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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. The breakfast could of have more variety or more like a buffet

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9.1
Superb
278 reviews
Price from
£42
per night

Casa Mayela Guest House

San José

Situated in San José and within 4.3 km of La Sabana Metropolitan Park, Casa Mayela Guest House has a garden, allergy-free rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is around 8.8 km from Parque Diversiones, 21 km from Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium and 26 km from Jardin Botanico Lankester. The property is non-smoking and is located 5.8 km from Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica.

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. The owner keeps her place immaculate! The beds are comfortable. The kitchen is spacious! The owner is always available to help you with everything. She stays up to meet you if have a late arrival and if you have an early morning flight out she gets up to see you off. She is absolutely delightful! Casa Mayela is close to the Centre so you can walk to buses etc. I have enjoyed my stays here. I highly recommend!!

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9.2
Superb
307 reviews
Price from
£39
per night

Haven Hotel

San José

Located just 5.5 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park, Haven Hotel offers accommodation in San José with access to a garden, a terrace, as well as a shared kitchen. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. The guest house also provides free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests.

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10
Exceptional
7 reviews
Price from
£17
per night

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

Chinatown, San José

Featuring city views, Lolas Hostal, Habitacion Exclusiva para Mujeres, 2 camarotes, precio por cama offers accommodation with a shared lounge and a terrace, around 4.3 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and a shared kitchen, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is set 5.7 km from Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica.

Parque Diversiones is 8.7 km from the guest house, while Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium is 21 km away. Juan Santamaría International Airport is 20 km from the property. 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
11 reviews
Price from
£27
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
56 reviews
Price from
£22
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
70 reviews
Price from
£41
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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9.1
Superb
12 reviews
Price from
£39
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. When i arrived the host was incredibly welcoming and firednly. I was looking for a cozy place so i could get some peace of mnind and write my dissertation. The whole place was build be the host and it has so much charm and the whole place spreads love. I was even allowed to use the hosts kitchen, which is not only a super creative place but also has a view over the whole area, it was breathtaking. For a few days this place was my little home and i loved it. The facilities and location are also very nice for a very cheap price! I enjoyed my stay so much and would recommend it to anyone really.

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9.9
Exceptional
19 reviews
Price from
£18
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 a shuttle service. Directly in touch with nature while being conveniently located for a number of purposes. Excellent infrastructure

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9.6
Exceptional
42 reviews
Price from
£136
per night

Casa de Piedra Escazú

San José

Casa de Piedra Escazú is located 700 metres from Escazú main square and 5 km from San José town centre. It features massages service and free Wi-Fi throughout.

This property is 5 km from the Football National Stadium and from La Sabana Metropolitan Park. Alajuela City Centre is 23 km away and Juan Santamaría International Airport is 20 km away. The atmosphere of the accommodation. Beautiful tropical property. This is an excellent place for those who are independent travelers, not so much for those needing to be pampered. I thought it was a great place to stay. Stayed 15 nights.

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9.3
Superb
6 reviews
Price from
£56
per night

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