Altura Hotel

3.0 star property

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Studio
Chalet, Jetted Tub
Standard Tent
Interior
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Volcan Poás 3 Km, Calle La Legua, San Juan, Alajuela
  • Place, Poás Volcano National Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, La Paz Waterfall Gardens
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Braulio Carrillo National Park
    ‪59 min drive‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Futon
  • Free Wi-Fi

Chalet, Jetted Tub

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Panoramic Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Valley view
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Tent

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Tent

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Altura Hotel

This hotel features dry cleaning, laundry facilities, and tour/ticket assistance. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a garden and a picnic area.
Altura Hotel offers 7 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Altura Hotel. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Poás Volcano National Park. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Poás Volcano National Park and 10 minutes from Corso Lechería
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Altura Hotel. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star San Juan hotel.

Guests are served free full breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10 AM

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Altura Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 9 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. 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

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Altura Hotel Poasito
Altura Hotel
Altura Poasito
Altura Hotel Hotel
Altura Hotel San Juan
Altura Hotel Hotel San Juan

Altura Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 188 out of 291 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 74 out of 291 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 291 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 291 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 291 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view was amazing and the food was also very good the room was clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Located in the mountains very close to La Poas. Very fun quirky setting. Nice and quiet overlooking the city. Great typical Costa Rican breakfast included.
Our shipping container room was amazing! Big tub and shower and beautiful views!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Such a cool place to stay. Our panoramic view room was amazing. The grounds were beautiful as well. Very nice experience.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our family tent! Was so cozy and cute. The gentleman that check us in was so sweet and helpful. Highly recommend for a beautiful, unique place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mariana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice cozy rooms, perfect for couples, close to the volcano
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Xiang

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and natural environment, Kids like it
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Romiro was great helping us out with a walkthrough of the property. Amazing location, great views from the room and from the lush green lawns next to the reception. Jacuzzi was great add on with great views.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

J.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is beautiful, the room was very clean, staff was friendly and welcoming!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah E

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

Fabulous vacation spot!

Wonderful staff, beautiful location!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super nice staff and the property grounds were beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really cute and relaxing hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yailen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute little spot , just stayed for a night, great location close to Poas Volcano and La Paz Waterfall which were the spots we visited.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jean-Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great view from breakfast place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Yehuda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family absolutely loved this place. Kiddos loved the playground, open space and of course the donkey. What a treasure this location is. Highly recommend. The hosts, food and rooms were all great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ilene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful property and unique rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sofia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place ☺️
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

teresa

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

Beautiful surroundings

Gorgeous location. Great place to stay to be outside of San Jose with a reasonable drive to the airport
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely grounds, custom accommodation, friendly and welcoming staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hecxiomar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place is so nice
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ARBINDERPAL

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

Impressive views and comfortable stay

This was a great hotel, incredible views and comfortable room. Staff were friendly, will definitely want to visit and stay here again. Loved the breakfast in the morning.
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View from the room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

feelicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicia Lopez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025