Costa Rica Guesthouse

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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Great location!

8.7

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About this property

The colonial-style Costa Rica Guest house offers a green tropical garden and patio with complimentary Wi-Fi and two private parking. Coworking space for an additional fee. The spacious rooms feature dorms (female, male, mixed), standard rooms and private suites Costa Rica Guest house 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 Guest house 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 Guest house.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

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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Guests who stayed here loved

Court
United States United States
“I’ve stayed at Costa Rica Guesthouse several times, and it’s become my go-to spot for layovers in San José before flying out of SJO. The rooms and bathrooms are always clean, the WiFi is decent, and the staff is consistently friendly and...”
Anna
Russia Russia
“We arrived late, around 1 a.m., and the reception was still open — they were waiting for us. Check-in was quick and easy, and we could pay by card. Our room even had a small balcony and a mini kitchen, plus hot water. We stayed just one night...”
Heather
Canada Canada
“I booked private room and was able to use the pool etc across the road at Backpackers. Ate at their restaurant 2 nights. Easy to walk to many highlights in San Jose.”
Oralia
United States United States
“Got the private room. Staff was very helpful. Room was clean and good price for a one night stay.”
Mari
Norway Norway
“Great place for a one night stay. It felt safe and was walking distance to the city center.”
Marcela
Canada Canada
“Loved the size of the family room. And food across the street.”
Steve
United States United States
“Staff. Excellent service. Beautiful courtyard. The staff goes over and above any place I stayed in Costa Rica.”
Ashley
United States United States
“We stay here everytime were in San Jose . Great value . Love it”
Teresa
Canada Canada
“The photo is deceiving but it was comfortable enough and included the additional amenities of the Backpackers Hostal across the street. The room smelled very strongly of disinfectant which took quite a while to air out.”
Paul
United States United States
“King size bed was GREAT!!!! Also Coty at the counter was nice and welcoming”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
BAR-PACKERS
  • Cuisine
    Local • International • Latin American • European
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional

Amenities of Costa Rica Guesthouse

Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of $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.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Parking is subject to availability.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

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

A damage deposit of $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.