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The Hostelz.com Review
Pension Santa Elena Monteverde Hostel is a fun, colorful, and pleasant place to hang out in Monteverde. Owners/operators Ran and Shannon, a brother and sister team from Texas, are extremely knowledgeable about all things Costa Rican, and are tireless in their desire to share their knowledge. Also, they know all of the best tours and can book them for you, even if you're not staying here.
The Location
Right around the corner from downtown Santa Elena and the bus stop, it's very well located and so easy to find. Just look for the porch where everyone hangs out.
Rooms and Bathrooms
This is a long, rambling building with a wide choice of sleeping options. All of the rooms here are different so ask to see what's available. You can even pitch your tent in the back, if you are so inclined. Most of the rooms are colorfully painted and fun to look at. There are no lockers available although the front desk has a safe for your small valuables. Bathrooms are clean and offer hot showers -- a real treat in Costa Rica. And here's a tip for you -- Monteverde can get quite chilly at night, go ahead and ask for a second blanket before the staff leave for the night.
Common Spaces
The big draw here is the comfy front porch, where everyone -- including the local dogs -- congregates. There's a couple of rocking chairs and a hammock, and some pool tables. Inside there are several tables to hang out at, with a nice book exchange and house copies of current travel guides, and a small computer room with free internet. The communal kitchen is clean, spacious, and well equipped, and there's free coffee available all day. Immediately next door is a small taco stand, with a delicious and affordable menu if you don't feel like cooking. Although twenty-four-hour access to the building is available, the inside common areas are locked up from 10 p.m. until 5:30 a.m.
Summary
Basically, Pension Santa Elena is a backpackers' dream of a hostel. The fun and funky building and friendly, informative, and welcoming owners and staff makes it a great choice to stay.
The Location
Right around the corner from downtown Santa Elena and the bus stop, it's very well located and so easy to find. Just look for the porch where everyone hangs out.
Rooms and Bathrooms
This is a long, rambling building with a wide choice of sleeping options. All of the rooms here are different so ask to see what's available. You can even pitch your tent in the back, if you are so inclined. Most of the rooms are colorfully painted and fun to look at. There are no lockers available although the front desk has a safe for your small valuables. Bathrooms are clean and offer hot showers -- a real treat in Costa Rica. And here's a tip for you -- Monteverde can get quite chilly at night, go ahead and ask for a second blanket before the staff leave for the night.
Common Spaces
The big draw here is the comfy front porch, where everyone -- including the local dogs -- congregates. There's a couple of rocking chairs and a hammock, and some pool tables. Inside there are several tables to hang out at, with a nice book exchange and house copies of current travel guides, and a small computer room with free internet. The communal kitchen is clean, spacious, and well equipped, and there's free coffee available all day. Immediately next door is a small taco stand, with a delicious and affordable menu if you don't feel like cooking. Although twenty-four-hour access to the building is available, the inside common areas are locked up from 10 p.m. until 5:30 a.m.
Summary
Basically, Pension Santa Elena is a backpackers' dream of a hostel. The fun and funky building and friendly, informative, and welcoming owners and staff makes it a great choice to stay.
— Exclusive Hostelz.com Review
March 2009
Their Description
Pension Santa Elena Monteverde Hostel Details
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Location/Contact| Address | 100 Meters Downhill From The Bank, Near The Bus Stop, Monteverde, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica |
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| Website | monteverdeinfo.com/pension.htm |
| Telephone | (506) 645-5051 |
| Fax | (506) 645-7070 |
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Hostelz.com Guest Reviews
Recommended Stayed in a room with private bath for a couple of nights and was very satisfied with the room and price. It was clean, fresh, and bug-free with a firm comfortable bed and hot water for the shower. We spent time with the very friendly and helpful owners who certainly know the area well and happy to share their knowledge. We would definitely stay there again given the opportunity. — Kevin, Ontario , Canada (2011-10-19) Recommended Stayed for a couple of nights in August 2011. Great value at only US$7 per night even though the room was pretty plain and generic. Located right downtown Santa Elena next to the bank and a short walk to everything. Enjoyed hanging out on the porch with the local dogs and friendly travelers. Front desk staff and the security guard were helpful and friendly. I would stay here again. Recommended. — Kirk , USA (2011-09-16) This place had a nice bar area and a friendly owner, but unfortunately thats the best I can say for it. The rooms have a few too many bugs (especially cockroaches) for my liking, and there was damp in the ceiling above one of the beds in my dorm. You can get much better for your money in my opinion! — Flora (2006-01-06) My family and I stayed here for 4 days. We loved every minute of it. The staff were terrific, the atmosphere wonderful and the other hosteliers friendly and conversant. We will return as soon as we can and hopefully stay much longer. — Chris (2005-03-08) This was the best hostel experience I've ever had! It was cheap, comfy, and most of all friendly. Jacques really made our trip a lot easier, even arranging travel all around the country! I can't wait to visit again! — Geoffrey (2005-01-03) I would recommend this place. BEWARE OF COCKROACHES! — Anonymous (2004-08-09) I really appreciated this place. The staff are very nice and cool! (Peace Mumbi, Sandros, Jacques(the owner), Patricia and all the rest rest of the team!) They have a cheap price for a nice room, and it's near the most chillin' club I have ever gone to (a good place if you want to learn to dance salsa with beautiful ladies). — Sebastian (Quebec, Canada) (2004-04-19) Price is right, friendly, porch teaming with backpackers & good source of info. Sweet! — Judy (2003-09-20) Cool place, great for meeting travelers, big commune kitchen and cute living room. Helpful staff, don't miss the exciting Sky Trek canopy tour. We used their taxi / boat shortcut to the Arenal Volcano ($21 pp). The views on lake were simply fantastic. Bring a poncho in case of mist or rain in the majestic Monteverde Cloud Forest. — Mel Becker (2003-08-03)