koora Hotel. It was in a great location for hiking, ziplining, horse-riding, night hike etc. The Natura sanctuary was amazing. Only comment was that the Aguti trail could be better signed posted. Staff were so friendly and accommodating. We were also able to order breakfast early at 6.15 am as we had an early hike start. We would highly recommend Koora Hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rui

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Amazing in every way. The staff are unlike any other we’ve encountered in Costa Rica (and abroad). The hotel is stunning, rooms are very comfy and the food and drinks are delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William, Seattle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property and amenities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous hotel!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025