Avenida La Marina 12, 40401 San José, Costa Rica
#9 of 27 B&Bs and Inns in San José
Guests' ChoiceBased on 40 B&B reviews
9.0Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Location
9.1
Facilities
9.0
Staff
9.8
Value for money
8.9
Free WiFi
7.5
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Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Elizabeth
United Stateseverything was fantastic!
Laurie is a wonderful woman, who is kind, generous and very down to earth. Miriam is a delight and very polite and helpful. the house is beautiful and in a quiet neighborhood. We slept well here and enjoyed the HUGE delicious breakfast in the morning. We’re sorry we couldn’t stay longer!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 March 2024
Arthur
United StatesIt would feel more secure if the room doors locked, although having staff there 24/7 mitigated our concerns.
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 or flying out early.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 6 March 2024
Carolin
United StatesExceptional breakfast
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 27 February 2024
Darcey
United StatesThere's no AC, but San Jose is a comfortable climate. I just wish they had a quieter fans in the room.
Great location! Quiet, peaceful, and residential, yet only a few well-lit blocks to a great grocery store and several restaurants. The building is beautiful and the hostess and her staff are exceptional. They really made us feel instantly at home.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 19 February 2024
Mark
United StatesWe loved everything about this wonderful home and property. Laurie greeted us on one of her doorstep and invited us to enjoy a glass of wine on her spacious covered outdoor veranda where we could see iguana in the nearby trees. Her staff were wonderful and attentive when we had any needs. Truly a unique property and experience.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 21 January 2024
Janet
United StatesShower was unpredictable-temperature and amount of water.
Beautiful old building. Loved the deck and the winding staircase. And the three resident dogs. Saw some beautiful birds from the deck. Had a glass of wine with the owner. Both owner and assistant were friendly, thoughtful, helped us in many ways. More than that, drove me all over to solve ATM issues. Hearty, delicious breakfasts!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 16 January 2024
Desmedt
BelgiumMore of Laurie
Laurie and her place are very warm and kind Just what I needed after San José
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 1 January 2024
Kipp
United StatesEverything !
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 7 December 2023
Yonatan
IsraelEverything. 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 !
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 17 October 2023
Steve
United StatesNone
Awesome location, warm and welcoming host. Highly recommened.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 17 October 2023
Steve
United StatesNothing
Loved our host Laurie and her assistsnt Miriam. Welcoming and warm and always ready to go the extra mile. Breakfsst was wonderful! Great area. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED especially if you love interesting people because Laurie and her guests were s9 much fun, thoughtful and full of great conversions.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 25 August 2023
Pavel
Czech RepublicHowever, like all adventures, ours had its hiccup. The absence of an A/C made for a slightly hotter ambiance. Moreover, a slight glitch with our reservation on the first night did cause a brief moment of anxiety. Thankfully, the efficient staff had the issue sorted and our room prepared in just 15 minutes.
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 delightful, as we savored our breakfast with views of a garden teeming with lizards and birds. This spectacle was beautifully complemented by the B&B's artistic interior, filled with enchanting artifacts. Strategically located, the property boasts proximity to the airport and an array of delightful restaurants, ensuring convenience at its best. An added feather to its cap is the safety it offers, allowing guests to unwind without a care. Furthermore, for those looking to explore further, the option to rent a car directly through the B&B is a boon.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 16 August 2023
Nick
Costa RicaBecause it was upstairs the hot water was really slow to reach the shower.
Breakfast with the host was delightful. I enjoyed the friendly dogs. Lovely home setting.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 15 June 2023
Hope
United Stateseverything was great.
We arrived at night and they sent a driver to pick us up and it was so easy and totally worth it. We were welcomed upon arrival and felt safe and taken care of. Breakfast the next morning was wonderful. we enjoyed our stay with our kids.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 20 March 2023
Katalin
United StatesLovely property with an excellent breakfast. We felt like home.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 20 February 2023
Wendy
United StatesThe owner and staff were helpful and attentive to needs Breakfast was amazing. They tried to make sure everyone’s preferences were taken care of.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 4 February 2023
Maureen
NetherlandsCan't find anything to fault this location.
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. One tip: Don't skip breakfast!
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 1 February 2023
Verena
Germany- everything absolutely perfect
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 decorated like the rest of the house and the wonderful garden. Plus: the hotel is close to the airport but nevertheless quite and there are many good restaurants within walking distance.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 22 September 2022
Flores
United StatesThe host and staff bent over backwards to make us feel comfortable and welcomed into their home.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 7 July 2022
Catalina
United KingdomVery friendly and welcoming.
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 1 May 2022
Lori
United StatesThe price was a bit We high. But then they did serve us everything for breakfast !
Good location great welcoming people who live there...and dogs!
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 13 January 2022
Peter
United StatesThis B and B is in a lovely colonial style character house in a quiet setting. If you like watching birds, get your binoculars ready. The host, Laurie and her team are super friendly and helpful. The breakfasts are delicious and plentiful. A bonus is that there is a place within a quick walk to get your Covid test for international travel (Labin Cariari...best to book online in advance). In addition there are several good restaurants close by. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 30 December 2021
Jane
United Statesnothing.
Great location, beautiful house and delicious breakfast! The staff was exceptional in helping with stuff we needed for our trip re: transfers and Covid tests. super helpful!
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 5 November 2023
Salazar
United StatesBed dirty the house was filty with dog hair everywhere no hot water it goes away after a few seconds no value its expensive compare to a regular hotel I don't recommend no one staying there
Nothing
Stayed in November 2023
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