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Hotel Guanacaste

2.0 star property
Escape to a peaceful haven where convenience meets charm. Enjoy local flavors and easy access to nearby attractions.

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Basic Room, 2 Twin Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets - Hotel Guanacaste (Liberia)
Located in the heart of Liberia, Hotel Guanacaste offers a tranquil retreat with its garden and dry cleaning services. Relax in your room with free WiFi, enjoy local meal delivery, or explore nearby attractions like Galeria 1824 Gallery.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Basic Double Room (NO A/C) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room (NO A/C)

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Economy Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double Room

  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Basic Twin Room (A/C) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Twin Room (A/C)

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Single Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Liberia, Hotel Guanacaste is in the city center. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Museo de Guanacaste, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Liberia Parque Central and Poza Los Coyotes. Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park and La Leona Waterfall are two other places to visit that come recommended. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ziplining nearby. Visit our Liberia travel guide
Map
Avenida 1 y 3, Calle 12, Liberia, Guanacaste, 50101

What's nearby

  • Sabanero Statue
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Liberia Parque Central
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Museo de Guanacaste
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Iglesia Inmaculada Concepción de María
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • La Agonía
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR)
    15 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    4 min walk
  • Astorga Restaurante
    6 min walk
  • Taqueria Mazatlan
    7 min walk
  • Pizza Hut
    6 min walk
  • KFC Liberia
    7 min walk

About this property

Hotel Guanacaste

Hotel near Museo de Guanacaste
Located close to Liberia Parque Central, Hotel Guanacaste provides a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Local meal delivery service, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A TV in the lobby and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Guanacaste include amenities such as free WiFi.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 floor
  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Meal delivery service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from July 1 to August 31:
  • Parking area

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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
This property accepts credit cards
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Hotel Guanacaste
Hotel Guanacaste Liberia
Guanacaste Liberia
Hotel Guanacaste Hotel
Hotel Guanacaste Liberia
Hotel Guanacaste Hotel Liberia

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Guanacaste pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Guanacaste?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hotel Guanacaste?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hotel Guanacaste located?

Located in the heart of Liberia, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Museo de Guanacaste and Liberia Parque Central. Poza Los Coyotes and Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park are also within 25 mi (40 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 Guanacaste Reviews

6.8

7.0

Cleanliness

6.2

Location

8.0

Staff & service

6.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 262 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 262 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 262 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 262 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 262 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean and basic. Perfect location for catching the bus.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JAMES

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely courteous and friendly. Rooms are old and could use a little touchup, but pleasant.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Natalia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very accomodating staff, cheap clean place for short stay (in transit)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I've stayed at the Hotel Guanacaste for 15 years - the only times i have not is when they haven't had a room available- it's my preferred local. It's not a fancy place, but it suits my needs. It is very close to the bus stations and dining choices
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to amenities and Central Park. Easy check in and access to wifi. Cozy for a stop over and friendly accommodating staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel good for the price. I stayed for a night before going to the airport, and the hotel provided what I need. I liked the location, and the food/shopping options within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I really like the people who work there
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was an inexpensive hotel. Nothing fancy but the staff was great. Good place for picking up or dropping people at Luberia airport
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kenry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cannot complaint too much for the price I paid. Nice place and staff was accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although the room was small and simple, it was clean, comfortable, and with good A/C. No hot water but who needs it in 33 degree heat. A bit noisy from the adjacent bar, but no problem with ear plugs. Good food in the attached restaurant. The staff were fabulous - friendly and super helpful and went out of their way.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

CHARLES

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Hotel for the locals

This is your local Tico hotel. No friles, no bells and whistles very basic but very old. The price is cheap for a reason but it is in a very good location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Ricky

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
You get the price of what you pay, if you are looking just for a place to sleep and go then this is ok, no hot water, no shampoo and expect bugs and mosquitoes in your room. Close to amenities. Staff was friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce N

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed with Hotel Guanacaste several times over the years when in Liberia.. Have noticed many improvements in that time. The hotel has always been cheap & affordable, centrally located, clean with reliable Wi-Fi. These are important to me and I will return as long as this is provided 😁
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great advice from Reception!

Very friendly staff, helped me map my bus route through Costa Rica.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Hotel Guanacaste is pretty accurate in what it advertises, it is a good budget hotel with nice staff and owners. We were even treated specially for being returning customers and that is something to value. There is a bar outside and music can be loud in certain rooms, so pack some earplugs if you are a light sleeper, but other than that we were really happy with the experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Karen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is an economic choice.. the price was right.. it was clean and staff was most helpful and the restaurant made it-so. convenient
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Lawrence

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were decent, however, this is the dirtiest place i have ever stayed. The walls and floors were extremely dirty. The staff cleaned the toilet as i waited to enter, but it was badly stained. The bed sheets were clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Monica

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gross

This place was gross. Our room had ripped sheets, stained bed cover, a cigarette butt among other dirt (despite a no smoking sign in the room) on the ground. I am generally fine staying in budget places and don’t need much but it was hard to stay in this room. On the flip side, the people working here were lovely and the bar/lounge area was decent/clean. I spent as much time as I could there before I had to go into the room to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce N

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is was my third visit to Hotel Guanacaste and I have seen many improvements from my last visit 1 ½ years ago 👏 This hotel is very safe, quiet, extra conveniently located a 5 minute walk from my TicaBus pickup and drop off point. The convience food options are steps my the hotel and include McDonald's, Taco Bell, KFC, Burger King, Papa John's so many more. The discount shopping 🛍️ options are endless with several discount Big box and grocery stores literally on the doorstep. Well done, keep up the great work 👏👍👍👍 I will be back later in the year.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I needed an affordable place to stay before my flight and this was exactly what I needed. It is fair to say that if you are accustomed to perfectly painted walls and high thread count sheets this is not your place. It was exactly what I needed-- a bed to sleep in, bathroom, and convenience of locality. The staff were beyond helpful and the only people who openly spoke the me in this city. Additionally, if you do not speak Spanish and are not willing to learn, this is not your place. Overall, I had an amazing experience for what I needed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jessica

This is an okay place to stay for one night when arriving in or leaving from Costa Rica. It is very basic and nothing has been replaced in decades, but it is clean and they do their best to take care of the place. The rooms are between two bars, so the partying is loud and continues into the night. The rooms are inside the grounds of one of the bars, but once the bar is closed for the night, the fence is closed and the gate is locked. My friend and slept soundly there and woke early to take a taxi to the airport, to which the lady at the front kindly arranged the night before. An older gentleman unlocked the fence for us and stood guard until our taxi arrived. There were several restaurants we walked to in about 5-10 minutes. I felt comfortable staying with a friend, but I may have felt a little nervous going out at night by myself. I heard an iguana crawling around inside the roof for a minute just before bedtime, but I think he settled down and went to sleep too.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Stanislaw

Liked: Cleanliness
We have just stayed twice at this hotel (2 days in the beginning of our trip and 2 days at the end). You pretty much get what you paid for. The rooms are very basic, but clean. PROS: The best thing were the guys at the reception. They were very friendly and helpful answering any question we had. The AC worked perfectly and was very quiet, the TV also worked well. The location was excellent. We had the opportunity to meet the owner, Sonia, and she was professional and pleasant. On our second stay, the matresses were more comfortable. CONS: The worst asset of this hotel was the morning girl at the reception. She was rude, unpleasant and unprofessional. That by itself, turned any experience to bad. A few points to notel: there was no hot water and it was pretty noisy in the night. You can hear everything that is going on outside. All in all, it is a reasonable place if you need a cheap place to sleep close to the centre and bus stations
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is clean the staff is wonderful the location is perfect
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Georgina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was well situated for both bus stations, basic but what we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good place to stay for the price if you’re in Liberia
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024