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Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco

3.0 star property
Hotel in El Tejar with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Exterior
Meeting facility
Standard Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, rollaway beds
Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco offers a peaceful escape in a scenic setting. Guests enjoy continental breakfast, free WiFi, and a relaxing bar before exploring the area. Previous visitors particularly appreciate the attentive staff.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, rollaway beds

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 90 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, rollaway beds

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Studio, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, rollaway beds

Basic Studio, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, rollaway beds

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
1.5 sur del Parque Industrial, Tejar del Guarco, El Tejar, 30801

What's nearby

  • Paseo Metrópoli - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Cartago Sports Center - 6 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Las Ruinas de la Parroquia - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Dr. Max Peralta Jiménez Hospital - 7 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Our Lady of the Angels Basilica - 7 min drive - 3.5 miles

Getting around

  • San Jose Fercori Station - 25 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Novillo Alegre - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks La Lima - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪El Tejano - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco

Property highlights
At Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, a terrace, and laundry facilities. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a bar and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • An area shuttle, concierge services, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Smoke-free premises and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco include perks such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Balconies or patios, cable channels, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Terrace

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 parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 25 per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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

Property is also known as

Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco Cartago
Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco
y Restaurante El Guarco Cartago
y Restaurante El Guarco
Y Restaurante Guarco Tejar
Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco Hotel
Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco El Tejar
Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco Hotel El Tejar

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of USD 25 per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco located?

Situated in El Tejar, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Paseo Metrópoli, Cartago Sports Center, and Dr. Max Peralta Jiménez Hospital. Elias Leiva Museum of Ethnography and Las Ruinas de la Parroquia are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 190 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 190 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 190 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 190 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 190 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jenica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cosy hotel with wonderful weekend brunch.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well accessible location in Camargo, Staff is very friendly, capable, and did their best to accommodate our needs
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ADRIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Bradford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find right of the main route. Staff was very pleasant and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very well located, with access to restaurants & close to the mall. The staff is awesome, very friendly and always willing to help! Since it's in the main road, it could get noisy at times due to the traffic.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was a great stay! the room was comfortable, clean, and the staff was so nice! We did not eat at the restaurant but the food smelled delicious! If you are going to Cartago this is the place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David Cree

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Kind, wonderful and generous Staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable room. Very good staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Wade and Tonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One of the only large hotels to stay in this area. Unfortunately it’s on a very busy road and traffic is heard 24/7. We enjoyed the Dinning a the staff was very helpful and nice. Parking felt secure as they allowed us to park within the alcove which had a gate and foot security. We stayed here for convenience but did not sleep well at all.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved your hotel, but my standards are according to the United States. It is a wonderful property that I will visit again. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

arabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cute hotel , you park right in front of your door in a little courtyard in the back . The beds were good , great water pressure. Only negative I would say would be the light that gets in early in the morning front to the top of the font door from the window . Otherwise very nice staff and place for the price close to a supermarket and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Simone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

For a transit a perfect place to stay!

It was a one night transit stay. The stuff was great. Very helpful, even with me just speaking a little Spanish. The room was clean, except some hair in the linen and the light in the bathroom. Dead flies in the light bulbs makes the bathroom very dark. Something to complain about is the misleading description at Expedia. The reception opening time is longer than 4 pm! The since of the Junior Suite is far away from 90m2! It's a regular room with a sofa.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
El desayuno super bien pero la habitación es vieja rota a/c no funcionaba
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Annie Liliette

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Las habitaciones no cuentan con mobiliario en buen estado (sillas rotas) lo que deja una muy mala impresión de entrada, los controles de los televisores en mal estado solo por nombrar algunas cosas. Sin embargo, el personal en la medida de lo posible logró resolver, si se preocuparan por el mantenimiento de las habitaciones sería genial.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ADRIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Siempre que nos hospedamos en el Hotel El Guarco, la experiencia ha sido excelente. Hemos estado en varias ocasiones a lo largo de los años, incluyendo una estadía de aproximadamente dos semanas recientemente, y en cada visita el trato ha sido excepcional. El personal siempre va más allá para que uno se sienta cómodo y bien atendido. Un detalle que valoramos muchísimo es cómo tratan a mi perro de servicio, Chewie. No solo lo reciben con amabilidad, sino que incluso le ofrecen agua y algo de comida, lo cual hace que nuestra estadía sea aún más especial. Este tipo de gestos muestran una calidez humana que no se encuentra en todos los lugares. Gracias por su dedicación y por hacer que siempre queramos volver.
Vista al Volcán Irazú desde la habitación con cama King.
Desayuno incluido, súper rico! Varias opciones y fines de semana desayuno Buffet.
Balcón tipo Juliet para mi perro de servicio.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ronil

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I like the great WiFi and good service. I don’t like that the hotel was on a noisy highway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Bismark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabuloso el personal!! El desayuno espectacular!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, and conveniently located for our needs. We enjoy the restaurant eating areas both indoors and outdoors. Very friendly and helpful staff. Thank you very much!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Muy bien. Exelente

Lugar muy cómodo. Limpio. La ducha Exelente. Sábanas y cama muy cómodas. Desayuno muy bien.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

GTM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Buen servicio

Habitación limpia y ordenada. Restaurante con un amplio menú. Recomendado
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Patricio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

El Guarco

In general the hotel is good and with all the necessary things of a time to rest. The only thing was that the cable tv didn’t work and service wasn’t restored after three days.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giorginella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Am Stadtrand am Weg zum Vulkan

Einfache Unterkunft, nettes Restaurant, Frühstück gut, nettes Personal
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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