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The colonial-style Costa Rica Guesthouse offers a green tropical garden and patio with complimentary Wi-Fi, Co-Work space and two private parking. The spacious rooms feature dorms (female, male, mixed), standard rooms and private suites Costa Rica Guesthouse offers coffee and tea throughout the day in the communal lounge and a breakfast for 3500 colones only! There is also a TV lounge with a licensed bar and restaurant. A business center is available for meeting. In the immediate vicinity of Costa Rica Guesthouse are various museums and the lively Barrio Escalante with lots of lively bars and restaurant. We are located in a safe area near a police station. The International Airport of San Jose is 20 minutes’ by car and bus terminals only 10mn away from the Guesthouse.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, American, Breakfast to go

Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
or
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.5
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.8
Location
8.6
Free WiFi
8.4
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Fred
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location and comfortable beds with a good working fan. Nice, quiet hostel with a small common area.
  • Chum
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    The room i was assigned to was quite spacious with a balcony and a kitchen. Great value and would definitely choose this property again when I visit San Jose in the future.
  • Ashley
    United States United States
    Me and my husband stay here everytime we come to San Jose . We have stayed here probably 10 times ( we live in Costa Rica and come to San Jose for shopping for our business ) I LOVE this hotel. It is clean, good location, private parking , and an...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • BAR-PACKERS
    • Cuisine
      Local • International • Latin American • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional

Facilities of Costa Rica Guesthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular facilities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Towels
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Live music/performance
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Nightclub/DJ
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    • Lockers
    • Luggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Currency exchange
    • 24-hour front desk
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    Cleaning services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business facilities
    • Fax/photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Business centre
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • 24-hour security
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Vending machine (snacks)
    • Vending machine (drinks)
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Car hire
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Wellness
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Spanish
    • French

    Property practices

    This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules
    Costa Rica Guesthouse takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 3:00 PM
    Check-out
    Until 11:00 AM
    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.
    Refundable damage deposit
    A damage deposit of US$50 is required on arrival. That's about £38. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    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

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardCash

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

    Parking is subject to availability.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

    A damage deposit of US$50 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

    FAQs about Costa Rica Guesthouse

    • Costa Rica Guesthouse has 1 restaurant:

      • BAR-PACKERS
    • Guests staying at Costa Rica Guesthouse can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.3).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Vegetarian
      • American
      • Breakfast to go
    • Costa Rica Guesthouse offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Happy hour
      • Live music/performance
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Nightclub/DJ
    • The prices at Costa Rica Guesthouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Costa Rica Guesthouse is 0.9 miles from the centre of San José. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Costa Rica Guesthouse is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Room options at Costa Rica Guesthouse include:

      • Double
      • Bed in Dormitory