Hotel El Mono Feliz

Name: Hotel El Mono Feliz
Address: Calle del Jardin, Ojochal, cr

Location: Calle del Jardin, Ojochal, cr

Star Rating: 2 Stars

Property Type: Hotels

About this Property

Lush Gardens and Serene River
Hotel el Mono Feliz in Ojochal, Costa Rica, offers a tranquil stay amidst lush gardens, a serene river, and walkable grounds spanning 3 acres.

Comfortable Rooms and Amenities
Each room features a private bathroom with hot water showers, and some include air conditioning and a kitchenette for added convenience.

Exciting Tours and Proximity to Beaches
Enjoy breakfast at the on-site restaurant and explore tours to spot whales, dolphins, and mangroves or hike in the primary forest. Just a short drive away, discover the stunning beaches of Marino Ballena National Park with captivating views of the Pacific.

Book your stay at Hotel el Mono Feliz for an unforgettable Costa Rican getaway!

Important Information

Check in after 6 PM need special check in arrangements, please contact the property directly. Public transport is limited, so arriving by car is recommended. The road in Ojochal is paved. The last 200 meters before the hotel is unpaved, but it is flat and smooth and any car can access the hotel with no problem. Please note that due to the number of bridges and creeks, children over 6 are welcome with their parents. We do not have accommodations for children under 6.

Policies

Check-in: N/A - Anytime

Check-out: N/A

Amenities & Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Terrace
Family rooms
Safety deposit box
Tour desk
Car hire
Massage services
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
Board games/puzzles
Concierge service
Outdoor furniture
Shallow end
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
Cashless payment available
Fire extinguishers
Sanitized tableware & silverware
Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
Smoke alarms
Physical distancing in dining areas
CCTV outside property
Television in common areas
Free wired internet
Scuba diving on site
Snorkeling on site
Self parking (surcharge)
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Internet access
Housekeeping on request
Private picnics
Exercise/lap pool
Japanese garden
Covered parking
Fishing nearby
Horse riding nearby
Swimming nearby
Vegetarian menu options available

Rooms Available

Villa With Garden View

This room has a private entrance, air conditioning, and a day-bed with two individual beds.

Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Dining area
- Wardrobe or closet
- Stovetop
- Cleaning products
- Coffee machine
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Sofa bed
- Pool towels
- Shallow end
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
Bungalow

One-bedroom bungalows have a small kitchen, private bathroom and a shared deck overlooking the gardens. The bedroom has a ceiling fan and air conditioning.

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Private entrance
- Dining area
- Wardrobe or closet
- Stovetop
- Cleaning products
- Coffee machine
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Pool towels
- Shallow end
- Wine or champagne
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
Two-Bedroom Bungalow

This two-bedroom bungalow, one with a queen size bed and one with two single beds. Each room has a fan and air conditioning. There is a fully equipped kitchenette and a dining area for 4 people

Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Private entrance
- Dining area
- Wardrobe or closet
- Stovetop
- Cleaning products
- Coffee machine
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Pool towels
- Shallow end
- Wine or champagne
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
Quadruple Room With Shower

This quadruple room with private bathroom is situated in the main building. Each of the two bedrooms features a double bed and a ceiling fan and air conditioning. Room has air conditioning. Room is located next to the breakfast area where breakfast is served from 7 to 9. It can be a little noisy in the morning.

Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Tile/marble floor
- Wardrobe or closet
- Linen
- Outdoor furniture
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Pool towels
- Shallow end
- Wine or champagne
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
Basic Double Room

This standard double room, situated int he main hotel, features a private bathroom and hot water shower. Air conditioning is also available. Room is located next to the breakfast area where breakfast is served from 7 to 9. It can be a little noisy in the morning.

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Tile/marble floor
- Wardrobe or closet
- Linen
- Outdoor furniture
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Pool towels
- Shallow end
- Wine or champagne
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access

Guest Reviews

Reinhart (10/5): Exceptional -
Patricia (8/5): Very good -
Anna (10/5): We had a great stay. - Location, great breakfast, great swimmig pool
Louanne (10/5): Charming cabinas set in a jungle garden - Everything. The grounds are lovely with casitas situated along garden paths and streams. There are also rooms around the pool that provide more options. The breakfast was delicious. The staff extremely helpul and nice. We enjoyed using the pool after the beach. There's a number of good restaurants nearby. We really loved being there and will definitely be back! Our 2 bedrooms casitas shared an open space so the sound travels if that is a concern. They would be a bit small for 2 couples to share but are perfect for families or couples that want a bit more space.
John (10/5): helpful staff - excellent breakfast Congenial staff small but comfortable rooms rooms somewhat dark but need to cut some vegetation for more light somewhat more open lawn for birdwatching
Melani (9/5): Superb -
Greg (8/5): Very good - The hotel had a lovely garden with a pool and lots of bird-life which made it a very pleasant place to stay. Both the unusual sounds of the Dawn Chorus every day and constant sound of the cicadas - once the day warms up, right through to dusk - will remain in the memory! Jolana who manages the hotel was friendly and gave us some useful tips and also Fred, a great taxi driver, as we didn’t have a car. We loved the hotel but the location about three kilometres from the main road might be a problem for some and therefore it’s best to have a car although we managed to get by without one e.g The waiter from the Citrus restaurant, located near the main road, kindly ran us back up to the hotel afterwards! The food at Citrus is warmly recommended - photo of my Indian meal below. We’d have to say the room was small and basic too but the jungly location made up for it!
Elisacc (9/5): I had a great time - Good breakfast and lovely staff. Peaceful atmosphere. They have board games and books. The pool water made my hair feel sticky.
Randy (10/5): Exceptional - Room was comfortable, clean, and tastefully decorated. Pool was exceptionally clean and nice for swimming. Breakfast was good, offering several choices.
Sharon (9/5): Superb -
David (9/5): Nice spot for bird watchers, nice grounds and good ambience. Would stay there again - breakfast was very good. Girl running the kitchen came in an hour early to give me breakfast and coffee as I had an early departure. Nice pool. Room small but clean and comfortable.
Sherrie (10/5): Exceptional -
Marina (1/5): Worst stay in Costa Rica, way too overpriced - where to start. The place is super run down and way overpriced. In 3 weeks Costa Rica this was our most expensive accommodation and by far the worst. The hut was tiny, rooms and bathroom. No space to even proper open the suitcase. It was dirty. On the outside terrace was 2 chairs for 3 huts. They have benches there but they were full of some nasty red fungus. The garden would be nice but just like the rest is not maintained well. They dont really have any staff and when you arrive you have to talk to a bell. The lady who later on received us said she could help with our luggage (im pregnant and was traveling with my back sick mom and 81 year old grandmom and my little son) so she carried one suitcase down and then disappeared without saying anything so i had to carry the other two down with my grandmom. It is not very accessible since you have to walk quite some steps to reach the huts. For check out they had the gardener that had just started that day as it seemed help us with the luggage which we really appreciated. The pictures online are misleading and make the rooms/beds look bigger than they are. I would even go as far and call it fraud. Never would i ever stay there again and i recommend to look elsewhere to stay.
Patricia (8/5): Very good -
Anthony (5/5): Tiny, tiny room, Way overpriced, old, and LOUD - Breakfast was OK, but nothing special. Fruit, regular white toast, eggs, rice, and beans. The grounds of the hotel were really nice. You are surrounded by nature with a creek nearby. The pool was small but the pool area was nice to spend time in. The room was laughably small. I mean it was TINY. It was extremely cramped even for one person, let alone two. It was just big enough to fit a small bed and that's it. I felt ripped off considering it cost almost $150/night USD and the listing/photos were sort of deceptive. There is no privacy as the rooms are all stacked next to eachother and our door opened out to the main common area where everyone hung out and ate breakfast so it was noisy and annoying. The rooms/furnishings were old and unappealing. The walls had some holes, the sink was ridiculous, and the shower caddy was functionally useless. The bed was very uncomfortable. They could stand to invest some money in upgrading the rooms. There is also a popular bar right next the hotel which BLASTS live music 6 days per week from 3PM - 9PM, which I thought was really terrible. It was uncomfortable to be there with how loud it was all the time, so I didn't really enjoy being there.
Patricia (8/5): Very good - Beautiful grounds Great breakfast with multiple choices Comfortable bed Great staff Nothing
Daniel (10/5): Would return if in the area - Breakfast was superb as was the pool that we had to ourselves. Plus the best two restaurants in the country are just down the road. The bar next to the property was a tad loud but the live music stopped at 9 pm
Darci (10/5): Exceptional -
Robert (9/5): Superb -
Cayenne (10/5): Exceptional -
Chris (10/5): Exceptional -
Angela (10/5): Exceptional -
Catherine (9/5): Very welcoming, good choice of breakfast, clean and comfortable accommodation and a great relaxed atmosphere - very friendly American lady who greeted us, great choice of breakfast, good pool and general good vibe