El Sano Banano Beachside Hotel
700 Meter North of the School Along the Beach.
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15 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
15 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
Why people book this hotel
“location close to everything in the town”
“Arty design,, location, lovely staff, absolutely delicious food, inner courtyard…”
“Friendly, helpful staff”
“The staff were exceptional and food excellent”
“Bed was comfortable”
“Big room, perfect for 2 friends as both beds are huge”
“The location was perfect, the rooms were exceptionally clean, the staff were fri…”
“Staff were friendly Room was very clean Located near the beach and grocery store…”
“Good location and nice breakfast”
“Breakfast was a bit pricey but delicious”
“We booked last minute, so choices were limited, and the prices weren’t the best,…”
Overview
This hotel is located in the Nicoya Peninsula and 10 minutes’ drive from Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve. It features free Wi-Fi, full access to the Ylang Ylang Resort’s beach and swimming pool located 10-15 minutes' walk from Sano Banano. The rooms are regionally decorated with colourful blankets, and include air conditioning and safety box. Some rooms overlook the street, while others have views of the building's inside. The bathrooms are private and have shower. This property is 30 minutes’ walk from Montezuma Waterfall and a 30 minute drive from Curu National Refuge. Juan Santamaria International Airport is 4 hours’ drive away.
Traveller reviews
Carl
couple
February 25, 2026
location close to everything in the town
Lorraine
couple
February 22, 2026
“Best few days in Montezuma”
Arty design,, location, lovely staff, absolutely delicious food, inner courtyard, large towels and generally overall vibe
Emma
couple
February 14, 2026
“Great base in the heart of Montezuma and pool at Ylang Ylang a great perk”
Good location and nice breakfast
Joseph
couple
April 17, 2025
Friendly, helpful staff. Very good food with lots of healthy vegetarian and vegan options. Great location in the most beautiful of settings.
Rebecca
family_with_children
April 16, 2025
“Fantastic location, excellent facilities, exceptionally clean rooms, welcoming staff.”
The location was perfect, the rooms were exceptionally clean, the staff were friendly, the breakfast was delicious, lots of wildlife in the garden to see and the use of the pool at another resort was a lovely addition.
LOUIS
solo_traveller
February 21, 2025
“Ok”
Bed was comfortable
David
couple
May 11, 2024
“Perfect place to relax and enjoy all Montezuma has to offer.”
The staff were exceptional and food excellent. Food was fresh with many options, including vegetarian and vegan. Location is perfect for all adventures. By the end of our stay, we felt like family
Jeff
couple
April 14, 2024
Fantastic staff, great location and great food.
Patricia
couple
April 12, 2024
We liked the hotel, the beach, the town and location. The outdoor patio restaurant was very nice and food was delicious.
Stewart
solo_traveller
March 12, 2024
“Cool relaxing hotel”
Very friendly staff who were extremely accommodating and willing to help out with anything. The restaurant food was very good and well presented. Access to the sister hotels pool was a real bonus that was most welcome.
Patti
couple
March 2, 2024
It's decorated real cute. It's a very nice hotel.
Julie
couple
February 17, 2024
Staff were friendly Room was very clean Located near the beach and grocery store Able to walk to the waterfalls in 10 minutes Food in the restaurant good
Silvia
extended_group
January 29, 2024
“Posh stay if this is what you are looking for”
Big room, perfect for 2 friends as both beds are huge. Great location and restaurant.
Anthony
solo_traveller
January 25, 2024
The embiance, the garden, it was close to the beach and all the shops, markets and tours.
Ozgur
couple
January 6, 2024
“Has potential as a hotel but I wouldn’t stay here again due to issues I mentioned”
Location is close to beach. Cement structure of room is looking nice. Breakfast was a bit pricey but delicious.
Marlin
couple
December 31, 2023
“Amazing”
Marlin
couple
December 31, 2023
“Amazing”
Lindsay
couple
December 6, 2023
“Quirky, but nice enough”
The property was really cool and funky. We really enjoyed the atmosphere despite and because of the quirks. We booked last minute, so choices were limited, and the prices weren’t the best, but we were overall happy with what we got. We only stayed one night, so we did not get to try the restaurant or any of the other amenities. The air conditioning was very effective and we slept fantastically.
Michal
couple
April 18, 2023
The concept of the Hotel looks like jungle, really nicely done (however, ventilation, ventilation ventilation needed...)
Daisy
couple
April 14, 2023
“good”
despite the room looking kind of wacky, it was clean and comfortable. a decent sized shower with good water pressure. beds were comfortable and made every day by the staff. located right in the centre of montezuma
Facilities
Activities
Fishing, Massage, Hiking, Diving, Horse riding, Snorkelling, Cycling, Private beach area, Beachfront, Back massage, Neck massage, Foot massage, Couples massage, Head massage, Hand massage, Full body massage, Yoga classes, Beach, Movie nights, Walking tours, Bike tours, Themed dinner nights, Happy hour, Live sport events (broadcast)
Food & Drink
Wine/champagne, Breakfast options, Kid meals, Special diet menus (on request), Restaurant, Bar
General
Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Soundproof rooms, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Safety deposit box, Minimarket on site, WiFi available in all areas
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Garden
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Street parking, Parking on site, Private parking
Safety & security
24-hour security, Key access, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Services
Shuttle service, Daily housekeeping, Tour desk, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Shared lounge/TV area, Shuttle service (additional charge), Airport shuttle, Packed lunches
Family Room
The family room features air conditioning and a safe deposit box, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 4 beds.
Budget Double Room
The double room offers air conditioning, a safe deposit box, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The double room features a tiled floor. The unit has 1 bed.
Triple Room
This soundproofed room features free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and safe. The bathroom has a shower. Guests in this type of room can use the Ylang Ylang Beach Resort facilities. Please note that the windows in the rooms do not open. This is done purposefully because the property is located in the center of town which can be noisy. Sealed windows allow for a quiet and more peaceful guest experience.
Triple Room with View
The triple room provides air conditioning, a safe deposit box, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The triple room features a tiled floor and city views. The unit offers 2 beds.
Quadruple Room
The quadruple room offers air conditioning and a safe deposit box, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 2 beds.
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