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Hotel & Spa El Escondite de la Montaña

2.5 star property
Family-friendly guesthouse with full-service spa and free breakfast

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Hotel & Spa El Escondite de la Montaña blends adventure and relaxation. Enjoy a full breakfast before hiking, biking, horseback riding, or ecotours. After exploring, unwind at the terrace firepit or with a sports massage. In-room WiFi and praised staff ensure a great stay.
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

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Standard Cabin, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Cabin, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Fireplace
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LED TV
2 bedrooms
Down duvet
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Cabin, 1 Queen Bed

Superior Cabin, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Fireplace
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LED TV
2 bedrooms
Down duvet
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, down duvets, desk

Family Chalet, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Fireplace
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LED TV
2 bedrooms
Down duvet
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Cabin

Deluxe Cabin

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Free minibar items
LED TV
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Studio Suite

Junior Studio Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Fireplace
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Free minibar items
LED TV
Down duvet
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Panoramic Cabin

Panoramic Cabin

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Fireplace
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Free minibar items
LED TV
2 bedrooms
  • 40 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
El Tigre, Sabana Redonda, Alajuela

What's nearby

  • Doka Estate - 10 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Poás Volcano National Park - 12 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Hacienda Alsacia - 19 min drive - 8.4 km
  • City Mall - 32 min drive - 20.2 km
  • La Paz Waterfall Gardens - 32 min drive - 23.6 km

Getting around

  • Santo Domingo Santa Rosa Station - 43 min drive
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hacienda Alsacia - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Freddo Fresas - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Fresas del Volcan - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪El Sabor de la Montaña - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪La Casa del Café - ‬19 min drive

About this property

Hotel & Spa El Escondite de la Montaña

Family-friendly guest house near Poás Volcano National Park
Located close to Doka Estate and Hacienda Alsacia, Hotel & Spa El Escondite de la Montaña provides free full breakfast, a terrace and a firepit. Treat yourself to a body scrub, a hot stone massage or a body wrap at La Montaña Spa, the on-site spa. Enjoy on-site activities, such as hiking/biking, horse riding and ecotours. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and a playground.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Tour/ticket information, luggage storage and a TV in reception
  • Multilingual staff, concierge services and outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Hotel & Spa El Escondite de la Montaña feature comforts, such as fireplaces and premium bedding, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and laptop-friendly workspaces.
Other amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and coffee/tea makers
  • Full-sized fridge/freezers and freezers
  • 32-inch LED TVs with satellite channels
  • Private gardens, highchairs and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Ecotours
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per night
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per night

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Mountain Hideout
El Escondite de la Montaña
& Spa El Escondite La Montana
Hotel & Spa El Escondite de la Montaña Guesthouse
Hotel & Spa El Escondite de la Montaña Sabana Redonda
Hotel & Spa El Escondite de la Montaña Guesthouse Sabana Redonda

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel & Spa El Escondite de la Montaña pet-friendly?

Yes, this guest house allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 20 per pet, per night.

How much is parking at Hotel & Spa El Escondite de la Montaña?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel & Spa El Escondite de la Montaña?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel & Spa El Escondite de la Montaña?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hotel & Spa El Escondite de la Montaña located?

Located near the airport, this family-friendly guesthouse is within 9 mi (15 km) of Doka Estate, Poás Volcano National Park and Hacienda Alsacia. Corso Lechería and City Mall are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Hotel & Spa El Escondite de la Montaña Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 116 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 116 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 116 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 116 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 116 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a lovely place to experience nature
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the cabin we rented with big soaker tub and fireplace. Felt like we were on a ranch in a cabin on the mountains. Complete with all the farm animals you’d find on a ranch. Highly recommend. Romantic for couples like me & my husband or bring the kids! They’ll love the facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place, will definitely be returning
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone at the hotel was very nice,the restaurant was Delicious ,super clean.was a beautiful place
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Arnav

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

Perfect eco stay

Very comfortable stay ! We stayed there for a night and loved it ! The cottage was clean and well kept . The best part of the stay is the amazing service and the awesome food ! There are also cute animals there ! Even if you don’t stay, go there just to eat it’s thst good !
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

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

Great little hidden gem!

Great one-night stay! Would have stayed longer but we were on a schedule! The property is beautiful and the farm-like nature add a great charm. Stephanie at reception is a sweet heart and took great care of us. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
1 experienced camper 1 city boy makes this the perfect blend of his creature comforts and my love of camping. Truly well laid out and wonderful! Spa, sauna and restaurant on site were all fantastic and staff friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

martin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What can I say about this beautiful place. Hidden away from the hustle and bustle of city life you will find the best place we have stayed! The staff are amazing and nothing is too much hassle for them. The entire site was clean and tidy. The cabins are big but really cute. The food in the restaurant was amazing. And even though we were the only people staying here some days they always had a good spread laid out for breakfast or they would cook it fresh to order. We absolutely loved our stay here and can recommend to anyone thinking of booking this place.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice quiet place away from everything. Not much to do though. Good place to relax.

8/10 Good

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful but the lodges need to be sealed properly.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mattie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I highly recommend staying here! It is so peaceful and relaxing. The staff are so kind and accommodating. A quick trip to the airport (about 35-40 minutes) easily accessible by car or Uber. I will be back
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Kristen

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

Nice Stay

The location was nice and we enjoyed the small farm. The staff was very kind and helpful. The accommodations were rustic but fine with us. We enjoyed the outside seating area. We would have liked to have hot water in the shower and the kitchen is pretty minimal. Small things like a cork screw & bottle opener would be nice. Breakfast was very good and we also enjoyed a nice dinner at the restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Senthil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Had an awesome breakfast. The lights in a room I dim. That can be changed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Full of scorpions and cockroaches. Smelled like cigarettes
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully maintained property, excellent staff and service. Organic herb gardens, small farm with animals. Did not use spa services. Cabin 7 is kinda funky with huge bathtub, requiring a lot of water to fill, and a fireplace that adds ambiance. Kitchen sink with small refrigerator, but no glasses or kitchen towel. Bath towels were thin, and shower spray soaks entire bathroom floor. I would recommend a stay here, but check your cabin layout first. Restraunt and breakfast were great, with great waitstaff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Lucian

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

Worst Hotel Ever

We spent just one night but it was really bad. No AC, the water was not heated, you are at a farm and since you don't AC you hear all the animals all night. The place it's dirty and similar to the rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness
We stayed 3 nights; the place is very beautiful, but the experience wasn't so pleasant. The firewood was wet. We asked about it, and the solution was to sell us an extra load. The next day, we mentioned the situation, and the young man assured us that the load was dry, but surprise, it was wet. We were stressed trying to keep the fire going. On the third night, starting at 1 p.m., we notified them that we hadn't received the day's load. After insisting, we finally received the firewood around 6 p.m. The cabin has a kitchen area with a small refrigerator, a water heater, a coffee maker, and two cups. There's no dish soap, no napkins, no plates, glasses, or cutlery, and certainly no microwave. We ordered room service, and understandably, given the weather, the food arrived cold, and we had no way to heat it up. My husband and I have stayed in different Airbnbs, and they are well-equipped. It seems illogical that a place like this doesn't offer those amenities. The restaurant is excellent; the service and the food are perfect. It's a place we won't be returning to.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was awesome!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La propiedad como hotel de montaña por la zona es de las mejores, tiene muchas comodidades como cabañas espaciosas, chimenea, tiene dentro del cuarto y varios tipos de habitación. Podrían mejorar el abastecimiento de la cocinera con copas y vasos, además poner herramientas para manipular el encendido y mantenimiento del fuego de la chimenea. El agua caliente cuesta que llegue también.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was just what we wanted, a romantic get away The food was delicious and the cabin comfy, hot water, fireplace… Definitely a hidden place in the mountain
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was good. Shower leaked into room. On site restaraunt was good. Liked the small farm with animals. Didnt stay here long since volcano was closed .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cadre sympathique. Dépaysement total.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ale

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Increíble, la verdad es que este hotel fácil podría ser 5 estrellas, el restaurante súper bien respecto a cantidad y precio, hermoso el lugar, la cabaña nada que decir. Es el lugar ideal para el retiro de escape de la ciudad. Compramos un paquete de spa y el masaje fue increíble, además de que incluía parte de la cena. Totalmente para repetir !
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

BERTHA CECILIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked everything except it was quite a distance from the airport and we arrived at night which it was a bit eerie
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Harwin Aike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay with animals and a nicd restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025