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About the Hotel

Santa Elena Monteverde, Monteverde, Costa Rica
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Rooms at Pensión

All guestrooms at Pensión Santa Elena include complimentary Wi-Fi. Standard private rooms feature a private bathroom with a shower. Room options include double rooms with a private entrance and one bed, family rooms with a private entrance, a private bathroom with a shower and four beds, and quadruple rooms with a shared bathroom, a private entrance, and two beds.

Dining

Guests can request breakfast at the hotel. A shared kitchen space is available for guests to prepare meals and socialize.

Things to do

Pensión Santa Elena provides access to a lush green area for relaxation. Guests can explore the area, including the incredible cloud forest and trails, suitable for all ages and abilities. Tours include an introduction to Costa Rica's buglife and an orientation to the gardens. Guests can experience a rearing chamber, where caterpillars are becoming butterflies. The hotel is near Aventura canopy which has a 50-meter tower with a Tarzan swing. Activities like the Tarzan swing and ziplining are available in combination. There is a 3km walk for a different perspective on the forest. Guests can stroll to experience butterflies, insects, arachnids, and an active leafcutter ant colony.

Location and Transport

The Pension is in the heart of Santa Elena, the most populated area. Landmarks nearby include Curi Cancha Wildlife Refuge (2 km), The Bat Jungle (2 km), Art House (1 km), Serpentario de Monteverde (1 km), Monteverde Theme Park (1 km), Butterfly Garden (1.5 km), and Conexiones Turisticas (0.5 km). A public bus passes thru Alajuela 30 minutes after its departure from San Jose. Shuttles depart the airport at 9am and 3pm. A taxi-boat-taxi departs daily from hotels in La Fortuna.

Hotel Services

Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Ask at the front desk for prices and information. For group reservations of 3 or more rooms, Pension Santa Elena requires a 50% non-refundable deposit at time of reservation. Contact the hotel for more information.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Quadruple Room
2 persons
10 m² 
2 Double beds
Deluxe Double Room
2 persons
12 m² 
1 Double bed
Shower
Family Suite
2 persons
18 m² 
2 Double beds
Shower
Standard Quadruple Room
2 persons
18 m² 
2 Double beds
Shower
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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre
Monteverde100 m
Airports
Aeropuerto de La Fortuna (fon) 84.1 km
Tambor (TMU) 108.2 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • Concierge desk
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Luggage storage
  • Fire extinguishers

Guest Parking

  • Shared kitchen

Services

  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Spa & Leisure

  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room

Self-catering

  • Shared kitchen
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Location

Santa Elena Monteverde, Monteverde, Costa Rica
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Santa Elena Monteverde, Monteverde, Costa Rica
Nearby
Botanical Garden
Herpetarium
220 m
Iglesia Santa Elena
50 m
Church
Santa Elena Catholic Church
60 m
Iglesia
60 m
Puntarenas Province
Monteverde Chamber of Tourism
90 m
Beso Cafe
90 m
Monteverde Beer House
140 m
Spa Centre
Aura Spa Massage Monteverde
150 m
UNED - Centro Universitario Monte Verde
240 m
Mundo de los Insectos
320 m
Lookout
480 m
Ficus bridge
520 m
Centro Commercial Plaza
Pinto Con Arte
550 m
Smaller ficus tree
570 m
Restaurants
Raulito's Pollo
70 m
Santa Elena
I'm Hungry Monteverde
80 m
Santa Elena
Restaurante El Venado
70 m
Costado Norte de La Panaderia Jimenez Santa Elena
Soda La Campesino
110 m
Diagonal de Almacen Vitosi 75m norte
Sabor Tico
270 m
Frente la Plaza de Deportes Monteverde Centro Comercial Monteverde
Woods Bakery & Coffee Shop
190 m
In front of the tourist office
Soda "La Salvadita"
220 m
In front of Santa Elena College
Cafeteria Evy's World
350 m
Centro Comercial Local #10
Soda la Amistad
470 m
Southwest From Supercompro 300 n Walk down the Street past the church at the T -intersection Turn Right Towards the Super compro Supermarket as the road curves left,walk down the concrete steps the dirt Road below at the dirt road turn left and walk
Casa Flora Monteverde Restaurante
720 m
Ficus Hotel entrance. Entrada del Hotel Ficus
Soda La Cuchara Del Sabor
560 m
Calle Paraiso
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 14:00-21:00
Check-out
from 05:00-10:00
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site for free.
Internet
is available in for free.
Breakfast
The hotel Pension Santa Elena provides visitors with a free full breakfast. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Number of rooms:
21

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