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Hotel el Tucan Alajuela

Property class: 2.5

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A man standing in a heart-shaped structure with a railing, overlooking a sunset with a beach and ocean in the background. - Hotel el Tucan Alajuela (Alajuela)
A coffee shop interior with a bar counter, a coffee machine, and a glass display case. - Hotel el Tucan Alajuela (Alajuela)
A staircase with a forest mural on the wall, a chandelier, and a wooden handrail. - Hotel el Tucan Alajuela (Alajuela)
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Free breakfast (local cuisine), laundry facilities, and a snack bar/deli are just a few of the amenities provided at Hotel el Tucan Alajuela. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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Room options

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A bunk bed with a flat bed below, a wall-mounted TV, and an air conditioning unit.

Basic Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and an air conditioning unit.

Family Quadruple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A small, clean room with a bunk bed, a television mounted on the wall, a door, and a small wooden table with a heater.

Economy Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

About the neighborhood

El Carmen, a neighborhood in Alajuela, is home to Hotel el Tucan Alajuela. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Poás Volcano National Park and Sabana Park, while Juan Santamaria Historical Museum and Museum of Costa Rican Art are cultural highlights. Ojo de Agua Spa Park and Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center are also worth visiting. Visit our Alajuela travel guide
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Del Parque Central, 250m norte y 50m ,Calle 0y 2, Av 5, Alajuela, alajuela, 000

What's nearby

  • A statue of a soldier holding a sword and a cannon in a square with flags and a building in the background.
    Juan Santamaría Park
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A historic church with a red roof and two bell towers, surrounded by a dense urban area with various buildings and a distant mountain range.
    Alajuela Cathedral
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Central Park
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Juan Santamaria Historical Museum
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Central Market Alajuela
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles

Getting around

  • San Antonio de Belen Station
    17 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)
    6 min drive

Restaurants

  • La Tortilleria
    3 min walk
  • Subway Alajuela Centro
    1 min walk
  • McDonald's
    5 min walk
  • Trigo Miel
    3 min walk
  • subway alajuela
    1 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour offsite parking (USD 6 per night)
  • 24-hour airport drop-off shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Dock

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
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 17

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 on 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 stay free
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 15 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash Breakage deposit: USD 10 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 10 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 6 per night(328 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Property Registration Number 8

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel el Tucan Alajuela pet-friendly?

Yes, Hotel el Tucan Alajuela allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 15 lbs per pet. A cleaning fee of USD 20 also applies. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Hotel el Tucan Alajuela?

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

What time is check-out at Hotel el Tucan Alajuela?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Hotel el Tucan Alajuela provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the hotel to the airport that runs on request. A fee of USD 10 per person applies.

Where is Hotel el Tucan Alajuela located?

Located in El Carmen, this bed & breakfast is steps from Juan Santamaría Park and Central Market Alajuela. Central Park and Juan Santamaria Historical Museum are also within 5 minutes.

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Reviews

Hotel el Tucan Alajuela Reviews

7.8

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.6

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 62 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean. The staff was really courteous and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very kind and courteous. It is a family run business as are many smaller hotels in Costa Rica. We felt safe and secure. It was a very basic room , but it was clean and comfortable. Again, the staff was the best.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel for the price and the staff is very friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Provided friendly conversation and helpful travel tips. An absolutely delicious breakfast included. Room had a hot shower and a comfy bed. Thank you!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location close to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

This was perfect for my basic needs of an overnight stay. Simple and friendly check in, comfy bed, good WiFi, and nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice and clean nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Might look scary to the average American women at first but a great place to stay and lots of nice restaurants around
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were lots of things to do around the hotel. Things like the museum and parks. Lots of restaurants too. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place was very clean and the hosts very friendly and helpful. For the price it was about as expected. The neighborhood is very busy, but being near the airport was good. I would probably stay here again if I was by myself.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good for a night before flying out early. Would st

The hotel is actually really quiet - no windows helps- like an old office building turned hotel. We stayed mid week not on a weekend. No elevator - (Not a problem for us) beds are Costa Rican hard (normal Everywhere you go unless your paying for luxury) AC works - not ice cold but better than a Fan! Restaurants are walking distance and good. We would definitely stay again when we’re flying out!! They let us park right in front of the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hole in ceiling above shower where a light used to be, had to plug it with toilet paper to feel like someone wouldn’t look in. A/C leaked, bed was not comfortable, noisy in front area. Parking is in a pay lot down the street. Breakfast was delicious.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Amenities
I had no idea what to expect of this property or area. When I arrived, the staff was friendly and helpful but there was no food services at the hotel. Breakfast was a 4-5 blocks away at another hotel. The bed was comfortable but there was no fan.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived at around 2am on an Orange taxi from the airport (about 5-10 minutes and $10us) Taxi driver did not want to wait for us to be let inside. Rang the bell twice and after 1-2 minutes staff opened the door, greeted us and showed us the room. Driver did at least wait until someone was obviously awake and coming. 5 stars for the fact that my WhatsApp messages to the hotel were answered promptly and they actually let us inside quickly upon arrival. Room itself was very basic and had no windows to the outside( just to the hallway) but had the essentials and good hot water for showering. Also seemed to be totally wheelchair accessible, and had good wifi with password posted in common areas. And the included breakfast and coffee was restaurant quality and excellent. (Gallo pinto, pan tostado, plátano frito, huevo y salchicha, café y mas ). Staff were all friendly and helpful. I booked on short notice thru expedia. Security , 24 hr front desk, communication, and price were my top priorities due to late flight arrival to SJO. I was worried about being stuck outside somewhere in the city in the middle of the night without a working cell phone and didn't want to pay big chain prices nearer the airport.Tucán delivered on security and communication and served an awesome breakfast as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly, easy checkin and out!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
Modest but clean, the reception was extremely kind and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel

The hotel itself is very nice. However, it does say that breakfast is included, and please be aware that you have to make your own breakfast, which is fine.
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

There was floating in the room. Was cancelled
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Close to airport. Needs updating.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recommend it for cheap .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have to pay for parking and it is expensive
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Coutious
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024