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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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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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Sep 12 - Sep 13
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Tomorrow

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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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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
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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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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
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

El Tejar is home to Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco. Cartago Municipal Museum and Iglesia de San José Orosi are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Museo de Insectos and Simon Bolivar Zoo. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Cartago Sports Center or Estadio Ricardo Saprissa Ayma.
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1.5 sur del Parque Industrial, Tejar del Guarco, El Tejar, 30801

What's nearby

  • Paseo Metrópoli - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Our Lady of the Angels Basilica - 7 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Lankester Botanical Garden - 13 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Sabana Park - 32 min drive - 17.5 miles
  • National Stadium of Costa Rica - 34 min drive - 18.4 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
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪El Tejano - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬16 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, an airport shuttle, and a terrace. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and a banquet hall
  • Smoke-free premises and concierge services
  • 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

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • 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.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • 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

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 120.00 per room (roundtrip)
  • 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.

Does Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 120.00 per room applies.

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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