Waves, Rays, and Savory Days

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Welcome to Sano Banano, the ultimate bohemian escape in the heart of Montezuma! Our laid-back, coastal vibe invites you to unwind and soak up the authentic Costa Rican charm. With twelve cozy and affordable rooms just steps away from the beach, you’ll find your perfect haven here.

Montezuma is a paradise of attractions, tours, adventures, and sun-kissed beaches. It’s the go-to spot for budget concious travellers seeking a chill and rejuvenating getaway. Whether flying solo or travelling with friends, Sano Banano Hotel is your ideal home base for a tropical escape near the beach. Come chill with us!

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Rooms

Nestled just steps away from the pristine beach, our hotel offers twelve comfortable and affordable rooms. Enjoy the perfect blend of relaxation and convenience, all set against the backdrop of Costa Rica’s tropical paradise.

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Wave Rider

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Mighty Palm

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Downtown Views

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Quadruple Rooms

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Family Room

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Hotel Amenities

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Free Wi-Fi

Enjoy connectivity with our complimentary high-speed WiFi, available throughout the hotel.

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Free Breakfast

Start your day right with a complimentary breakfast included with every direct room booking.

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Free Parking

Benefit from our complimentary parking available to hotel guests. Parking is based on availability.

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Free Wi-Fi

Enjoy connectivity with our complimentary high-speed WiFi, available throughout the hotel.

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Free Breakfast

Start your day right with a complimentary breakfast included with every direct room booking.

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Free Parking

Benefit from our complimentary parking available to hotel guests. Parking is based on availability.

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What Our Guest’s Say ?

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Sano Banano Beachside Hotel

4.3

Based on 149 reviews

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Terry Schaffer

16:46 01 Nov 25

Great healthy food and atmosphere. Breakfast was really good. Also tried the Vegan Coco Espresso Chillet milkshake and it was really good.

Folco Perego

20:07 25 Oct 25

Glenn Jones

16:47 28 Sep 25

This is a great little hotel in a perfect location in Montezuma Beach. The rooms are clean & comfortable with AC & hot water. They have a shelf with a safe for storage, but not night stands or dressers. The have indoor & outdoor dining areas and they serve a great complimentary breakfast. None of the other hotels offer this that I know. You can also use their sister resort’s (Ylang Ylang) pool & restaurant. This is a great addition. The staff is very friendly & they do everything they can to make sure you enjoy the stay.

Marco Pravia

16:20 22 Sep 25

The legendary Sano Banano 👍🏻😉
I've known it since 1992, and it's maintained its warmth and increased its quality 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

tracey weaver

16:17 22 Sep 25

One of the best places to eat breakfast, lunch or dinner in Montezuma , delicious food with great choices, great service and a very cute outside garden !

Glenn Jones

17:22 12 Sep 25

We stayed here 3 nights. The hotel is centrally located in town. They provide a delicious breakfast every morning. The hotel & rooms are clean and the beds are comfortable. Some traffic noise can be heard & sometimes a bit noisy when locals are celebrating just down the street, but it doesn’t last. The staff are exceptional and work hard to make your stay enjoyable. A huge perk is that you can use the pool at their sister resort Ylang Ylang which is super nice and has a great restaurant.

Scarleth Mora

04:02 07 Sep 25

The place is very nice, with a pleasant atmosphere and delicious food. I always come back.

Response from the owner 14:30 07 Sep 25

Muchas gracias por visitarnos 🙏🏻

Carolina Masís Calvo

00:23 01 Sep 25

Very good hotel, excellent value for money. Friendly staff, excellent service, and a delicious breakfast. Best of all: you'll have access to the sister hotel, the Ylang Ylang, which has beautiful facilities and a swimming pool.

Lumi Criticas Alimenticias

19:51 21 Aug 25

Great customer service, both for locals and foreigners, great atmosphere, clean, quality food, highly recommended.

benny dezo

14:27 21 Aug 25

Excellent food and courteous service.

Marco13

01:30 14 Aug 25

I've been coming here for over twenty years, since my kids were children. Good food and a great staff. Banana splits and the chocolate candies candies are delicious.

Susana Labrado Miranda

15:36 06 Aug 25

100% recommended. Delicious food in good quantities. Excellent service.

Michael Heravi

22:13 31 Jul 25

Maxwell Azar

02:28 30 May 25

This is the best place to stay in. Montezuma breakfast is included and it is unbelievably good. It's located at the heart of downtown right next to a store the beach, a trip activity coordinator, ice cream store bar and outdoor seating area. The rooms are clean and the AC was unbelievably good. The beds were very comfortable and each room is unique and made the whole experience for our friend group very fun and easy. We had no problems with our stay except the fact that we had to leave. The restaurant attached to the hotel is by far best food you're going to find in Montezuma if not all of Costa Rica. Nothing on the menu Mist it was all 100% grade a bussin gas pack elite tier dining. I will be going back just for the banana pancakes if not anything else and there's so much else about Montezuma that makes it fantastic but like no joke the banana pancakes are the only reason I got my extremely hung over buns out of bed at 7 AM

Response from the owner 15:08 02 Jun 25

Thank you so much for your incredible review! It’s awesome to hear that you had such a fantastic experience staying with us. We hope to see you again soon 🙂

Kenneth Hannan

22:18 28 May 25

Sano Banano and Montezuma are one of a kind. If you want to experience the vibes of an ocean/jungle surf town, this is it. Staff is great, restaurant is by far the best in town (try the nachos and a “Mocha Chiller” for dessert). Rent some ATVs right across the street, drive around Costa Rica and experience the tropical life! A must try!

Response from the owner 15:09 02 Jun 25

Thank you for the fantastic review! We’re so happy you loved the vibe of Montezuma and enjoyed the food and drinks at our restaurant. Renting ATVs and exploring the area is such a great way to experience the beauty of Costa Rica — glad you got to enjoy that adventure. Can’t wait to welcome you back for more good times and tropical vibes!

Mihalis Tourloukis

07:00 15 May 25

Joshua Ford

01:59 06 May 25

Megann Lafond

17:32 01 Apr 25

The
Best food, the best service

Kevin Bremer

15:10 12 Mar 25

This is our 4th time staying at El Sano Banano. Every time w has but nothing but enjoyable and relaxing. Staff and food are always great.

Kevin

Sol Fernández Bartoli

01:49 26 Feb 25

Very nice place, a beautiful dining room and excellent service, super good location

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Jérémie Tobias Surbeck

18:59 21 Nov 24

Very good service and very tasty food. The price corresponds to the surrounding restaurants.

Dennis

19:55 26 Jul 24

It was very quiet in the restaurant. Not really a pleasant atmosphere. Food was okay, although the fish buritto was not very tasty. Especially a lot of lettuce.
The waiter did his best and was very friendly.

Koen Lierop

03:42 21 Jul 24

Delicious food and great service! Many vegetarian options

Tiani Gatti

04:13 18 Jul 24

Charming place, elegant and natural at the same time, excellent service with professionals and friendly people, delicious and healthy food at the same time, a historical place but always being renewed.

Lisa

18:57 04 Jun 24

Jennifer Sloan

21:46 02 Jun 24

Staying elsewhere, but have been twice now for food & drinks. Great prices. Friendly service. Relaxing atmosphere. Will be back before we leave!

Jess K

13:54 01 Jun 24

Forgot to take photos of my food but it was all very good. I had rice and shrimp and spring rolls. Both great options and delicious!

Beatriz

22:57 28 Apr 24

Healthy and delicious food. The personnel are very friendly.

enid guadamuz

15:13 07 Apr 24

We found this place by accident. It is central, it has parking, good prices, to eat, the rooms are clean, there is one in particular that is for sleeping, and it always seems like night. Breakfasts are included. What it lacks is a swimming pool. Recommended. The girl who helped us was very helpful. Attentive to any request. The receptionists are a little slower.

Jeff S

15:01 26 Mar 24

Wow, the food and service is top notch! That combined with the relaxing surround of the back patio, only completes the pleasant ambiance.

Came here for breakfast on March 3, 2024, and was going to get everything a' la carte, because I wanted refried beans and sour cream with eggs. Well voila, there was the exact order I was looking for: Huevos Rancheros, complete with everything! Except the coffee which I ordered in the large size. Just right and soooo delicious! The service was excellent and very quick with the food!

The only drawback regarding the place is, some of the tables are rickety, wobbly and some, chunks of stone missing or cracked. I guess it may be an authentic rugged, tough look they're aiming for maybe?

When I first came in that Sunday am, the young lady waitress by the doorway was a bit annoyed and acted as if she had something wedged up her....ahhh, rear.... Very unfortunate, she was this frustrated and angry that morning.

But the waiter (didn't get his name) was friendly and very excellent every step of the way! People like my waiter - along with the excellent food and drinks, keep you coming back for more! Thanks whatever your name was!

Eber Rodriguez

14:28 23 Mar 24

Amazing vegetarian, vegan and meat place!! ✨
I live the smoothies here in the morning.
Dinner is special! Get sure you get your reservation cause it can get full quickly in the garden.

Patricia Martin

16:54 15 Mar 24

Tara Caseley

03:57 24 Feb 24

On Monday my family enjoyed 4 great meals with friendly service at this unique landmark restaurant, and as we left one of the servers invited us back the following night for live music. We returned Tuesday for dessert and drinks, and unfortunately the service and food didn’t match our experience the previous night. The mousse I ordered was a fraction of the size I had seen pass me the previous night, and my drink never arrived. I tried to catch the server’s eye to re-order the drink but she never looked my way and never returned to our table again.

Dani D

21:30 21 Feb 24

The back patio is very relaxing and cozy, there are a variety of delicious food options both gluten free and not, as well as the waiters are friendly!

Werner H.

13:34 23 Jan 24

We just ate. The ceviche was excellent, as was the smoothie. The staff was extremely friendly and competent. Gladly again...

Melinda McManus

00:17 26 Dec 23

The food is delicious especially the nachos with a generous amount of toppings and piping hot! Also had a rice bowl full of flavour. What stands out the most is how great the staff look after you — so attentive and good sense of humour and a warm inviting ambiance. Highly recommend

Sean Manara

01:46 27 Nov 23

Best deal you’ll find! Incredible staff, amazing restaurant and fantastic location. We felt like we were family while staying there. We’ll definitely be back! Pura Vida amigos! 😎

Liana H.

17:19 14 Oct 23

Lovely place with great vegan options. They serve Breakfast and Lunch and in the evening you can enjoy drinks in the back yard area. The staff is friendly and quick. I like the place a lot!

Mouldy Mangos

19:49 15 Jan 23

You definitely need to be in a no hurry kind of mood when dining here. Montezuma is a sleepy yet bustling community. Everyone is always extremely nice. Though the service definitely takes some time to come around & that's one of the reasons I rate this 4 star, I wish we could give half stars because they're really 4.5/5. The food has always been decent to great, I'd recommend the curry, though I wouldn't say they are exactly consistent. All cocktails have a unique flare. 🙂 One of the top places to eat when in Montezuma. I recommend to dine here 🙂

Rebecca Eads

02:23 14 Mar 22

I stayed here for a weekend and it was exactly what I needed. The location can't be beat. I booked the room without a window and it was like sleeping in a cave (in a good way).

Pros:
Extremely nice staff
Dedicated parking lot
Great water pressure
Extremely walkable (bars, restaurants, and Montezuma Falls)
The restaurant has excellent food (with great vegan options)

The only improvement I can suggest is that I would have loved having a mini fridge in the room.

Loves Traveling

15:54 31 Oct 21

The ambiance of this place alone is worth stopping for - especially the patio. But the food is another reason to make it a destination. There were four of us, and we all loved our meal. Cosadas are excellent - we had chicken and fish. 😋 Another ordered the Thai style chicken dish and it was tasty with a bite. Greatly enjoyed a well-made gin tonic. Saw a very large iguana - Pepe - in the tree above the patio fountain. He was well-mannered. Wait staff was very friendly with a great sense of humor.

The Restaurant

Sano Banano Restaurant has been a beloved spot in Montezuma since 1989, offering a delicious and healthy menu. Enjoy seasonal live music and beautiful outdoor seating in our art garden patio. We take pride in using the freshest, most natural ingredients sourced locally whenever possible. We accommodate a variety of dietary preferences, ensuring every guest finds something to love.

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Enjoy Pool Access

Your stay includes exclusive access to the amenities at our sister property, Ylang Ylang Beach Resort. Dive into relaxation with their beautiful swimming pool or unwind on the pristine beach just a short 15-20 minute walk away.

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Ideal Group Packages

Our hotel in Montezuma is perfect for high school and college groups, offering comfortable accommodations and a prime location near the beach and local attractions. Plus special group packages come with meal plans and access to our sister hotel’s swimming pool.

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Explore Exciting Activities

Make the most of your stay with an array of activities and tours that showcase the natural beauty and vibrant culture of Costa Rica. Whether you’re seeking adventure, relaxation, or cultural experiences, we have something for everyone. Discover thrilling tours, wildlife encounters, water sports, and more.

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