La Garita, Alajuela, 20113 Alajuela City, Costa Rica
#6 of 30 B&Bs and Inns in Alajuela City
Guests' ChoiceBased on 140 B&B reviews
9.1Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Location
9.1
Facilities
9.0
Staff
9.8
Value for money
9.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 20 May 2024
Julia
United StatesThere was nothing that could have been better. Everything was perfect!
The breakfast was outstanding! Everything was delicious and I was super-impressed with the presentation of the butter and jam!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 12 May 2024
Jessica
United StatesNothing! The location isn't as breathtakingly gorgeous as places further from the airport, but for a first and last night of a trip I think this is just unbeatable.
So pretty and pleasant and easy, close to the airport but peaceful and quiet, and Margarita was super friendly, very down to earth, let us play with her many dogs, and cooked us a delicious breakfast in a really pleasant setting. I would go back for my first and last night of every Costa Rica trip - convenient to the airport, but you feel like you're on vacation right away.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 11 May 2024
Katja
SwitzerlandFriendly staff, big rooms, very good breakfast
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Kasia
PolandVery friendly owner, family atmosphere. Comfortable terrace with hammock and place to relax
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Emmy
NetherlandsNothing
Friendly welcome and excellent breakfast
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Ian
Costa RicaWe just felt that the price didn’t quite reflect the overall standard. But this is possibly all the extra charges applied by booking.com and wouldn’t have been as high a price if we’d have booked direct! Worth noting that a lovely German family with 5 kids (whom our kids enjoyed playing with) were hosting while the owner was on holiday. So our experience may have been better, worse, same or just different had the host herself been there.
Really lovely feel to the whole property. Nice pool area. Lovely room. Great big extra king bed and lots of space. Hot shower (although flow was a bit poor). And quiet neighbourhood with lots of birds and cicadas and iguanas. Hosts super accommodating with an early check in and helped us with various things and booked us an airport taxi to leave too.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 29 March 2024
Sameera
United StatesNot much -- the fan was sufficient for us, but an A/C may be nice when it is warmer outside.
Amazing breakfast Host is incredibly attentive and responsive. It made our visit feel like staying in someone else's house Beautiful Gardens Kids loved the playground and dogs (one of whom is very good at soccer) Spacious room, comfortably fit all four of us
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 28 March 2024
Hall
United StatesFloors could have been cleaned better but I am also picky about cleanliness.
The staff was exceptional and our children were in heaven there with all the dogs, the swimming pool, and space to run around.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 8 March 2024
Dustin
United StatesWonderful grounds, fabulous host, great breakfasts, wonderful "loaner dogs." Will come back!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 29 January 2024
Shuman
United StatesIt was a beautiful little place, had a warm atmosphere, and our host Margarita was awesome.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 15 January 2024
Amy
United StatesWe would have liked to stay longer.
Margarita was above-and-beyond friendly and welcoming. After a long day of stressful travel, she helped us order food for delivery and quickly made us comfortable in this beautiful setting. The location is convenient to the airport, but still feels like a peaceful haven. Breakfast was made to order, plentiful, and delicious. The room was spacious and comfortable, and we enjoyed meeting other travelers. So much to enjoy about this place!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 11 January 2024
Jessie
United KingdomFabulous host,Margarita could not have been more welcoming and helpful to us. Helped us with food and taxis, very friendly and relaxed. Loved the large rooms, beautiful gardens and pool. Very easy jrny to airport.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 8 January 2024
Jessie
United KingdomExceptional host, so welcoming and helpful. Lovely rooms situated in beautiful gardens. Delicious breakfast, lovely pool area, so convenient for airport.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 8 January 2024
Caitlin
United KingdomNothing
Margarita is the most welcoming hostess , in a pretty little quiet oasis , 15 mins from airport on the road towards the coast , perfect way to spend the first night in Costa Rica, she even made us the most delicious traditional rice beans and salad meal just what we wanted not too much just enough to feel that we had started our holiday . Thank you Margarita , we will be back next time .
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 4 January 2024
Erik
United StatesInsanely good service, beautiful grounds, personal touch. Loved every minute.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 31 December 2023
Rebecca
United KingdomSecond time staying, warm welcome and good breakfast.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 19 December 2023
Gary
United StatesBeds and pillows could be better but not bad…fairly typical of costa rica
Good filling basic breakfast..great location..relatively quiet..excellent friendly accommodating owner ..great ambiance beautiful grounds always feels good to be here..
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 10 December 2023
Rebecca
United KingdomA bit tricky to find, our taxi couldn’t find it, but the host was excellent and came out to find us and guide us to the property despite it being at midnight!
The gardens were lovely and the outdoor breakfast hut was very peaceful and relaxing. It was well equipped for children with a small park and pool. Our children especially loved the hosts pet dogs.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 29 November 2023
Gary
United StatesGood breakfast
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 7 November 2023
Nika
United StatesThe towels were quick dry fabric and a little different than what I’m used to. Would appreciate Cotton ones, but I know there’s so much moisture there. They might not be a good match.
Beautiful grounds, authentic Tica style, the host was wonderful.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 6 November 2023
Uta
GermanyPura Vida - beautiful place - lovely garden and very nice rooms and food. Fantastic location to start and end a vacation - close to SJO airport.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 26 October 2023
Julia
United KingdomI'm uncomfortable around dogs
Surrounded by nature, super friendly and helpful staff
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 7 September 2023
Riley
United StatesOur stay was incredible!
Villa Margarita was a beautiful Villa. Margarita was kinda and accommodating from the moment we arrived. We enjoyed the pool, hammock, and outside patio. The rooms were spacious and comfortable. The dogs were so friendly!
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 24 August 2023
Daphné
FranceSuper welcoming ! Beautiful garden
Stayed in July 2023
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