Buena Vista Chic Hotel

Hotels
8.5 (262 reviews)
9 km North from the International airport toward Poas Volcano , Alajuela City , cr

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Free beach shuttle
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Beautiful views
Good breakfast
Clean and spacious rooms
Cons:
Bathroom odor issues
Limited portions at breakfast

Categories

Cleanliness
7.83
Consistent cleanliness reported, but noted issues with bathroom smell.
Service
8.8
Friendly and efficient service praised across multiple reviews.
Location
8.84
Well-located hotel with beautiful views.
Room Quality
8.79
Spacious, clean, and beautifully designed rooms.
Amenities
8.32
Nice amenities including breakfast and shuttle service.
Value for Money
8.28
Good value for the quality provided.
Food and Beverage
8.83
Breakfast quality received positive comments, along with dinner satisfaction.
Overall Experience
8.3
Overall positive experience with a few minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 11:20

Property Description

Solar-Heated Outdoor Pool and Panoramic Views
Hotel Buena Vista boasts a solar-heated outdoor pool and stunning panoramic views of the Poás, Barva and Irazú Volcanoes, Costa Rica’s Central Valley, and the city of San José.

Charming Spanish Colonial Style Rooms
Experience the allure of Spanish colonial style in the spacious rooms at Buena Vista. Enjoy amenities such as free Wi-Fi, satellite TV, and a fan, with private bathrooms that include a hairdryer.

Nature Trail and Local Tours
Explore the hotel's nature trail or opt for tours to local coffee plantations and national parks. With free airport transfers and private parking, your stay at Buena Vista will be both convenient and memorable.

Book now to experience the perfect blend of comfort and adventure at Hotel Buena Vista!

Important information:

Please note that the operating hours of the free transfer from the hotel to the airport is from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM and you must make a reservation at least 24 hours in advance.

The front desk remain open from 7am to 10pm.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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 6 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 262 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.83
Service: 8.8
Location: 8.84
Room Quality: 8.79
Amenities: 8.32
Value for Money: 8.28
Food and Beverage: 8.83
Overall Experience: 8.3
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Paul solo_traveller ch
8
Pros:

Sehr schöne Aussicht

Cons:

Die Betten knarrten

2026-05-02 via Nuitee
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Orlane couple fr
10
2026-05-01 via Nuitee
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Wendy solo_traveller ca
10
Good location to airport. Beautiful boutique hotel. Very accommodating and friendly staff. Food was delicious with gener
Pros:

I liked everything about this property.

2026-05-01 via Nuitee
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Rachael couple us
10
Great location! Relaxing and homey feel. Perfect for the end of our trip!
Pros:

Breakfast was great. Service for dinner was amazing. Location was perfect for visiting poas volcano and Starbucks farm. Nice selection of souvenirs in lobby. Loved the coffee walk trail.

Cons:

Pool was a little rough around the edges and didn’t look really clean. The railing was broken and looked hard to get in.

2026-04-30 via Nuitee
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Burkhard solo_traveller de
10
2026-04-29 via Nuitee
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Orlane couple fr
9
2026-04-26 via Nuitee
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Jessica couple be
8
Pros:

Le personnel, le confort des lits, l’emplacement. La chambre très bien pour le prix.

Cons:

Petit déjeuner à la carte très simple.
La nourriture du restaurant.

2026-04-24 via Nuitee
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Sara solo_traveller us
9
Pros:

Location, staff and breakfast

Cons:

For the price I was hoping we would get a room with the overlook view.

2026-04-24 via Nuitee
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Abdul couple ca
10
Pros:

Amazing View , highly recommended .

Cons:

Should have more options for vegetarian people in breakfast , lunch and dinner

2026-04-22 via Nuitee
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david couple gb
8
2026-04-21 via Nuitee
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Joanna couple pl
9
2026-04-20 via Nuitee
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Joanna couple pl
9
2026-04-20 via Nuitee
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Manuel solo_traveller ch
9
Pros:

La localisation est calme tout en étant proche de l'aéroport. La vue depuis le jardin est très belle. Le check out à 12h permet un départ en douceur.
L'accueil est professionnel et agréable

Cons:

La qualité de la restauration proposée a diminué au fils de années. Le rapport qualité prix n'est pas bon.
Le petit déjeuner inclus est également très simpliste.

2026-04-18 via Nuitee
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Susan solo_traveller us
7
Didn’t live up to its potential for a stress-free stay
Pros:

Beautiful view. The food was good.

Cons:

When I arrived there were 10 dead bugs on my bedroom floor. I asked to have it swept up and the staff didn’t seem surprised or apologetic. My room was close to the dining area and early in the morning there was a ton of noise from the kids running around and the dining room.

2026-04-18 via Nuitee
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Ace-n-Moon solo_traveller fr
7
Good for a one night stay next to the airport
Pros:

The location next to the airport was great.
The view from the garden was nice and the sunlight was coming right onto our balcony in the room in the morning.

Cons:

The staff was not very friendly at the restaurant. No smile, we didn't feel a lot of generosity and care for tourists. (Small exception during the breakfast)

As for the food, the restaurant's menu was fine but could be better and it was so expensive (but that's the case in almost all hotels in Costa Rica).

We saw people cleaning the pool, but it was still not super clean and so we just avoided swimming.

The hotel is too expensive for the facilities and service it offers. It is completely overrated.

2026-04-17 via Nuitee
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Laurens family_with_children nl
9
2026-04-16 via Nuitee
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Laurens family_with_children nl
9
2026-04-16 via Nuitee
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Carlotta solo_traveller gb
10
2026-04-16 via Nuitee
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Daniel extended_group li
8
2026-04-15 via Nuitee
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Dan extended_group gb
9
2026-04-12 via Nuitee