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Situated in San José, 40 km from Poas National Park, Cariari Bed & Breakfast offers accommodation with water sports facilities, free private parking, a casino and a garden. With river views, this accommodation provides a balcony. The bed and breakfast features mountain views, a sun terrace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available throughout the property. All units are fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, microwave, a kettle, a bath, a hair dryer and a wardrobe. Units come complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, while some units at the bed and breakfast also boast a seating area. Additional in-room amenities include wine or champagne, fruits and chocolates or cookies. Guests can grab a bite to eat in the in-house restaurant, which specialises in American cuisine and also offers vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free options. The bed and breakfast boasts a variety of wellness options, including spa facilities, wellness packages and yoga classes. You can play table tennis and darts at this 4-star bed and breakfast, and the area is popular for hiking and walking tours. A water park and an indoor play area are available for guests at the bed and breakfast. Parque Diversiones is 6.8 km from Cariari Bed & Breakfast, while Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica is 8.1 km away. Juan Santamaría International Airport is 10 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for San José

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Indiamarley
    Spain Spain
    Everything - Laurie and Miriam are FABULOUS in every way. I felt like I was at home, or perhaps staying with a favourite aunt. It felt like home. And the breakfast, oh dear - it's a shared table (not great if you're not a morning person, but I...
  • Wenqian
    United States United States
    Cariari is the best choice for me and my friend. The environment is all perfect. The host helped us so much and invited us to join the Thanks Giving dinner. We feel we are not only a visitor, but also a part of the local community. I will...
  • Arthur
    United States United States
    Laurie’s B&B is super cute! Very convenient to the airport and downtown, gated and secure feeling, classy and spacious inside, large bathroom, great arrival snacks and breakfast, friendly dogs, and otherwise a great choice when landing late in SJO...
  • Michael
    Denmark Denmark
    A very nice and interesting house. Access to fine outdoor area. We were invited to a drink when we arrived. In the middle of the night we were served coffee, bread and exquisite banana cake before making our way to the airport.
  • Desmedt
    Belgium Belgium
    Laurie and her place are very warm and kind Just what I needed after San José
  • Yonatan
    Israel Israel
    Everything. Laurie and Miriyam where incredibly welcoming hosts, the best way to start our trip in Costa Rica. The space, the yard, the house animals and the breakfast all beyond expectation. Thank u !
  • Pavel
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    The Cariari Bed & Breakfast is a charming abode that captures the essence of Costa Rican warmth. Greeting us with friendly faces, the staff left a lasting impression, especially Ms. Miriam, whose attentiveness stood out. Mornings were particularly...
  • Maureen
    Netherlands Netherlands
    It felt like a home away from home! The room was very comfortable and quiet. Our hostess was very friendly and very knowledgeable. The location is perfectly situated in a quiet neighborhood, but in walking distance to a number of good restaurants....
  • Verena
    Germany Germany
    Best hotel and breakfast during our 5 weeks in Costa Rica!! The house resembles like a lovely decorated private villa. Lourie and her maid Miriam are incredibly helpful, welcoming and inspiring. The rooms are cosy, very clean and elegantly...
  • Lukas
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Schon die herzliche Begrüssung mit dem Angebot verschiedener Getränke war beeindruckend. Laurie und Myriam verwöhnen ihre Gäste in diesem stilvollen Haus mit Garten und einer luftigen Terrasse. Hier hatten wir das beste, frisch zubereitete,...

Property surroundings

Restaurants
2 restaurants on site

  • 9 Rest. within walking distance
    • Cuisine
      American • Argentinian • Cantonese • Caribbean • Indian • Italian • Japanese • Mediterranean • Mexican • Middle Eastern • Vietnamese • Asian • International • Latin American
    • Dietary options
      Kosher • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Cariari Bed & Breakfast
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • 2 restaurants
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional bathroom
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

View

  • River view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Activities

  • Live sport events (broadcast)
    Off-site
  • Live music/performance
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Happy hour
  • Walking tours
  • Pub crawls
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Tennis equipment
  • Water park
    Off-site
  • Evening entertainment
  • Water sport facilities on site
  • Nightclub/DJ
    Additional charge
  • Squash
  • Horse riding
    Additional charge
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Darts
  • Karaoke
    Additional charge
  • Table tennis
  • Children's playground
  • Casino
  • Games room
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Dining area

Media & Technology

  • Laptop
  • Computer
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

  • Accessible parking

Transport

  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment and family services

  • Baby safety gates
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
    Additional charge
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
  • Meeting/banquet facilities

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Pet bowls
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Minimarket on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Wellness

  • Yoga classes
  • Full body massage
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • Spa facilities
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Hair styling
  • Hair colouring
  • Hair cut
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Hair treatments
  • Make up services
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty Services
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Fitness centre
    Additional charge

Languages spoken

  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian
  • Chinese

House rules
Cariari Bed & Breakfast takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 08:00 to 00:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 04:30 to 15:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
US$20 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$20 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 11:00 and 06:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that first night prepayment will be requested 1 week before the arrival by PayPal or bank transfer. Please contact the property in advance for more information using the contact details provided on your booking confirmation.

-One time charge only:

-Extra charge for pet cleaning service USD 25.00

Please note that special menu option will be p provided under request due to dietary needs

Please inform Cariari Bed & Breakfast in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 11:00:00 and 06:00:00.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Cariari Bed & Breakfast

  • Room options at Cariari Bed & Breakfast include:

    • Double
    • Family
  • Cariari Bed & Breakfast offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness centre
    • Massage
    • Hiking
    • Children's playground
    • Games room
    • Bowling
    • Table tennis
    • Tennis court
    • Karaoke
    • Casino
    • Darts
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Squash
    • Evening entertainment
    • Water park
    • Tennis equipment
    • Walking tours
    • Horse riding
    • Water sport facilities on site
    • Beauty Services
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Facial treatments
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Waxing services
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Make up services
    • Pub crawls
    • Hair treatments
    • Happy hour
    • Manicure
    • Live music/performance
    • Pedicure
    • Hair cut
    • Hair colouring
    • Hair styling
    • Body treatments
    • Body scrub
    • Body wrap
    • Spa facilities
    • Spa lounge/relaxation area
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Full body massage
    • Nightclub/DJ
    • Yoga classes
  • The prices at Cariari Bed & Breakfast may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Cariari Bed & Breakfast has 2 restaurants:

    • 9 Rest. within walking distance
    • Restaurant
  • Yes, Cariari Bed & Breakfast is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at Cariari Bed & Breakfast is from 08:00, and check-out is until 15:00.

  • Cariari Bed & Breakfast is 5.6 miles from the centre of San José. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.