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Reviews of Hotel Pibi Boreal

Calle el Comun , Rosales Desamparados de Alajuela, 20110 Alajuela City, Costa Rica

#2 of 37 hotels in Alajuela City

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 188 hotel reviews

9.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.6

  • Comfort

    9.6

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.4

  • Free WiFi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    View , peaceful and location near the airport . Great costumer service

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    10
    Fantastic first and last night in Costa Rica, beautiful garden, friendly and helpful hosts gave us a great introduction
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We loved it all!

    The views, and the super helpful and attentive owners. They did airport transfers for us, even very early in the morning. They helped us order in some food as we didn’t have time to go out to eat. Nothing was too much trouble for them, such a lovely helpful family.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    10
    We had a lovely stay and nice beginning of our journey!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Mathieu and his wife were very nice and very helpfull. Mathieu picked us up from the AirPort and in the morning they helped us findiing a car. The room is very nice with a large balcony. In the morning breakfast was served at our room sothat we could have breakfast at our own balcony. And very good beds also!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    9.0
    Perfect spot for a quick night or two in the San Jose area. Wonderful hosts!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The location is great for convenience to the airport, but it's not walkable to anything. So if you're arriving late, be prepared to Uber Eats (or similar) if you're hungry! Also the room was warm (no AC), but it cooled off well pretty quickly.

    This was a perfect place to spend our first night after landing in Costa Rica. The airport pickup was easy, and we found the room very comfortable (though a bit warm!) and convenient. Breakfast on the patio was simple but delicious. Overall definitely recommend!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    9.0
    Comfortable stay near the airport
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Quiet location close to the airport. Slept like a log in comfortable beds. Shower was very good - shower gel and shampoo provided. Ample and delicious breakfast was provided in the room - coffee, toast, croissant, jam and butter, and fruit. Beautiful grounds.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    10
    10 out of 10 - family owned and they take great care of their guests and the property!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing - it was really great for us!

    This was the perfect place to stay on our first night in Costa Rica. We were looking for a place with transportation from the airport, and Mathieu was very easy to coordinate with for this. The room was spacious and nicely appointed, we loved sleeping with the fresh air and waking up to the sounds of the birds and insects. We also loved relaxing on the private porch in the morning, and even saw a toucan fly by just as we were sitting down to eat! Breakfast was great as well, we are a family of 4 and everyone was happy. Would love to stay here again!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    9.0
    Would recommend. Nice rooms with balconies. Wish we had more time but was just there for one night
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit out of the way

    Family owned and run; great service

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    10
    Good stay near the airport. Very helpful, reliable and communicative. H
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Mathieu communicated well with us and was reliable in picking us up from the airport. Great setting and lovely breakfast. Perfect stay for our first night in Costa Rica.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2024

    8.0
    Conveniently located somewhat near the airport, but surrounded by natural beauty.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    We had to pay a taxi to drive us from the airport to the hotel, and we were expecting this would be included in the price. Then, the owner drove us from the hotel to our car rental agency, and he asked us for gas money. At least one of the trips should have been included in the hotel price.

    Breakfast was fine: fruit and toast, if I remember correctly. The coffee here, and in general in CR, is NOT good: very watery and bitter. The grounds are very pretty.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not my first time staying at this wonderful place and hope to see you again!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could smell other guests smoking cigarettes

    Quiet, comfortable , beautiful deck to have breakfast at in the morning , close to airport

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2024

    10
    A great place to stay when flying into San Jose, Costa Rica.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing.

    Matthieu and his wife were excellent hosts. Matthieu provides free airport pick up and drop off and even dropped my travel companion at a restaurant for lunch after her early flight. The room was comfortable and clean with cold beer in the fridge. Breakfast was delicious. Quiet and peaceful surroundings. A true winner.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2024

    10
    A great place to ease into the "Pura Vida" mindset when first arriving in Costa Rica!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Can't think of anything we'd change.

    After a long day of travel, this was the perfect first stop on our trip to Costa Rica. Very welcoming. Amazing views. On arrival we sat on the patio and our surroundings quickly shifted us into vacation mode. They gave us great dinner recommendations, and we loved having coffee, fresh fruit and toast/croissants delivered to our room in the morning. It was nice to walk around their beautiful property, as well.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Hotel conveniently located not far from the airport, with a beautiful view. Owner came and picked us up at the airport.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2024

    8.0
    Happy ending to Costa Rica trip
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful grounds, clean room, nice shower,exceptional view, private location,lovely breakfast delivered to room.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    10
    Relaxing, comfortable, quiet hotel in nature
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing, we had a great stay.

    Mathieu was an excellent communicator from the time we booked our stay. He helped us with rental car questions, and even went above and beyond to pick us up at the airport with a late flight and get to our car the next day. The rooms are clean and comfortable, and we slept with the screen door so we could hear the sounds of the jungle outside. The balcony is beautiful, and you can walk on the grounds down to the river. It was our intro to the Costa Rican flora. :) Breakfast was delicious and delivered to our door. Water was hot and the bathroom was clean. A great experience at this wonderful family run hotel!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff were so friendly. They helped with our rental car problem.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2024

    10
    The only I can say is that this place is highly recommended. Owners of the property are wonderful peoples.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was perfect !

    Hosts and environment

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 February 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful kick off to the holiday
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Very kind owners and cool property. Amazing start to my holiday!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 February 2024

    10
    perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clever and suoer comfortable place surrounded by gorgeous trees. Multiple rare birds to be spotted. Impecable hosts. The ride he gsvd us back to the aiport made it all extra luxurious.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 January 2024

    10
    Lovely hotel in foothills above San Jose.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Gorgeous location. Very comfortable room. Lovely hosts. Amazing breakfasts delivered to the door.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 January 2024

    10
    Lovely place
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    All was fine

    All those working at the site were very nice and were very helpful.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hidden treasure in Alajuela.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2024

    10
    Perfect for our one-night-stay between flights
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Beautiful place for our one-night-stay between flights. It is a little further away from the airport but this makes it quiet and relaxing. The owner is very nice and prepared a breakfast for us to have on the rooms own spacious balcony with a view into the green. We can only recommend this hotel!

    Stayed in November 2023

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