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Viva Guest House

San José

A selection of options including warm dishes, local specialities and fruits is available for the continental breakfast. At the guest house, the family-friendly restaurant is open for dinner and lunch and specialises in American cuisine. Beautiful hotel with clean rooms. Great shared kitchen. Missed out on the full breakfast experience due to an early morning flight but were packed off with a lovely fruit salad & juice. Very big spacious, cool room.

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9.1
Superb
184 reviews
Price from
HUF 16,445
per night

Casa Mayela Guest House

San José

At the inn, the rooms have a wardrobe, a patio with a garden view, a private bathroom, a TV, bed linen and towels. At Casa Mayela Guest House rooms are fitted with a seating area.

Parque Viva is 26 km from Casa Mayela Guest House, while Barva Volcano is 34 km from the property. The nearest airport is Tobías Bolaños International Airport, 8 km from the inn. This is a treasure. Located near bus terminal (Tracopa - one of the mayor bus lines in Costa Rica), on walking distance from mayor San Jose's museums: National museum, Pre-Columbian gold museum, and a Jade museum. The guesthouse is a nice old house with everything you need. The kitchen is well equipped. Everything is very clean. The owner, Senora Mayela, is a treasure as well, a warm-hearted person. She took the best care of me, and our conversations were delightful! If you need a cozy place to stay in downtown San Jose, look no further. This is it! Thank you, senora Mayela, for everything!

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9.2
Superb
289 reviews
Price from
HUF 18,270
per night

Pura Vida Dream

San José

Pura Vida Dream, a property with a garden, is set in San José, 49 km from Poas National Park, 4.1 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park, as well as 5.5 km from Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. The guest house has family rooms. Staff was great and Kenneth was an excellent host. This is a National Heritage building and was still under restoration but could be an excellent place when completed. We were comfortable, the place was clean and surroundings were quiet, the attached terrace was a great place for sitting outside to read and eat. Walking distance to everywhere.

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9.5
Exceptional
6 reviews
Price from
HUF 14,210
per night

Casa Bellavista Suites

San José

Offering a garden and garden view, Casa Bellavista Suites is located in San José, 47 km from Poas National Park and 3.6 km from Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica. Private parking is available on site at this recently renovated property. The guest house features family rooms. Beautiful apartment, great host, easy access, close to everything

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9.1
Superb
19 reviews
Price from
HUF 19,005
per night

Lolas Hostal, Habitacion Exclusiva para Mujeres, 2 camarotes, precio por cama

Chinatown, San José

Parque Diversiones is 8.7 km from the guest house, while Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium is 21 km away. The nearest airport is Tobías Bolaños International Airport, 8 km from Lolas Hostal, Habitacion Exclusiva para Mujeres, 2 camarotes, precio por cama. Had a really good stay here the property is super clean and a well stocked kitchen. The staff were super helpful and attentive. The property was also so good and secure.

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9.5
Exceptional
10 reviews
Price from
HUF 12,590
per night

F&M Guesthouse

San José

F&M Guesthouse in San José provides adults-only accommodation with a garden and a shared lounge. This bed and breakfast offers free private parking, a lift and free WiFi. The accommodation provides full-day security and room service for guests. The breakfast was absolutely amazing! Additionally, Fabien went out of his way to make sure I was comfortable, got settled into Costa Rica, and literally went above and beyond in every single way to help me with whatever I needed. The home is small, but extremely clean. He was very respectful of my space and my needs and I felt completely safe and comfortable. This is a property I would highly recommend to anyone looking to spend a day or two in San Jose. His local knowledge and willingness to share that and assist me was truly exceptional. I will encourage any family and friends heading to Costa Rica to start their trip with him.

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9.6
Exceptional
49 reviews
Price from
HUF 10,150
per night

Hospedaje Adrimaran

Palmares

Located in Palmares, 46 km from Cerro de la Muerte and 30 km from Nauyaca Waterfalls, Hospedaje Adrimaran offers a garden and air conditioning. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 47 km from Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary.

The guest house is equipped with a flat-screen TV. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

The guest house features a children's playground and a picnic area. Very accommodating, very nice room

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9
Superb
75 reviews
Price from
HUF 16,650
per night

Cabaña Doña dacia

Alaska

Set in Alaska, 14 km from Cerro de la Muerte, Cabaña Doña dacia offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. Staff on site can arrange a shuttle service.

Guests at the inn will be able to enjoy activities in and around Alaska, like cycling. The lodge is a charming little house on a beautiful location. The owners were so gentle to receive is with coffee and cake and helped is later on to put the fire on to warm us up. Breakfast outside with the sun rising and warming us up

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9.3
Superb
14 reviews
Price from
HUF 18,270
per night

Owl House

Piedades

The guest house has a cable flat-screen TV. The kitchen comes with a microwave, a fridge and kitchenware, as well as coffee machine. The property offers garden views.

A bicycle rental service is available at the guest house. Location was peaceful and had gorgeous views all around. Breakfast was delicious too.

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9.9
Exceptional
18 reviews
Price from
HUF 7,905
per night

Paradiselodge Jungleguesthouse

Platanillo

Featuring a balcony with garden views, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden, Paradiselodge Jungleguesthouse can be found in Platanillo, close to Nauyaca Waterfalls and 18 km from Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. Staff on-site can arrange airport transfers. Anja was there to greet us when we arrived. The Jungle Bungalow has a wonderful rustic charm and is well built and well maintained. It is private and has a great deck overlooking the jungle outside. Very natural and secluded setting

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9.7
Exceptional
34 reviews
Price from
HUF 54,520
per night

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