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Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose

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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.

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

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Private Classic Room | Premium bedding, free WiFi

Private Classic Room

9.4 out of 10
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Bajo Cornizal, a neighborhood in Alajuela, Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose is in the suburbs and near the airport. City Mall and Terrazas Lindora Shopping Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Hacienda Alsacia. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Parque Viva or National Stadium of Costa Rica. Visit our Alajuela travel guide
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C. La Haya, Alajuela, Provincia de Alajuela

What's nearby

  • Juan Santamaria square
    Juan Santamaría Park
    4 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Beautiful aerial view of Alajuela Costa Rica
    Alajuela Cathedral
    5 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • City Mall
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Plaza Real Alajuela
    4 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Juan Santamaria Historical Museum
    5 min drive - 1.1 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
  • Spoon
    8 min walk
  • KFC - Plaza Ferias
    15 min walk
  • Starbucks
    4 min drive
  • 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 smoke-free premises
  • A 24-hour front desk, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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?

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).

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

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

9.8

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

10

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 198 out of 233 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 233 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 233 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 233 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 233 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this place! It is near SJO airport, so very convenient for an early flight connection. Full kitchen available for your use, beds are very comfortable, and staff is super friendly. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean, the staff is wonderful and the location is safe and central to a lot of restaurants and bus routes
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The host is very friendly …good food and very nice cozy place.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a shared house, private bedroom, AC in room was comfortable, breakfast in the morning was very good, perfect place for a one night stay to sleep
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location. Nice shared kitchen where we could cook, or the option to have them cook dinner for a reasonable price. Shuttle to airport fir a good price too.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Francois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stay. Property has both shared rooms and private ones. I had a private one with private bathroom. It was simple but very clean and comfortable. Breakfast was included and the owner offers transport for a minimum fee. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

joan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This was such an interesting place-lovely garden at the entrance and also an in house garden retreat. Also --The staff was helpful working around our early departure schedule,
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great and charming space. We only stayed the night but were treated to great service. Traditional breakfast was delicious; Randall and Gerardo were extremely helpful, kind and accommodating. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sanjay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, with very nice and accomodating hosts
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very nice and they offer 24 hour shuttle. It is in walking distance to different restaurants. Room was clean and had A/C as well. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
amazing place to stay! very friendly hosts and other guests as well
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very helpful and personable staff. Literal home cooked breakfast was delicious. The private room was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic airport shuttle, lovely staff. Nice gardens. A glass of juice at breakfast would have been nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was like being with family. That is how personable they are with people who are coming & going all the time. That little garden with mini waterfall is so calming & soothing
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean,friendly staff. The accommodations for breakfast was so sweet of the staff. Also the dog is the cutest thing in the entire place.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Magin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay! My favorite of my trip. Lovely accommodations, stellar location, warm hosts. So great. Thank you!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I will go back while traveling thru San Jose. Very friendly staff.It's more like a guest house than a hostel. Family run adds to the feeling of hospitality & safety. Will assist with language deficits.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Avery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So beautiful and quiet with the friendliest staff!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Evelynne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great little home-stay style property, practically next to the airport. I had a private room with a shared bathroom, and breakfast included. My plane arrived after 11 pm and they offered airport pick up for a small fee. It was a safe and easy walk into Alajuela. The family is welcoming and courteous and you can chill in the back garden and listen to the birds.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very special place! Amazing local meals available,very quiet and secure. The family that runs the establishment treat you like family!! I will be returning again and again, thank you!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was lovely. Beautiful place, very clean and close to the airport. I was travelling solo and it was so nice to meet some of the people travelling like me in the morning and have breakfast together. The staff was so friendly and I had a great night sleep. My room was clean and had a comfortable bed and the shower was good too with plenty of hot water. Would definitely recommend and the price was great too!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. They are very accommodating. Very much enjoyed it. The back porch was awesome.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

ALEXANDER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Easy to get transportation and very close to the airport.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good airport option. Not spectacular, but good staff, filling breakfast, and great at organizing the airport pickup. Could use a dresser and more hooks in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025