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Koora Hotel by Sandglass

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Fusion cuisine, garden views
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Fusion cuisine, garden views
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Forest Junior Bungalow | View from room
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Fusion cuisine, garden views

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Cerro Plano, 300m Noreste del BCR, Monteverde, Puntarenas, 60109
  • Place, The Bat Jungle
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Monteverde Orchid Garden
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Curi-Cancha Reserve
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a staircase leading to an upper level. There are framed artworks on the wall and a dining area with chairs and a table.

Grand Vista Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 120 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Vista Junior Suite

Vista Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 90 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Cloud Forest Bungalow | Mountain view

Cloud Forest Bungalow

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 90 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Forest Junior Bungalow Deluxe

Forest Junior Bungalow Deluxe

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Forest Junior Bungalow | View from room

Forest Junior Bungalow

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Forest King Room | View from room

Forest King Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Forest Double Room

  • Mountain view
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Forest Signature Suite with Plunge Pool | View from room

Forest Signature Suite with Plunge Pool

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 59 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Grand Forest Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 88 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Monteverde

With a stay at Koora Hotel by Sandglass in Monteverde, you'll be in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve and The Bat Jungle. .This luxury hotel is 27.3 mi (43.9 km) from Lake Arenal and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Monteverde Butterfly Gardens.

What's nearby

  • The Bat Jungle - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Children's Eternal Rain Forest Bajo del Tigre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Ranario - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Monteverde Orchid Garden - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Curi-Cancha Reserve - 6 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Tree House Restaurante & Cafe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Las Riendas Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Sabor Tico - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Laggus - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Don Luis - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Koora Hotel by Sandglass

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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 26 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Enjoy Fusion cuisine at Aguti, a restaurant where you can take in the garden view, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

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 lift

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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. 303 out of 317 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 317 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 317 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 317 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 317 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our room was beautiful and very comfortable and the food was fantastic. But the staff were the outstanding part of the visit. We will certainly come back to the Koora House
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

roushanara

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was faultless and the staff throughout the hotel were so helpful and made our stay a joy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We loved the room and the view! The restaurant was wonderful - delicious food and friendly service.
Sunset from the dining room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Koora Hotel was exceptional from start to finish. The hotel is cozy, modern, and beautifully nestled within the surrounding cloud forest, creating a peaceful and romantic atmosphere that immediately makes you feel relaxed and welcome. The views are stunning while the thoughtfully designed rooms remain elegant, comfortable, and inviting. The wildlife experience was unforgettable, with coatis roaming the property and easy access to the nearby sloth sanctuary, where we were able to see two-toed sloths up close, along with a jaguar and a tapir. The connection to nature is seamless and truly special. The staff were outstanding, warm, attentive, and genuinely caring. Their attention to detail made us feel very well taken care of, from coordinating night hikes and private tours to offering excellent recommendations for exploring the area. The food was delicious and consistently exceeded our expectations. Koora Hotel is a beautiful blend of comfort, nature, and thoughtful service. It’s an ideal place to relax, reconnect, and fully enjoy the surroundings. We would absolutely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great views, wild life and trails
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sanjai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room Staff polite Excellent activities arranged by Concierge Great food
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Yumio

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were attentive and courteous. The room was spacious and clean. The property was gorgeous. Meals at the hotel were consistently outstanding.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Denine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The drive to the hotel was its own adventure but once you drive up the entrance, you will be so glad that you choose Koora. The moment we got out of the car to the moment we had to leave, we felt welcomed and honoured. The staff are amazing and helpful, almost always available. The restaurant is situated to provide views that you would pay for willingly. The food is amazing and the service - unmatched. The room - we got the two room suite - was comfortable and clean; you just need to know that to get to the second bedroom, you have to walk through the first. They are in storage floors, decorated differently and the amenities in the room are great. The only thing I would say I would mark as disliked is that walking INTO the room you are immediately welcomed by the bed which makes taking off shoes and such a bit of an annoyance; this is because culturally we do not walk with our outdoor shoes inside. For those that do, may not be an issue. We stated 3 days and 2 nights, which included in-room massages … highly recommend. This hotel is for families and singles and couples and everything in between. Quiet, peaceful and serene.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff had exemplary hospitality, so kind and helpful. Shout out to Justean and Erick. Both went the extra mile for us. Koora was clean and comfortable. Staying directly in the jungle was amazing! Hiking next to the property was peaceful. The food was good but could have been a bit better. Overall , we loved it and would highly recommend it! recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ravi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

MALINI

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were spotless, spacious, bathrooms clean Towels were replaced every day Staff were super nice!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

KAYSI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property was awesome. The rooms were nice. Staff was so nice, kind and helpful. Food was good. Animals were possible to see with some patience. We did the trail next to the hotel - so convenient. Drinks were delicious.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Fantastic staff! Beautiful views! Really enjoyed it, Koora. Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebeca

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Excellent service. Great food! Everything was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arun

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean & comfortable- a little walk from the Reception! Staff at Reception & dining hall are very helpful & courteous.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our time at the Koora hotel!! The staff and property were wonderful. A 5 star experience. Would definitely be back next time in Montaverde. Wish we could have stayed longer!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Humairah

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

cheung

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Daniela, Saint-Cyr-l'École

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Great staff and great location! The one thing that we didn't appreciate was the strong humidity and moldy smell in our bungalow.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen, Gainesville

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent welcome, staff always handy to meet customers' needs
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is gorgeous! The room was wonderful. All the staff, from Jason at check in, to the folks who helped us with supplies for s'mores, and those who served us breakfast - everyone was so friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johanna

Travelled with partner
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

Muhammed

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is hands down the best hotel i or my family have ever stayed at and I travel a lot. The property is in a very serene setting, rooms are immaculate and have amazing views (we had two floors with a bedroom in each floor). Ther service was the winner. They memorize your entire families name and greet you by your name, they help with all tour bookings and the restaurant is world class. We ate breakfast and dinner their every night. Coctails are out of this world and a solid wine list. We were so sad to leave and cant wait to come back
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025