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Pensión Santa Elena

2.0 star property
Hostal in Monteverde with a restaurant

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Consider a stay at Pensión Santa Elena and take advantage of a garden, laundry facilities and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is NZ$94
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov

Room options

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Grand Standard

Grand Standard

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Pet friendly
Wardrobe
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Grand Cabin

Grand Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Petite Suite - Private Bathroom

Petite Suite - Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
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About the area

Map
Santa Elena, Monteverde, Monteverde, 5655

What's nearby

  • Monteverde Orchid Garden - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Monteverde Butterfly Gardens - 3 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Curi-Cancha Reserve - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve - 9 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 153 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tree House Restaurante & Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Café Monteverde - ‬2 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
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 front desk safe, luggage storage and concierge services
  • Free newspapers and tour/ticket information
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Pensión Santa Elena include amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and soap

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4 Nov - 5 Nov
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site 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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

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

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are 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 on 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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 any lifts

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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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

As of 3 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pensión Santa Elena on 17 Nov 2025 start from NZ$94.24, including 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?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pensión Santa Elena located?

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

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Reviews

Pensión Santa Elena Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 171 out of 358 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 135 out of 358 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 358 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 358 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 358 reviews

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Cecilia

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

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely experience staying here! Has a great location -walking distance to restaurants and shops. Staff were welcoming and helpful with booking us a shuttle and recommending places! Very cozy and comfortable sleep, clean and cute place, tasty free breakfast included. Pretty garden lounge area outside too!

10/10 Excellent

THOMAS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful they arranged my ground transportation when I left
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Hilla

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Check if it is what you are looking for
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

K

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great for the solo female traveller

As a female traveller, I felt completely safe here and would definitely stay again if I'm ever back in Monteverde. Great place for a solo traveller with a communal kitchen to help keep down expenses of eating out. WiFi in all the rooms. Staff were extremely friendly, welcoming and helpful 😊 My only complaint would be the floors in my room hadn't been cleaned (but in fairness it's a 2 star hostel, not a 5 star hotel). Make sure you have some flip flops or slippers for the room and then its not a problem 👌
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
La ubicación es excelente y muy práctica para tomar taxi, transporte público, salir caminando a conocer, etc. Las instalaciones están bien, son sencillas pero todo bien, el desayuno que incluyen se agradece. La habitación fue pequeña y sencilla, todo bien excepto el inodoro, que tenía la palanca para descarga rota. Lo demás se veía “viejo” pero pues adecuado por el costo.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gilberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel with friendly and helpful staff; conveniently located.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Très bonne accueil, vraiment très aidant pour organiser les activités
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Pilar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
In general the place was good. Not enough tables for breakfast, you had to make your own coffee and breakfast portions were small. Bed a little on a firm side, not enough water pressure for the shower
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No frills, but perfectly adequate accomodations. Wonderful, hot shower with good pressure.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super rapport qualité prix! La chambre H16 était très bien pour notre petite famille de 2 adultes un enfant. le déjeuner inclue est super bon et pratique. C'est vraiment au coeur de Santa Elena. Le petit bémol est pour que les responsables des lieux se procurent éventuellement plus d'équipement de cuisine, des rideaux plus opaques et des poubelles fermées (Comme ils demandent qu'on y jette nos PQ). Je recommande!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
La piscina estaba sucia y nunca pudimos hacer uso de la misma. El personal es amable como en todo CR.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pramod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful. Place had everyting wr needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Ronald

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I understand that this is a budget hotel, but I have to admit we were disappointed. First off, the photos online were misleading regarding the standard rooms with bath. It turns out that our room was small, dingy and run down. We ended up going elsewhere after a couple nights. The bed was hard and uncomfortable. Housekeeping service is apparently only on Saturday. It was fairly noisy, but that was expected since we were centrally located. On the positive side, the location was good, staff was as friendly and as helpful as possible. The breakfast was generous and good. The communal kitchen seems to function quite well, and there was room in the lobby to hang out or eat. We prepaid and were not offered any refund options when we asked (our fault for prepaying). In short, this hotel might work well for the price providing you know what you’re in for. Again, better photos would help.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Kyle

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Aging hostel

It is an aging hostel right on the main street, expect uncomfortable beds, unclean floors, and lots of road noise all night. The breakfast was good
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorene

The photos make the rooms look bigger. They also don’t show they count a double bed as a loft that has a low ceiling.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Anjelica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderfully walkable to restaurants, shops, etc with about a 10 min drive to all the reserves. Loved the communal kitchen and games in the shared gathering area with free tea and coffee all day. This is an older property, but the location is great, the staff are helpful, and it is clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
un poco chico pero por el precio no se debe esperar mas.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Comfortable, convenient.

Super convenient location, very clean and comfy bed, warm shower, staff helpful and breakfast included with ease. Downside: noisy road, lots of dust and exhaust fumes. However, if you’re staying here it’s likely because you want the central location and it’s right in the centre so it’s perfect. Wouldn’t stay if I had a car. The kitchen facilities could also do with updating: better pans and more fridge space.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Rikke

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rigtig godt til prisen.

Beliggenheden var super god i forhold til Santa Elena. Det ligger i gå-afstand (ned og op af en stejl bakke) fra bussen der kommer fra San José. Rigtig fin morgenmad hvor man bestiller fra et kort. Der er 3 retter at vælge i mellem. Værelserne er simple men fine. Gå efter et H-værelse. De er lige en tak større. Der er en hyggelig have man kan opholde sig i. Pas på katten hvis i bor i C7, der vil katten gerne med ind. Der er fællesskab og køkken man kan bruge.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Good location, but…

Santa Elena Pension is in a central spot of Monteverde. However, there is poor noise isolation so you can really hear the traffic outside. In addition, some of the staff were a bit rude and unhelpful. The room itself is fine, but the floor is concrete and uneven.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Accueil décevant!

Chambre confortable et hostel très bien situé. Je ne recommande cependant pas ce logement si vous voyagez seul et que souhaitez rencontrer du monde : parties communes peu accueillantes donc peu propices aux moments d’échanges, staff antipathique voir désagréable. Loin de l’accueil que l’on attend d’une auberge, quel dommage !
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Hélène

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pour une famille, la chambre n'est pas commode, elle est trop petite et il n'y a pas de meuble. La fenêtre a des ouvertures, alors il y avait beaucoup de bébittes, dont une coquerelle le matin.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Très bon rapport qualité prix.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024