Viva Guest House

Calle 112, 10109 San José, Costa Rica – Great location - show map

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9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
161 reviews

Very friendly owners (we left very early for the airport and thy provide a take away breakfast for us). Car can be parked safely inside.

Mike Belgium
a room with potted plants and a colorful wall at Viva Guest House in San José
a staircase in a home with a potted plant at Viva Guest House in San José
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Viva Guest House

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Boasting a garden and views of city, Viva Guest House is a recently renovated guest house situated in San José, 47 km from Poas National Park. This guest house features free private parking, a shared kitchen and free WiFi. The accommodation offers luggage storage space and a minimarket for guests. At the guest house, all units come with a wardrobe. Every unit is equipped with a desk and a flat-screen TV, and some units at the guest house have a terrace. 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. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica is 3.5 km from Viva Guest House, while Parque Diversiones is 5.1 km from the property. The nearest airport is Tobías Bolaños International Airport, 1 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Garden
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Breakfast info

Continental

Free private parking available on-site

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Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
9.5
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
9.1
High score for San José
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  • Mike
    Belgium Belgium
    “Very friendly owners (we left very early for the airport and thy provide a take away breakfast for us). Car can be parked safely inside.”
  • Varonenka
    Lithuania Lithuania
    “Big house with all the necessary things. Beautifull backyard, chill zone. Rooms were exceptionally clean. The shower next to our room had a hot shower. There is a big kitchen. The staff were very helpfull. Applauses to then”
  • Eric
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “Huge room, very friendly staff. Absolutely great food. This for a very good price”

Hosted by Xin Liu

9.9
9.9
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Xin Liu
Viva Guest House is a lovely charming bed and breakfast located in Rohrmoser San Jose Costa Rica, which is 5 km from San José City Centre. Close to National Stadium, La Sabana Park, 15 minute walk to the American Embassy. Many restaurants (Local food, mexican, italian, japanese, chinese, korean, latinamerican) and two shopping malls (Plaza Mayor and Plaza Rohrmoser) in 1 km. Offering free WiFi throughout the property, the rooms offer wooden furniture, come with bed linen and towels, TV and fan. The breakfast is included. At Viva Guest House you will find comfort living area and also a lovely garden. Laundry on request. Use of kitchen and BBQ for long term guests. Juan Santamaría International Airport is 10 km away and a shuttle service can be arranged for an extra fee. The property offers free street parking.
I came to Costa Rica in 2012, at that time I was just a traveler, but when I arrived here on that September, I fell in love with the country right away. It was rainy season here in Costa Rica, The fresh air, all green in my eyes, the people always smiling, I know I find the right place to live ! So I went back to China, packing all my things, bringing my parents, also our three cats and a Golden Retriever, and here we are ! I love meeting people from different parts of the world so I am now hosting this place, I will do my best to make your stay as comfortable as possible! Here will be your home away from the home ! Anything that you need, just let me know. Enjoy your stay in Costa Rica ! Pura Vida !
Our neighbourhood is a very quiet community, with private guard in the corner, you will feel safe here. We also have 2 parks nearby, you will be surrounded by the fresh air and bird singing.
Languages spoken: English,Spanish,Chinese

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Viva Guest House Food Corner
    • Cuisine
      American • Japanese • Korean
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly

Facilities of Viva Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Garden
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink
Internet
Fast free WiFi 57 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).
    Services
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Luggage storage
    • Express check-in/check-out
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Key access
    General
    • Minimarket on site
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Fan
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Spanish
    • Chinese

    House rules

    Viva Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 14:00 to 22:00

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

    Check-out

    From 00:00 to 11:00

     

    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 room.

    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

    Maestro Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Discover JCB Diners Club American Express Cash Viva Guest House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

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

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform Viva Guest House 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.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

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

    FAQs about Viva Guest House

    • Check-in at Viva Guest House is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Guests staying at Viva Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental

    • The prices at Viva Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Viva Guest House has 1 restaurant:

      • Viva Guest House Food Corner

    • Viva Guest House is 3.1 miles from the centre of San José. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Viva Guest House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Room options at Viva Guest House include:

        • Double
        • Twin