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Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites
San José / Central Valley · Costa Rica
d Av 1St Street Del Teatro Municipal 200 M Al EsteView location
8.2/10Excellent756 Reviews
Cleanliness8.4/10 8.4
Service8.8/10 8.8
Comfort7.4/10 7.4
Condition7.8/10 7.8
Location7.0/10 7.0
Neighborhood7.8/10 7.8
Amenities8.4/10 8.4
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About Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites
With a stay at Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites, you'll be centrally located in Alajuela, within a 10-minute drive of City Mall and Central Park. This hotel is 4. 1 mi (6. 6 km) from Ojo de Agua Spa Park and 6. 1 mi (9.
8 km) from Plaza Real Cariari. Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.
The shuttle (surcharge) will take you to the nearby beach or shopping center. Featured amenities include a computer station, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Guests may use a cruise ship terminal shuttle for a surcharge, and free valet parking is available onsite.
Take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Make yourself at home in one of the 25 air-conditioned rooms featuring LED televisions.
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Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include safes and ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.
A stay at Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites places you in the heart of Alajuela, steps from Juan Santamaría Park and Alajuela Cathedral. This hotel is 13.6 mi (21.9 km) from Poás Volcano National Park and 10.9 mi (17.6 km) from Sabana Park.
Make yourself at home in one of the 25 air-conditioned rooms featuring LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Guests may use a cruise ship terminal shuttle for a surcharge, and free valet parking is available onsite.
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Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Childcare
Business facilities
Transportation services
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
2:00 PM
Check-in until
midnight
Check-out until
12:00 PM
Minimum check-in age
18
Hotel policies
No elevators
Professional property host/manager
Pets not allowed
Important information
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Special Instructions
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
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Instructions
- 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 and cash
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- 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
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Minimal age
18
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Optional fees
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 12.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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Spoken Language
Japanese
English
Spanish
Nearby attractions
Juan Santamaría Park
0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Central Park
0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Alajuela Cathedral
0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Juan Santamaria Historical Museum
0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Central Market Alajuela
0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Plaza Real Alajuela
0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto
1 km / 0.6 mi
City Mall
1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Casino Fiesta
2.8 km / 1.8 mi
Ojo de Agua Spa Park
6.8 km / 4.2 mi
Parque Viva
7.7 km / 4.8 mi
Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center
8.1 km / 5 mi
INCAE Business School
8.3 km / 5.2 mi
Cafe Rosa Blanca Organic Coffee Farm
8.8 km / 5.5 mi
Casino Fiesta Heredia
9.1 km / 5.6 mi
Hotel facilities & services
Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.
- Total number of rooms: 25
- hotel
- 24-hour reception
- Check-in hour
- Check-out hour
- Wi-fi
- Laundry service
- Multilingual staff
- Hotel safe
- Garden
- Terrace
- Concierge
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- Newspapers
- Luggage room
- Outdoor freshwater pool: 1
- Sun loungers
- TV lounge
- Breakfast
- Non-smoking establishment
- Minimum check-in age: 18
Meal plans
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Room types
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JUNIOR SUITE CITY VIEW ONE BEDROOMJUNIOR SUITE • CITY VIEW ONE BEDROOMJSU.B1-CV
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- Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- JUNIOR SUITE
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- CITY VIEW ONE BEDROOM
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JUNIOR SUITE CITY VIEW ONE BEDROOM
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- JUNIOR SUITE
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- CITY VIEW ONE BEDROOM
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Room code: JSU.B1-CV
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QUADRUPLE ANNEXQUADRUPLE • ANNEXQUA.AX
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- Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- QUADRUPLE
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- ANNEX
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QUADRUPLE ANNEX
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- QUADRUPLE
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- ANNEX
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Room code: QUA.AX
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QUADRUPLE SUPERIOR CITY VIEWQUADRUPLE • SUPERIOR CITY VIEWQUA.CV-SU
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- Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- QUADRUPLE
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- SUPERIOR CITY VIEW
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QUADRUPLE SUPERIOR CITY VIEW
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- Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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- QUADRUPLE
- View / characteristic
- SUPERIOR CITY VIEW
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Room code: QUA.CV-SU
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FAMILY ROOM TWO DOUBLE BEDS NON SMOKINGFAMILY ROOM • TWO DOUBLE BEDS NON SMOKINGFAM.2D-NM
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- Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
- Room type
- FAMILY ROOM
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- TWO DOUBLE BEDS NON SMOKING
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FAMILY ROOM TWO DOUBLE BEDS NON SMOKING
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- FAMILY ROOM
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- TWO DOUBLE BEDS NON SMOKING
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Room code: FAM.2D-NM
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DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST-1
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- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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- DOUBLE
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- STANDARD
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DOUBLE STANDARD
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- DOUBLE
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- STANDARD
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Room code: DBL.ST-1
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TRIPLE STANDARDTRIPLE • STANDARDTPL.ST
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- Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
- Room type
- TRIPLE
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- STANDARD
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TRIPLE STANDARD
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- Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
- Room type
- TRIPLE
- View / characteristic
- STANDARD
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Room code: TPL.ST
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Guest reviews
What other guests saying about Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites
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Roxana
Super clean room, very nice staff. I loved the pool area, very relaxing. We didn't eat breakfast cause we were sick, but it looked good. I will stay there again for sure.
Mark
Location was excellent because proximity to public transport, a food court, an 24 hr mini mart
Jose
Very friendly staff
Kathi
I especially liked that it was a small entity, possibly run by a family. It was an 8 minute drive from the airport, and with a pool and continental breakfast, it had everything I needed for an excellent price
Jani
It was the absolute Perfect Stay!
Oscar
Muy bueno
Brayan
Muy bueno
Roy
Good place to stay , only parking space is outside de property ,
william
ok
Wilhelmina
AC was ancient and noisy, unable to control the temperature, the front door window was cracked, like it was hit by something or someone. Not very comforting. Very disappointing.
Robert
Nice hotel centrally located in Alajuela 2 blocks from a park and close to several restaurants. The staff was excellent.
Katherine
Stayed here for less than 12 hours. At check-in, we reserved our airport shuttle seats (leaves every hour starting at 5am). We were able to walk around to find dinner, had an early night to bed to catch the 5am shuttle to get to the airport with 3 hours prior to our flight. This place was perfect.
Christine
Ask for a room at the back of the property away from the street. The hotel doesn’t have a shuttle service. They provide a taxi for you and they cover the cost to or from the airport… Not both. There are plenty of restaurants within walking distance of the hotel. Convenient location and good value for the money. Would definitely stay again.
AMY
This was the perfect launching point for our early flight out of SJO. Our fam
Carleton
The staff was very helpful and friendly.
Nancy
Clean facilities!!
Eva
Room was small but had a decent size bathroom. Some artwork on walls would make it look more welcoming. Service was ok. Not very helpful when it came to asking about the brochures they had available for tours. The food would have been great if it were more Costa Rican style. Food was not appetizing but there is a nearby cafe in walking distance that serves good traditional food. I would expect more for the cost of staying here.
Nancy
The room was spotless and the staff were courteous!
kevin
Good location for night before traveling off
Shantu
The room is clean, staffs are helpful
Crystal
Hotel was very clean, and staff was extremely nice and helpful.
Laura
The staff were friendly and very helpful, the breakfast was delicious (and the hours were convenient!), the property was clean and safe, the pool was small but very nice with lots of seating options. The location was also perfect, close to the airport but not noisy and very convenient with lots of food and shopping nearby.
Rini
Very unclean property
Daniel
Nice basic hotel in Alejuela. It was Christmas time and Alajuela was festively decorated. Many nearby reataurants , walkable friendly city. Less busy than San Jose. Near airport
Joo Tim
Thanks it was nice to have a shuttle from or to the airport. And also nice to have a swimming pool on site.
The service was just awesome
The service was just awesome
Lisa
We stayed two nights a week apart. the first stay we were on the second floor and so had a relatively quiet stay. The second night we were on the ground floor at the base of the stairwell - not so quiet there. Overall though the service was good. The rooms were clean. The shuttle service to the airport was on time and helpful. So overall a good spot to stay if one is heading out or into San Jose via air flights.
Anthony
Todo excelente
Eric
Terrific staff! The room was clean and comfortable. The breakfast was promptly served with fresh fruit, cereal, sandwiches and very good. I would stay here again.
Shauna
The pool is adorable, free breakfast is ok, room was clean, airport shuttle back to airport was very handy. But trying to arrange it for when I arrived fell on deaf ears. There is no way to contact them and they stopped replying through hotels.com so I was stranded and had to pay 8000 colognes for an Uber. The location is SO noisy, traffic, people outside yelling and screaming. Not sure I would recommend.
Lawrence F
Nice guy at the front desk. Easy to walk to fast food joints. Close to the airport. Recommended
Gaspari
Flight was delayed and reach Costa Rica after midnight. Hotel doesn’t check in after midnight. Had to get somewhere else to stay
Tracey
Convenient, close to airport, secure parking or shuttle service
john Allen
The friendliest staff i gave every encountered the owner Jose is very helpful and speaks perfect english i highly recommend this hotel
Lilian
The room was very comfortable and clean. The girl in from desk is very nice and professional. The rest of the staff helpful, I feel like I’m part of the family in this place.
Aurora
You get what you paid for, except breakfast is minimal. Also, the hotel name isn’t a specific place named on the airport shuttles so it’s confusing trying to get there.
guido
The hot shower is out of this world 🌎 very good coffee for breakfast and very helpful and nice staff members ☺️
Amy
I love this hotel. It is a little oasis near the busy square and very close to the airport. I've stayed here several times and it is always perfect. Peaceful quiet spot and everything you might need is within a few minutes walk.
Sean
The hotel os convenient for the airport and there were multiple nearby dining options.
The check in was very slow with some computer problems. Also the traffic noise in our room was very loud especially around 5-6pm. The front desk would have been willing to move us but they were no vacancy. Small bed and very basic room with no in room coffee.
The check in was very slow with some computer problems. Also the traffic noise in our room was very loud especially around 5-6pm. The front desk would have been willing to move us but they were no vacancy. Small bed and very basic room with no in room coffee.
Jani
I have been staying there arriving and departing from SJO airport for years! Everything is just the best there and they make it so easy!
Ana
It was ok
Rita
I was SO impressed with this place. Clean, English speaking and very nice people. What impressed me the most was that they provide a taxi to the airport and will send a taxi to pick you up upon arrival of same. A first for me here. Breakfast was adequate, just a bit confusing for me. This is my go to from now on. Kudos Jose!!!
Kelly
Housekeeping and breakfast prep staff were EXCELLENT and ALWAYS willing to help in any way. I enjoyed 3 days in Alajuela and the hotel was central to everything!
Ashleigh
Do not rely on the “24/7 shuttle service” we had to find our way to and from the airport as they were not responsive or not available. I even tried asking them if I could schedule an airport pickup ahead of time and they said no just wait someone will answer, but that did not happen.
However, the place was pretty clean and the breakfast was nice and convenient
However, the place was pretty clean and the breakfast was nice and convenient
Raed
The room was good, staff was nice my only complaint is the room is a bit noisy it faces a busy street, so it’s a bit loud to sleep. Other than that it’s a nice hotel
Sandy
Clean room, pool area very clean and quiet
Yunwen
Convenient
Accommodating for our late arrival after midnight. Arranged a free shuttle for our next morning early flight. Great service
steve
The employees were very gracious and very nice
David
Very good location. Price was great. Breakfast was good. Stayed here because it's near the airport. Free parking too
Tracey
Have stayed here several times over past 4 years, easy, convenient, friendly & clean
edmaly
Hotel close to the airport. We stayed for 1 night because we had an early flight. They offer shuttle service to the airport which was great. We were able to walk to a close by bar to watch the Costa Rica football game. Very safe to walk and restaurants and bars close by. Rooms are clean. Breakfast is very minimal but is enough to fill you up. This is our 2nd time staying there for 1 night. Very convenient.
Larry
Very convenient and quick shuttle to the airport, and the room was well worth the price.
Nohemias
Close to everything food etc
Sofia
We had a late flight in to CR so we found this place for the night so we could pick up our rental the next morning. Its all we needed, a clean comfy bed, ac, and shower. They provided a shuttle from the airport to the hotel.
On our way out, we came back and appreciated the fridge too.
On our way out, we came back and appreciated the fridge too.
Alexandra
My partner stubbed their toe because the bathroom is 2 inches taller. Small details like this keep it from being a great stay but it was good for the value. Clean and convenient.
Tollef
Expedia totally misrepresented this hotel. I did not stay there and want a refund.
Noel
Near Airport.
javier
Great place for the money. Safe , clean and good bed.
Alex
Great place to stay!
Laura
Super cute place, quick shuttle at midnight when i arrived, no complaints!
Richard
A clean functional room at a very reasonable rate. Close to dining options and includes an airport shuttle!
Randy
Mediocre on all counts
Jani
I REALLY enjoy La Guaria. Easy and nice and comfortable and zero stress atmosphere. Great people!
Jeffrey
Great place to spend the night after a late night flight arrival.
Only complaint was the airport pickup. The reception seemed to have difficulty coordinating this with its taxi driver but they arrived after we waited almost an hour
Only complaint was the airport pickup. The reception seemed to have difficulty coordinating this with its taxi driver but they arrived after we waited almost an hour
Lilian
I would like to thank to Miss Jessica for her kindness and service in general.
Sherri
Basic, older property, but with everything you need. Comfortable bed, nice simple breakfast and a great location close to parks, museums, restaurants, shopping and the airport. As others have mentioned, the pool did not appear very clean so I didn’t go in.
Terry
Great customer service and nice employees. Very clean and quiet. Great to have taxi to Airport.
Karla Y
Great place to stay!
Gregory
Budget hotel
Clean room for a quick late night stay
Rajat
We booked this hotel last minute as our reservation was cancedue to double booking and it turned out to be a blessing in disguise as this hotel even though a bit expensive than other one was far better. Our room was huge. 2 double beds and 1 twin bed. Big almirah and a fridge. No microwave. 24 hour front desk. We only stayed for the night as we had pretty early morning flight. They have free parking but its 5 minutes walk to the parking lot. You could park in front of hotel to load and unload. The lady at front desk was nice. The day we were there, they had a scheduled shuttle at 4am for guests. Not sure if there was extra charge for it or if it even runs every day. We had to leave earlier so we did not used it. Make sure to have bug spray as there were few mosquitoes when lights were on in the room.
Mauricio
Very nice
Tonya
Good value. Clean rooms. Comfortable beds. Airport shuttle available.
Julien
Good value for the price, nothing to complain about, I really appreciated the shuttle service to the airport in the middle of the night
Nathan
Very friendly staff. Convenient location.
Victor
good value friendly staff rooms decent
Noah
Nice, clean, safe place to stay.
Jiri
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Verified traveler
Noisy place to stay
We stayed in room 205 in March. The room was clean but extremely noisy. It was due to the fact that there was building construction happening directly across the street starting at 3:30 AM. As well as loud traffic noise resonating until late in the evening. Maybe got 3 hours of sleep...
susan siu kuen
Good hotel
It’s a good hotel to stay near the airport. Keep in mind that this hotel is very dated and basic but it’s spotless. Service checking in was great, very friendly. The morning crew at breakfast, front desk & staff on were extremely friendly. Greeting you and starting conversations with us. Parking is around the corner on another street but really like a 2 minute walk. It’s in a quiet area on a quiet street so if you go in the evening may seem scary but it’s not.
Bogdan
We stayed only one night so no other comment
Freddy
Rooms were small but clean. Bathroom was very small and crowded
Pavel
Perfect fit
Our list night before early morning flight, everything went smooth and precise including the early shuttle service. Room had all we needed in good shape. The only comment is towards the noise from the floor, which is quite disturbing as guests coming/leaving basically whole night (well, consideration of these guests towards others is another question...). Overall reviews and expectations fulfilled.
Byron
They are excellent
John
Our stay was brief due to a late arrival at the airport. That said, the staff is top notch! The desk clerk was more than helpful. She was nothing short of glorious. Helpful to the point of telling us which bank to NOT go to. Providing us breakfast after the food was already removed. I deeply regret not asking her name because I would vote for her to get a raise or a promotion. She was that good. Many thanks!
Thomas
No tv, no hot water and for a bit no water at all. And don’t bother with the breakfast
John David
GOOD STOPOVER HOTEL
This is a good place, very reasonable and with free airport transfers which all worked out well for all seven of us, right near the central plaza of Alajuela, a good alternative from going into San Jose. The rooms are very basic, but the services was great and all worked well for all of us.
kenneth
Patio is nice restaurants in area friendly staff.
Dave
Great stay, nice accommodations & super staff.
Susan
I've stayed here several times for an airport layover. Great customer service!
Angela
Very nice Hotel, clean, close to downtown and free airport shuttle is a plus
Leslie
Excellent staff and breakfast
Ashley
We had a long layover & decided to stay here so we wouldn’t have to sit at the airport for 8hrs. The place was clean and staff friendly and they gave us a free shuttle to the airport late that night.
Maria
Dirty, there were bugs. Smelled stale. They did not call is for our wake up call. Glad we had our alram set or we would have missed our flight home. This is not a good place tobstay. Dont do it.
Jose
It was safe
Janice
The location was close to the airport and the free shuttle service was great. Our shuttle left the hotel at 4 am. The air conditioner was weak. The beds were good. There was no elevator, but one of the staff helped us get our luggage up the stairs.
Terence
very clean
Marian
Generally everything was good. Breakfast not so much.
William
The owners of the hotel are super helpful and friendly. Property close to parks and restaurants. Convenient for airport transfer.
larry
the front desk Alberto was extremely helpful in giving instructions to the bus stop and places close hotel to eat.
Justin
Very cute little hotel
larry
The front desk was very helpful on places to eat abd arranging taxi to airport.
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Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites
d Av 1St Street Del Teatro Municipal 200 M Al Este, Alajuela, Costa Rica
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