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Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose

2.0 star property
Suburban bed & breakfast with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Located close to City Mall and Parque Viva, Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose provides free continental breakfast, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Private Classic Room | Premium bedding, free WiFi

Private Classic Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Shared Dormitory (3 Beds) | Premium bedding, free WiFi

Basic Shared Dormitory (3 Beds)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Balcony or patio
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Quadruple Room (4 Beds)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

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Yard
Balcony or patio
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Basic Shared Dormitory (8 Beds) | Premium bedding, free WiFi

Basic Shared Dormitory (8 Beds)

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Yard
Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds

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Basic Double Room | Premium bedding, free WiFi

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Yard
Balcony or patio
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
C. La Haya, Alajuela, Provincia de Alajuela

What's nearby

  • City Mall - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Juan Santamaría Park - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Parque Viva - 9 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Terrazas Lindora Shopping Center - 13 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Multiplaza Mall Escazu - 18 min drive - 9.4 miles

Getting around

  • San Antonio de Belen Station - 18 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Hamburguesa Los Talleres 1 - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪KFC - Plaza Ferias - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Soda Tere - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪El Fogoncito - ‬1 min drive

About this property

Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose

Bed & breakfast near City Mall
Located close to Parque Viva, Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose provides free continental breakfast, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this bed & breakfast include:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Smoke-free premises, barbecue grills, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose include comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 32-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Private fenced yards and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of USD 7

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

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
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

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 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 10 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Hosted evening meal: USD 7

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

Gardens House

Frequently asked questions

Is Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose?

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

What time is check-out at Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 10 per vehicle applies.

Where is Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose located?

Located in Bajo Cornizal, this bed & breakfast is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from City Mall and within 9 mi (15 km) of Parque Viva and Terrazas Lindora Shopping Center. Hacienda Alsacia and Costa Rica Convention Center are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 150 out of 175 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 175 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 175 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 175 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 175 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to Airport
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The airport transport was so quick and easy, nice place to stay. Friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating and clean. I used thier shuttle service and had a very late check in (2am) The free morning breakfast was a perfect start to the day. Would come again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was A ok for the price and location. Will be staying here when I come back to Costa Rica
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and location for quick stay in and out of Jose. Exceptional in their communication and hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great for convenience... close to airport
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient for budget travelers.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Evan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay when arriving late at SJO.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

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

Wonderful place!

Awesome place! Especially the young lady from El Salvador, she was so helpful and made sure I had a brilliant stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only stayed one-night but would not hesitate to stay again. Premises has a relaxing vibe and owner ix very accomodiating. The inexpensive shuttle service to the sirport is very convenient. I highly recommebd.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this place,quiet,secure and great food. Did i mention extremely reasonable? Make sure you say hello to Holly!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is cozy and beautiful. If you want to be surrounded by warm people and lush gardens, this is the place. The water feature with gold fish on the back patio is like a small meditation retreat. A lot of love when went into building this little gem.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Polite and helpful staff. I will be back for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had an amazing stay here, the staff was very friendly, helpful and they made me feel like I was at home. I can strongly recommend it
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ginna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The gardens were beautiful! Delicious breakfast! Friendly people! Clean and comfortable room! Close to the airport! 🌟
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Camille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hands down, the best hostel I've stayed at. They have created and maintain a welcoming and hospitable atmosphere that makes it easy to connect with other guests as well. They go out of their way to serve guests, they offer breakfast, dinner, a super convenient airport shuttle, are knowledgable and explain things well. Highly Recommend.
Stayed 28 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cute and clean hostel in a safe area. delicious yummy dinner for only $6. shuttle to the airport for $5! staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating. highly recommend if needing a cozy place to stay next to the airport
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

This is a very small sweet place with beautiful gardens within it. It is operated by a family and it has a warm friendly family feeling. I enjoyed it when I first arrived in Costa Rica and again as I was leaving.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely wonderful staff. They cooked a delicious vegetarian meal for me at a very cheap price and drove me to the airport at 4:30am for a very good price as well. The bed was very comfortable and clean. Location was in a safe neighborhood. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness
The property is owned by some amazing young Costa Rican entrepreneurs. They made my stay so easy and peaceful like I was part of the family. Property is small but clean and comfortable Highly recommend. Very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alfred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked everything. I stayed twice, and upgraded to a private room the second time. They just installed an Air-conditioner. The room had Roku and a large walk in shower with a sunroof. The breakfast is included and the two hosts are extremely nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Alejandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great little hostel! Family owned. Pickup for airport was 8-10 dollars. Bed was comfy. Share one bathroom with others. Provide breakfast daily eggs with rice and beans and banana slices. It was really good. Offer dinner for 7dollars which was also good. Theirs a nearby place to get food, a small market and bakery. Only thing was that as a solo traveler Randall offered private travels but was a bit expensive recommend doing the tours with Expedia for about the same price it includes a meal but w
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
it was fine. arrived late and left early in morning and breakfast was served and good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay. It was my first time st a hostel. The staff was friendly. I was claened. Im a solo female traveler and I felt safe. It was very affordable, $6 airport rides and dinners. The food was good. I really enjoyed my first Hostel experience. Thank you!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great night’s sleep after flying, amazing service

They were communicative, friendly, responsive. I was able to chat with them at any time and they were so helpful. They were willing to pick me up from the airport in middle of the night and when I didn’t need that, they had someone waiting up for me, greeting me and helping me with my bags. The room was comfortable, beautiful furnished, private and clean. The shower and bed were great. When I left, I got my first “Pura Vida” and a friendly goodbye. I would definitely come here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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