This place was crowded and there is a good reason for that. From the moment we came, the hotel staff was very friendly and helpful. I appreciate they didn´t „blindly“ promote all major places in Monteverde, but honestly recommended me where its better to go, where I would just waste my money or whether to hire a guide. (I think... More

Planned on staying two nights, ended up staying 5. The atmosphere was amazing, with a unique combination of private hotel rooms and dorm availability. The owners (Ran and Shannon) are always there and willing to share any information possible. The guests at the hotel range from couples that have been coming for 20 years to young travelers on their own... More

We stayed 2 nights here in March 2012 and were totally overwhelmed by how helpful the owners and staff are! They will spend ages talking to you about your trip and help you with everything. If you are unsure about where to go next, what to do- they will help you sort it. The common area here is great, really... More

Good rooms, GREAT place to hang out and the staff could not possibly be more helpful. Shannon must have spent hours working on helping me, without me even being around and she did it for free. At one point I said, "You're doing too much!", she says "This is what we do, I wouldn't have a job if I didn't... More

i have traveled the world and this is by far one of the best hostels i have ever stayed at. the new wing has beautiful, comfortable rooms with nice beds and private bathrooms. the dorms in the original building are cool too. the owners are incredibly knowledgeable and super helpful. the rest of the staff all speak English and are... More

I stayed here with a couple friends for 2 nites. The room we shared was clean and valued right. The hostel as a whole was very comfortable and had a nice relaxed feeling to it. I did not use the communal kitchen but it looked clean and set up well. The only downside is you have to walk through it... More

I don't even know how to describe how absolutely wonderful this place is. The Owner is unbelievable helpful and sweet. She had the best advices for activities in and around the area (and even across country-boarders as it seemed). She even helped us setting up our rafting-trip to the Carribean. Besides her being absolutely amazing the rooms where comfortably, clean,... More

Situated in the heart of the town, Pension Santa Elena is the perfect resting place for the independent traveller. Clean rooms, low prices, helpful staff, local knowledge and the best people watching spot in Santa Elena make this the perfect place for backpackers from all over the world.

Nice place. Nice people running the place. Ipod dock in the rooms. Would recomend it to everyone!