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Hotel Quelitales

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A room with a wooden ceiling, large windows, a sofa, a table, and a bar area with stools. - Hotel Quelitales (Cachi)
A wooden deck with a view of dense tropical foliage. - Hotel Quelitales (Cachi)
A room with a bed, a desk, and a view of greenery. - Hotel Quelitales (Cachi)
A narrow brick pathway leading to a stone wall with a small waterfall, surrounded by dense bamboo and tropical plants. - Hotel Quelitales (Cachi)
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Located close to Ruins of Ujarras and Parque Nacional Tapanti, Hotel Quelitales provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, a rooftop terrace, and a garden. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a massage or a facial. In addition to a bar and a restaurant, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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  • Mountain view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Family Bungalow, Balcony, Lakeside

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

About the neighborhood

Located in Cachi, Hotel Quelitales is in the historical district and on the riverwalk. Ruins of Ujarras and Our Lady of the Angels Basilica are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lankester Botanical Garden and Tapanti National Park. Casa del Soñador and Savegre Reserve are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing and ecotours. Visit our Cachi travel guide
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A 3 km al este de la cancha de fútbol, Cachi, Cartago, 30204

What's nearby

  • A grand historical building with domed architecture and multiple flags.
    Our Lady of the Angels Basilica
    38 min drive - 14.7 miles
  • Ruins of Ujarras
    24 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • Iglesia de San José Orosi
    29 min drive - 12.2 miles
  • Lankester Botanical Garden
    34 min drive - 12.5 miles
  • Paseo Metrópoli
    43 min drive - 16.7 miles

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)
    118 min drive

Restaurants

  • La Posada de la Luna
    26 min drive
  • Pollo Frito El Sabor Cervanteño
    26 min drive
  • Coyotes Pub & Restaurante
    26 min drive
  • Corral 20
    28 min drive
  • Pizzería El Rincón de Don Quijote y Sancho Panza
    26 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Casa Jose

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails

Family friendly

  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On the riverwalk
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Facials
  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 1 PM

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
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Tax ID - 13
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Quelitales pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Quelitales?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hotel Quelitales?

Check-out is at 1 PM.

Does Hotel Quelitales provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A per vehicle, roundtrip fee applies.

Where is Hotel Quelitales located?

Situated on the riverwalk, this hotel is 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Ruins of Ujarras and within 12 mi (20 km) of Casa del Soñador and Lankester Botanical Garden. Our Lady of the Angels Basilica and Tapanti National Park are also within 16 mi (25 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel Quelitales Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 84 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Thoroughly recommend Hotel Quelitales. A fantastic location especially for birders. Friendly staff, excellent food and lovely room.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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One of the best places to stay for birders. Super friendly staff, knowledgeable guide, good food, and great room.
Sunbittern at the lodge
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room, beautiful grounds and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The best! An exceptional place.

An incredibly beautiful place with gorgeous rooms, amazing birds, magnificent flora and delightful people. The restaurant was open 8 to 8 and the food was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Jose and staff treat you like family. The best birding location and excellent restaurant. They go WAY above and beyond for their guests. We had an amazing stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
The staff is spectacular! Very helpful! Beautiful place.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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What a delight to be met by the owner José Alvarez, and then taken with our luggage up the steep hill to our cabin by his 4 wheel drive vehicle. The cabin was isolated and had a fabulous view of the forest and waterfall. The service was excellent and the food was fabulous at the restaurant. Josè is an amazing chef. Minor improvement to the room, there was nowhere to put our suitcases other than on the floor. We would have liked clothes hooks, suitcase stands and a small desk for writing. That said, the room was isolated, beautiful, and serene. The covered wildlife/waterfall viewing area and the hummingbird feeder area with a bathroom made bird watching very comfortable. What a delight to spot a basilisk lizard next to the waterfall viewing area. We saw it run across the surface of pond to catch a dragonfly! The water features on the property have been organized to maximize being attractive to wildlife. Easy to get to from San José, but we recommend hiring a driver. Traffic and roads are a bit crazy. Mid elevation rain forest bordering on farmland, this was good both for birds and for moths at night.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
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4/10 Poor

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Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We checked in this property and after seeing our accommodations immediately began searching for a more suitable place to stay . The decor is very outdated . The furniture in the lobby is 1970s couch etc . The walk to our cabin was not lit . We used our cell phone to find our way . It’s extremely unsafe as it a rocky area with many steps . Our room was dirty and not well maintained. The bedding did look clean but the rest of the room did not . The bathroom is very old and stained . The shelving under the sink looked as if it had never been wiped . The paint is peeling . The windows do not open at all . There is no screen on the door to allow for any kind of air flow . No ceiling fan . It was very warm and smelled stagnant . We asked for a fan . They could not accommodate our request . Ate dinner in the restaurant before leaving for our next hotel . We figured pasta was a safe choice . It was absolutely horrible. I guess it could just be a matter of taste but neither myself or my husband ate more than the first bite we took . The sauce tasted burnt and extremely sweet . We paid our bill and left . We did have a very kind waiter . The place looks MUCH better in the photos . In reality it has a summer camp feeling . One that is way past its prime .
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Birding paradise
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Nature at its best!

Beautiful location tucked away on a mountain side with all the privacy and jungle serenity you could possibly imagine. Jose and his staff went above and beyond to make sure you were totally taken care of. Food was always amazing. The sound from the waterfall really made the experience even better and relaxing.
Waterfall
Oropendola
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Entreprise familiale qu'il faut plébisciter, les employer et le directeur sont aux petits soins pour leur clients. Ils font de leur mieux dans un cadre incroyable,, la nature et la faune mise à l'honneur avant tout. Si vous êtes dans la région, c'est le lieux ou il faut séjourner.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Todo excelente muy bueno
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Hermoso!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Endroit reposant

Une nuit avec repas. Endroit immergé dans la nature au calme.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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8/10 Good

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Rodeado de gran naturaleza y muchas aves cerca para escuchar y observar.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
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8/10 Good

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tiene muy cerca una catarata muy hermosa
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
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8/10 Good

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The food here is amazing! Probably the best meals we have had in a long time! Breakfast cooked to order and lunch/dinners superb. We had the tropical chicken, tenderloin and trout during our stay. The property grounds are lovely for birding and Jose Alvarez (owner) has created a blind to view birds difficult to see. Hummingbirds abound. I hate to add any criticism as the place is so unique and lovely but our room could have had a bit more attention to detail (missing tiles, broken fridge) to make our stay perfect. We would come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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The grounds/rooms are gorgeous, very accommodating staff and fabulous birding! The meals were outstanding.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Excelente en general
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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A must stay

Absolutely stunning. Well worth the drive. Secluded and relaxing, super friendly staff and service. Food was excellent, would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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Yeti XXL
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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Fourth time here and gotta say each visit is better than before. Continuous improvements.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was very clean and the room was very clean. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was excellent, the only thing that was missing was the “natilla”.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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Es un lugar magico en plena naturaleza,por la noche se observan luciernagas como si fueran estrellitas fugaces.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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Go here. Stay here. The property is one of the prettiest we’ve seen in all of Costa Rica. The owner and staff bent over backwards to accommodate our schedule and our preferences. Wish we had more time here. Love this place.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021