Hotel de Montaña El Pelicano

Amazing food, attentive staff, and incredible property nestled in nature. The cabin was magical as the rain and thunder rolled in with a fresh evening breeze.

This is a place we’d visit again, only we’d try to stay in one of the little cabins rather than in the rooms of the main building. The staff was friendly, the food creatively different and tasty. The setting was lovely and peaceful. The area is very hilly and spread out so a vehicle is very handy for getting around otherwise be prepared to walk in mountainous terrain. The hotel is a bird magnet and you can spot many species from the grounds. Across from the main building is a little museum filled with the patriarch’s very clever wood carvings. The matriarch was the original cook and now the restaurant is named for her. One of the sons took us out bird watching and he was SHARP! We always appreciate a family run business

Delightful experience, we booked there to hike Chirripo but would definitely stay there again to enjoy the hotel more. Food was delicious and the staff was absolutely amazing (to the extent they went to fish some trouts especially for us when we ordered them at the restaurant as they didn’t have any left, to make sure we would have very fresh fish before our hike) Super convenient and easy going, shuttle service to the start of the trail for Chirripó, and they even let us leave our car within the hotel and shower when we came back while we were supposed to have checked out already. Definitely a 5 star service.

Bed wasn't that comfortable no nightstand great location helpful staff breakfast is not free

Magical spot perched on the mountainside. Immaculately kept grounds, with beautiful tropical plantings and gorgeous swimming pool area. Enjoyed sitting and watching the large variety of birds. Restaurant was very good. Only complaint was the lumpy pillows. Besides that, the place was exactly what my family needed.

beautiful property, the owner speaks English and is exceptionally outgoing and helpful.

Everything was great. The food was delicious and you couldn't ask for a better staff.

Great location to hike Montay Chirripò. The staff was friendly and very helpful in making arrangements for the hike.

Really lovely little hotel with a fantastic location near Cerro Chirripo. Bed were comfortable and the water was hot for the shower which is important because it can get cool up there at night! The breakfast the next morning was good and we found the staff very nice and helpful. I would recommend this place if you plan on visiting the area. The price was good too!

Personnel extrêmement serviable et disponible, hôtel agréable, propre, calme, cuisine délicieuse