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El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel

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

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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

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Main amenities (12)

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

Feel at home (5)

  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free self parking
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
$95 nightly
The total price is $107
May 18 - May 19
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Village Room - 3 Single, 1 King | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Village Room - 3 Single, 1 King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Village Room - 1 Queen, 1 Single | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Village Room - 1 Queen, 1 Single

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Village Room - 2 Queens | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Village Room - 2 Queens

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Village Room - 1 Queen | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Village Room - 1 Queen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Interior

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

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
In Front of the Park, Cóbano

What's nearby

  • Montezuma Catholic Church - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Montezuma Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Montezuma Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Montezuma School - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Montezuma Falls - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Cóbano Airport (ACO) - 12 min drive
  • Tambor (TMU) - 44 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 63.4 miles/102 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Gitanos - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Butterfly Brewing Co. / Imago Gastro Pub - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Indigena Cafe - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Montezuma Latino - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pepez Mexican Restaurant - ‬20 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 check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 12 rooms
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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
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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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking limited
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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/rentals
  • 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
  • Ziplining nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden

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

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 elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.

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

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El Sano Banano Village Montezuma

El Sano Banano Beachside Montezuma

El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel Cobano

El Sano Banano Beachside Cobano

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El Sano Banano Beachside

El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel Hotel

El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel Cóbano

El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel Hotel Cóbano

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 to 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 spots 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 horseback riding. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy amenities like a garden and access to a nearby outdoor pool.

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

Yes, there's an onsite 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 13 minutes' walk from Montezuma Falls.

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Reviews

El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The property's location is fantastic, just a short walk to the beach and right in the heart of town. (4 reviews)
  • Breakfast was excellent and a great way to start the day. (3 reviews)
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Popular mentions

Room
Towns
Beach
Location
Restaurant
Service staff
Food
Air conditioning
Shopping center
Coffee

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, great staff, great restaurant
Piere, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay! Comfy beds, hot showers. The room was clean and the staff was great. Breakfast was excellent as well.
Jena, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

The staff were so friendly and helpful. Arranged for breakfast to go for us as we had an early pickup. The restaurant and food was very good and loved the use of the sister pool down the road. Our room was comfortable and quiet.
Stephen, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable hotel, basic but everything worked and it was very clean. Staff are very welcoming and helpful. Very good breakfast to start the day. Would definitely stay again.
A, 11-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
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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
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

We loved our stay at the Sano Banano. Our room was clean and very adequate. The food at the restaurant was beyond excellent. We loved the location and accessibility to the beach, town and roads. This would be our first choice if we every are in the area again.
Myron, 3-night trip
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean rooms, great beds- perfect location
Liana, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very great place to stay. Right in town and convenient. Great staff .
Andrew, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

We love this place. Will go back.
Ryan, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

The area is a bit iffy...
Andrée-Anne, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Loved all the murals & wall paintings. Very clean. Muy rico patacones. Helpful staff. A little noisy but we like the younger crowds.
Mary, 1-night trip