Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco

Hotels
8.6 (178 reviews)
1.5 sur del Parque Industrial en Cartago , Cartago , CR

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good service from staff
Convenient location
Decent breakfast options
Cons:
Noisy from outside and hotel staff
Dated and small rooms
Limited restaurant hours

Categories

Cleanliness
8.29
Clean but noted issues with noise and some dated facilities.
Service
9.26
Staff are attentive and provide good service, especially noted for treating service animals well.
Location
8.8
Convenient location for those visiting La Lima, despite being near a noisy highway.
Room Quality
7.75
Rooms are dated and small with issues related to noise insulation.
Amenities
8.78
The hotel offers good amenities including parking and WiFi.
Value for Money
8.74
Overall decent value for the area, though some areas feel dated.
Food and Beverage
8.29
Breakfast is good, although limited hours were mentioned.
Overall Experience
8.86
Generally positive experience with minor issues overshadowed by good service.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-10 11:48

Property Description

Modern Rooms with Amenities
Experience contemporary décor, tiled floors, and cable TV in our rooms. Enjoy the convenience of a dining table, coffee maker, and free toiletries in your private bathroom.

Delicious On-Site Dining
Indulge in local and international cuisine, with a specialty in steaks, at our restaurant. For more dining options, explore nearby restaurants just 400 meters away, or grab essentials at the supermarket 500 meters from the hotel.

Convenient Location for Sightseeing
Located just 10 minutes from Cartago’s Plaza Mayor Main Square, our hotel is the perfect base for exploring attractions like Los Angeles Church, Santiago Apostol Ruins, and Volcan Irazú National Park. Book your stay now and discover the beauty of Cartago.

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.
If you require an invoice when booking a prepaid rate, write this and your company details in the Special Requests box.
Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.
This property might host on-site functions, so noise may be audible in some rooms.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
This property is located in a residential area, and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise.
This property is located in a busy area so guests might experience some noise.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 178 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.29
Service: 9.26
Location: 8.8
Room Quality: 7.75
Amenities: 8.78
Value for Money: 8.74
Food and Beverage: 8.29
Overall Experience: 8.86
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Delgado • solo_traveller • cr
8
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Karla • solo_traveller • cr
10
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Torres • couple • cr
10
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Mauricio • extended_group • cr
7
2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Arce • solo_traveller • cr
9
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Juan-Gabriel • family_with_children • es
8
2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Thomas Richard Erich • couple • de
8
2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Fernando • solo_traveller • cr
9
2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Alexander • family_with_children • co
8
2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Jaime • family_with_children • cr
7
2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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TravelinGal147289 • Family • Esterillos Oeste, Province of Puntarenas
10
What a delightful stay
Pros:

We had a very pleasant but short stay here and we thoroughly enjoyed our time. We actually wished we could have stayed longer, but we will definitely return to Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco on our next visit to Cartago. The hotel was clean, the staff was beyond friendly and helpful, and the food was truly outstanding.All were above and beyond expectations.

2026-03-16 • via Tripadvisor
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RHONDAX13 • couple • us
10
2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Maguelonne • extended_group • fr
8
Pros:

Nous avions reservé pour 4 personnes et nous avions donc un logement avec 2 chambres. C'était très grand, propre, agréable. Restaurant très bon.

Cons:

Réservation pour 4 mais dans le logement il n'y avait que 3 chaises, 3 verres. L'equipement en vaisselle est très réduit.

2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • couple • es
8
Pros:

Genial todo y su desayuno también

Cons:

Por decir algo. Llegamos y no pudimos cenar porque tenían un evento. Hubiera estado bien que nos avisaran

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Dirk • couple • de
7
Pros:

Sehr großes Zimmer.

Cons:

Unser Zimmer lag direkt über dem Saal an dem zumindest am Wochenende Veranstaltungen durchgeführt werden. Wir waren Samstag und Sonntag dort und bekamen dies durchaus mit. Die Lautstärke war aber nicht so schlimm wie der Verkehr Abends und vor allem morgens.

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Maria Luisa • couple • es
8
Cons:

La poca iluminación del cuarto de baño

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Soto • couple • cr
10
2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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URCUYO RIVAS • couple • cr
8
Pros:

Era un cuarto grande perfecto para lo que necesitábamos. Buenas camas y almohadas.

Cerca de restaurantes, y mini super

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Frederic • extended_group • fr
6
Pros:

Petit déjeuner au top
Personnel très gentil par contre emplacement assez bruyant vu la proximité de la route

Cons:

Le bruit

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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José Gutiérrez Chavarria • couple • cr
10
Apartir de hoy mi lugar favorito de hospedaje en Cartago.
Pros:

Todo. Desayuno, personal, lugar, comodidad, todo.

Cons:

Deben ponerles hules a la camas en las patas, cada que me subía, bajaba la cama se deslizaba por el cuarto, jajaja fue vacilón....

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee