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Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose

2.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Alajuela with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Microwave, electric kettle
BBQ/picnic area
32-inch TV with cable channels
1 bedroom, free WiFi
32-inch TV with cable channels

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is P3,035
P3,430 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 11 - Jul 12

Room options

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1 bedroom, free WiFi

Basic Shared Dormitory (3 Beds)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Deck/patio
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Quadruple Room (4 Beds)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Deck/patio
TV
Separate bedroom
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi

Private Classic Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Deck/patio
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi

Basic Shared Dormitory (8 Beds)

Highlights

Yard
Deck/patio
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
C. La Haya, Alajuela, Provincia de Alajuela

What's nearby

  • City Mall - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Juan Santamaría Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Alajuela Cathedral - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Parque Viva - 9 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Terrazas Lindora Shopping Center - 12 min drive - 9.4 km

Getting around

  • San Antonio de Belen Station - 18 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Hamburguesa Los Talleres 1 - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Rapicómidas La Trinidad - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Soda Escorial - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪El Fogoncito - ‬1 min drive

About this property

Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose

Bed & breakfast located in Bajo Cornizal
Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this bed & breakfast include:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and barbecue grills
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose have amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 32-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Private fenced yards and electric kettles

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM at scheduled times and on request

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of USD 6

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 10 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Hosted evening meal: USD 6

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Gardens House

Frequently asked questions

Is Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose?

As of Jul 6, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose on Jul 11, 2025 start from P 3,035.15, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 6:00 AM–10:00 PM on request. A fee of USD 10 per vehicle applies.

Where is Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose located?

Located in Bajo Cornizal, this bed & breakfast is within 2 mi (3 km) of Juan Santamaría Park, Central Market Alajuela, and Central Park. Juan Santamaria Historical Museum and Alajuela Cathedral are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 162 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 162 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 162 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 162 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 162 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great people, close to the airport
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating and clean. I used thier shuttle service and had a very late check in (2am) The free morning breakfast was a perfect start to the day. Would come again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was great , I stayed in a private room, it had a bathroom , was very clean , check-in and out was seamless. It was very quiet, the breakfast was delicious. I definitely recommend this place for anyone considering it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

francene

The surrounding area is private homes , feels very secure . Very quiet . The staff is very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, everything was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Flor

The other guests were delightful and the breakfast was yummy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The airport transport was so quick and easy, nice place to stay. Friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was A ok for the price and location. Will be staying here when I come back to Costa Rica
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to Airport
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and location for quick stay in and out of Jose. Exceptional in their communication and hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clifton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a nice family owned business. Terrific breskfast!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Nisha lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owners were nice but i didnt know i had to share a room wit 7 other people that was uncomfortable i ended up leaving and booking a different hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only stayed one-night but would not hesitate to stay again. Premises has a relaxing vibe and owner ix very accomodiating. The inexpensive shuttle service to the sirport is very convenient. I highly recommebd.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly host helped us with our questions.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Fleur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
close to the airport
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Chill, tasty simple breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Cute little place to stay near the airport!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The people are very supportive and friendly and I loved being there every second
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very charming hostel, very homey. You can see a lot of love went into the place. Lots of plants, a tiny waterfall. Had a private room with bath and A/C. The homemade dinner was very good. They provided us transportation to the airport at only $8 for the carload. Would stay here again in a minute.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic stay. Very quiet and comfortable. The staff was wonderful. Thanks so much!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this place,quiet,secure and great food. Did i mention extremely reasonable? Make sure you say hello to Holly!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

my first experience at a hostel,

The man at the desk was very pleasant and professional. His English was plenty sufficient and he made us feel at home. The shuttle was very prompt and we felt safe there. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very smooth and pleasant stay. Muchas gracias por todo. Pura vida!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient for budget travelers.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024