Name: Pension Santa Elena
Address: Contigua al Banco Nacional Santa Elena, Santa Elena, Monteverde, Cantón Monteverde, Costa Rica, Santa Elena, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica
Rating: 8.9

Guest reviews

8.9

Fabulous

Based on 351 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Couple

47%

Family

11%

Group

24%

Solo

16%

What guests think

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

At Pension Santa Elena, travellers highlight a central, walkable location and very friendly, helpful staff, alongside a sociable vibe with communal kitchen and common areas, while noting basic, often small rooms and some wear that reflects its budget focus.

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10

Ashley

Mar 18, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

It's a hostel but better than many hotels. We had a big family room and bathroom and the garden was awesome. Having access to the kitchen was great and the breakfast was fantastic. The location couldn't be beat and the staff was so nice.

8

Maria

Jan 27, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean and courteous staff

8

siobhan

Jan 14, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Friendly staff, great location, clean spacious private room. Could do with more seating/ relaxing areas. But that was only a problem during busy meal times

10

Paul

Jan 13, 2026

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Stayed 7 nights

Location. Dated hostel with a great vibe. Lots of international guests. Great staff who offered stellar advice and help with transportation.

10

Rohit

Dec 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice place to stay, more then expected

Contigua al Banco Nacional Santa Elena, Santa Elena, Monteverde, Cantón Monteverde, Costa Rica

Location

With a stay at Pensión Santa Elena in Monteverde, you'll be in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve and Jardín de Orquídeas. This hostal is 26.5 mi (42.7 km) from Lake Arenal and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Monteverde Orchid Garden.

Jardín de Orquídeas(0.1 miles)

Monteverde Orchid Garden(0.1 miles)

Centro Comercial Monteverde(0.2 miles)

Mundo de los Insectos(0.3 miles)

Ficus La Raiz(0.4 miles)

Wildlife Refuge Monteverde(1.1 miles)

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Check-in

Check-out

From 15:00 to 21:00

Before 10:00

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Optional extras

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FAQs

Yes, limited parking is available onsite and it is free.

Yes, the property allows pets in specific rooms only, with a pet fee of USD 25 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, subject to availability.

The property is located in Monteverde, within a 10-minute drive of Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve and Jardín de Orquídeas. It is 0.2 mi from Monteverde Orchid Garden and 0.4 mi from Mundo de los Insectos.

Up to 2 children aged 7 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

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