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hotel trapp family country inn
San José / Central Valley · Costa Rica
400m west of soccer fieldView location
9.0/10Excellent715 Reviews
Cleanliness9.2/10 9.2
Service9.4/10 9.4
Comfort8.6/10 8.6
Condition8.8/10 8.8
Location9.0/10 9.0
Neighborhood7.2/10 7.2
Value8.0/10 8.0
Amenities8.8/10 8.8
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Located in San Antonio, Trapp Family Country Inn is in a shopping district, a 4-minute drive from City Mall and 5 minutes from Juan Santamaria Historical Museum. This inn is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Alajuela Cathedral and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto.
Make yourself at home in one of the 8 guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.
Free self parking is available onsite.
Popular amenities
Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Spa
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Accessible facilities
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
12:00 PM
Check-in until
midnight
Check-out until
12:00 PM
Minimum check-in age
18
Hotel policies
No rollaway/extra beds available
No elevators
Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions
Guest will receive an email before arrival 48 hours
Professional property host/manager
Pets not allowed
Service animals not allowed
Cleaning and safety
Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available
Contactless check-out is available
Cashless transactions are available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO
Important information
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You need to know
- Reservations are required for massage services. Reservations can be made by contacting the inn prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
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Special Instructions
The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 9:00 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. 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, debit cards, and cash
- Cashless transactions are available
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, 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
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Minimal age
18
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Optional fees
- Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately CRC 6000 per person
- Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
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
English
Spanish
Nearby attractions
City Mall
2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Juan Santamaría Park
3.2 km / 2 mi
Central Market Alajuela
3.3 km / 2 mi
Central Park
3.3 km / 2.1 mi
Juan Santamaria Historical Museum
3.5 km / 2.1 mi
Casino Fiesta
3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Alajuela Cathedral
3.8 km / 2.4 mi
Plaza Real Alajuela
3.8 km / 2.4 mi
Iglesia La Agonía
4.4 km / 2.7 mi
Parque Viva
4.6 km / 2.9 mi
Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto
4.8 km / 3 mi
Ojo de Agua Spa Park
6.9 km / 4.3 mi
Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center
8.1 km / 5 mi
INCAE Business School
8.3 km / 5.2 mi
Lindora Park
8.4 km / 5.2 mi
Hotel facilities & services
Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.
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- Hotel safe
- Garden
- Terrace
- Luggage room
- Restaurant
- Outdoor freshwater pool: 1
- TV lounge
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- Non-smoking establishment
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QUADRUPLE NO AIR CONDITIONINGQUADRUPLE • NO AIR CONDITIONINGQUA.NC
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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- QUADRUPLE
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- NO AIR CONDITIONING
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- QUADRUPLE
- View / characteristic
- NO AIR CONDITIONING
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: QUA.NC
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What other guests saying about hotel trapp family country inn
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David
Old school Costa Rican property by airport. Food is delicious
A bit of runway noise and no AC. Big rooms. Good showers and ceiling fans work well.
A bit of runway noise and no AC. Big rooms. Good showers and ceiling fans work well.
vanessa
Very nice for airport layover
Kathleen
They just finished painting the pool edge...looks great. This is our 3 year at the Trapp Family Inn. The only thing that was different was it was warmer than usually in San Jose than in previous years. The rooms were definitely warmer, but we were glad we had ceiling fans.
Service, Food, and hospitality were great. We'll be BACK!
Service, Food, and hospitality were great. We'll be BACK!
Patricia
Beautiful oasis in the city. The perfect place to spend a night before our early morning flight. The owner was so friendly and kind. She helped us get a taxi to the airport and even noticed we had a surfboard with us and arranged for us to get a bigger vehicle to make sure it fit. We highly recommend this place!
Nancy
Wonderful great place to relax before or after your flight
Judith
Staff were really great. The place was clean and had some beautiful architectural details in lobby and around pool. The room faced the pool. We had a 5pm flight and front desk was so helpful requesting a 3am taxi to pick us up.
Danielle
Helpful staff, delicious food, and comfortable room. No refrigerator in the room, but they provided ice buckets upon request. Very close to the airport
Danielle
Clean rooms with beautiful view of the pool and natural landscaping. Owners and staff are friendly and very helpful. The pool was clean and was a nice place to cool off after a day of traveling. We loved the natural landscaping which attracted birds and other local wildlife for viewing. This is a great place for a small group or family traveling together. Next time we'll plan ahead to stay here.
Angelo
Didn't have time to use the pool.
Duane
Oasis right by the airport. Nice grounds, good breakfast, nice rooms.
Wendy
It was a wonderful stay to end our trip of 2 weeks in Costa Rica. So grateful for the amazing service and very welcoming staff. The pool side was lovely and our room was great. Comfortable beds and a hot shower. The grounds were beautiful to walk around
grounds to walk around
grounds to walk around
Marie-Claude
This is a beautiful property! The room was very spacious and the beds extremely comfortable. The staff were very friendly. This is a truly an oasis in the heart of San Jose. It comes highly recommended!!
Andrew
Really good choice close to the airport. Old building wuth a lot of character. Large rooms with balcony.
Jane
Authentic, friendly and quaint
Anthony
Great service. Great food. Great spot to relax.
randall
The staff and service were so nice. We wish we could have stayed longer!
Kathleen
Clean and quaint. Sweet people. Worth the price and convenience!
Wayne
Close to airport, very clean, lovely room, good breakfast, friendly staff.
Alan
Did not expect a quiet and peaceful oasis so close to airport. Beautiful landscaping.
lisa
Very convenient to the airport. Friendly staff. Good traditional Costa Rican breakfast.
Verified traveler
This hotel was clean and charming. We will definitely stay there again when we have a late arrival or early departure out of SJO!
Robert
Unfortunately, this hotels proximity to the San Jose airport means loud jet engine noise occurs frequently when commercial aircraft take off from the west end of the runway. This seriously disturbs an otherwise very tranquil setting at the property.
lauryn
Beautiful and good distance from the airport
Lynn
We liked the hotel and it’s area within the gated compound.
Karen
A beautiful oasis very close to the airport. A true gem!
David
Love this gem of a hotel close to the airport
What a gem, very close to the airport (2 km), good value and genuinely attractive, with a colonial style, rooms have balconies and the garden is tropical and full of exotic plants and trees - one is 300 years old.
Jamie
It was a fantastic surprise in the middle of the city. Lush trees & landscape & old world charm. Nice pool as well.
5 minutes to the airport. I highly recommended & would stay again in a heartbeat. Staff was so accomodating as well. Had coffee waiting for us before our 5 am departure as well.
5 minutes to the airport. I highly recommended & would stay again in a heartbeat. Staff was so accomodating as well. Had coffee waiting for us before our 5 am departure as well.
joanne
Perfect stay and location
An oasis with amazing plants and trees
The staff were fantastic
Stress free dining on the last day before flying home
We had a great nights sleep in very comfy beds
It is within 3 minutes drive of Avis car rental and very close to the airport so there is noise that goes with the
An oasis with amazing plants and trees
The staff were fantastic
Stress free dining on the last day before flying home
We had a great nights sleep in very comfy beds
It is within 3 minutes drive of Avis car rental and very close to the airport so there is noise that goes with the
Janice
Everything about this place is awesome!
A hidden gem!
A hidden gem!
Jody
This place was quite charming. The owners were incredibly nice and accommodating. They even helped me get transportation to the airport the next day. Great place to stay!
BECKY
We arrived late and the security guard let us on. The room was spacious, clean with comfortable beds. Breakfast the next morning was delicious.
Govind
Well maintained grounds & comfy room with balcony
Comfy large room with balcony overlooking pool & nature. Won’t feel like you are in the city. Occasionally you Hearn flights taking off but want much of a bother. Friendly reception staff who spoke English well. There is no AC but the cieling fan provided keep the room cool enough in July.
Delilah
Such a beautiful garden w a lovely pool, 10 minutes from the airport, delicious food. Ceviche, quesadillas, chicken soup, guacamole full breakfast. Yummy and the staff so gracious w excellent English.
vanessa
Perfect for late or early flights
John
No air conditioning. So outside patio doors had to be open. Causing high humidity in room. No curtains. Beds mattresses thin and not very comfortable
Shishir
No Air Condition in hotel room. Very humid environment: not able to sleep until later night when temp goes down.
Melanie
Lovely hotel close to the airport
Excellent place to stay close to the airport! You don’t feel like you are in the city at all. Really pretty architecture and surrounded by gardens. Breakfast was delicious too. Will definitely stay again when traveling.
Cindy
Friendly, helpful staff. Nice room and property with restaurant. Pool was not heated.
Anthony
Quiet
dorottya
Oasis 6 min from the airport. Super friendly staff!
James
It was a great stay. Highly recommend the Trapp Family resort. Breakfast is great as is their Ceviche!!!
Thank you for being such great hosts.
Thank you for being such great hosts.
James
The Trapp family made this one of the most enjoyable stays I have ever had over 50 years of traveling. Thank you all so much!!!
Sabrina
For being in the middle of the city it was great! It is its own little island and we enjoyed it.
Steve
Beautiful Oasis in San José
Our favorite place to stay when flying out of SJO. Kind, friendly, attentive and hospitable. Upon entering the property, everything becomes beautiful and peaceful. Lovey pool, delicious breakfast, easy, simple check-in.
Susan
Hidden Gem
Wonderful stay! We enjoyed a lovely dinner. Great hidden hotel so close to the airport. Can’t beat it! Food was delicious too. Would definitely stay here again. Loved waking up listening to the birds.
Karen
A beautiful and relaxing oasis next to the airport. You would not know that you are in the city, except for the sound of airplanes taking off. What a delightful place to stay the final night of our stay in Costa Rica. Thr gardens are beautiful.
Karina
Staff was very helpful even though we arrived late.
Amy
The property is like a hidden oasis! It is a piece of jungle heaven in a big city. I loved this place and the service was wonderful!
Martin
Good
Maryann
Another comfortable stay! I look forward to the breakfast. We had dinner this time as well and we both really enjoyed our meal. Its so close to the airport and a very secure property. The staff are very helpful and friendly.
Tyler
A beautiful oasis very close to the airport!
Andy
Hotel was attractive, spacious and comfortable. It is extremely close to the airport so it was very convenient for our last night stay before boarding an early flight the next day. Staff were very friendly and accommodating.
Samantha
I love arriving at this friendly little, green oasis and feeling like I can relax near the airport before continuing on to other areas of Costa Rica.
Elizabeth
Hidden Paradise in a city
I love it here so much. I always try to stay here when I’m in San José! It is a very special property that doesn’t feel like it’s in a city.
Maryann
It's always a comfortable, safe and convenient stay at the Trapp. The breakfasts is great and the staff are helpful and friendly. Our go to boutique style stop over in San Jose!
Rosemary
Lovely setting but very old and dated. No air conditioning, fan did not work. Very close to airport and extremely noisy.
Cindy
Very close and convenient to the airport when our flight arrived late. Beautiful setting, private and safe. Clean and very friendly staff. Breakfast was wonderful too!
Donald
The only downside was the close to airport location, noisy at times but did not bother me
Grace
A bit shabby. Near airport so loud, but convenient.
Verified traveler
Great stay close to the airport.
A beautiful little oasis in a very busy area. It's amazing how quite and peaceful the property is while just up the driveway was a very busy road.
patricia
The hotel is in an oasis of nature safely nestled away from the busy nearby airport traffic. Each spacious room also has a balcony. The dinner and breakfast we were served were both delicious. A perfect finish to our trip!
Robert
Delightful, quaint place. Very secure. Staff was wonderful
michelina
Incredible customer service experience
The Inn was incredibly beautiful, an oasis. The dinner was great as well as its value for money. The staff was beyond incredible with communication and customer service (they went above and beyond to create a great experience).
Heidi
A beautiful oasis near the airport. We highly recommend.
Kristine
A most beautiful setting! Friendly staff
Spacious and very clean
Delicious breakfast
Spacious and very clean
Delicious breakfast
michael
Great place to stay if arriving late or leaving early from SJO
james
Loved the private little balcony,
the seclusion from the street, very comfortable bed and accommodating staff . Would definitely recommend this charming little hotel.
the seclusion from the street, very comfortable bed and accommodating staff . Would definitely recommend this charming little hotel.
Donnie
Very cool place, extremely clean, very secure, staff was amazing. Very close to the airport.
Marilyn
Staff were very helpful and very convenient location.
Francine
Trapp Family Country Lodge in Alajuela is a beautiful oasis in a bustling city, and is conveniently situated near SJO Airport. The property has majestic shade trees, a pool, a garden, a lovely porch for dining, Adirondack chairs for relaxing, rooms with beautiful wooden furniture, open air balconies, and a ceiling fan. With the enormous old shade trees, high ceilings and a ceiling fan, an air conditioner was not necessary. This is not your typical chain hotel found in every city in the world. Trapp Family Country Lodge truly felt like a uniquely Costa Rican experience. The property was very secure, and the staff were super nice. I plan to stay here on future visits!
Virginia
A great spot to arrive to--it feels like Costa Rica!
Vicki
My husband had an accident & is using a walker. The staff made sure we were in an accessible room, plus they delivered our meals to the room because he could not use the stairs up to the restaurant. Food was basic, but good.
julia
A wonderful oasis tucked right outside SJO airport. The grounds are stunning and very well taken care of. The staff was all very friendly and accommodating. The rooms are clean and beautiful. I highly recommend a stay at Trapp Family Inn! You can hear the planes leaving from the airport at times, so this may be a problem for some people.
Paul
nice old property, very well maintained, unbelievable trees and birds, staff very friendly.
Eileen
Loved everything ! Wonderful peaceful place with a great vibe.
Anna
Beautiful property by airport. Stay here you will not be disappointed. Beautiful decor and furnishings with lush gardens.
Ann
Secluded and peaceful. Great ambiance!
The staff very friendly and efficient 💕
The staff very friendly and efficient 💕
steve
service and food was 5 star. Very tranquil and lovely property
Keith
Quaint hotel very close to SJO airport. We used as a two night stopover after a long trip to Costa Rica. There are only eight rooms, each having the same layout (VIP upgrade is rendered mute). The meals offered at the restaurant were tasty as well as convenient. The staff were attentive and pleasant. Unless familiar with restrictive plumbing systems in some ares of Costa Rica, visitors might be surprised at requirement to not flush toilet paper (a separate garbage bin is provided). Would stay again.
Doug
Very welcoming family operated facility. Good food, quaint location…..quiet when planes are not taking off.
Seda
Despite getting in past 11 pm, there was someone waiting for who was very helpful and got us into our rooms asap. Quaint, near the airport hotel for those seeking more of a Costs Rican experience.
Andrew
Very close to the airport so it's convenient for that but its just like staying in a high end Napa B &B or one of the many New England mansions I've enjoyed. First night or last night this is the place I'm staying from now on.
Ann
Wonderful!
This hotel is amazing! Beautiful grounds. Lovely dinner with light background music. A total deal for the price. And super friendly staff!
Jill
Lovely view from the balcony. Room very clean, the staff was helpful, friendly, professional.
Thomas
Friendly staff.
Don and Maryann
The grounds were beautifully lush and the staff were friendly and helpful. Price was great and so was the breakfast. The location to airport was so close and easy to find. Will stay again.
Juan de la Cruz
Nice country inn style
Anita
Beds were very comfy! Nice hot shower. Continental breakfast was delicious. The gardens and grounds surrounding hotel are beautiful.
Robert
We enjoyed pretty much everything. Staff ( Rachel) was excellent. I RARELY everassign superlatives with hotel experiences, but this was darn near excellance in all regards.
SILVIA
Oasis near San José Airport
Amazing Oasis very close to the main airport of San José, Costa Rica.
Beautiful garden, excellent dinner and breakfast, calm quiet environment.
Spacious room, nice balcony.
Good shower.
Comfortable large beds and plenty of pillows.
Highly recommended staying here.
Beautiful garden, excellent dinner and breakfast, calm quiet environment.
Spacious room, nice balcony.
Good shower.
Comfortable large beds and plenty of pillows.
Highly recommended staying here.
Brenda
Really close to the airport but felt like we were in a lovely botanical garden. Super friendly staff who all spoke English. Very helpful and accommodating. Room was lovely. Meals and bar were much appreciated so we never had to leave the property.
Timothy
Host was fantastic in helping us get fed on our late arrival. Pre made sandwiches which were delivered just after checking!
Holly
Friendly and welcoming. Nice peaceful place.
Ripsime
A great place to stay near the airport. Nothing to do nearby and would not recommend going out on foot but the property itself and hotel are lovely. We ate there as well for convenience and it was pretty good! The staff were all super friendly and very helpful. We ended up storing our luggage there for a few hours before our flight since it’s only 10 minutes to the San Jose airport, and just got a taxi to the museums. Definitely recommend for a night or two! It’s a lush oasis in a pretty urban setting.
Daniel
What a great place to arrive in Alajuela, and only 5 minutes from the airport!
When we fly in to Costa Rica we want to feel like we have actually arrived and still have all the comforts of home. Not big fans of trying to maintain the american experiece at the \"Holiday Inn\" or the \"Hampton\".
Amazing grounds and beautiful architecture. The next day we were flying down to golfito with sansa airlines , headed to Pavones and the clerk arranged a taxi to arrive right on time.
When we fly in to Costa Rica we want to feel like we have actually arrived and still have all the comforts of home. Not big fans of trying to maintain the american experiece at the \"Holiday Inn\" or the \"Hampton\".
Amazing grounds and beautiful architecture. The next day we were flying down to golfito with sansa airlines , headed to Pavones and the clerk arranged a taxi to arrive right on time.
Kyle
Amazing place youd never know is in the city. Will
Definitely stay again on my next visit.
Definitely stay again on my next visit.
Bruce
It is such a beautiful site. My companion couldn't believe that such a place existed in Alajuela.
KATHY
We only stayed one night but upon arrival we were greeted very coldly. No one offered to help with our bags (we are all in our 60’s). They must be carried up 3 or 4 to enter the building and then up to the second floor if your room is there , which ours were. The grounds and pool were gorgeous and unfortunately we didn’t get to use the pool. Beds were clean and comfortable but we had some ants and bugs in the room. I know they were trying to be eco friendly but the lobby could have had a couple of lights on. The whole hotel was dark. Taxi arrangements were excellent
Richard
Truly a hidden treasure of far better value than cost. Difficult to find because of its surprisingly secluded location in San Jose. Near airport. Staff incredibly friendly, accommodating, attentive... Great meals. I would definitely stay there again - wished we had arranged a longer stay there. Rich and Laurie
THOMAS
Gorgeous peaceful property. A most enjoyable one night stay
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hotel trapp family country inn
400m west of soccer field, Alajuela, Costa Rica
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