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Hotel Eskalima

3.0 star property
Hotel in Alajuela with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed (Air Conditioning) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi
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Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Room options

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Economy Double Room, 2 Twin Beds (With Fan) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Economy Double Room, 2 Twin Beds (With Fan)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (With Fan) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (With Fan)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds (Air Conditioning)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Economy Double Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed (Air Conditioning) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed (Air Conditioning)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Superior Suite

Highlights

Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Triple Room, Multiple Beds (Air Conditioning) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Triple Room, Multiple Beds (Air Conditioning)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Economy Triple Room, Multiple Beds (With Fan) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Economy Triple Room, Multiple Beds (With Fan)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Cuadruple (Air Conditioning)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Cuadruple (Air Conditioning)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 22 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Avenida 3ra, Calles 10 y 12, 50m East from Pizza Hut calle ancha, Alajuela, Alajuela

What's nearby

  • Juan Santamaría Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Alajuela Cathedral - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • City Mall - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Parque Viva - 10 min drive - 4.2 miles

Getting around

  • San Antonio de Belen Station - 19 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪El Pollo Parrillero - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Antojeria Tica - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪La Parrillita de Pepe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kurcuma Artisanal Food - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Hotel Eskalima

Hotel located in Carmen
Take advantage of free cooked-to-order breakfast, a free daily manager's reception, and laundry facilities at Hotel Eskalima. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Airport drop-off service (surcharge), luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Eskalima boast thoughtful touches such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Ceiling fans, daily housekeeping, and phones

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour airport drop-off shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 3 floors

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 3:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, 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

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 8.00 per vehicle

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

Property is also known as

Hotel Eskalima Alajuela
Hotel Eskalima
Eskalima Alajuela
Eskalima
Hotel Eskalima Costa Rica/Alajuela
Hotel Eskalima Hotel
Hotel Eskalima Alajuela
Hotel Eskalima Hotel Alajuela

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Eskalima pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Eskalima?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Eskalima?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 3:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Eskalima?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Hotel Eskalima 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 8.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Eskalima located?

Located in Carmen, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Central Market Alajuela, Central Park, and Juan Santamaria Historical Museum. Alajuela Cathedral and Juan Santamaría Park are also within 10 minutes.

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Hotel Eskalima Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 80 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The people there are very sweet very honest the parking is very private close door all the way. Many places to eat around walking distance 2 or 3 minutes away
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ramona

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

Authentic Costa Rican Experience

The rooms were perfect for our family! The staff was very friendly and helpful. It was great to have the rental car put in their gated parking lot. The breakfast was great! There is a cute park across the street and many stores and restaurants in the area. It was nice to not be in a touristy area. There were some panhandlers that were a bit pestering in the park when walking, but it was great to have a authentic city experience in Costa Rica. The people in the area businesses were all very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Murtathiah

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

One relaxing night

Our one night stay was nice before boarding out early the next day. Everyone was nice and made sure we had everything we need. We even got the chance to walk in the park.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff, great location everything was great..
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

6/10 Okay

Sanne, DK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Smilende personale

Hjælpsomme og sødt personale, men meget varmt på værelset...

8/10 Good

Yerlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muy bonitas las habitaciones, pero son muy calientes. Había ventilador, pero el aire se mantenía. Sólo había una.ventana pero no se puede abrir por que da a una sala de.estar donde hay otros personas usuarias.

10/10 Excellent

Isabel

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

early morning flight

good for a one nighter

8/10 Good

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was very comfortable with AC, flat screen tv, mini fridge...excellent free breakfast at attached restaurant. Staff were very helpful and pleasant. You do need to request a room with AC otherwise you get a fan. AC was an additional $9 per night.

6/10 Okay

Michel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

cerca de aeropuerto, pero sincillo

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

good experience

Great and friendly staff and service. I Left too early for complimentary breakfast so they made me a sandwich to take at 3:30 AM. Very comfortable bed. They neighbourhood was quiet and safe.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Karol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Nice, clean hotel with great staff!

Make sure you get an ac room because none of the rooms have windows to the outside, and they are very stuffy. But the ac room is fantastic, clean, well maintained and with great hot water pressure! The staff is very friendly, and the breakfast that’s included is yummy. The shuttle to the airport takes 5-7 minutes and costs $6.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Klemen

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

Would book again due to location

very good as it is close to airport, staff is really nice and also responses to emails in fast manner. breakfast good, a nice costa rican.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

Paul, Canada

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
They called daily to ask if I wanted room cleaned. Once I said yes and they did a no show. Staff were pretty nice. Food in area was poor chooses. They kept things tidy and secure. Good budget hotel. They need thicker windows in room as noise was easy to come through.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Justin

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

Excellent, affordable, breakfasty hotel near SJO

Super nice staff. Comfortable. Very convenient to SJO airport ($3 uber ride, $10 in regular orange taxi), excellent breakfast and convenient to food and other services in Alajuela.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel de paso

Como hotel de paso está bien. Las habitaciones son pequeñas y casi sin ventilación. La ducha excelente pero la ambientación fue un poco decepcionante. La gente muy amable, como en todo Costa Rica. La zona donde está ubicado el hotel no es de las más lindas.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Good Hotel For A Night In Alajuela

Stayed here for a night before heading on to La Fortuna. The hotel was nice, the staff were friendly, and they feed you an authentic Costa Rican breakfast the next morning. Traffic in Alajuela is very heavy, so just park on the sidewalk in front of the hotel when you arrive. The desk can then open the gate to to parking lot and you can pull your car in there. Alajuela is VERY non touristy- meaning you get to see what Costa Rican culture is really like. Spending an afternoon wandering Alajuela's streets and eating with the locals you see a side of Costa Rica more authentic than if you only stay at the popular tourist destinations.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

murrey, canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Your not paying for the Ritz

Clean older hotel in the heart of town. Staff was accommodating. Complimentary breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Denis, CHAMBLY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Près du centre ville et des commodités.

Parfait pour arriver au pays. Le personnel parle anglais. Petit stationnement
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

carolyn, Bruxelles

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

Hotel dont le rapport qualité prix est très bon

En bus 15min de l aeroport et près du terminus du bus c etait impeccable le déjeuner est top pour la région le parking est juste à côté et fermé le personnel est serviable et adorable Vraiment un bon plan quand on passe ici
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

6/10 Okay

Jimmy, california

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Very small

First when I called they gave me bad directions on how to park, second when I did it was very small place to park, when you get out you have drive backwards too the street in a busy street very crazy and scary situation! Now the room. Very small with only a ceiling fan very hot inside not a great night of sleep for me!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

4/10 Poor

desirae, Calgary, AB

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

Never made it inside

By the time we landed in San Jose and picked up our rental car it was around 11pm. We drove to Alajuela and the little town seemed shut down, bars on windows, lights off. We tried to feel hopeful on the way to Eskalima but we were left disappointed and confused. No lights to indicate it was open and all the bars were closed. We felt uncomfortable in the neighbourhood and were unaware there was a doorbell we were supposed to ring to be let in. We chose to stay elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

6/10 Okay

andrea, alajuela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Hotell cerca del aeropuerto

Es un hotel bonito y eata cerca del aeropuerto. el personal agradable, las habitaciones son correctas para pasar una noche, pues es bastante ruidoso.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

4/10 Poor

larry potter, Alajela, Costa Rica

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Not accessible

room was tiny but clean. a/c was fine. but asked for a room on the first floor as there were several with the doors open and empty, clean and ready to go. I check in with 3 bags a cane and a prophetic leg and ask for ground floor. they proceed to put me on the 3rd floor and no elevator. then they state on page that there is an airport shuttle which there is not. not a happy disabled guy...
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

En enkelt overnatning

Vi boede der for en enkelt nat og havde brug for noget der lå tæt på lufthavnen. Vi synes det var et godt hotel med venligt og opmærksomt personale. Værelset var pænt og rent. Hvis man har brug for et sted for en enkelt overnatning vil jeg anbefale det, hvis man skal opholde sig på ferie i San Jose ville jeg vælge noget andet.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017