Title: Pensión Santa Elena Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=10552835&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Pensión Santa Elena Hostal in Monteverde with a restaurant ## Photo gallery for Pensión Santa Elena ![Interior - Pensión Santa Elena (Monteverde)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10560000/10552900/10552835/dabb24a3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Petite Suite - Private Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets - Pensión Santa Elena (Monteverde)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10560000/10552900/10552835/1e1a96f2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Grand Standard | Free WiFi, bed sheets - Pensión Santa Elena (Monteverde)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10560000/10552900/10552835/deb8c28c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Free WiFi, bed sheets - Pensión Santa Elena (Monteverde)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10560000/10552900/10552835/b36141b2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Mexican cuisine - Pensión Santa Elena (Monteverde)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10560000/10552900/10552835/2c10eed0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies 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 Excellent ## Popular amenities - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Laundry room - Housekeeping £48 includes taxes & fees 2 Feb - 3 Feb ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan 30 - Jan 31](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-01-31&selected=10552835&PinnedHotelID=10552835&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-01-31&selected=10552835&PinnedHotelID=10552835&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan 31 - Feb 1](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-31&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=10552835&PinnedHotelID=10552835&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-31&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=10552835&PinnedHotelID=10552835&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan 30 - Feb 1](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=10552835&PinnedHotelID=10552835&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=10552835&PinnedHotelID=10552835&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Feb 6 - Feb 8](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=10552835&PinnedHotelID=10552835&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=10552835&PinnedHotelID=10552835&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 3+ beds 2 beds Showing 4 of 4 rooms ### View all photos for Grand Standard ![Grand Standard | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10560000/10552900/10552835/ba81ac68.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Grand Standard 9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews ### Highlights Private bathroom Wardrobe Daily housekeeping Desk Pet friendly - 151 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Standard Room ![Standard Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10560000/10552900/10552835/fa9f2dea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Desk Daily housekeeping - 129 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Grand Cabin ![Grand Cabin | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10560000/10552900/10552835/fc5ffc6a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Grand Cabin 10.0 Exceptional 2 reviews ### Highlights Private bathroom Pet friendly Daily housekeeping - 258 sq ft - Sleeps 6 - 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Bunk Beds ### View all photos for Petite Suite - Private Bathroom ![Petite Suite - Private Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10560000/10552900/10552835/673b96d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Petite Suite - Private Bathroom 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Private bathroom Pet friendly Daily housekeeping - 258 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 2 Double Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FMonteverde-Hotels-Pension-Santa-Elena.h10552835.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FMonteverde-Hotels-Pension-Santa-Elena.h10552835.Hotel-Information) ## About the area 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 hiking/biking trails, ziplining and ecotours. [Visit our Monteverde travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Monteverde.dx6046749) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C10.31749%2C-84.82367&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ZAbONrNxpRNyWH4NcOiklVyA-jw=) Santa Elena, Monteverde, Monteverde, 5655 ### What's nearby - ![Orchid species in Monteverde at 1400 meters.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532611636/945b6511-5201-40aa-984e-cfbcfb90ecd0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Monteverde Orchid Garden 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - ![The Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve (Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde) is a Costa Rican reserve located along the Cordillera de Tilarán within the Puntarenas and Alajuela provinces.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532964943/b77a2b9a-dfb4-45cb-907a-fdde5d55054d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde 4 min drive \- 1.1 miles - ![Female purple-throated mountain hummingbird resting on a perch in Monteverde, Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635953567862/faa3eb22-d9fa-4b3a-84ad-bdc630670206.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Wildlife Refuge Monteverde 7 min drive \- 1.8 miles - Jardín de Orquídeas 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles - Mundo de los Insectos 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles ### Getting around - San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) 153 min drive ### Restaurants - Tree House Restaurante & Cafe 1 min walk - Café Monteverde 2 min walk - Restaurante Sabor Tico 3 min walk - The Open Kitchen 1 min walk - Unknown Venue 7 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: - Luggage storage, free newspapers and concierge services - Tour/ticket information and a front desk safe - Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff Room features All guest rooms at Pensión Santa Elena include amenities, such as free WiFi. 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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: 3:00 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 This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### 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 at the property ## 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 This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### 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? ### How much does it cost to stay at Pensión Santa Elena? ### How much is parking at Pensión Santa Elena? ### What time is check-in at Pensión Santa Elena? ### What time is check-out at Pensión Santa Elena? ### Where is Pensión Santa Elena located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Pensión Santa Elena Reviews 8.6 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.6 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location ### 9.2 Staff & service ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 174 8 - Good 139 6 - Okay 33 4 - Poor 11 2 - Terrible 8 ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Maria 27 Jan 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Clean and courteous staff ##### Maria Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul 13 Jan 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Location. Dated hostel with a great vibe. Lots of international guests. Great staff who offered stellar advice and help with transportation. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/190ee5d6-fff1-4117-a345-96d87ac2e579-1768266280502.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/abb6a65c-9d2b-4938-b4e4-d8175f3fcf65-1768266279862.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/0452dddd-c3d0-4831-977f-af1d33b6f9ca-1768266279784.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/2932fa48-9fff-43f4-9330-5d07dce22b60-1768266280342.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Paul Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gilberto 16 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Excellent hotel with friendly and helpful staff; conveniently located. ##### Gilberto Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Jeffrey 14 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities No frills, but perfectly adequate accomodations. Wonderful, hot shower with good pressure. ##### Jeffrey Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Louise 2 Jan 2024 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. ##### Louise Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 3 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Staff were very helpful and friendly. Good central location ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Anjelica 5 Jan 2025 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. ##### Anjelica Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Eszter 7 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Basic but well kept property in a very convenient location. Staff were friendly and helpful. ##### Eszter Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Cecilia 11 Mar 2024 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. ##### Cecilia Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christopher 6 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Best hostel experience! This is an amazing place to stay. Feels like a cozy bed and breakfast up in the mountains. The staff is so friendly and accommodating! Common areas are comfortable and the free breakfast is a great way to start your day. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/9163423E99E28AD919BC9451DFA337EA2698FBE21707205803255.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Christopher Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Kyle 29 Jan 2025 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 ##### Kyle Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Maria 29 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities Excellent location, well equipped and clean common area, free breakfast. Paper thin walls, squeaky bed. ##### Maria Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### LAURA 6 Jan 2024 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. ##### LAURA Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Erika 19 Feb 2024 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. ##### Erika Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Olivia 30 Mar 2024 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. ##### Olivia Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### K 30 Mar 2024 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 👌 ##### K Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Ronald 11 Feb 2025 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. ##### Ronald Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rohit 25 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Nice place to stay, more then expected ##### Rohit Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marie 6 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities This place was great for our family. Helpful knowledgeable staff, great breakfast and perfect location in the center of Santa Elena. ##### Marie Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Fraser 1 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Friendly, convenient and good value place in the centre of Santa Elena ##### Fraser Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Mukhtar 19 Mar 2023 Great location! Near a lot off restaurants! ##### Mukhtar Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marisa 26 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Loves this whole place! It was in a perfect location, the room was nice and the staff was awesome. Felt super homey ##### Marisa Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### MacKenzie 13 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities The staff were very nice and helpful. I enjoyed the courtyard. ##### MacKenzie Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Grace 13 Jan 2023 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! ##### Grace ### 10/10 Excellent #### Meredith 6 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities This is our 4th time staying at the Pension Santa Maria. Staff and guests are super friendly. Location is very centralized. 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