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Reviews of Tierra Magica B&B and Art Studio 3 stars

Escazú, Calle San Miguel 740-1250, Escazu, 1250 San José, Costa Rica

#6 of 27 B&Bs and Inns in San José

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 105 B&B reviews

9.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    9.2

  • Free WiFi

    9.7

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  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Family with young children
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Difficult access to get by your own car because narrow streets and lots of traffic in Escazú. You have to get out of your car if you need to open the main gate because you need to enter the house to press the button to open it. Absolutely not functional during rainy season.

    Very nice spot near Escazú and 27 route. Friendly staff. Nice and comfortable room.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    10
    Amazing hosts, beautiful hotel and great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The front rooms have more traffic noise but are big. The back garden rooms are smaller but mostly quiet and one has a lovely balcony with a hammock, The Sol room.

    Lovely people and location. The owners give very individualized and kind care to their guests. Being my first time in Costa Rica I felt very safe and like I could ask anything. The hotel is beautiful, infused with art from Barbara, the co-owner along with her husband Otto. The food and French pressed coffee, for a reasonable price, was delicious.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    10
    Home away from home
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing! Was sad to leave.

    Otto and Barbara were fantastic hosts, and I enjoyed my conversations with them! The place is very homely and welcoming, and the room was cosy with fantastic garden views. If you're on a working vacation, the wifi is great and there's plenty of desk space and common areas to work in such as a beautiful little courtyard and deck out back (decked out with beautiful fairy lights – plus there are lamps in every room, which is amazing if you're weird about overhead lighting like me...) When I needed a safety pin for my dress or corkscrew for my wine, Otto dug one out. Thanks so much for a fantastic stay :)

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2024

    10
    Perfect stay 2 steps from the city
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Very comfortable property in a calm and safe environment. Welcoming hosts. Delicious breakfast.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2024

    10
    Quiet and comfortable in a great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I had a room at the back viewing the yard and was pleaantly suprised how quiet it was, yet just a few blocks to walknto central Escazu.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 December 2023

    10
    Tierra Magica is the perfect authentic start to the Costa Rican experience 🌴
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I always come to Tierra Magica when I return to Costa Rica for the winter and I had such a lovely welcome - Tierra Magica is the perfect authentic start to the Costa Rican experience 🌴PS the banana pancakes at breakfast are delicious !

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 December 2023

    10
    Great house!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice hosts, quiet and clean.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2023

    10
    Home away from home.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is some street noise.

    Great location in Escazu. Easy walk to town and fresh market. Host were very welcoming. The back garden was my favorite part and loved watching the birds in the morning.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a bit humid inside, but it's probably because of the climate. I think there wasn't an option to pay via post terminal, only cash or via a link online, we had a bit of a struggle with this part but we sorted it out in the end.

    The place it's artsy indeed, it has a nice garden, nice common areas and free coffee. Nice view from the window, nice bed, it was clean. There was also a fridge.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 6 nights

    The front road gets busy with traffic & sometimes noise.

    Great location for close access to Escazu village, with restaurants, bank ATM, taxi and weekend mercado. The property is safe & well tended, many butterflies and birds can be seen in the front garden and trees on the other side. Enjoyed the art on display and small gift display.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2023

    9.0
    Excellent!
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Improve de soap a shampoo supplies

    Quiet, good bed, the lady was excellent!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • People with friends
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The road was louder than expected. Next time will reserve a room in the back of the house.

    The location is great!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 July 2023

    10
    I was pleasantly surprised by how clean and well kept this gem is.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Call ahead to have Otto show you how to get inside. He will meet you. The only downside is the place is in the middle of a hill and difficult to see at night. There is a gated entry.

    Otto and Barbara are great hosts. I highly recommend them Place is absolutely beautiful and a great value

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2023

    10
    lovely
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    NA

    the place was beautiful and the lady that showed me around was lovely, even stood on the road and waited for the taxi with me

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff and facility. Easy to access and quiet at night. Great mattress and good breakfast.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2023

    9.0
    Peaceful arty stay in Escazu
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing! If you’re a light sleeper then the queen room is closest to the road so there’s a little traffic noise.

    Peaceful location in Escazu - lovely tranquil garden and courtyard areas. Homestay feel and arty vibe - loved the collection of bags/bandanas to purchase. The furniture and decoration. Great breakfast. Super friendly staff.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2023

    9.0
    All great! Will visit again. Very friendly hosts.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    There needs to be a big board on the main road that identifies the B and B. Many of the uber drivers were getting lost.

    I am a vegan and had informed the host pre=arrival. I was surprised to find that there was no alternative milk was offered.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2023

    8.0
    we have a lovely time and an excellent breakfast!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    beautiful gardens and common area - quiet and secure

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2023

    9.0
    Relaxing and inspiring. Room was nicer than images. Very lovely and helpful hosts. Breakfast 5*
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Beautiful property in a lovely suburb of SanJose! Wonderful room, clean and spacious and surrounded by beautiful arts. Breakfast was amazing!

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2023

    10
    Artistic experience, safe and comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We cant think of anything

    Very artistic place designed with a good taste and a lot of love! Nice and safe, green area! We enjoyed everything but especially the kindness of the owners and the nice breakfast!

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 February 2023

    8.0
    Serene location
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Spacious place with lovely outdoor seating areas in the lush garden. Access to tea and coffee making facilities.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 January 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice calm area, with great room overlooking the lush garden. Short walk to the center and a couple of restaurants.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2023

    10
    súper nice!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    energy

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 December 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The whole studio feels like a home, it feels like a piece of art in it self. The owner, manager and worker all make you feel welcomed as a guest in their little spiritual sanctuary in a beautiful and peaceful part of San Jose. Will stay there anytime I'm in San Jose.

    Stayed in December 2022

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