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Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose

2.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Front of property
Reception
Terrace/patio
Exterior

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, Alajuela Cathedral
    ‪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

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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

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Shared Dormitory, Quadruple Room (4 Beds)

Shared Dormitory, Quadruple Room (4 Beds)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Basic Shared Dormitory (8 Beds)

Basic Shared Dormitory (8 Beds)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Single Bunk Beds

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Basic Double Room

Basic Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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

  • Smoke-free property

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.

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 198 out of 233 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 233 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 233 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 233 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 233 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

joan

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was like being with family. That is how personable they are with people who are coming & going all the time. That little garden with mini waterfall is so calming & soothing
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Itala

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
It looks older but that makes it typical. However we saw a spider and some spider webs. Also the room is basic but a luggage table or at least a chair would be helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

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

10/10 Excellent

natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I will go back while traveling thru San Jose. Very friendly staff.It's more like a guest house than a hostel. Family run adds to the feeling of hospitality & safety. Will assist with language deficits.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Evelynne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great little home-stay style property, practically next to the airport. I had a private room with a shared bathroom, and breakfast included. My plane arrived after 11 pm and they offered airport pick up for a small fee. It was a safe and easy walk into Alajuela. The family is welcoming and courteous and you can chill in the back garden and listen to the birds.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sanjay

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

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was lovely. Beautiful place, very clean and close to the airport. I was travelling solo and it was so nice to meet some of the people travelling like me in the morning and have breakfast together. The staff was so friendly and I had a great night sleep. My room was clean and had a comfortable bed and the shower was good too with plenty of hot water. Would definitely recommend and the price was great too!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alfred

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room really clean. Owner, amenities, staff couldn't do enough for me. Breakfast yummy and they offer dinner for $7. Love having the transport service. I highly recommend Gardens House :-)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Destyn

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. They are very accommodating. Very much enjoyed it. The back porch was awesome.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadhinka

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly staff, welcoming. Would definitely come back
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff, Smithers

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good airport option. Not spectacular, but good staff, filling breakfast, and great at organizing the airport pickup. Could use a dresser and more hooks in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dayanis

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Regan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very special place! Amazing local meals available,very quiet and secure. The family that runs the establishment treat you like family!! I will be returning again and again, thank you!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Priya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, staffs were really really helpful, the owner was kind and helpful, the cook was a nice lady. The breakfast included rice and beans and bananas with tea/ coffee/ juice. I came late night after i missed my flight. The owner kindly provided me room instantly even if my booking dates i filled were not accurate. They were very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025