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El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, steps from Montezuma Beach

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Exterior
Restaurant
Beach nearby
Interior
Outdoor dining

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$152
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar

Explore the area

Map
In Front of the Park, Cóbano
  • Montezuma Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Montezuma Catholic Church
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Montezuma School
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Cóbano Airport (ACO)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Village Room - 3 Single, 1 King

Village Room - 3 Single, 1 King

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

View all photos for Village Room - 1 Queen, 1 Single

Village Room - 1 Queen, 1 Single

Village Room - 1 Queen, 1 Single

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Village Room - 1 Queen

Village Room - 1 Queen

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Village Room - 1 Queen, 1 Single (downtown view)

Interior

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Village Room - 2 Queens

Village Room - 2 Queens

Village Room - 2 Queens

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Montezuma

At El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel you'll be within steps of Montezuma Beach and Montezuma Catholic Church. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .Enjoy access to horse riding/hire and bike hire. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a garden and tour/ticket assistance. Each morning local cuisine breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .In proximity to this 3-property class Cóbano hotel you'll find Santa Teresa Beach.

What's nearby

  • Montezuma Beach - 1 min walk
  • Montezuma Catholic Church - 1 min walk
  • Montezuma Gardens - 3 min walk
  • Montezuma Falls - 13 min walk
  • Piedra Colorada - 15 min walk

Getting around

  • Cóbano Airport (ACO) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cocina De Leña La Cobaneña - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Bakery - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Marisqueria Soemi - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bakery Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Panadería Cabuya - ‬14 min drive

About this property

El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel

Hotel with free parking, steps from Montezuma Beach
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a front desk safe. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property.

This 3-star Cóbano hotel is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel offers 12 accommodations with air conditioning. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 to 10 for adults and USD 5 to 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 10 for adults and USD 5 to 10 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

El Sano Banano Village
El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel Montezuma
El Sano Banano Village Hotel Montezuma
El Sano Banano Village Montezuma
El Sano Banano Beachside Montezuma
El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel Cobano
El Sano Banano Beachside Cobano
El Sano Banano side Cobano
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

What is the cancellation policy at El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel?

El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel?

As of 28 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel on 1 Mar 2025 start from AU$152.26, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel?

Yep, El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel?

Yep, El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Montezuma Beach. Fun beach activities include surfing, snorkelling and scuba diving. You can also find boat tours.

Does El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, local cuisine breakfast is available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel?

No, El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 159 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 159 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 159 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 159 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 159 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Miles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

courtney, Atlanta

Perfect location Can walk everywhere !!!!! Staff very nice and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location for walking to whatever you might need but at the same time quiet. Extremely friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

William

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erik, Berkeley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best sleep of trip to CR. Interior room w interior windows, slept through the night. Ready to continue the adventure.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
only 2 plugs in the room. . 1 tiny soap, air conditioning is not great beds were rock hard, but the price per night is good
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Myron

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

JUDITH

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room have no windows. Front desk are helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cristian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Right in the center of Montezuma ... close to the beach., all the restaurants and attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved all the murals & wall paintings. Very clean. Muy rico patacones. Helpful staff. A little noisy but we like the younger crowds.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

richard

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super Bowl
Great that Super Bowl was made such a big thing. Got me and buddies there for a stay. Well done!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is overpriced. It is not awful, but $75 per night for what is offered is absurd. The good points are the comfortable beds and the efficient air conditioning. The restaurant also does pretty good food and some of the servers are excellent. In fact the place is rather better as a restaurant than it is a hotel. Our double-double room was much too small for the two beds that occupied it. The room felt like a cave: cornflake-coloured, textured walls with a window that only looked out on to the corridor. The curtains have to be permanently closed for privacy, meaning that the only option is harsh lighting. There is no wardrobe, only some very high hooks; and the shelves double as bedside tables. This furniture is also between the beds, making everything feel even more enclosed. The safe keypad was broken, so we were given the master key with our room key, which meant we had to anxiously take care of both. There is nowhere for luggage except the floor. There is no shelf in the shower. The toilet was tiny and the cheap, flimsy seat did not stay up properly. We were only given one hand soap for a four day stay. Towels were blue, which is always less appealing than fresh, clean white ones. On some days the facecloths were not replaced. There is no television or fridge. There is no free tea or coffee. To top it off the rooms meant phone reception is non-existent and the WiFi was unreliable. All in all it felt more like a good quality hostel at a ridiculous price.

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Funky and Fun
Sano Banano serves the best food in town in their beautiful garden restaurant-- breakfast, lunch and dinner were all amazing. The staff is over-the-top friendly, aims to please, welcoming and efficient. The hotel rooms upstairs, however, leave much to be desired, unless all you want is a bed and a shower and ac. Our room had no closet or cabinet (except a bookshelf) nor any place to put our bags except the second bed. Since we are traveling in CR for two months, we have significant baggage and it was difficult to keep things organized. There are 5 pegs on the wall for hanging wet swimsuits and towels. No nightstands and very poor lighting and sparse outlets, oddly-placed. A delightful scene and the 'headboard', are painted on the wall, and the only window opened into the hall. We had to keep the curtain closed for security and privacy, so had no daylight at all in the room. We were happy to get fresh towels somedays and the floors swept of the inevitable sand tracked in from the beach. We appreciated the safe in the room. My suggestion would be to remove the second double bed and use the space to add a chair and a dresser or closet.The best ammenity, in addition to the food, was access to Ylang Ylang, a gorgeous sister resort 15 minutes' walk up the beach. We took full advantage of the beautiful pool with food and bar service. The landscaping, breathtaking scenery and entertaining wildlife there were a delight-- all combined, we had a really fun five days in Montezuma.
The view from our room
The Garden
Healthy breakfast of yogurt, fruit smoothies and traditional fare are included in the price.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pura Vida Vibes
We wish we could have stayed here longer!! We booked one night here as a stopover point to take the ferry and head to Jaco the next day. We had no idea Playa Montezuma was such a fun special place! We ate wonderful food at the restaurant, had delicious drinks, shopped at the street vendors, explored the gorgeous beaches, and made some beautiful friends all in one night!! The room was small and had no view, but the town and service were so warm and welcoming, we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, great service.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location and great staff.
Very friendly and helpful front staff. Great location walking within town and to the beach. Beautiful back garden to sit and have meals. Good place to stay if you want to be centrally located. Great surprise you could even go to their sister hotel and use the pool!! :). (Iguana walked through garden)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place and people.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was especially attentive and servicial. One had the sense they understood their job was to make our stay great. Management also of course.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020