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Hotel el Tucan Alajuela

2.5 star property
Bed & breakfast in Alajuela with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Reception
Family Quadruple Room | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Front of property
Exterior

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Basic Room | Living area

Basic Room

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Economy Double Room

Highlights

Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room

Highlights

Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Quadruple Room | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Del Parque Central, 250m norte y 50m ,Calle 0y 2, Av 5, Alajuela, alajuela, 000

What's nearby

  • Alajuela Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Juan Santamaría Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • City Mall - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Ojo de Agua Spa Park - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles

Getting around

  • San Antonio de Belen Station - 18 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Hendija Sabrosa - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cevichera Junior - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hamburguesas La Corte - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Casa del Pollo Papi - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kurcuma Artisanal Food - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel el Tucan Alajuela

Bed & breakfast located in Agonía
At Hotel el Tucan Alajuela, you can look forward to free breakfast (local cuisine), laundry facilities, and a snack bar/deli. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Airport drop-off service (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and a dock
  • A TV in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and concierge services
  • Luggage storage and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel el Tucan Alajuela have amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and shampoo

Languages

English, Spanish

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 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.
  • 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

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

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

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
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

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 room
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 6 per night(328 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Pet deposit: USD 15 per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • 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 smoke detector
Property Registration Number 8

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

El Tucan Alajuela Alajuela
Hotel el Tucan Alajuela Alajuela
Hotel el Tucan Alajuela Bed & breakfast
Hotel el Tucan Alajuela Bed & breakfast Alajuela

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. There's a deposit of USD 15 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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 at scheduled times. A fee of USD 10 per room applies.

Where is Hotel el Tucan Alajuela located?

Located in Agonía, this bed & breakfast is within a 5-minute walk of Central Park, Alajuela Cathedral, and Juan Santamaria Historical Museum. Central Market Alajuela and Juan Santamaría Park are also within 10 minutes.

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Hotel el Tucan Alajuela Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 49 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

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

10/10

Good location close to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10

Have to pay for parking and it is expensive
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10

The bedsheets were full of hair and crumbs, for sure no one bothered to clean them. There were also tons of hair in the bathroom, alongside a multitude of bloodstains. Also the door could not be locked properly. If you don't want to contract any diseases stay clear of this filthy hellhole.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10

They didn't have toilet paper... other than that it was acceptable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

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

8/10

Nice and clean nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10

Modest but clean, the reception was extremely kind and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10

Friendly, easy checkin and out!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10

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

2/10

Did not have room even tho I paid.

10/10

I recommend it for cheap .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10

Close to airport. Needs updating.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10

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

6/10

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.

6/10

We had to book last minute so i decided to ignore the reviews and choose it for the price. The place could use some iimprovement. We did see a couple of tiny roaches in our room and had to take cold showers becaause there was no hot water. They did not provide the top sheet so we had to cover just with the little blankets wich i never like to do because i know they dont always wash those in the small hotels. Ok n the other hand the receptionist gave us excellent aervice and was very helpful and kind. Breakfast was simple, no meats and no eggs.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10

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.

2/10

I generally trust reviews from others for hotel selections and was looking for a last-minute one-night stay for 2, close to the airport. Mid-range pricing. IMO other reviews and photos offer an Incorrect description of this property! We forfeited our entire cost of reservation and did NOT stay after the scary experience we encountered. Horrible location old decrepit property on a busy street in a very high crime area, Dirty throughout, and poor/no maintenance. NO staff around at the afternoon check-in, bad rude attitude when we did find someone, the room was dirty and very dated decor, cheap looking bed 2" mattress, and the minimal bedding rumpled and unclean, didn't feel safe entering blacked-out hallways upstairs to access the room, NO AC as advertised, did offer a fan? No parking. No hot water. Thanks to an unhappy guest who confirmed without any solicitation from us, as we were weighing our options, he whispered to us "This hotel is a very bad place". I concur with his assessment.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10

Es una buena opción está bien relación con e precio
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10

Accueil sympathique
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024