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El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel in Cóbano with restaurant, bar/lounge

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Restaurant
Restaurant
Hallway
Village Room - 1 Queen, 1 Single
Step into the laid-back atmosphere of El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel, where a garden and bar await. Enjoy local cuisine breakfast, horseback riding, or cycling while staying connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool access
  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Front desk safe
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Horse riding/hire
  • Bike hire

Feel at home (5)

  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free self-parking
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
The current price is AU$138
includes taxes & fees
18 July - 19 July

Room options

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Village Room - 3 Single, 1 King

Village Room - 3 Single, 1 King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

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Village Room - 1 Queen, 1 Single

Village Room - 1 Queen, 1 Single

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Village Room - 1 Queen

Village Room - 1 Queen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Interior

Village Room - 1 Queen, 1 Single (downtown view)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Village Room - 2 Queens

Village Room - 2 Queens

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Map
In Front of the Park, Cóbano

What's nearby

  • Montezuma Catholic Church - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Montezuma Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Montezuma Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Montezuma Falls - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Piedra Colorada - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Cóbano Airport (ACO) - 14 min drive
  • Tambor (TMU) - 36 min drive
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 63.4 miles/102 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Cocina De Leña La Cobaneña - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Bakery - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Marisqueria Soemi - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bakery Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Panadería Cabuya - ‬14 min drive

About this property

El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel

Enjoy your visit to Cóbano with a stay at El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day.

Languages

English, Spanish

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 12 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • 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 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • On-site parking is limited

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
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Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Horse riding/hire
  • Beach nearby
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Scuba-diving nearby
  • Zip-lining nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Bike hire

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
ROOM

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
MONETIZATION_ON

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Local cuisine breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 5 to 10 for adults and USD 5 to 10 for children

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

El Sano Banano Village
El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel Montezuma
El Sano Banano Village Hotel Montezuma
El Sano Banano Village Montezuma
El Sano Banano Beachside Montezuma
El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel Cobano
El Sano Banano Beachside Cobano
El Sano Banano side Cobano
El Sano Banano Beachside
El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel Hotel
El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel Cóbano
El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel Hotel Cóbano
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Frequently asked questions

Does El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spaces may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as horse riding. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy amenities such as a garden and access to a nearby outdoor pool.

Are there restaurants at or near El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

What's the area around El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel like?

El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Montezuma Beach and 3 minutes' walk from Montezuma Gardens.

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El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Beach
Service staff
Location
Restaurant
Food
Air conditioning
Shower
Shopping center

What guests liked

  • The property's location is ideal for accessing the nearby beach. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Cute and cozy

This hotel was very cute. Well decorated and really homey. Great location as it’s right in the town center and seconds to the beach. The hotel restaurant was fabulous and staff so attentive. I would highly recommend it. Great price.
Patricia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This was a great place to stay. Based on reviews we booked a room with a window overlooking the town which I really recommend. The hotel is really convenient and the restaurant was great. You also can use the facilities at a nearby resort (Ylang Ylang, which is lovely) a nice 10 minute walk along the beach from montezuma town. The hotel staff was also really friendly and helpful. It was a great choice.
Juliana, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Clean hotel, good breakfast and nice staff. But many of the rooms have no windows, and there’s no temperature control on the showers - a scalding shower is not what you want in 30-degree weather.
Mark, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

enjoy

The staff is perfecto. Our family room (2 queen beds) had Air Conditioning but none of the rooms have windows that open. No TV. The sister property Ylang Ylang shares their wonderful pool on the beach with a 7 minute beach walk form Sano Banano
RAY, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Perfect location Can walk everywhere !!!!! Staff very nice and helpful
courtney, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very good location for walking to whatever you might need but at the same time quiet. Extremely friendly staff!
Shawn, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Right in the center of Montezuma ... close to the beach., all the restaurants and attractions.
Debbie, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great access to beach and park

Right in the heart of town with the beach only steps away. Small town so could walk anywhere from this location. Staff was friendly. Nice indoor and outdoor eating facility. Food was excellent. Park right across the street and often monkeys were present. Highly recommend.
Miles, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Best sleep of trip to CR. Interior room w interior windows, slept through the night. Ready to continue the adventure.
Erik, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Decent Stay

Our room was quite dark and had a bad smell. Being able to use the amenities at Ylang Ylang was really great. Our kids enjoyed the pool at Ylang Ylang and hung out with capuchin monkeys for hours. The food at the Sano Banano Restaurant was very good.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Centrally located, interesting decor

Centrally located, interesting decor excellent breakfast except for the picayuneishness of charging for a second cup of coffee. Most hotels of this nature have free refills, and often have 24-hour free coffee.
Malcolm, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Super Bowl

Great that Super Bowl was made such a big thing. Got me and buddies there for a stay. Well done!
richard, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really nice budget option. rooms were comfortable (though our room did not have a window to the outside, just to a hall way). the hotel is in the center of the small town, so you can walk anywhere. Plus they are owned by resort nearby which gives you access privilege to their pool and beach views. I would recommend this place.

6/10 Good

only 2 plugs in the room. . 1 tiny soap, air conditioning is not great beds were rock hard, but the price per night is good
Linda, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Good location, steps to beach and where the tour operators meet. After 3 weeks touring the pacific coast from La Cruz to Montezuma, the beach was a bit disappointing. The town itself is small, but pretty cool. Lots of dining options within a few minutes walk. More if you want to drive. My room was clean, but very dark. Windows faced the hallway. Decent bed with comfortable bedding. Good water pressure and plenty of hot water. Can’t say much about the restaurant because I didn’t eat there. A frig in the room would have been nice.
William, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

This hotel is overpriced. It is not awful, but $75 per night for what is offered is absurd. The good points are the comfortable beds and the efficient air conditioning. The restaurant also does pretty good food and some of the servers are excellent. In fact the place is rather better as a restaurant than it is a hotel. Our double-double room was much too small for the two beds that occupied it. The room felt like a cave: cornflake-coloured, textured walls with a window that only looked out on to the corridor. The curtains have to be permanently closed for privacy, meaning that the only option is harsh lighting. There is no wardrobe, only some very high hooks; and the shelves double as bedside tables. This furniture is also between the beds, making everything feel even more enclosed. The safe keypad was broken, so we were given the master key with our room key, which meant we had to anxiously take care of both. There is nowhere for luggage except the floor. There is no shelf in the shower. The toilet was tiny and the cheap, flimsy seat did not stay up properly. We were only given one hand soap for a four day stay. Towels were blue, which is always less appealing than fresh, clean white ones. On some days the facecloths were not replaced. There is no television or fridge. There is no free tea or coffee. To top it off the rooms meant phone reception is non-existent and the WiFi was unreliable. All in all it felt more like a good quality hostel at a ridiculous price.

10/10 Exceptional

Jessica, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Marianne, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Greta, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

El personal es amistoso y la comida muy rica
John, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Katie, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff was friendly. Room was just OK. Shower was a challenge. No putting toilet paper in the toilet. I’m. OK! Located very near nice beach and waterfalls. Food was good. Fun little hippie, surfer, beach town.
Jerrold, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Pas d'ouverture vers l'extérieur mais bien situé

Ni de VMC, ni de fenêtre pouvant s'ouvrir dans la chambre. A part ça, hôtel idéalement situé, avec un parking et un bon restaurant.
Maxime, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Trevligt ställe vi stranden, rent o fint. God mat o service.
Eva, 8-night trip

4/10 Fair

No hay TV en la habitación ni comunicación con recepción desde la habitación mucho ruido luz en fin no es para descansar me parece costoso para lo q ofrece la atención de los empleados muy buena el desayuno tambien
July, 1-night trip