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Villa Ilusión CR

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Consider a stay at Villa Ilusión CR and take advantage of free breakfast (local cuisine), a terrace, and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as an arcade/game room and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Laundry

Room options

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Basic Single Room | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Basic Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Basic Twin Room | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Basic Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

San José is home to Villa Ilusión CR. El Fortín and Casa Amarilla are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Sabana Park and Braulio Carrillo National Park. Toucan Rescue Ranch and Casa de la Cultura are also worth visiting. Visit our San José travel guide
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San Isidro, Heredia, Villa Ilusión CR, San José, Heredia

What's nearby

  • A large tree trunk with moss and lichen, surrounded by dense green foliage.
    Braulio Carrillo National Park
    6 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • A panoramic view of a city with a prominent stadium, dense residential areas, and distant mountains under a partly cloudy sky.
    University of Costa Rica
    17 min drive - 9.1 miles
  • Toucan Rescue Ranch
    2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Lincoln Plaza
    15 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Universidad Nacional
    15 min drive - 8.2 miles

Getting around

  • San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station
    16 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)
    45 min drive

Restaurants

  • Restaurante Mar Y Tierra
    2 min walk
  • Rancho Tipico Zurqui
    1 min drive
  • Bar Restaurante Las Juntas
    3 min drive
  • Casa Antigua
    4 min drive
  • Lechuza Vegana #2
    4 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 1-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

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
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Room service

More

  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
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
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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 (roundtrip)

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, mobile payments, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Free in-room WiFi has a 1-device limit

Frequently asked questions

Is Villa Ilusión CR pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa Ilusión CR?

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Villa Ilusión CR?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Villa Ilusión CR provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 20 roundtrip applies.

Where is Villa Ilusión CR located?

Situated in San José, this hotel is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Toucan Rescue Ranch and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Braulio Carrillo National Park. Parque Canino San Pablo and Lincoln Plaza are also within 9 mi (15 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

Villa Ilusión CR Reviews

7.0

Good

7.0

Cleanliness

5.8

Amenities

7.6

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 22 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Alison

We showed up and they asked us to leave because they weren't ready for us. We stayed at the hotel up the road for much cheaper and it was plenty nice.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Charming & SO friendly

The host was such a sweet guy, he gave us money for the tolls! Also he knows how to get places faster, so you can avoid traffic, which is a real thing here. The hotel itself is used for weddings a lot, apparently, so you can imagine how beautiful this hotel is, the pictures don't do it justice. Also, there's a pool table. So. Go here, it's great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

SHIRLEY

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing about the pictures place it's very dirty beds smell bad and hairs and broken glass on the mattress ant trash under beds food old and could .dirty towels no toilet paper the hosts Not frequently and mean, no access to go out no body to contact to open, this places is dangerous for health..
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Sara Maria

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was not even a hotel, I don’t know why this is on Expedia, we had to end up leaving, to start, there was no one that could check us in and we had to wait, then we needed to change our sheets because they were dirty stained with blood and other things, and no one could help us, there was a loud wedding downstairs and we couldn’t sleep so we ended up leaving
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Dannys

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Es un lugar lindo, lamentablemente le falta mucho cariño en sus instalaciones y detalles, debe y sentirse mejor para el huésped, el olor debe ser algo de cuidado en las habitaciones. Muy bueno el desayuno
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Manuel

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Die Villa Illusion ist langsam in die Jahre gekommen. Das merkt man besonders am Waschbereich. Allerdings für den Preis ist es völlig uin Ordnung.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Robert

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty, family lives there who runs the place and has kids making noise too late at night, lousy accommodations, breakfast not served when promised. Place is run doen, near its end. A joke.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Una experiencia de terror

La experiencia de este lugar es algo que quisiera borrar por completo de mi memoria, las Camas tenían pelo, polvo, manchas no me quiero imaginar de que, todo estaba asquerosamente sucio, telarañas por doquier, no logramos dormir nada del hedor que tenían las habitaciones era como si nunca hubieran limpiado esas habitaciones, no hay agua potable, es un completo desastre, no le recomiendo a nadie que visite este lugar es una completa ilusión la que le venden en este lugar. Pedimos que limpiaran la habitación y que cambiaran la ropa de cama y si intentaron limpiarla y cambiar las fundas, pero aún así tenían pelos, y el piso tenía una casi una peluca de la cantidad de cabello, no puedo creer la pésima calidad de servicio de este lugar.
Pelo en el piso de la habitación
Pelos en el piso del baño
Pelos en las paredes del baño
Pelos en la cama, fundas sucias, con polvo
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It’s a lovely place.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old and stately home become a small hotel. In COVID breakfast served in your room. Host with 2 small delightful children. Nice balcony for breakfast. In times without COVID, I imagine it’s very convivial
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Aloha from Hawaii

Arrived early…….gate to the property was closed. A youngster who lived nearby helped us enter. Mansion was opened….no one near the checkin area……called out for assistance….a guest helped us get the attention of the owner. Classic old style mansion……..fast checkin…..classic staircase….spacious room with a balcony…..pool table just outside our room…..full breakfast served on our balcony……special Christmas breakfast the morning we departed. Very cordial owners….accommodating….helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

No es lo que esperaba

El personal nunca utilizó mascarilla, la habitación sumamente sucia desde la cama, no estaba bien tendida, sábanas manchadas, toallas sucias, polvo en las mesitas de noche, plantas podridas y el agua de los floreros verdusca, mal olor en la ropa de cama, cobijas viejas y polvo, la ducha no funcionó adecuadamente desde un inicio, alfombras de baño requieren ser cambiadas
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great stay

Great bed and breakfast like hotel. People running it are very nice and attentive. Wife great. Hot water in showers. Beds comfortable. Beautiful area. Not far from San Ysidro
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great place to stay.

Beautiful mansion-hotel. Beds very comfortable and wi-fi excellent. Breakfast very good. Shower has hot water. Loved everything about it and will stay there again. Only thing to be aware of is that like a lot of Costa Rica hotels there is an end to check-in time at 10pm. I checked in at 9pm and the gate was locked and I called and they let me in. Another time we got there in the afternoon and everything was fine. Also the turnoff from the highway comes up very fast and I've missed it a couple of times and had to circle back. Not a problem, though.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

CARLOS JAVIER

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

GRAN AMABILIDAD Y ATENCION

CASA REGENTADA POR LOS DUEÑOS, GRAN AMABILIDAD , NOS INFORMARON DE UUN SITIO BUENISIMMO PARA CENAR Y NS FACILITARON ENCHUFES ESPECIALES QUE NOO LLEVAVAMOS DESAYUNO RICO PASAMOS UNA NOCHE PARA IR AL DIA SIGUIENTE A TORTUGUERO , VOLVERIA A REPETIR
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paula

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

efinitely will come back

Amazing place, we felt at home. The hosts are amazing and welcomed us as if they're us. Took us to local trips and the homemade breakfasts were delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really gorgeous place complete with spiral staircase. Lovely room with a canopy bed. Hostess served a nice breakfast in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Roxana Maria Rodriguez

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Andres

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022