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Pensión Santa Elena
2.5 star property

Hostal in Monteverde with restaurant

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Pensión Santa Elena

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Exterior
Courtyard
Grand Cabin | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Mexican cuisine
Grand Cabin | Bathroom | Shower, towels, soap, toilet paper

Overview of Pensión Santa Elena

Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
The price is $44
$50 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 27 - Apr 28

Explore the area

Map
Santa Elena, Monteverde, Monteverde, 5655
  • Popular LocationMonteverde Orchid Garden1 min walk
  • Popular LocationReserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde5 min drive
  • Popular LocationMonteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve9 min drive
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Room options

View all photos for Petite Suite

Petite Suite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Petite Suite

Highlights

Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

Highlights

Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Grand Cabin | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Grand Cabin

Highlights

Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Grand Standard | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Grand Standard

Highlights

Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Monteverde

Located in Monteverde, Pensión Santa Elena is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve and Arenal Volcano National Park. Monteverde Orchid Garden and Monteverde Butterfly Gardens are also worth visiting. Explore all the area has to offer with ziplining, ecotours, and hiking/biking trails.
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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 in the mountains
At Pensión Santa Elena, you can look forward to a garden, laundry facilities, and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and luggage storage
  • Concierge services, tour/ticket assistance, and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Pensión Santa Elena have amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and soap

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 7 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Pensión Santa Elena Hostel Monteverde
Pensión Santa Elena Monteverde
Pensión Santa Elena
Pensión Santa Elena Hostal Monteverde
Pensión Santa Elena Hostal
Pensión ta ena Montever
Pensión Santa Elena Hostal
Pensión Santa Elena Monteverde
Pensión Santa Elena Hostal Monteverde

Frequently asked questions

Is Pensión Santa Elena pet-friendly?

Yes, this hostal allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Pensión Santa Elena?

As of Apr 26, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pensión Santa Elena on Apr 27, 2024 start from $43.87, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Pensión Santa Elena?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Pensión Santa Elena?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pensión Santa Elena?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Pensión Santa Elena provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 8:00 AM–12:30 PM on request. A fee of USD 45 per person applies.

Where is Pensión Santa Elena located?

Situated in the mountains, this hostal is steps from Jardín de Orquídeas and Monteverde Orchid Garden. Mundo de los Insectos and Ficus La Raiz are also within 10 minutes.

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

8/10 Good

Cecilia, austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pension was good the breakfast was perfect, the kitchen worked well too and room was great. They had free yoga and they helped us book tours and things to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Eszter, Gloucester

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basic but well kept property in a very convenient location. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Fraser

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, convenient and good value place in the centre of Santa Elena
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Maria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, well equipped and clean common area, free breakfast. Paper thin walls, squeaky bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Erika

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The concept is interesting. Makes for a lovely youth hostel. Was surprised it was so much in the city. Breakfast was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 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

Traveled 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

General hotel information

Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM
Star Rating
2.5
Address
Santa Elena, Monteverde,