Buena Vista Chic Hotel

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

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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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Sergio • couple • us
9
2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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thierry • couple • fr
9
2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Christin • family_with_children • de
8
Schönes Zimmer und perfekt als Zwischenstopp
Pros:

Geräumiges Zimmer und komfortable Betten.

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Martina • extended_group • at
9
Grüne Oase nahe Flughafen
Pros:

Perfektes Hotel nahe Flughafen wenn man im Grünen sein möchte mit schönem Blick auf San José. Wunderschöner Garten mit Flora und Fauna. Guter Start und Abschluss dort.

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Radhika • couple • gb
8
Fantastic views and very comfortable bed plus free airport shuttle excellent
Pros:

The hotel is in Alajuela not far from the airport and the hotel provides a free and convenient shuttle to meet your flight. This is fantastic after a very long flight when you are tired and want to go to bed. The room was spacious and clean and the bed very comfortable. The breakfast was ok and the coffee could have been better. The gardens and views from the hotel are fabulous. The downside was arranging transport to go to La Fortuna as the shared transport options dont cover this hotel. You would also need to take a taxi to San Jose

Cons:

We were disappointed with breakfast as limited hot food options and no decent coffee

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Ekaterina • solo_traveller • nl
9
Pros:

Beautifully situated hotel with a view over San Jose from the back yard. It was a nice spacious room with good amenities. Staff was very friendly. Terrain is great. Breakfast was good.

Cons:

We only stayed there over night and for breakfast, so nothing to report here.

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Martijn • family_with_children • nl
7
2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Marc • couple • de
7
Kurzstopp vor dem Heimflug in Ruhiger Umgebung - das Hotel ist jedoch älter als auf den Bildern.
Pros:

Die Sauberkeit und die Freundlichkeit des Personals. Der Garten und die Aussicht auf San José ist wirklich schön.

Cons:

Das Hotel ist in die Jahre gekommen und hat deutliche spuren des Alltags. Die Ausstattung ist ebenfalls älter, das Bett ist durchgelegen. Der Pool ist deutlich kleiner als auf den Fotos. Die Gartenliegen sind ebenfalls am Ende ihrer Hotellaufbahn angekommen. Das Frühstück ist wirklich nicht gut.

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Lisanne • couple • de
6
2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • solo_traveller • at
7
2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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maja • couple • us
8
Great stay just 20min from SJO
Pros:

Beautiful view of san jose. Spacious beds and good shower and beauty products. Nice exterior garden and private parking space in front

Cons:

The bed was way too soft for me. Dinner area in restaurant does not seem very appealing

2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Alejandro • family_with_children • cr
10
Pros:

Cleanliness, the comfort, the place is very welcoming and the food is great.

2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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LUCIE • family_with_children • fr
8
Pros:

La vue
Le calme

Cons:

Petit déjeuner

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Sjoerd • solo_traveller • nl
9
Fijne plek!
Pros:

Prachtige locatie om je rondreis te starten in Costa Rica. Zelfs met een langer verblijf kun je vanuit deze locatie al wat activiteiten doen.
Een lekker ontbijt en daarnaast zijn we door het personeel geholpen met het huren van een auto.

Cons:

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2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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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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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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Orlane • couple • fr
10
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