Title: Santa Elena Hostel Resort Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Santa Elena Hostel Resort Hotel with free parking, near Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9110000/9103800/9103798/2c24e08f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9110000/9103800/9103798/fa5684e8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9110000/9103800/9103798/cc37b96a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9110000/9103800/9103798/b6e575c8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9110000/9103800/9103798/a5472673.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Escape to Santa Elena Hostel Resort, where lush gardens meet modern comforts. Enjoy a refreshing drink at the bar or savor local flavors at the restaurant with WiFi always within reach. 7.8 Good ## Popular amenities - Bar - Kitchen - Housekeeping - Laundry - Parking included - Free WiFi ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct 1 - Oct 2](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-01&endDate=2025-10-02&selected=9103798&PinnedHotelID=9103798&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-01&endDate=2025-10-02&selected=9103798&PinnedHotelID=9103798&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct 2 - Oct 3](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-02&endDate=2025-10-03&selected=9103798&PinnedHotelID=9103798&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-02&endDate=2025-10-03&selected=9103798&PinnedHotelID=9103798&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct 3 - Oct 5](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=9103798&PinnedHotelID=9103798&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=9103798&PinnedHotelID=9103798&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct 10 - Oct 12](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=9103798&PinnedHotelID=9103798&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=9103798&PinnedHotelID=9103798&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 10 of 10 rooms ![Shower, rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9110000/9103800/9103798/1d9bdb99.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room ### Highlights Balcony Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Rainfall showerhead Designer toiletries Shared/communal kitchen Coffee/tea maker Cable channels - 129 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Shower, rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9110000/9103800/9103798/1d9bdb99.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Single Room ### Highlights Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Rainfall showerhead Designer toiletries Shared/communal kitchen Cable channels Daily housekeeping - 129 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Double Bed ![Shower, rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9110000/9103800/9103798/1d9bdb99.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Triple Room ### Highlights Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Rainfall showerhead Designer toiletries Shared/communal kitchen Cable channels Daily housekeeping - 129 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 2 Double Beds ![Shower, rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9110000/9103800/9103798/1d9bdb99.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Quadruple Room ### Highlights Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Rainfall showerhead Designer toiletries Shared/communal kitchen Cable channels Daily housekeeping - 161 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 2 Double Beds ![Shower, rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9110000/9103800/9103798/1d9bdb99.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm ### Highlights Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Rainfall showerhead Designer toiletries Shared/communal kitchen Cable channels Daily housekeeping - 269 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 2 Single Bunk Beds and 2 Single Beds ### Shared Dormitory, Women only ### Highlights Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Rainfall showerhead Designer toiletries Shared/communal kitchen Cable channels Daily housekeeping - 269 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 3 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed ### Deluxe Single Room ### Highlights Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Rainfall showerhead Designer toiletries Shared/communal kitchen Cable channels Daily housekeeping - 215 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ### Deluxe Double Room ### Highlights Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Rainfall showerhead Designer toiletries Shared/communal kitchen Cable channels Daily housekeeping - 215 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Single Bed ### Deluxe Triple Room ### Highlights Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Rainfall showerhead Designer toiletries Shared/communal kitchen Cable channels Daily housekeeping - 215 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Single Bed ### Deluxe Quadruple Room ### Highlights Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Rainfall showerhead Designer toiletries Shared/communal kitchen Cable channels Daily housekeeping - 215 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single 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-Santa-Elena-Hostel-Resort.h9103798.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FMonteverde-Hotels-Santa-Elena-Hostel-Resort.h9103798.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Monteverde is home to Santa Elena Hostel Resort. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve and Arenal Volcano National Park. The Bat Jungle and Monteverde Butterfly Gardens are also worth visiting. [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%7C10.30573%2C-84.81161&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=QsoOJ-aKQVTzLNUVEwYvP8mKOrw=) 50 metros sur y 70 metros este, del Banco Nacional de Monteverde, Monteverde, Puntarenas, 60109 ### What's nearby - Curi-Cancha Reserve - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles - Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile - Monteverde Orchid Garden - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles - Monteverde Butterfly Gardens - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles - Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve - 6 min drive - 1.8 miles ### Getting around - San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 177 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Cafe Colibrí - ‬5 min drive - ‪Laggus - ‬5 min drive - ‪The Green - ‬4 min drive - ‪Choco Café - ‬4 min drive - ‪Raíces Restaurante - ‬5 min drive ## About this property ### Santa Elena Hostel Resort Hotel near Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve Take advantage of a garden, laundry facilities and a bar at Santa Elena Hostel Resort. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Additional perks include: - Free self-parking - Express check-out and tour/ticket information Room features All guest rooms at Santa Elena Hostel Resort offer amenities, such as free WiFi. 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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet ### Parking and transport - Free self parking on site ### Food and drink - A bar/lounge - A restaurant - Snack bar/deli ### Family friendly - Laundry facilities - Snack bar/deli ### Conveniences - Laundry facilities - Limited-hour front desk ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) - Tour and ticket assistance ### Outdoors - Garden ### Accessibility - No lift ### More - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bathroom - Designer toiletries - Private bathroom - Rainfall showerhead - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels ### Food and drink - Shared kitchen access ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM Minimum check-in age - 15 ### Check-out Check-out before 11 AM Express check-out available ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 2 PM - 10 PM Front desk staffed during limited hours ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets No pets or service animals allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### 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; cash is not accepted 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 No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property ### Property is also known as Santa Elena Hostel Resort Monteverde Santa Elena Hostel Resort Santa Elena Hostel Resort Monteverde, Costa Rica Santa Elena Hostel Monteverde Santa Elena Hostel Resort Hotel Santa Elena Hostel Resort Monteverde Santa Elena Hostel Resort Hotel Monteverde ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Santa Elena Hostel Resort pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Santa Elena Hostel Resort? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Santa Elena Hostel Resort? > Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM. ### What time is check-out at Santa Elena Hostel Resort? > Checkout is at 11 AM. ### Where is Santa Elena Hostel Resort located? > Situated in Monteverde, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of The Bat Jungle, Children's Eternal Rain Forest Bajo del Tigre and Curi-Cancha Reserve. Friends Meeting House and Monteverde Friends School - Escuela de los Amigos are also within 10 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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