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Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose

2.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Reception
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Front of property

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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C. La Haya, Alajuela, Provincia de Alajuela
  • Place, City Mall
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Juan Santamaría Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Juan Santamaria Historical Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Private Classic Room

Private Classic Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Basic Shared Dormitory (3 Beds)

Basic Shared Dormitory (3 Beds)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Shared Dormitory, Quadruple Room (4 Beds)

Shared Dormitory, Quadruple Room (4 Beds)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Basic Shared Dormitory (8 Beds)

Basic Shared Dormitory (8 Beds)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Basic Double Room

Basic Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose

Along with a microwave in a common area, this smoke-free bed & breakfast has dry cleaning and a 24-hour front desk. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and barbecue grills are onsite.
Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose offers 4 accommodations. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Cable television is provided. This Alajuela bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of City Mall. Features include free breakfast and free WiFi in public areas, plus dry cleaning service.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Just a 4-minute drive from City Mall and 12 minutes from Parque Viva
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose.

This Alajuela bed & breakfast is smoke free.

Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
A hosted evening meal is available for a surcharge daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 0 metres
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of USD 7

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

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 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 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, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 10 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Hosted evening meal: USD 7

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 private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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
Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 48 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

Property is also known as

Gardens House

Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 207 out of 246 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 246 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 246 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 246 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 246 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cute spot with great vibes.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Finn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and friendly staff, great breakfast and great value for money
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mars

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Very kind staff and good ambiance all around.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The host is very friendly …good food and very nice cozy place.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean, the staff is wonderful and the location is safe and central to a lot of restaurants and bus routes
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a shared house, private bedroom, AC in room was comfortable, breakfast in the morning was very good, perfect place for a one night stay to sleep
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Truth B

Great private room with key. Yummy breakfast, very hospitable hosts,
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a hostel with great hosts, comfortable atmosphere and good interaction with other guests.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shania

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super vibey place. Helpful staff. On time airport shuttle, comfy beds!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location. Nice shared kitchen where we could cook, or the option to have them cook dinner for a reasonable price. Shuttle to airport fir a good price too.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Francois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stay. Property has both shared rooms and private ones. I had a private one with private bathroom. It was simple but very clean and comfortable. Breakfast was included and the owner offers transport for a minimum fee. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

joan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This was such an interesting place-lovely garden at the entrance and also an in house garden retreat. Also --The staff was helpful working around our early departure schedule,
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sanjay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, with very nice and accomodating hosts
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
amazing place to stay! very friendly hosts and other guests as well
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nichole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the perfect little airport stayin a small safe neighborhood! The place is adorable - plants everywhere - and I love the little back patio area to chill and relax. They served breakfast and coffee. I had the private room - super clean and comfortable with a tv and own bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great and charming space. We only stayed the night but were treated to great service. Traditional breakfast was delicious; Randall and Gerardo were extremely helpful, kind and accommodating. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Stewart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is nice for groups and family needing accommodation while travelling.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very nice and they offer 24 hour shuttle. It is in walking distance to different restaurants. Room was clean and had A/C as well. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very helpful and personable staff. Literal home cooked breakfast was delicious. The private room was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Destyn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, kind staff. Beautiful design
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Avery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So beautiful and quiet with the friendliest staff!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, everything was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean,friendly staff. The accommodations for breakfast was so sweet of the staff. Also the dog is the cutest thing in the entire place.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic airport shuttle, lovely staff. Nice gardens. A glass of juice at breakfast would have been nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026