Las Carmelas, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José

Property class: 3
Central guesthouse in Alajuela, connected to the convention center

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Las Carmelas, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José puts you within a 15-minute drive of Parque Viva.

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
The current price is $24
$27 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27

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A bedroom with a wooden bed frame, a blue and white quilt, and a slanted ceiling with wooden beams.

Basic Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a wooden bench, and a window with a curtain.

Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bunk bed room with a window and curtains.

Basic Shared Dormitory

  • Garden view
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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A room with two beds, each with patterned bedding, a window with curtains, and a radiator.

Basic Room

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Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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A bunk bed with patterned bedding and a white towel on the lower bunk.

Economy House

  • 100 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 12
  • 2 Queen Beds and 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, patterned bedding, and curtains.

Basic Shared Dormitory

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

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C. La Haya, Alajuela, Provincia de Alajuela

What's nearby

  • City Mall - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Juan Santamaría Park - 4 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Juan Santamaria Historical Museum - 5 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Central Park - 5 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Alajuela Cathedral - 5 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 8 min drive
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 37 min drive
  • San Antonio de Belen Station - 19 min drive
  • San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station - 23 min drive
  • San Jose Fercori Station - 24 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - Plaza Ferias - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Spoon - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Soda Tere - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪cafeteria y creperia entrenous - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Las Carmelas, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José

  • Las Carmelas, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José puts you within a 15-minute drive of Parque Viva.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
2:00pm
CHECK-OUT
11:00am

Hotel size

    • 4 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free offsite parking within 16 ft

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM*

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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Reviews

Las Carmelas, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

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What guests liked

  • Airport shuttle service was available and convenient for guests with early flights. (9 reviews)
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8/10 Very good

Clean room, friendly staff, excellent dinner specials
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8/10 Very good

The place is very nice and clean,the staff is very courteous and prompt for the airport ride
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8/10 Very good

Clean and secure - we found the value for money extremely good. Close to airport which was convenient for extremely early am international flights.
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8/10 Very good

Clean rooms, nice folks, good vibes.
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was big and clean. My only recommendation would be to have some small table lamps.
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10/10 Exceptional

This was the perfect option for a quick layover before my shuttle. It’s a hostel but very well appointed and comfortable. Helpful staff
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8/10 Very good

The staff was very nice and the rooms got the job done. It’s kind of isolated from the rest of the city but is ideal for staying overnight from the airport. They also have a transportation service which is great!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay

The people here at the hotel are very very nice. The room itself is big it is comfortable and I do recommend them.
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was spacious and spotless. The location is great and the staff at the Garden Hotel the Las Carmelas sister property where I checked in and purchased breakfast was very friendly and helpful, especially Ronald. I would recommend the hotel to anyone stopping over in San Jose
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8/10 Very good

Very friendly staff. Ok amenities. Very good to spend the night if you arrive at SJO.
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10/10 Exceptional

This was my first experience staying at a hostel, and it was wonderful. You have privacy when needed, even when sharing a dorm. The freshly cooked breakfast is also delicious!
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10/10 Exceptional

The property is in a secured neighborhood. They offer shuttle service to and from the airport. Breakfast is not included, but it’s a nice typical Costa Rican meal. A great place to stay when starting an adventure!
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean. Nice to have kitchen. Host very nice
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6/10 Good

Staff AWESOME- friendly, attentive and available to meet your needs. Accommodations have aged since photos taken. Fre
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10/10 Exceptional

the people who manages the property is very kind and easy going. he will offer the transportation to the airport at a very reasonable price
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10/10 Exceptional

The gardens are beautiful! The price is right. I was very happy.
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10/10 Exceptional

Good for short stay to the airport.

Stayed here so I can go to the airport to catch an early flight. Very spacious, clean and pretty. A lot of space to hang around or do work. Has a nice kitchen to store food. However, sleeping at night does get hot. Not too walkable to city center. They need to put a bigger sign to show where the check in is.
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2/10 Poor

Did not get what I paid. Booked single room with private bathroom. Did not get what I paid for. Next morning 3 AM. Staff was kind and generous. Thank you.
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10/10 Exceptional

We had an excellent stay and would absolutely return on our way back to San José! The property is absolutely beautiful, with gorgeous tropical plants everywhere you look. One of our favorite spots was the peaceful meditation lounge overlooking the koi fish and the magnificent mango tree—it was the perfect place to relax and unwind after traveling. Breakfast was delicious, and the staff were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and helpful throughout our stay. They made us feel right at home. The only minor downsides were that the exchange rate offered for currency wasn't any better than what we could get at the airport, and the airport transfer was more expensive than taking an Uber. Neither issue took away from our overall experience, but they're worth knowing in advance. Overall, this was a wonderful stay. The beautiful grounds, tranquil atmosphere, great breakfast, and exceptional staff made it a place we'd happily recommend, and we look forward to staying here again on our next trip through San José.
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stay!
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8/10 Very good

Clean great price 2 minutes from airport .
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean, quiet, safe area
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10/10 Exceptional

The place was easy, clean and convenient. Perfect for an overnight stay I would definitely do it over again thank you very much.
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10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed my stay
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8/10 Very good

Room was good for the night