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Koora Hotel by Sandglass

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Koora Hotel offers a tranquil mountain retreat with garden views and practical comforts. Guests enjoy cooked-to-order breakfasts at Aguti, the on-site Fusion cuisine restaurant. Free WiFi and laundry facilities, along with helpful staff, ensure visitors feel welcome.
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is P16,684
P18,853 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Grand Vista Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 120 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Vista Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 90 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Mountain view

Cloud Forest Bungalow

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 90 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Forest Junior Bungalow Deluxe

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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View from room

Forest Junior Bungalow

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Forest King Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Forest Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Forest Signature Suite with Plunge Pool

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 59 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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View from room

Grand Forest Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 88 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds
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About the neighborhood

Map
Cerro Plano, 300m Noreste del BCR, Monteverde, Puntarenas, 60109

What's nearby

  • Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Monteverde Orchid Garden - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Monteverde Butterfly Gardens - 2 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Curi-Cancha Reserve - 3 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve - 7 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 155 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Laggus - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Choco Café - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Green - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Taty's Bakery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Las Riendas Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Koora Hotel by Sandglass

Luxury hotel near Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
Free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe are just a few of the amenities provided at Koora Hotel by Sandglass. The on-site Fusion cuisine family restaurant, Aguti, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and garden views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and laundry facilities.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), concierge services, and smoke-free premises
  • A 24-hour front desk, a front-desk safe, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the dining options and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Koora Hotel by Sandglass offer thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and digital channels
  • Mini fridges and daily housekeeping

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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
  • Smoking not allowed

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Koora Hotel by Sandglass pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Koora Hotel by Sandglass?

As of Nov 3, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Koora Hotel by Sandglass on Nov 9, 2025 start from P 16,684.15, excluding 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.

How much is parking at Koora Hotel by Sandglass?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Koora Hotel by Sandglass?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Koora Hotel by Sandglass?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Koora Hotel by Sandglass provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 185 per vehicle applies.

Where is Koora Hotel by Sandglass located?

Situated in the mountains, this luxury hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Children's Eternal Rain Forest Bajo del Tigre, The Bat Jungle, and Monteverde Butterfly Gardens. Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde and Hidden Valley Preserve are also within 15 minutes.

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Koora Hotel by Sandglass Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 263 out of 274 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 274 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 274 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 274 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 274 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

Johanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have to point out the amazing staff they have at the hotel. Super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yohanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a magic place to be! The people is amazing and makes this place even better.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mayze

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, friendly staff, clean and modern decor
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view and spot!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful property and Forrest Location with amazing staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There is literally nothing i bad i can say about this trip. The staff were so lovely. I love exotic fruits, the staff members were kind enough to teach me how to eat these new fruits. I can’t thank them enough for how well they have treated me in general.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

rajeev

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice boutique hotel with excellent staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our family had a wonderful stay at Koora Hotel in Monteverde. The suite was spacious, beautifully designed, and offered breathtaking views of the cloud forest and beyond. The location is ideal—close to town and major attractions, yet peaceful and surrounded by nature. We especially loved having both the Aguti Biological Reserve and the Natuwa Wildlife Sanctuary right next door, where we enjoyed scenic trails and spotted local wildlife up close. The service was excellent, warm, and attentive throughout our stay. The breakfasts were delicious, and the bar and restaurant were a great place to relax in the evenings. Koora Hotel offers the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and natural beauty—a great choice for families visiting Monteverde.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ozlem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful property. Absolutely stunning views from everywhere. The staff is extremely kind and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was smaller than expected but it was clean. TV did not have cable but Netflix and Prime video so more than ample. Dining staff were world class and meals well presented. If a person is handicapped some of the walkway could be an issue with the grade. Front desk staff (starts with an M) was quick efficient and a terrific representative for the accommodation. Overall We liked this place. The roads were a bit of a challenge but just take your time and you will be fine. I would certainly recommend. Watch for their 2 nights and 1 free. We missed that one but oh well. Pathways and hiking are nice but the chance of seeing a sloth in the wild has less odds than finding Jimmy Hoffa. Do yourself a favor and go to the sanctuary next door and pay $ as it was totally worth it and we saw 12 sloths.. Have a great trip
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Ylva

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

Excellent hotell with friendly and service minded

Exclusive hotel in the middle of the cloudforest with the most service minded staff we have ever encountered. Excellent food and coctails. Two smaller pools that was nice to warm up in after rainy hikes. Lots of animals on the premises. The sun sets were spectacular.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service has been amazing!! Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hospitality. Staff knew all our names in our party of 5.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was absolutely beautiful and each room was perfect for our stay. We traveled as a family of four and had two rooms that adjoined every staff member was so helpful, friendly, and truly went out of their way to make us feel special and to make sure we had an amazing vacation. This hotel was central to all of the excursions that you want to do in the surrounding area and close to many other restaurants off the property. The view from the hotel restaurant is breathtaking.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tejbans

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and serene hotel nestled in the cloud forest. The service is excellent and the staff goes out of the way to make you comfortable. We saw a bunch of coatis, motmot and even an occasional toucan from our balcony.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

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

Deborah

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

Brett

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

Family Stay in Monteverde

This was the best service I’ve ever had at a hotel! Their attention to detail with our names, and the small gestures to make my kids feel special were amazing! Aaron was so great to take care of us everyday we were there. The room was beautiful and the food was excellent! We would definitely come back to this hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad

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

Modern room in the cloud forest

Classy modern room - one of the nicest we’ve stayed in - bathroom is straight out of an interior design magazine. Service is top-notch…with a small number of guests, they learn your names and go out of your way to make you feel comfortable. Love the setting on a woodsy mountainside. Nice trail system on the property. The two small pools are bathwater warm - would love it if they were hot tubs but they were still nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTOPHER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
THIS PLACE WAS SPECATULAR, OVER LOOKING THE PACIFIC OCEAN. THE BED WAS SUPER COMFY AND THE ROOM WAS SO UNIQUE. THERE WERE SO MANY CHANCES TO SEE CAOTI'S AND OTHER ANIMALS. THE FOOD AND DRINKS WERE DELICIOUS, I WILL STAY HERE AGAIN ON MY NEXT RETURN VISIT.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Reshma

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

Suberb!

A stunning hotel with excellent service and attention to detail. The rooms were clean, welll lit and of an excellent standard. We used the heated pools and firepit at night. The dining area was gorgeous with a sunset view. We saw a sloth and monkeys during our breakfast. The breakfast was served from a menu rather than a buffet. All the staff were accommodating to our dietary needs and made food to our liking.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A really beautiful hotel with the best staff I’ve ever experienced. Very thoughtful and attentive and knew my whole family’s name instantly. The restaurant at the hotel is incredible, the food and drinks were 5 star and the view from the restaurant was so beautiful. We saw coatis in the morning, a sloth in the tree outside the lobby and howler moneys in the beautiful trail behind the hotel. It was truly a memorable experience and I would highly recommend staying at this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yailen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is beautiful, restaurant was excellent. We had breakfast every morning and it was delish. The room was gorgeous, only bad thing was there was no tv in the room. Also the roads to the Hotel and to Monteverde in general were horrible, potholes everywhere and unpaved roads. Aside from that everything was wonderful. The trail in the Hotel was great, we recommend, saw wild animals. Very attentive staff :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024