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
Monteverde Orchid Garden - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
Monteverde Butterfly Gardens - 5 min drive - 2.2 km
Curi-Cancha Reserve - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve - 10 min drive - 5.3 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
Café Monteverde - 6 min walk
Tree House Restaurante & Cafe - 5 min walk
Restaurante Sabor Tico - 8 min walk
The Green - 9 min walk
Panadería Jímenez - 4 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: 8:30 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 6:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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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. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
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: 8:30 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 6-minute walk from Monteverde Orchid Garden and 15 minutes' walk from Wildlife Refuge Monteverde.
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Hotel Don Taco Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, good, and fantastic with a variety of options. (27 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 9, 2025
The best!
This was one of our favorite hotels! We tried to stay an additional night but it was fully booked. The view was spectacular. Breakfast was delicious. It was close to the center of town but far enough away that it felt private. The staff was incredibly helpful, the room was clean, and the shower was nice and hot.
Christi
Christi, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 29, 2025
Great property, close to town and wonderful breakfast options
Brent
Brent, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 23, 2025
Good spot, good places to eat.
Jordan
Jordan, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 21, 2025
Near to downtown and nice views.
Amol
Amol, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 21, 2025
great location with pretty views. Staff were very helpful with organizing things to do in the area.
Jessie
Jessie, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 5, 2024
Great stay
Seetal
Seetal, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 4, 2025
Very nice place
Very good hotel in Monteverde. A little bit noisy at night (close to a main road)
Thomas
Thomas, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 21, 2025
Stayed one night. Good for the price including the breakfast.
Anand
Anand, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 5, 2025
Very cute place in a great location! Short walk to town center and the staff were so helpful and friendly!
Candace
Candace, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 27, 2025
The front desk staff were helpful and friendly.
McEachern
McEachern, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 8, 2024
Super friendly staff and excellent recommendations and service to organize your bookings
Avery
Avery, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Sep 2, 2024
Great location
Graciela
Graciela, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 16, 2025
Nice room. Comfortable bed.
Marvin
Marvin, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 3, 2025
Option to include breakfast, 4 choices.
Annie
Annie, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Mar 7, 2025
Great breakfast. Rooms need to be upgraded.
James
James, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 11, 2024
Amazing stay
Vandini Parag
Vandini Parag, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 12, 2025
Very nice staff. Helpful in arranging activities and transportation. The restaurant and bar were n very nice too. Walk to downtown Santa Elena is not far but the walk back to the hotel is a pretty steep climb!
Michelle
Michelle, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 5, 2024
Great place! Very friendly staff. It is only a 4 minute walk to town has a great breakfast and dinner with nice sunset. Also has a little lounge with happy hour.
Darlene
Darlene, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 23, 2025
Great relationship quality-price. Don Taco is very well located, near the downtown but in a quieter area. The room was not big but the bathroom was comfortable. The breakfast was well served and the staff very kind.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
6/10 Good
May 8, 2025
Hotel offers 4 different breakfast options. Their breakfast options and plate sizes were the best on our Costa Rica trip. I had the 2 eggs, rice, beans, toast option breakfast and it was good. Good coffee too. Their onsite restaurant serves good pizza but we ate in downtown Monteverde and it was a good pizza place in the lane next to Orchid restaurant. Very close and walking distance to downtown. They arranged for our taxi rides on both days to the cloud forests. Monteverde is very windy so that kept us up at night.
Percy
Percy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 24, 2024
Very close to the town.
Staff is friendly, nice, helpful and bilingual.
Love the view from our room.
Arnold
Arnold, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
Feb 6, 2025
Very old building, close to busy and noisy road.
Breakfast was included, small portions comparison to other hotels.
Nadia
Nadia, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jan 16, 2025
The diner was outside
Karthik
Karthik, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 1, 2025
Monteverde is a must!
Great property and location! Breakfast was one of the best we had while in Costa Rica.
No A/C, so we would have appreciated a ceiling fan!
Stacey
Stacey, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 7, 2024
Very convenient to dining options, walkable to the town