El Descanso Restaurante y Hotel

Hotels
6.8 (25 reviews)
Carretera al Volcán Poás , Fraijanes , CR

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Cleanliness
Friendly service
Good breakfast

Categories

Cleanliness
7.48
The review indicates that everything is very clean.
Service
7.95
The staff are described as super friendly.
Location
6.29
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Room Quality
6.44
Room has good space.
Amenities
6.27
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
6.23
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
7.48
The breakfast is described as delicious.
Overall Experience
6.25
Overall positive sentiment but with no strong negatives.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 08:10

Property Description

Scenic Retreat in Fraijanes

Tranquil Terrace and Delicious Dining
Relax on our terrace overlooking lush landscapes and enjoy delectable meals at our on-site restaurant.

Comfortable Rooms with Stunning Views
Unwind in our guest rooms featuring a cozy seating area, flat-screen TV, and modern amenities. Some rooms even boast balconies with picturesque mountain views.

Convenient Location for Exploring
Explore nearby attractions like Poas National Park and La Paz Waterfall Gardens, with the convenience of free WiFi and pet-friendly rooms at our hotel.

Book your stay at El Descanso Restaurante y Hotel for a perfect blend of nature, comfort, and convenience.

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

6.8
Based on 25 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.48
Service: 7.95
Location: 6.29
Room Quality: 6.44
Amenities: 6.27
Value for Money: 6.23
Food and Beverage: 7.48
Overall Experience: 6.25
S
Staci • solo_traveller • us
10
Stay here
Pros:

The place was quiet and clean. They were great with communication and even though there was no breakfast they gave us lunch which we turned into dinner and even gave us a microwave to heat it up. Also in some of the reviews somebody said it didn't have a heater it did.

Cons:

Not a thing. Highly recommend the town was adorable.

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
M
Marcel • extended_group • br
8
Perfect location, beautiful views, friendly and helpful staff!
Pros:

Very good location just 10 minutes drive from the entrance of the Poás Vulcan Park, beautiful views, friendly and polite staff and nice breakfast.

Cons:

The shower could be improved.

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
M
Mariela • couple • cr
9
Pros:

La vista y desayuno

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
J
Jose • solo_traveller • cr
10
Para un viaje de descanso
Pros:

Tenía de todo para tener comodidad. Una linda vista, tranquilidad, que acepten mascotas, los detalles, el desayuno y la buena atención.

Cons:

El acceso a internet es limitado dentro de la habitación, es lo único para mejorar.

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
R
Rebecca • solo_traveller • de
10
Pros:

Sehr schöne und vor allem ruhige Lage, wunderschöner Blick über das Tal, angenehm kühl. Unmittelbare Nähe zum Vulkan Poás (ca. 15min mit dem Auto).

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
J
Jorge • couple • ar
9
2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
A
Amalia • couple • cr
10
2026-04-26 • via Nuitee
E
Esteban • couple • cr
9
Pros:

La comida es excelente y abundante.

Cons:

Hace bastante frío

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
M
Mileny • extended_group • co
8
Pros:

Ubicación. Vista. Desayuno excelente

Cons:

Me sentí sola poco apoyo.
Costoso

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
B
betty anne • solo_traveller • us
6
Beautiful locatiin, good breakfast, poor heat retention during winter stay
Pros:

Beautiful view from room, good breakfast

Cons:

Room very cold- heater airflow didn't reach bed and holes in floor planks prevented retention of heat.

2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
A
Alvarado • couple • cr
8
Pros:

Muy bello el paisaje

2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
K
KeHut • couple • de
5
Putzig aber...
Pros:

Die Hütte ist süß.

Cons:

Es war kalt in der Nacht, da die Tür nicht dicht war. Die Heizung war zu klein dafür. Wir waren im März dort. Das Wasser in der Dusche und im Waschbecken war ebenfalls kalt. Dafür ist der Preis meiner Meinung nach nicht gerechtfertigt.

2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
M
Michael • extended_group • cr
9
2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
J
Julia • family_with_children • de
1
Avoid!
Pros:

The view and the location to the Vulcan National Park. Restaurant staff is very nice and breakfast was good.

Cons:

It’s a wooden hut without any isolation. It’s freezing cold and the owner did not respond to any questions on what’s app. The small heater in the room is doing nothing. The shower did not have hot water. Absolutely to avoid.

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
M
Merce • family_with_children • es
10
2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
D
Dunnia • couple • cr
10
Lindo y cómodo lugar.
Pros:

Todo muy limpio, habitación con buen espacio. Las personas super amables y el desayuno riquísimo.

Cons:

Todo bien.

2025-08-24 • via Nuitee
M
Martin • couple • cr
9
2025-08-04 • via Nuitee
A
Ana • family with young children • us
3
Cold
Pros:

The place could be great if it wasn’t so cold. They don’t have a heater and at night it was freezing. It’s too pricey for a place without heater.

2025-04-02 • via Nuitee
P
Piotr • young couple • pl
8
Very good
Pros:

Interesting place, a perfect point to start a visit to the Volcano Poás, outstanding view from the room, very kind and helpful staff and very good food in the restaurant. Good prices. Little complaint: it was quite cold inside during the night.

2025-03-31 • via Nuitee
I
Irving • family with young children • us
7
Nice cozy place, with a great restaurant, near attractions.
Pros:

Very quiet property, close to the National Park Volcán Poás. The restaurant there serves great food, great attention form the staff too. Good price.

Cons:

Jut nitpicking here, one or two chair in the room would have been useful. Th stairs to get to our room were killing.

2025-01-02 • via Nuitee