Koora Hotel
Treetop bungalows and big suites above Santa Elena, facing the Gulf of Nicoya
Koora Hotel, above Santa Elena with the Gulf of Nicoya in view
Koora sits on the Santa Elena side of Monteverde, 350 m northeast of the Banco de Costa Rica, and looks out over the Gulf of Nicoya. The suites are in the main building, and the bungalows run along the path down to the forest, where coatis wander past the balconies.
It suits honeymooners who want a treetop room, and families who need space to spread out.
Why we choose it
- Suites with the long view. The Grand Vista Suite covers 120 m2 and looks from the Monteverde cloud forest reserves all the way to the Gulf of Nicoya and the Pacific.
- Bungalows in the treetops. The Forest Junior Bungalow Deluxe is a king room of 40 m2 up in the trees, with a balcony over the cloud forest, and it is the one couples ask for.
- Families fit. The Cloud Forest Bungalow is on two levels with two bedrooms and two king beds, and sleeps 4. The baby cot is there if you need it.
Rooms and views
The Vista Junior Suite is 80 m2 for two, with a mezzanine, a balcony and a bathroom and a half. The Forest Signature Suite has its own plunge pool and an outdoor bathroom, and the Grand Forest Suite gives a family or a group 2 bathrooms, a king and two queens, and a private balcony with a panoramic view.
The Forest Junior Bungalow, with 2 queen beds and wood finishes, sleeps 4. The Forest King and Forest Double rooms, each 44 m2, face the cloud forest, with air conditioning and a minibar.
On the property
Kire means light in Maleku, and Kire Restaurant and Bar cooks classic international food with Costa Rican accents from local producers, with vegan and vegetarian options and signature cocktails at the bar. It serves breakfast from 7 to 9, lunch from 11:30 to 5 and dinner from 5 to 9, out on the terrace when the weather allows.
There is a coffee station, room service, a concierge and tour desk, car parking and security around the clock. The hotel arranges relaxing and deep tissue massages, yoga classes, private birdwatching, guided walks and night hikes, and visits to the Aguti Reserve with its 4 km of trails.
Location and getting there
From Koora the canopy tours, waterfalls, hanging bridges and coffee tours of Monteverde are all close. We arrange a private transfer from San José or Liberia airport, and we fit Koora into a cloud forest stop between Arenal and the beach. Read more about the Monteverde cloud forest.
Hotels we book in Monteverde
From our own hotel records: stars, themes and amenities. Nothing here is a price.
| Koora Hotel | Casa Batsu | El Establo Mountain Hotel | Hotel Belmar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stars | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Boutique | Yes | Not listed | Not listed | Yes |
| Spa | Not listed | Not listed | Yes | Yes |
| Team favourite | Not listed | Not listed | Yes | Yes |
| Check availability | See hotel | See hotel | See hotel |
Where it is
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