2/10 Terrible
Alison
May 2, 2024
Alison
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Villa Ilusión CR
2.5 star property
Villa Ilusión CR welcomes travelers to a peaceful retreat with local flavors at breakfast and nature for relaxation and entertainment.
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Villa Ilusión CR, amid lush greenery, offers a tranquil getaway with locally-inspired breakfast. Guests relax in the garden or on the sunny terrace with in-room WiFi. Enjoy the arcade/game room for entertainment, and 24-hour front desk assistance.
Reviews
7.07.0 out of 10
Good
Popular amenities
- Breakfast included
- Parking included
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Business services
- Laundry
Room options
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Basic Single Room
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
1 review
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Highlights
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
- Garden view
- 20 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
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Basic Twin Room
Highlights
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
- Garden view
- 20 sq m
- 2 bedrooms
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Double Beds
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About the neighborhood
San José is home to Villa Ilusión CR. El Fortín and Casa Amarilla are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Sabana Park and Braulio Carrillo National Park. Toucan Rescue Ranch and INBio Park are also worth visiting. Visit our San José travel guide
San Isidro, Heredia, Villa Ilusión CR, San José, Heredia
What's nearby
Braulio Carrillo National Park5 min drive - 5.6 km- Toucan Rescue Ranch2 min drive - 2.2 km
- Estadio Ricardo Saprissa Ayma11 min drive - 12.3 km
- Saprissa Stadium11 min drive - 12.3 km
- Lincoln Plaza11 min drive - 11.2 km
Getting around
- Heredia Miraflores Station15 min drive
- Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)45 min drive
Restaurants
- Restaurante Mar Y Tierra2 min walk
- Lechuza Vegana #24 min drive
- Riverside Pizzeria & Gastropub2 min drive
- Bromelias del Río1 min drive
- Sibú Chocolate4 min drive
About this property
Villa Ilusión CR
Property highlights
You can look forward to free breakfast (local cuisine), a terrace, and a garden at Villa Ilusión CR. In addition to an arcade/game room and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
- Free self parking
- A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
- A billiards/pool table, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other amenities include:
- Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
- Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping
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Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Free in-room WiFi has a 1-device limit
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
- Free uncovered self parking on site
- Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
- Onsite parking options include a garage
Food and drink
- Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
- A restaurant
Things to do
- Arcade/game room
- Billiards/pool table
Family friendly
- Arcade/game room
- Laundry facilities
- Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
- 24-hour front desk
- Guidebooks
- Laundry facilities
- Lockers
- Luggage storage
Guest services
- Concierge services
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
- Meeting rooms
Outdoors
- Garden
- Terrace
Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Stair-free path to entrance
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair-accessible business center
- Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
- Wheelchair-accessible lounge
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
- Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
- Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
- Wheelchair-accessible van parking
More
- Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Blackout drapes
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Private bathroom
- Shampoo
- Shower/bathtub combination
- Soap
- Towels provided
Food and drink
- Coffee/tea maker
- Electric kettle
- Free bottled water
- Restaurant dining guides
- Room service
More
- Individual decor
- Individual furnishings
- Iron/ironing board on request
- Laptop workspace
- Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, 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
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
- Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 (roundtrip)
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, mobile payments, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Free in-room WiFi has a 1-device limit
Property is also known as
Villa Ilusión CR Hotel
Villa Ilusión CR San José
Villa Ilusión CR Hotel San José
Frequently asked questions
Is Villa Ilusión CR pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Villa Ilusión CR?
Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Villa Ilusión CR?
Check-out is at noon.
Does Villa Ilusión CR provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 20 roundtrip applies.
Where is Villa Ilusión CR located?
Situated in San José, this hotel is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Toucan Rescue Ranch and within 9 mi (15 km) of Braulio Carrillo National Park and Parque Canino San Pablo. Lincoln Plaza and Estadio Ricardo Saprissa Ayma are also within 9 mi (15 km).
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Reviews
Villa Ilusión CR Reviews
7.0
Good
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7.0
Cleanliness
5.8
Amenities
7.6
Staff & service
7.0
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 22 reviews
10 - Excellent
10
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 22 reviews
8 - Good
3
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
6 - Okay
0
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 22 reviews
4 - Poor
4
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 22 reviews
2 - Terrible
5
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Andrea
Sep 25, 2022
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Charming & SO friendly
The host was such a sweet guy, he gave us money for the tolls! Also he knows how to get places faster, so you can avoid traffic, which is a real thing here. The hotel itself is used for weddings a lot, apparently, so you can imagine how beautiful this hotel is, the pictures don't do it justice. Also, there's a pool table. So. Go here, it's great.
Andrea
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
4/10 Poor
Robert
Jan 16, 2023
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty, family lives there who runs the place and has kids making noise too late at night, lousy accommodations, breakfast not served when promised. Place is run doen, near its end. A joke.
Robert
2/10 Terrible
SHIRLEY
Nov 28, 2022
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing about the pictures place it's very dirty beds smell bad and hairs and broken glass on the mattress ant trash under beds food old and could .dirty towels no toilet paper the hosts
Not frequently and mean, no access to go out no body to contact to open, this places is dangerous for health..
SHIRLEY
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
2/10 Terrible
Sara Maria
Dec 19, 2022
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was not even a hotel, I don’t know why this is on Expedia, we had to end up leaving, to start, there was no one that could check us in and we had to wait, then we needed to change our sheets because they were dirty stained with blood and other things, and no one could help us, there was a loud wedding downstairs and we couldn’t sleep so we ended up leaving
Sara Maria
4/10 Poor
Dannys
Oct 7, 2023
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Es un lugar lindo, lamentablemente le falta mucho cariño en sus instalaciones y detalles, debe y sentirse mejor para el huésped, el olor debe ser algo de cuidado en las habitaciones.
Muy bueno el desayuno
Dannys
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
8/10 Good
Manuel
Jan 24, 2023
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Die Villa Illusion ist langsam in die Jahre gekommen. Das merkt man besonders am Waschbereich. Allerdings für den Preis ist es völlig uin Ordnung.
Manuel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
2/10 Terrible
Verified traveler
Dec 19, 2022
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Una experiencia de terror
La experiencia de este lugar es algo que quisiera borrar por completo de mi memoria, las Camas tenían pelo, polvo, manchas no me quiero imaginar de que, todo estaba asquerosamente sucio, telarañas por doquier, no logramos dormir nada del hedor que tenían las habitaciones era como si nunca hubieran limpiado esas habitaciones, no hay agua potable, es un completo desastre, no le recomiendo a nadie que visite este lugar es una completa ilusión la que le venden en este lugar.
Pedimos que limpiaran la habitación y que cambiaran la ropa de cama y si intentaron limpiarla y cambiar las fundas, pero aún así tenían pelos, y el piso tenía una casi una peluca de la cantidad de cabello, no puedo creer la pésima calidad de servicio de este lugar.
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Andrei
Jun 13, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It’s a lovely place.
Andrei
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
8/10 Good
William
Feb 2, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old and stately home become a small hotel. In COVID breakfast served in your room. Host with 2 small delightful children. Nice balcony for breakfast. In times without COVID, I imagine it’s very convivial
William
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
10/10 Excellent
Veronica
Dec 25, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Aloha from Hawaii
Arrived early…….gate to the property was closed. A youngster who lived nearby helped us enter. Mansion was opened….no one near the checkin area……called out for assistance….a guest helped us get the attention of the owner. Classic old style mansion……..fast checkin…..classic staircase….spacious room with a balcony…..pool table just outside our room…..full breakfast served on our balcony……special Christmas breakfast the morning we departed. Very cordial owners….accommodating….helpful!
Veronica
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
4/10 Poor
Verified traveler
Dec 12, 2021
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No es lo que esperaba
El personal nunca utilizó mascarilla, la habitación sumamente sucia desde la cama, no estaba bien tendida, sábanas manchadas, toallas sucias, polvo en las mesitas de noche, plantas podridas y el agua de los floreros verdusca, mal olor en la ropa de cama, cobijas viejas y polvo, la ducha no funcionó adecuadamente desde un inicio, alfombras de baño requieren ser cambiadas
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Jul 22, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Great bed and breakfast like hotel. People running it are very nice and attentive. Wife great. Hot water in showers. Beds comfortable. Beautiful area. Not far from San Ysidro
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Jul 21, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay.
Beautiful mansion-hotel. Beds very comfortable and wi-fi excellent. Breakfast very good. Shower has hot water. Loved everything about it and will stay there again.
Only thing to be aware of is that like a lot of Costa Rica hotels there is an end to check-in time at 10pm. I checked in at 9pm and the gate was locked and I called and they let me in. Another time we got there in the afternoon and everything was fine. Also the turnoff from the highway comes up very fast and I've missed it a couple of times and had to circle back. Not a problem, though.
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
CARLOS JAVIER
Jul 1, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
GRAN AMABILIDAD Y ATENCION
CASA REGENTADA POR LOS DUEÑOS, GRAN AMABILIDAD , NOS INFORMARON DE UUN SITIO BUENISIMMO PARA CENAR Y NS FACILITARON ENCHUFES ESPECIALES QUE NOO LLEVAVAMOS
DESAYUNO RICO
PASAMOS UNA NOCHE PARA IR AL DIA SIGUIENTE A TORTUGUERO , VOLVERIA A REPETIR
CARLOS JAVIER
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Paula
Apr 4, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
efinitely will come back
Amazing place, we felt at home. The hosts are amazing and welcomed us as if they're us. Took us to local trips and the homemade breakfasts were delicious.
Paula
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
8/10 Good
Daniel
Feb 20, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really gorgeous place complete with spiral staircase. Lovely room with a canopy bed. Hostess served a nice breakfast in the morning.
Daniel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021
2/10 Terrible
Roxana Maria Rodriguez
May 16, 2025
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Roxana Maria Rodriguez
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Antonio
Dec 15, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Antonio
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
4/10 Poor
Andres
Sep 25, 2022
Andres
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Michael
Apr 8, 2022
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Michael
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Marcia
Apr 1, 2022
Marcia
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022