Located in a picturesque setting, OutBox Inn offers an inviting atmosphere with a daily manager's reception, a serene garden, and a terrace perfect for relaxation. Enjoy convenient amenities like free self parking, express check-out and check-in services.
Center Santa Elena, Monteverde, Provincia de Puntarenas, 51004
What's nearby
Jardín de Orquídeas - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Monteverde Orchid Garden - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Ranario - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Mundo de los Insectos - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Wildlife Refuge Monteverde - 7 min drive - 2.5 km
Getting around
Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 153 min drive
San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 52.8 miles/85 km
La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 17.2 miles/27.7 km
Restaurants
Tree House Restaurante & Cafe - 1 min walk
Café Monteverde - 1 min walk
Taco Taco - 2 min walk
Restaurante Sabor Tico - 5 min walk
Soda La Amistad - 5 min walk
About this property
OutBox Inn
At OutBox Inn, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Other features include a terrace and a garden.
At a glance
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Hotel size
11 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Express check-in/out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
This property enforces quiet hours from 11:00 PM to 6:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum guest age is 18
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Caters to adults only
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Free daily reception
Room service (limited hours)
Water dispenser
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Room amenities
Home comfort
Espresso maker
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit is payable by PayPal and is due within 24 hours of booking the reservation
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and mobile payments. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
OutBox Inn Monteverde
OutBox Monteverde
OutBox
OutBox Inn Hotel
OutBox Inn Monteverde
OutBox Inn Hotel Monteverde
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at OutBox Inn?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at OutBox Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at OutBox Inn?
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at OutBox Inn and nearby?
OutBox Inn has a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near OutBox Inn?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around OutBox Inn like?
OutBox Inn is a short 20-minute walk from Wildlife Refuge Monteverde and 3 minutes' walk from Monteverde Orchid Garden.
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Reviews
OutBox Inn Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.4
Cleanliness
8.6
Amenities
9.8
Staff & service
9.4
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
8/10 Very good
Dec 30, 2025
good value for a great location. the restaurant nearby is decent too.
Shannon
Shannon, 3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jan 6, 2026
Staff were great and accomodating, rooms are fairly basic but meet the needs of a budget traveller. Rooms are clean and have the basic items included.
Ravinder
Ravinder, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Dec 19, 2025
Convenient, clean, organised and well placed. We had a perfectly fine time here. Good to hang out with people also.
Nick
Nick, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jul 30, 2025
The lounge area is quite comfortable and is beneficial if you wanna talk to new people
Anneke
Anneke, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good
May 7, 2025
Got the room option with private bathroom very basic but good for what we needed. Felt safe and it was super convenient to everything. Hostel vibes with friendly staff and a restaurant right next door. If you want a place to rest your head between adventures this is it.
Crystal
Crystal, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 17, 2025
Amazinh place to stay. Very helpful staff. Very clean.
Halima
Halima, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 8, 2025
I had a lovely stay here for two nights. The dorm is huge and very comfortable. The common areas are clean and well kept.
I would totally recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a quite and cozy hostel!
Sarah
Sarah, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 22, 2024
Outbox Inn is very reasonable, clean and very convenient. Lots of shopping and restaurants are just a few steps away. We loved the restaurant next door which gives a discount to people staying at Outbox Inn. Everyone was super friendly and eager to help us. We highly recommend.
Jeanette
Jeanette, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 28, 2023
Ideal location, clean, comfortable, with incredibly helpful staff (shoutout to Alex for answering a million questions and giving us the best recs). Common area is chill with a beautiful kitchen/balcony facing out into the jungle. Beds were super comfortable and felt like sleeping on your own personal stage.
Lenna
Lenna, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 9, 2026
Great and simple place :)
Frederik
Frederik, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 22, 2024
Loved the premise, the rooms, and the vibe.
Yang
Yang, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 18, 2022
Good Hostel
Barbara
Barbara, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 7, 2022
Staff was so friendly and helpful! Location is perfect. Stayed there with my 11 year-old and he loved it.
Alison
Alison, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 9, 2024
Good stay
Nice place, great staff and very organized. The lobby and common areas are really nice. Pretty loud at night with music from the bar across the street and the howler monkeys in the morning. Would recommend bringing ear plugs.
Christopher
Christopher, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Aug 25, 2024
Loved the space and people. Unfortunately the bar next door was extremely noisy until late at night and kept us from sleeping.
Madeleine
Madeleine, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good
Mar 9, 2024
Bldg. sits in the back & thus hard to find. Hallways have sudden 5 cm drop that people stumble over. Showers have no room/ledge for shampoo, soap, etc. Rooms & Lobby have no TV, no fan, no AC.
jay
jay, 2-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Sep 22, 2022
Unfortunately we did not enjoy our stay or the area. Our room was one of the private rooms, it looked a lot better in the photos. The room itself smelt of mould, and was covered by a sweet fragrance dispenser which made it 10 times worse. The floors where dirty and the bed have you a cold sweat. The only window pointed onto the builders shed, who walked past continuously throughout the day.
The service was good, they booked us transport from our pickup point but this transport was dangerous and unacceptable. The man drove unsafe, did not give us our change and when asked in Spanish by the hostel, he said he did not have change after we just gave him 120 USD.
We would not return to montverde or this hostel again unfortunately.
The food they offer in the restaurant is fab and they have a car who lounges around who is equally as nice!
holly
holly, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Apr 27, 2026
I stayed in a private room, which was very nice and spacious. The bed was very comfortable, and having my own bathroom was a big plus. The water pressure in the shower was quite weak, but on the positive side, this was one of the few hostels I stayed in that had warm water.
Nights in Monteverde can get quite cold, so I asked for an extra blanket for the second night, which was provided without any issue. The hostel is in an excellent location, making it easy to get around. Breakfast at the restaurant next door (with a 10% discount for guests of OutBox Inn) was also very good and definitely worth it.
The only downside for me was the atmosphere. I had expected a slightly more social vibe, but it felt like most people preferred to keep to themselves. Of course, that’s not necessarily a bad thing, but I was hoping for a bit more interaction with other travelers.
Rahel
Rahel, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 4, 2026
Sehr nette Mitarbeiter, Zimmer sauber & gute Lage
Alina
Alina, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 2, 2025
Accueil efficace. Proposition de services de réservation bus. Espace commun grand et lumineux. Proximité restaurant de l'auberge, variété de choix et bon.
Joelle
Joelle, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 2, 2024
Excellent endroit
Jasmin
Jasmin, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 23, 2022
The hosts and stuff were great. Super clean and spacious :)
Lorenz
Lorenz, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 14, 2021
Staff and ownership were super helpful and accommodating. Would definitely stay here again next time I’m in Santa Elena. Seems like a family/privately run business, and they’re putting in the work to develop a great hostel. Support them, and they’ll keep making their establishment better!