Koora Hotel by Sandglass

3.5 star property

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Vista Junior Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes
Pool
Cloud Forest Bungalow | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes
Exterior
Front of property

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Cerro Plano, 300m Noreste del BCR, Monteverde, Puntarenas, 60109
  • Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Monteverde Butterfly Gardens
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    ‪250 min drive‬

Room options

Forest Double Room

  • 474 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Forest Junior Bungalow Deluxe

  • 431 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Forest Junior Bungalow

  • 431 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Grand Forest Suite

  • 947 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Forest King Room

  • 474 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Forest Signature Suite with Plunge Pool

  • 635 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Grand Vista Suite

  • 1292 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

Cloud Forest Bungalow

  • 969 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Vista Junior Suite

  • 969 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Koora Hotel by Sandglass

3.5-star Monteverde hotel close to Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli. Free cooked-to-order breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, concierge services, and laundry facilities.
Koora Hotel by Sandglass offers 26 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. This Monteverde hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The hotel offers a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This Monteverde hotel also offers a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is offered to guests. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Koora Hotel by Sandglass is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
Aguti - Overlooking the garden, this family restaurant specializes in Fusion cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Aguti

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 185 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 185 (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hotel Aguti Lodge Reserve Monteverde
Hotel Aguti Lodge Reserve
Aguti Reserve Monteverde
Aguti Reserve
Koora Hotel
Hotel Aguti Lodge Reserve
Koora Hotel by Sandglass Hotel
Koora Hotel by Sandglass Monteverde
Koora Hotel by Sandglass Hotel Monteverde

Koora Hotel by Sandglass Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 227 out of 237 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 237 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 237 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 237 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 237 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I truly enjoyed this property as one of the best throughout my travels in Costa Rica. From arrival to departure, the fine tuned service was 5 star. Breakfast was included where you are served and not buffet style. We had dinner there 2 nights and the food was amazing. Marco is an outstanding manager and his leadership is evident via his employees. I was impressed by the staff recognizing the guests by name. I will recommend this hotel to all my friends and those reading this, that the cottages "in the clouds" is worth the trip to Monteverde.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Luxury in Monteverde

We arrived much too early but they were able and happy to accommodate us early and on top of that we were given an upgrade as Expedia VIP guests to their best rooms. This was the loveliest hotel that we've ever stayed in. Wonderful views to the Pacific, luxurious room and amenities, a hummingbird singing in the tree outside and to top it all off we had a private plunge pool with hot water warm enough to ease all the aches and pains of a long hike through the Agouti Reserve adjoining the hotel. The staff were so friendly and helpful, always smiling and interested in our day. One of our new favourites!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sriram

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property and the upgrade was very nice. Food, dining options and staff was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional service! We loved the atmosphere and the unique environment. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to stay. Staff is extremely friendly and helpful. Food at the restaurant was excellent. The hotel is right next to a nice walking trail. Service was a bit slow at times, but it was such a wonderful place overall it is hard to complain.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay! Quality restaurant was a great surprise! Definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wende

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is excellent and extremely service oriented! Really enjoyed the stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Riyaz

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Great service, nice and clean good hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

marc

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful and peaceful place to stay. Amazing staff and the food and drinks are absolutely amazing. Gorgeous views.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved it: Beautiful views and excellent service

Thank you to the staff of Koora for a perfect stay. From the time you step out of your car, valet service greets you and helps unload your luggage. Raquel at the front desk is really good. Damien at the restaurant is great. Some of the best service we’ve ever had at a hotel. The views are unforgettable. The animals and nature are all around the property. We saw a family of Coati come through regularly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Salim

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wende

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is amazing! The property is very clean. They pay attention to every detail.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seyed Alireza

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Koora Hotel in Monteverde offers a serene and luxurious experience surrounded by breathtaking cloud forest views. The rooms are beautifully designed, blending modern comforts with natural elements. The staff is attentive and welcoming, ensuring a delightful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fanatastic Hotel

Fantastic Hotel. Amazing staff and restaurant! Very friendly and helpful!. Just make sure you bring some wet weather clothes if it’s raining. Thank you Danalia for all your assistance. Amazing views and sunsets!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Bharath

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Worth it!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful spot, very romantic and private with excellent facilities, a great restaurant and wonderful views!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russ

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bon Seong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is beautiful. It is slightly off the path, but it is so nice it is worth it. The staff was always friendly and accommodating Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024