Hotel Don Ernesto By La Chimba

Hotels
8.3 (122 reviews)
Calle La Chimba 1.7 kms al sur del abastecedor Rio Oro , San José , cr

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Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Comfortable rooms
Fantastic service
Cons:
Limited restaurant menu
Extra charges on amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
8.04
Comments about the room being clean but some issues with dampness reported.
Service
8.71
Service was noted as fantastic, with specific praises on staff assistance.
Location
8.85
Beautiful location surrounded by nature, though some accessibility issues mentioned.
Room Quality
8.5
Room quality described as massive and lovely.
Amenities
8.53
Amenities praised but with suggestions for improvement such as a fridge.
Value for Money
7.79
Some concerns about extra charges noted.
Food and Beverage
7.54
Breakfast noted as nice but limited menu in the restaurant.
Overall Experience
8.41
Generally positive experience but with noticeable service and information shortfalls.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-10 13:44

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Exclusive Hotel Don Ernesto Mantra Trail 5K 9K offers elegant rooms with garden views, patios, and balconies. Enjoy free WiFi and impeccable room service during your stay.

Relaxation and Dining
Indulge in the outdoor swimming pool, garden, and terrace. Unwind at the on-site restaurant and bar, offering delectable cuisine and refreshing drinks.

Convenient Location
Situated near Poas National Park, Parque Viva, and Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, our hotel provides easy access to popular attractions. Just 13 km from Juan Santamaría International Airport.

Book your stay at Exclusive Hotel Don Ernesto Mantra Trail 5K 9K for a truly remarkable experience.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: SJO

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 122 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.04
Service: 8.71
Location: 8.85
Room Quality: 8.5
Amenities: 8.53
Value for Money: 7.79
Food and Beverage: 7.54
Overall Experience: 8.41
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Andrea • couple • cr
9
2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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Ariana • couple • cr
10
Feliz
Pros:

Todo

Cons:

Tramo un poco incómodo parqueo incómodo

2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Rosa Elena • couple • cr
10
2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Padilla • solo_traveller • cr
7
Pros:

El área de piscina, vistas y naturaleza increíble.
La terraza de la habitación Caraño.

Cons:

No hay ventiladores ni aire acondicionado. Al baño de la habitación le fallaba el tanque del servicio sanitario por momentos.

2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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Jeremy • couple • cr
10
2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Marcelo • couple • cr
10
Ambiente colonial
Pros:

El ambiente

Cons:

Todo ok

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Kattia • couple • cr
1
hola llegamos al lugar despuez de 2 horas de manejar y me dijeron que la reserva estaba cancelada fa
Pros:

hola llegamos al lugar despuez de 2 horas de manejar y me dijeron que la reserva estaba cancelada fatal la comunicación de hecho yo tenia el numero de reserva y me dijeron que no habia nada a mi nombre y esa la celegracion de mi aniversario de cassa 22 año

Cons:

hola llegamos al lugar despuez de 2 horas de manejar y me dijeron que la reserva estaba cancelada fatal la comunicación de hecho yo tenia el numero de reserva y me dijeron que no habia nada a mi nombre y esa la celegracion de mi aniversario de cassa 22 año

2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Johan • solo_traveller • cr
10
2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Shannon • family_with_children • cr
8
Pros:

El lugar es muy rústico, tiene mucha naturaleza y vista increíble especialmente de noche. Un lugar para relajarse.
Muy buen desayuno y excelente atención.
La habitación era de muy buen tamaño y la tina muy amplia.

Cons:

La habitación Guacimo esta encima del área de cocina, nos levanto el ruido en la mañana ya que se escucha todo, cocineras hablando.
A la piscina le falta limpieza muchas hojas e insectos.

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Natalia • couple • cr
5
Regular , hubo ruido en la habitación de alapar, todo se escucha y a altas horas de la noche. No te dejan quedarte en in
Pros:

Limpieza y decoración

Cons:

Después del check in no dejan quedarse en la piscina, en la mayoría de lugares que he ido, me dan mucho las tiempo en instalaciones

2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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Justin • couple • cr
9
Cómodo, relajante y tranquilo.
Pros:

La ubicación es muy buena, cerca, pero alejada de la ciudad.
La comida estuvo muy rica.

Cons:

La habitación que reservamos cuando llegamos nos dijeron que. O estaba disponible.
Nos ofrecieron y asignaron otra.. No la que yo reservé que era cama grande con Tina… nos puso tristes haber pagado por una y tener que asignarnos otra que no fue por la que íbamos.
Pienso que esa logística no puede pasar y se debe ser un poco más preciso a la hora de aceptar reservas.

2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Umberto Zanchi • family_with_children • it
8
Pros:

Hotel diffuso immerso nella natura, con piscina, ristorante e bar. Le stanze sono molto spaziose, il materasso eccellente. Pecca l'isolamento acustico, insufficiente se la camera è nello stesso edificio di quella accanto. Per il resto tranquillissimo. Il bar ristorante può non funzionare se presenti pochi clienti. Esperienza molto positiva ma adatta a chi ama la natura e la tradizione senza aspettarsi un servizio perfetto.

2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Jorge • couple • cr
7
Una experiencia buena pero podría ser mejor.
Pros:

El diseño antiguo

Cons:

Olía a humedad la habitación, la piscina tenía muchas hojas y sedimentos.

2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • couple • tw
10
Amazing, will come again, ceviche was less of the worries .
Pros:

Nature around it, the pool, and the architecture itself
If you like something inside San Jose, and a get away this is the place.
The breakfast was amazing so is the chifrijo.
The rustic concept of it is just amazing.

Cons:

The ceviche is too sour for my taste . Do recommend to up the ceviche game a bit

2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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Fox • family_with_children • gb
8
A perfect spot for some rest and relaxation
Pros:

The location, the view, the staff, the penthouse room, the library... After 2 weeks of travelling round Costa Rica this was a very welcome stay for some final rest and relaxation.

Cons:

The pool wasn't particularly clean, and the service in the restaurant at dinner wasn't as great as the morning, but it's hard to find any fault really

2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Aycox • family_with_children • us
8
The chimba experience
Pros:

It was quiet beautiful food very good especially breakfasts and kitchen staffs were also excellent and the manager Ana resolved several issue's that'd taken place during my four nights stay

Cons:

Paying $60 to have a guest it's a difficult walkings campus

2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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Will • couple • gb
10
2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Velázquez Flores • family_with_children • cr
10
2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Murielle • couple • ca
9
Agréable avec quelques surprises!
Pros:

Nous avions une vue imprenable sur la ville de San Jose!
La nourriture était excellente! Le service très agréable et le personnel était sympathique!

Cons:

À cause des fenêtres ouvertes (pas d’air climatisé ni de fan), on entend ce qui se dit dans les chambres voisines.

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Guido • family_with_children • nl
8
Pros:

Leuk hotel net buiten San Jose. Makkelijk om vanuit daar naar het vliegveld te rijden. Kamer was zeer ruim met grote bedden en ruime badkamer. Ontbijt was prima.

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee