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Buena Vista Chic Hotel

3.5 star property
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Road 130, 9 kms north from the airport, toward Poas Volcano, San Isidro, Alajuela, 4050
  • Place, Alajuela Cathedral
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Juan Santamaría Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬
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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Balcony Two Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Junior Suite

Family Junior Suite

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Villa, Multiple Beds, Balcony, Valley View

Family Villa, Multiple Beds, Balcony, Valley View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 69 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony

Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Room with King Bed

Deluxe Room with King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Buena Vista Chic Hotel

Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast (local cuisine) is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free airport shuttle. Additionally, concierge services, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk are onsite.
Buena Vista Chic Hotel offers 30 accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The free breakfast at Buena Vista Chic Hotel gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be close to Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free roundtrip airport shuttle.
  • Free local cuisine breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the breakfast
  • 8 minutes by car from Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto and 8 minutes from Juan Santamaria Historical Museum
  • Free airport shuttle service
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.

An outdoor pool, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Buena Vista Chic Hotel. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available on request). Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star San Isidro hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free local cuisine breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Quetzal Grill - This restaurant serves 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

  • Free return airport shuttle from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Quetzal Grill

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • 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 (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • 6 buildings
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal, ferry terminal, airport, and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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.

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Buena Vista Chic Hotel offers transfers from the cruise terminal, ferry terminal, airport, and train station (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 24 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. 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

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Buena Vista Alajuela
Hotel Buena Vista
Hotel Buena Vista Alajuela
Hotel Buena Vista San Isidro
Buena Vista San Isidro
San Isidro Hotel Buena Vista Hotel
Hotel Hotel Buena Vista San Isidro
Buena Vista
Hotel Hotel Buena Vista
Hotel Buena Vista
Buena Vista Chic Hotel Hotel
Buena Vista Chic Hotel San Isidro
Buena Vista Chic Hotel Hotel San Isidro

Buena Vista Chic Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 425 out of 630 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 143 out of 630 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 630 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 630 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 630 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Perfect quaint boutique hotel with restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location. Beautiful grounds! Amazing views of San Jose.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff, so friendly and welcoming
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Verity

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sunit

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander, Petaluma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only 30 min from the airport, up in the coffee covered hills above the very vibrant Alajuela neighborhood, is the best, not too expensive hotel in San Jose. Wonderful staff, beautiful grounds and gardens, nice food and a very relaxing setting. We really enjoy spending our last night, after puddle jumping and before getting on that big old jet liner, just decompressing in affordable luxury. Go there, you'll be glad you did.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley Nicole

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Sarita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean, the people are amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Claudia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely grounds, shuttle really convenient and the staff amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet, Vancouver

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jacek

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and very friendly staff. I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Portia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice and quaint, only stayed one night.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great stay. Staff is very courteous. The drivers for airport transfer have been very prompt and courteous on multiple trips.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yesha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved my stay here! Came with a friend for a quick trip and we enjoyed it so much. Staff was super nice and food was amazing. Def a good stay!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The views from the hotel are stunning and the grounds are nice. The food at the restaurant was ok but I would recommend eating off site.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Place is awesome! Service is superb! Food is great too!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

María

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convinient
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Renee

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this property and its staff was amazing. It was quiet. It felt very safe. The staff went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and safe when I return to Costa Rica I won’t be returning back into San Jose however, if you are, this is a great place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and grounds are lovely and well kept. We had a delicious dinner at the restaurant. Staff were very friendly, and the room was comfortable with a great view of the city lights.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Louise mor

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the property, we stayed in the villa #1 which was big and beautiful. There were paths leading from the accommodations down the mountains with beautiful trees, flowers butterflies etc. The view from the villa was magnificent. The restaurant was convenient and had mostly friendly staff but i would have preferred a more Costa Rican cuisine and maybe sell a few snacks at the front desk. I really would have loved if they had a relationship with one of the local restaurants to do deliveries! That would've been awesome since the local food was delicious! The t.v shoes were only in Spanish which I understand but the remote has an English input that didn't work. Over all I would recommend the hotel. I went during the rainy season so we didn't have to deal with any crowds.
Overview of our villa
Path to our villa
Swimming pool
Common area pathway
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

karen, San Diego

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Rooms are comfortable. No elevator. Noisy since open floor plan and could hear staff talking in restaurant late into the evening and then housekeeping early in the morning. Staff was excellent. Not too convenient for airport but a cute hotel b
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was incredible, helped with anything we needed and made accommodations when needed. Pool area was not the best but we only used it for one day.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Louise mor

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025