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Hotel & Spa El Escondite de la Montaña

2.5 star property
Family-friendly guesthouse with a full-service spa and free breakfast

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Junior Studio Suite | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, laptop workspace
Family Chalet, 2 Bedrooms | View from room
Deluxe Cabin | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, laptop workspace
Deluxe Cabin | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, laptop workspace
Junior Studio Suite | Living area | 32-inch LED TV with satellite channels, TV, fireplace

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is SAR 385
SAR 435 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Feb - 13 Feb

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Junior Studio Suite | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Studio Suite

Highlights

Yard
Balcony or patio
Fireplace
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Free minibar items
LED TV
Pillowtop bed
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Panoramic Cabin | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, laptop workspace

Panoramic Cabin

Highlights

Yard
Balcony or patio
Fireplace
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Free minibar items
LED TV
Premium bedding
  • 40 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Cabin | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Cabin

Highlights

Yard
Balcony or patio
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Free minibar items
LED TV
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Cabin, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Cabin, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Yard
Balcony or patio
Fireplace
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LED TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, laptop workspace

Family Chalet, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Yard
Balcony or patio
Fireplace
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LED TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Cabin, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Cabin, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Yard
Balcony or patio
Fireplace
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LED TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
El Tigre, Sabana Redonda, Alajuela

What's nearby

  • Doka Estate - 10 min drive
  • Poás Volcano National Park - 14 min drive
  • Hacienda Alsacia - 18 min drive
  • La Paz Waterfall Gardens - 27 min drive
  • City Mall - 28 min drive

Getting around

  • Santo Domingo Santa Rosa Station - 43 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hacienda Alsacia - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Freddo Fresas - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪La Casa del Café - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Fresas del Volcan - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Chubascos - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Hotel & Spa El Escondite de la Montaña

Family-friendly guesthouse near Poás Volcano National Park
Located close to Doka Estate and Hacienda Alsacia, Hotel & Spa El Escondite de la Montaña provides free full breakfast, a terrace, and a firepit. Treat yourself to a body wrap, a massage, or a body scrub at La Montaña Spa, the onsite spa. Enjoy onsite activities like ecotours, horseback riding, and hiking/biking. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and a playground.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Tour/ticket assistance, smoke-free premises, and concierge services
  • Multilingual staff, outdoor furniture, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel & Spa El Escondite de la Montaña offer comforts such as fireplaces and premium bedding, as well as amenities like free WiFi and laptop-friendly workspaces.
Other amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and coffee/tea makers
  • Full-sized refrigerators/freezers and freezers
  • 32-inch LED TVs with satellite channels
  • Private yards, highchairs, and heating

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM–10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Ecotours
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horse riding/rentals
  • Playground
  • Private picnics

Family friendly

  • Full-sized refrigerator
  • Highchair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - prenatal
  • Massage - sports
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

More

  • Couples dining
  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Down comforter
  • Heating
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Freezer
  • Refrigerator

Outdoor space

  • Balcony or patio
  • Yard

More

  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Laptop-friendly workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per night
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per night

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Mountain Hideout
El Escondite de la Montaña
& Spa El Escondite La Montana
Hotel & Spa El Escondite de la Montaña Guesthouse
Hotel & Spa El Escondite de la Montaña Sabana Redonda
Hotel & Spa El Escondite de la Montaña Guesthouse Sabana Redonda

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel & Spa El Escondite de la Montaña pet-friendly?

Yes, this guest house allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 10 per pet, per night.

How much is parking at Hotel & Spa El Escondite de la Montaña?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel & Spa El Escondite de la Montaña?

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 Hotel & Spa El Escondite de la Montaña?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Hotel & Spa El Escondite de la Montaña located?

Located near the airport, this family-friendly guesthouse is within 9 mi (15 km) of Doka Estate, Poás Volcano National Park, and Hacienda Alsacia. Corso Lechería and City Mall are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Hotel & Spa El Escondite de la Montaña Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 79 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

MATTHEW, Perry

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delightful place. Great atmosphere. Very friendly service. Off the beaten path which we loved.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, excellent amenities, very cozy and romantic, the spa was amazing and the room was spectacular, very relaxing experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
1 experienced camper 1 city boy makes this the perfect blend of his creature comforts and my love of camping. Truly well laid out and wonderful! Spa, sauna and restaurant on site were all fantastic and staff friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose Luis

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Full of scorpions and cockroaches. Smelled like cigarettes
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Luis

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to relax and the food was great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved the staff. The farm animals. The cabin were great. The fireplace was cozy. Breakfast every morning was excellent. Loved the peaceful and tranquil surroundings. Would definitely come back here in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Grant

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful but the lodges need to be sealed properly.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice out of the way stay. Close to mountain sites to visit like Poas volcano and only 30 minutes uphill from the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cosme Gerardo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vista a la montaña, clima fresco al aire libre, el restaurante cuenta con buena comida.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kattia Isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A quiet place to relax, in the middle of the vegetation. Sleeping with the campfire and the sound of the rain was magical. I highly recommend this place, and go with your partner, definitely a 10 out of 10

6/10 Okay

Senthil

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Had an awesome breakfast. The lights in a room I dim. That can be changed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mattie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I highly recommend staying here! It is so peaceful and relaxing. The staff are so kind and accommodating. A quick trip to the airport (about 35-40 minutes) easily accessible by car or Uber. I will be back
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice Stay
The location was nice and we enjoyed the small farm. The staff was very kind and helpful. The accommodations were rustic but fine with us. We enjoyed the outside seating area. We would have liked to have hot water in the shower and the kitchen is pretty minimal. Small things like a cork screw & bottle opener would be nice. Breakfast was very good and we also enjoyed a nice dinner at the restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
La habitacion estuvo divina, la atencion exc y el desayuno tambien, no tenemos quejas el lugar es literal un descanso y receteo posterior a una semana laboral pesada, lo recomiendo! Está a 25 min del volcán Poas! Y a 30 min de la catarata de la Paz!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and concept of a farm with animals combined with nice cabins and great restaurant with relaxing environment. Perfect for families!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A short drive from the hustle and bustle of the city, and the heat and humidity at the coast, this is a fabulous forest retreat. The cabins are delightful, private, well appointed with comfortable beds and spa like amenities. Bonus if you like farm animals. The staff on the grounds, office, spa, and restaurant were all kind, talented and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kloé

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice cabana ! Clean and secluded.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

María

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best experience ever
We really enjoyed our stay and fully recommended it to our friends. The best of the best.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

TATIANA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the place. So cute and cozy. We loved the little farm and all the animals! The rest orange was amazing. Great dinner and super tasty breakfast.
Breakfast
Restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024