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Koora Hotel by Sandglass

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve

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

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Cerro Plano, 300m Noreste del BCR, Monteverde, Puntarenas, 60109
  • Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Monteverde Butterfly Gardens
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)

Room options

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Forest Double Room

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

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Forest Junior Bungalow Deluxe

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

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Forest Junior Bungalow

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

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Grand Forest Suite

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

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Forest King Room

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

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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

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Grand Vista Suite

Grand Vista Suite

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

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Cloud Forest Bungalow | Mountain view

Cloud Forest Bungalow

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

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Vista Junior Suite

Vista Junior Suite

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

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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

  • Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Monteverde Orchid Garden - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Monteverde Butterfly Gardens - 2 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Curi-Cancha Reserve - 3 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve - 7 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Laggus Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Café Monteverde - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Las Riendas Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tree House Restaurante & Cafe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Sabor Tico - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Koora Hotel by Sandglass

3.5-star 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 Koora Hotel by Sandglass. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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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. 250 out of 260 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 260 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 260 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 260 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 260 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Samrat

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, friendly and professional staff, brand new everything. Wished our room was little closer to the parking lot, was a good 5 min walk with varying elevation, felt like a chore to do multiple times a day.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Koora was such a special place to stay. So many great things - the staff were so attentive and welcoming, the food was amazing and the wildlife we encountered just walking to and from our room featured armadillos, mischievous coatis, agutis and so much more. I’ve stayed at lots of places, this rates in the top 10 - so beautiful and tranquil - highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful p
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vimal

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
Amazing location and hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mayze

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, friendly staff, clean and modern decor
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Atul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nestled in the heart of lush green surroundings, this small boutique hotel is an absolute gem for nature lovers seeking tranquility. The serene setting, combined with the intimate and personalized feel of the hotel, makes it a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. One of the standout features is undoubtedly the staff. Their warmth, attentiveness, and genuine hospitality create a welcoming atmosphere that makes you feel at home from the moment you arrive. They go above and beyond to ensure your stay is nothing short of delightful. And the food—oh, the food! The hotel celebrates local flavors with dishes that are both delicious and beautifully prepared. Each meal is a culinary journey, showcasing the region's rich traditions and fresh ingredients. Whether you're waking up to the sound of nature, savoring a hearty local breakfast, or taking in the stunning greenery, this hotel offers an unforgettable experience that balances charm, comfort, and authenticity. Highly recommended for anyone craving a peaceful retreat with a touch of local flair.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Riitta, Camarillo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful property and Forrest Location with amazing staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Forest gem

Terrific facility, staff, and location. Excellent food. Will come again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ozlem

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful property. Absolutely stunning views from everywhere. The staff is extremely kind and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I truly enjoyed this property as one of the best throughout my travels in Costa Rica. From arrival to departure, the fine tuned service was 5 star. Breakfast was included where you are served and not buffet style. We had dinner there 2 nights and the food was amazing. Marco is an outstanding manager and his leadership is evident via his employees. I was impressed by the staff recognizing the guests by name. I will recommend this hotel to all my friends and those reading this, that the cottages "in the clouds" is worth the trip to Monteverde.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

Luxury in Monteverde

We arrived much too early but they were able and happy to accommodate us early and on top of that we were given an upgrade as Expedia VIP guests to their best rooms. This was the loveliest hotel that we've ever stayed in. Wonderful views to the Pacific, luxurious room and amenities, a hummingbird singing in the tree outside and to top it all off we had a private plunge pool with hot water warm enough to ease all the aches and pains of a long hike through the Agouti Reserve adjoining the hotel. The staff were so friendly and helpful, always smiling and interested in our day. One of our new favourites!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sriram

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property and the upgrade was very nice. Food, dining options and staff was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional service! We loved the atmosphere and the unique environment. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024