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Pensión Santa Elena

2.5 star property
Hostal near Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve in Monteverde

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Exterior
Courtyard
Grand Cabin
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Mexican cuisine
Grand Cabin | Bathroom
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

Check out the area

Map
Santa Elena, Monteverde, Monteverde, 5655
  • Popular LocationMonteverde Orchid Garden1 min walk
  • Popular LocationCuri-Cancha Reserve6 min drive
  • Popular LocationMonteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve9 min drive

Room options

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Petite Suite

Petite Suite

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room

Standard Room

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Grand Cabin

Grand Cabin

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Grand Standard

Grand Standard

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Exterior
Chateau Arenal
Breakfast included
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4.3 out of 5, Excellent, (49)
The price is CA $101
per night
CA $115 total
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Chateau Arenal

About the area

Monteverde

In Monteverde .At this hostal, you'll be steps from Jardín de Orquídeas and Monteverde Orchid Garden. Mundo de los Insectos and Ficus La Raiz are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Monteverde Orchid Garden - 1 min walk
  • Monteverde Butterfly Gardens - 3 min drive
  • Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde - 5 min drive
  • Curi-Cancha Reserve - 6 min drive
  • Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 146 min drive

Restaurants

  • Café Monteverde - 2 min walk
  • Tree House Restaurante & Cafe - 1 min walk
  • Choco Café - 4 min walk
  • The Green - 4 min walk
  • The Open Kitchen - 1 min walk

About this property

Pensión Santa Elena

Hostal near Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve in Monteverde
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Pensión Santa Elena also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a picnic area.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Monteverde hostal.

  • 35 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Pensión Santa Elena offers 35 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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
The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 7 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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 45 per person (one way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 45 (one-way)
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
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. 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

  • Up to 2 children 7 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Pensión Santa Elena Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 164 out of 341 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 129 out of 341 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 341 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 341 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 341 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

xuejun

Travelled with family
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best hostel experience!
This is an amazing place to stay. Feels like a cozy bed and breakfast up in the mountains. The staff is so friendly and accommodating! Common areas are comfortable and the free breakfast is a great way to start your day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Bryson

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely a hostel in terms of quality of facilities. Very small rooms. Loud since it is located on a busy road.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

LAURA

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
We really enjoyed our stay at the pension. We had the chance to meet with beautiful people and share parts of our trip with them. The place is very well located, but the area is quite busy and get somehow quite noisy with traffic noise in the background.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay in Santa Elena
Great hostel close to restaurants. Easily walkable. Great breakfast. The staff is amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Hilla

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
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Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I am a senior traveler and was trying to bring the self-indulgence of a solo trip in on a budget. Staying at Pension Santa Elena helped. I had a Garden Standard Room with private bath. Location in the town in very good for a traveler without a car. As noted by others staff are pleasant, informative and helpful with making travel arrangements. Room was basic but comfortable, shower was good. Found the pension quiet at night, though an early start to motorcycle traffic in the am might be a problem for some. Satisfied with the breakfast. If you are out and about before it is offered at 7 am, Panaderia Jimenez just up the street opens at 0500 and has good coffee.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were very helpful and friendly. Good central location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023