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Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco

3.0 star property
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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Porch
Exterior
Free daily continental breakfast
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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1.5 sur del Parque Industrial, Tejar del Guarco, El Tejar, 30801
  • Place, Paseo Metrópoli
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Cartago Municipal Museum
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Our Lady of the Angels Basilica
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪60 min drive‬
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Room options

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 90 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Basic Studio, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette

Basic Studio, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a business center. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include conference space, concierge services, and laundry facilities.
Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco offers 38 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco. During your stay, you'll be close to Paseo Metrópoli. You'll find features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Amenities include a business center, conference space, and laundry facilities
  • 5 minutes by car from Cartago Sports Center and 6 minutes from Dr. Max Peralta Jiménez Hospital
  • Local-area shuttle service available for a fee
  • Cats and dogs welcome for free (restrictions apply)
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

There's an onsite business center. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star El Tejar hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone

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 noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet deposit: USD 25 per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco Cartago
Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco
y Restaurante El Guarco Cartago
y Restaurante El Guarco
Y Restaurante Guarco Tejar
Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco Hotel
Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco El Tejar
Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco Hotel El Tejar

Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 227 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 227 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 227 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 227 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 227 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Jenica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cosy hotel with wonderful weekend brunch.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service overall. Clean and well maintained
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are clean. The staff is amazing. The food is excellent. The parking is safe and extremely secure. If you have dogs and get a room on the main level there's a great run for them to enjoy.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was immaculate and spacious. The grounds were very well kept. It is an older property but very well maintained. I will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing and friendly people! Room was always spotless and the breakfast has a pretty good selection and the food was perfect always! Safe and gated parking inside the compound and never had any worries here! Totally adored the workers in every part of this place!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Arlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I can rave about Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco. What a pleasant stay we had! The staff was so friendly and accommodating. The service was outstanding. The food was much better than expected; it was not your typical institutional-type menu or food. Breakfast was equally enjoyable with numerous choices, all expertly presented with a smile as well. I would not hesitate to recommend this hotel to anyone visiting the Cartago area. It was a treat.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are very clean. The staff are amazing. If you have a dog and a room on the main level there is a great run for them to get outside. We really appreciate it.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rex

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Noise from the street. Otherwise it would have been 4. Staff was great and the food was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well accessible location in Camargo, Staff is very friendly, capable, and did their best to accommodate our needs
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sallie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is always friendly, room very clean and safe.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
best breakfast we had on our trip in Costa Rica!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love everything specially the back open eating area
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maria Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place. The staff was welcoming and extremely nice. Breakfast was delicious
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Bradford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find right of the main route. Staff was very pleasant and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was a great stay! the room was comfortable, clean, and the staff was so nice! We did not eat at the restaurant but the food smelled delicious! If you are going to Cartago this is the place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Great spot.

Easy access and very clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff. Good food at the restaurant. Breakfast included.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Sandi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel El Guarco rooms were very clean & comfortable. Staff were very helpful & kind. The linens & towels were so white & had a lovely clean fragrance. The incuded breakfasts wre truly amazing & presentation was impeccable! We could walk to numerous other retaurants or fast food establishments for dinner meals. We were there for 6 days, & would have enjoyed a pool & lounges to enhance our stay. But we made lounges out of the benches on the balcony, by adding pillows to recline on. Also, since located in a high traffic area, it was quite noisy day & night.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, and conveniently located for our needs. We enjoy the restaurant eating areas both indoors and outdoors. Very friendly and helpful staff. Thank you very much!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ronil

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I like the great WiFi and good service. I don’t like that the hotel was on a noisy highway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025