Located in a vibrant area, Hotel Don Taco offers a warm welcome with full breakfast, an airport shuttle, and rooftop terrace. Connect to WiFi in your room or explore the garden. With laundry facilities and helpful staff that previous guests rave about.
300 mts north from Banco Nacional, Santa Elena, Monteverde, Puntarenas, 60109
What's nearby
Jardín de Orquídeas - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Monteverde Orchid Garden - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Ranario - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Mundo de los Insectos - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Wildlife Refuge Monteverde - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Getting around
Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 154 min drive
La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 17 miles/27.4 km
Free area shuttle
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Tree House Restaurante & Cafe - 5 min walk
Café Monteverde - 6 min walk
Taco Taco - 7 min walk
Restaurante Sabor Tico - 8 min walk
Soda La Amistad - 10 min walk
About this property
Hotel Don Taco
Hotel Don Taco features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 15-minute drive of Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
24 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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 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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Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Offsite
Free area shuttle
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free full breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Traveling with children
Free local shuttle
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Facilities
Rooftop terrace
Garden
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 165 per vehicle (one-way)
Policies
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
Don Taco Monteverde
Hotel Don Taco
Hotel Don Taco Monteverde
Hotel Don Taco Hotel
Hotel Don Taco Monteverde
Hotel Don Taco Hotel Monteverde
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Don Taco offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Don Taco does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Don Taco?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Don Taco?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Don Taco?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 165 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Don Taco?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Hotel Don Taco and nearby?
Hotel Don Taco has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Don Taco?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Hotel Don Taco like?
Hotel Don Taco is a short 15-minute walk from Wildlife Refuge Monteverde and 6 minutes' walk from Monteverde Orchid Garden.
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Reviews
Hotel Don Taco Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.0
Cleanliness
8.6
Location
9.2
Staff & service
8.4
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, fresh, and with a great variety of options. (38 reviews)
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Reviews
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jan 23, 2026
Great place to stay
Inderjit
Inderjit, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 3, 2026
Nice place to stay
Bing
Bing, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 19, 2026
Wonderful breakfast and views from hotel. Restaurant very good too! We loved our stay!
Jennifer
Jennifer, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Feb 18, 2026
Great staff, room was ok
Pamela
Pamela, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 3, 2026
Staff were very friendly and polite
ranjeeth kumar
ranjeeth kumar, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Mar 14, 2026
Pleasant simple but airco room. Cozy courtyard, nice breakfast. Friendly staff. Parking on the street. Close ( walkable) to the Bogarin trail and town.
Hendrika
Hendrika, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 26, 2025
Friendly staff, extremely clean rooms, great breakfast, good location, parking, and a great view.
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 23, 2025
Great customer service, nice environment and good breakfast menu.
Karen
Karen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 1, 2026
A nice place that is conveniently located.
Daniel
Daniel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 26, 2025
Staff was very nice and friendly. Rooms were nice and clean, we could easily walk to shops and restaurants.
Mercedes
Mercedes, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 16, 2026
Spotless room, comfortable beds, great breakfast, pleasant, friendly and helpful staff. We loved the swing on the porch off the room! Liked the fact that it was an ecolodge.
Debra
Debra, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 5, 2026
Clean room. courteous staff and great location.
Sankara
Sankara, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 25, 2025
Fresh breakfast, amazing staff. clean rooms and walkable in town, however, uphill coming back.
Dwaine
Dwaine, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 2, 2026
Bedding needs an upgrade. Overall, good stay for the price. Good breakfast.
Mara
Mara, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 16, 2025
It was beautiful!
Claudia
Claudia, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 7, 2026
Clean and nice rooms. Wifi worked good. Good food. Accomodating with storage.
Guylaine
Guylaine, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 14, 2026
Very clean and simple room with a nice private balcony for our room. The property was beautifully landscaped with many varieties of trees and plants. It was a 5 minute walk down a steep hill to the main part of town. Excellent variety of options for the free breakfast, with fresh fruit, pancakes, eggs, and traditional Costa Rican food.
Denise
Denise, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 27, 2025
The wooden cabin style rooms, the staff, breakfast…everything stands out. Great pace to stay. They arrange and help all kinds of local tours and attractions! Front desk was so courteous and friendly to answer your questions! I will recommend this pace for sure as this will be my place to stay for my next visit!! Pura Vida!!
Ramakrishna
Ramakrishna, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 24, 2025
The most amazing pizza! Lovely staff, great breakfast. Walkable to downtown. A little noisy with car traffic going up the hill. I highly recommend. Good value for money.
Micheline
Micheline, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 22, 2025
Staff were excellent and helpful. Wanda took care of arranging all our transportation needs. Room was nice and spotless. Dining staff really friendly. Good location near town centre and also on the way to several of the nature reserves. Highly recommend.
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 22, 2025
Breakfast was premium and fresh, healthy options, nice, pleasant service. Good views as advertised. Amazing flexibility to concerns, resolutions offered. and put into pkace.
Karen
Karen, 3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Dec 30, 2025
Overall, the hotel is quaint. The staff were phenomenal. The location is wonderful, bar and restaurants are worth sticking around for.
I do recommend the hotel.
The only drawback we had was in room 37 the beds felt like sleeping on lumpy floors. This could have been a situation where the beds were being updated and it was just a mattress topper on a box spring.
Jacob
Jacob, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jan 29, 2025
Great property, close to town and wonderful breakfast options
Brent
Brent, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 20, 2025
Although this hotel is a lower price point than hotels I had stayed at in Costa Rica in the past the service and facilities were excellent. However, the star of the hotel is Paco the resident doggy. Very friendly an greeted us when we returned from every outing. Also, contact the hotel in advance and they will arrange airport transportation and tours and excursions. Our favorites were horse back riding and the night anima tour.