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Koora Hotel by Sandglass

5.0 star property

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Vista Junior Suite
Front of property
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Fusion cuisine, garden views
Pool
Cloud Forest Bungalow

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Cerro Plano, 300m Noreste del BCR, Monteverde, Puntarenas, 60109
  • Place, Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Monteverde Butterfly Gardens
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)

Room options

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Forest Double Room

  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Forest Junior Bungalow Deluxe

Forest Junior Bungalow Deluxe

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

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Forest Junior Bungalow

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Grand Forest Suite

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

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Forest King Room

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

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Forest Signature Suite with Plunge Pool

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 59 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Grand Vista Suite

Grand Vista Suite

  • 120 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

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Cloud Forest Bungalow | Mountain view

Cloud Forest Bungalow

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 90 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Vista Junior Suite

Vista Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 90 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

  • 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
  • ‪The Green - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Choco Café - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Sabor Tico - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Taty's Bakery - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Koora Hotel by Sandglass

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

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

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

Reviews

Koora Hotel by Sandglass Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 256 out of 266 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 266 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 266 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 266 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 266 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Serena

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property in a forest setting. Rooms are top notch with gorgeous views. Staff was amazing with helpful tips for tours, arranging a personal guide. Restaurant and food was very nice. Great location in the heart of Monteverde!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

TIESHA

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such an amazing hotel. Everything about it was beautiful and the staff was so friendly and attentive.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Nikhil

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very intimate with nature and wildlife. Amazing staff and very helpful with our needs especially Jason. Highly recommend this property to anyone coming to Monteverde. We hope to return in future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

April

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful! Definitely a high end experience. The stuff was so attentive. The property was beautiful and covered in vegetation. We were literally staying in the rainforest.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is great hotel with natural beauty and excellent food
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yu-Chen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed during Costa Rica’s rainy season and were pleasantly surprised with a room upgrade during check in. The service was great and the staff was very personal, remembering our names, room number, and even where we had sat in the restaurant for breakfast! Complimentary access to the nearby nature reserve was a great bonus, and we were able to spot coatis and an agouti during our stay. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ritesh

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

VYACHESLAV

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niranjan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mairi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were a party of 4 and had an amazing time at Koora Hotel. It was in a great location for hiking, ziplining, horse-riding, night hike etc. The Natura sanctuary was amazing. Only comment was that the Aguti trail could be better signed posted. Staff were so friendly and accommodating. We were also able to order breakfast early at 6.15 am as we had an early hike start. We would highly recommend Koora Hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rui

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Amazing in every way. The staff are unlike any other we’ve encountered in Costa Rica (and abroad). The hotel is stunning, rooms are very comfy and the food and drinks are delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William, Seattle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property and amenities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fabulous hotel!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samrat

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, friendly and professional staff, brand new everything. Wished our room was little closer to the parking lot, was a good 5 min walk with varying elevation, felt like a chore to do multiple times a day.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Koora was such a special place to stay. So many great things - the staff were so attentive and welcoming, the food was amazing and the wildlife we encountered just walking to and from our room featured armadillos, mischievous coatis, agutis and so much more. I’ve stayed at lots of places, this rates in the top 10 - so beautiful and tranquil - highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful p
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vimal

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
Amazing location and hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mayze

Travelled with family
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

Atul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nestled in the heart of lush green surroundings, this small boutique hotel is an absolute gem for nature lovers seeking tranquility. The serene setting, combined with the intimate and personalized feel of the hotel, makes it a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. One of the standout features is undoubtedly the staff. Their warmth, attentiveness, and genuine hospitality create a welcoming atmosphere that makes you feel at home from the moment you arrive. They go above and beyond to ensure your stay is nothing short of delightful. And the food—oh, the food! The hotel celebrates local flavors with dishes that are both delicious and beautifully prepared. Each meal is a culinary journey, showcasing the region's rich traditions and fresh ingredients. Whether you're waking up to the sound of nature, savoring a hearty local breakfast, or taking in the stunning greenery, this hotel offers an unforgettable experience that balances charm, comfort, and authenticity. Highly recommended for anyone craving a peaceful retreat with a touch of local flair.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Riitta, Camarillo

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