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Reviews of Rancha Azul Inn 3 stars

Juan Santamaría International Airport is 7 km from the property, carretera a Grecia. Cacao primera entrada, hasta la parada los Mangos, Calle Ramirez, 00011 Alajuela City, Costa Rica

Review score

Based on 37 B&B reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    8.2

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    9.0

  • Free WiFi

    9.4

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  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great Location, 20 Minute Drive from sjo airport, but very quiet and in the Nature, friendly hosts and great breakfast, great place to arrive!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2024

    10
    Delightful little guesthouse
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Waiting for driver from airport to the inn was delayed an hour, possibly due to traffic problems. But it didn't change how delighted I was to stay here.

    Doris went above and beyond to take care of my needs. I would consider staying with her at Rancha Verde in Guanacaste if I travel that way in the future. Quiet spot. Bountiful homecooked breakfast.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2024

    10
    An excellent place to stay
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    If only they weren't about to close. Hate losing an exceptional place to stay, especially since we just found it.

    The place was so clean and the surroundings were beautiful. Breakfast was awesome, and the hostess was outstanding. Great place to stay.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I can really recommend this place. It is clean, has great WiFi, has a beautiful view, is in a good localisation (close to San Jose and the airport), has a delicious breakfast, and has a great, helpful and nice host with good communication.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2024

    9.0
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Doris was very hospitable. Was waiting for us late in the evening. Only 20 min drive from the airport.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2023

    9.0
    1 night at Doris place
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Missing night light near the bed.

    Nice and clean Doris was very kind.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2023

    9.0
    Very warm welcome
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    AC did not work otherwise everything is perfect ☺️

    Very friendly & helpful host! delicious breakfast with fruits, eggs etc. Beautiful terrace, 20min from the airport

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2023

    9.0
    Great place with beautiful views
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed was too firm.

    The view was delightful.The breakfast was freshly prepared and plentiful. The host was very friendly and accommodating.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2023

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

    Nothing

    The host was so kind and helpful and she gave us lots of advice. The hotel is situated in a beautiful scenery with amazing views, very peaceful. The room was spacious and looks like the photo’s. Breakfast is very tasteful. We loved our stay and wished we could have stayed longer!

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 January 2023

    10
    Nice breakfast with great hospitality . I look forward to my return.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the views

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 January 2023

    10
    Very welcoming and caring hosts
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The birds wake you up early, but maybe this was good not bad

    I was treated so kindly by the family that owns this resort. I arrived late and was not close to an open restaurant. They were so nice and made me a wonderful meal. It was like visiting family.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 January 2023

    8.0
    it was a great stay for the one night I needed it!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the staff were extremely friendly and supported me with all my needs. The breakfast was delicious and healthy.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 November 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Remote and quiet. So green and so many birds. Doris is a wonderful hostess. Fresh fruit for breakfast and the best coffee ☕️ in the world.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2022

    10
    Exceeded my expectations.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Doris was lovely and so accommodating. She even cooked a vegan meal just for me that was delicious! And woke up at 2:00AM to drive me to the airport. I love how my room had a small kitchenette with a kettle and bowls, plates, utensils, etc. It also included a humidifier and fan I could use. There was a small seating area in the room as well and a long mirror for trying on clothes. The bed was big, clean, and comfortable. I will definitely return for a longer stay!

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not very close to a bus station as you will always need to request uber. Some rooms are downstairs, if you have any locomotion dessese, make sure they book a room with no stairs required.

    Spacious room with private bathroom and small kitchen. Very nice landscape from the terrace. Breakfast included and well made. Doris helped me to set up my SIM card for my trip.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2022

    10
    This is a great place to stay for a night although it’s not that close to the airport they have free transportation and
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    my bed could have been more comfortable

    I just loved the host. she made us dinner and breakfast.

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2022

    10
    We wanted to stay in a place that was quiet and didn’t feel like we were in the city for our last night before our fligh
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was amazing!

    Incredibly clean, cozy, and amazing owners/staff. The views are stunning for being just outside of town and perfect for a last or first night in Costa Rica before flying out of SJO! The hangout areas are great and comfortable for unwinding and relaxing outside with a view. The breakfast was also so so good. Gallo pinto, fresh fruit, coffee OJ. Definitely recommend and we will be back!

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2022

    10
    Quiet comfortable room in a house with beautiful views.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Everything was lovely.

    Lovely room, house beautifully decorated, and the view from the communal balconies was magnificent. The owner Doris was charming and drove us to the airport. She made delicious breakfasts and helped with sight-seeing.

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 January 2022

    8.0
    Fantastic terrace, good breakfast, charming host -- perfect way to arrive in Costa Rica
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Could not switch on the ceiling vent, but I was okay without it. It is not a con, but keep in mind, that this is of a somewhat remote location, so plan your transport ahead, or ask for help.

    I wanted to stay away from the capital after my arrivel so I could explore the area around San José but be in a more relaxed environment. Rancha Azul is perfect if you are thinking the same. Doris is a very warm hearted, flexible and welcoming host, she was awake when I arrived around 1:30 AM in the morning, organised my transfer to and back to the airport (although the second was a bit tricky and tight, and made me a bit nervous that I don't reach my shuttle, but eventually everything turned out okay). The breakfast is also delicious and perfect for one or two days (fresh fruits, gallo pinto, coffee, orange juice). The view from the terrace is also spectacular, the ideal way of getting into the pura vida feeling of Costa Rica. To have breakfast and see hummingbirds feeding on the nectar of the flowers, is just amazing.

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 January 2022

    10
    great place with a beautifull view
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    great place and a wonderfull helpfull and friendly host

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 10 December 2021

    10
    excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    very clean great view

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 10 November 2021

    10
    Doris is an amazing host, rooms clean and comfortable, great view!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Doris was such a kind host making us delicious breakfast and lunch and making sure we got at the airport in time. The property has an amazing view and the rooms are clean and comfortable.

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2021

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

    Nothing

    Wonderful people amazing place good honest hosts I will stay there again

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2022

    3.0
    would never stay there again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    no hot water , flooded over, very thin walls , noises since 5:30 am

    views

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2022

    8.0
    Quick affordable clean spot. perfect for a quick San Jose stopover.
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    small bathroom but did what a bathroom should do and was very clean.

    great private spot just outside the city if you are looking to get out of the bustle. we only stayed for a quick night while running San Jose errands. very neat layout. beautiful views. private secure parking. felt like a well cared for abuela house and Dorris was very helpful and attentive. breakfast was a nice addition.

    Stayed in February 2022

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