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Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose

2.0 star property
Suburban bed & breakfast with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Terrace/patio
Front of property
Microwave, electric kettle
32-inch TV with cable channels
Reception

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Basic Shared Dormitory (3 Beds)

Basic Shared Dormitory (3 Beds)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Yard
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Quadruple Room (4 Beds)

Shared Dormitory, Quadruple Room (4 Beds)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Yard
TV
Separate bedroom
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Private Classic Room

Private Classic Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Yard
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Shared Dormitory (8 Beds)

Basic Shared Dormitory (8 Beds)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Yard
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the area

Located in Bajo Cornizal, a neighborhood in Alajuela, Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose is in the suburbs and near the airport. City Mall and Terrazas Lindora Shopping Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Hacienda Alsacia. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Parque Viva or National Stadium of Costa Rica.
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C. La Haya, Alajuela, Provincia de Alajuela

What's nearby

  • City Mall - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Juan Santamaría Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Parque Viva - 9 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Terrazas Lindora Shopping Center - 13 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Multiplaza Mall Escazu - 18 min drive - 15.1 km

Getting around

  • San Antonio de Belen Station - 18 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪KFC - Plaza Ferias - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Hamburguesa Los Talleres 1 - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Soda Tere - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Soda Escorial - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose

Bed & breakfast near City Mall
Located close to Parque Viva, Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose provides free continental breakfast, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this bed & breakfast include:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and barbecue grills
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose have amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 32-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Private fenced yards and electric kettles

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip 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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Gardens House

Frequently asked questions

Is Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose?

As of Aug 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose on Aug 27, 2025 start from CA $66.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 10 per vehicle applies.

Where is Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose located?

Located in Bajo Cornizal, this bed & breakfast is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from City Mall and within 9 mi (15 km) of Parque Viva and Terrazas Lindora Shopping Center. Hacienda Alsacia and Costa Rica Convention Center are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 144 out of 166 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 166 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 166 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 166 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 166 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great! The small garden was beautiful. The best part was the friendly helpful staff!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy airport access. Homey stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great people, close to the airport
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was great , I stayed in a private room, it had a bathroom , was very clean , check-in and out was seamless. It was very quiet, the breakfast was delicious. I definitely recommend this place for anyone considering it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating and clean. I used thier shuttle service and had a very late check in (2am) The free morning breakfast was a perfect start to the day. Would come again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

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

10/10 Excellent

Flor

The other guests were delightful and the breakfast was yummy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The airport transport was so quick and easy, nice place to stay. Friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

francene

The surrounding area is private homes , feels very secure . Very quiet . The staff is very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was A ok for the price and location. Will be staying here when I come back to Costa Rica
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to Airport
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and location for quick stay in and out of Jose. Exceptional in their communication and hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clifton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a nice family owned business. Terrific breskfast!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shinnosuke

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

Friendly and clean

Nice friendly owner
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly host helped us with our questions.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only stayed one-night but would not hesitate to stay again. Premises has a relaxing vibe and owner ix very accomodiating. The inexpensive shuttle service to the sirport is very convenient. I highly recommebd.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Cute little place to stay near the airport!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Fleur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
close to the airport
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Nisha lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owners were nice but i didnt know i had to share a room wit 7 other people that was uncomfortable i ended up leaving and booking a different hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Chill, tasty simple breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The people are very supportive and friendly and I loved being there every second
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic stay. Very quiet and comfortable. The staff was wonderful. Thanks so much!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great for convenience... close to airport
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice food,clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023