Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose

Property class: 2

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Located close to City Mall and 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.
The current price is ₩52,731
₩59,586 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 25 - Sep 26

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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A rustic bedroom with a wooden bed, a small table with plants, and a dark wall with framed pictures.

Private Classic Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bunk bed room with a wooden ceiling, a wardrobe, and patterned bedding.

Basic Shared Dormitory (3 Beds)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A narrow corridor with bunk beds on either side, a fan in the center, and a green wall.

Shared Dormitory, Quadruple Room (4 Beds)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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A room with bunk beds, purple curtains, and wooden flooring.

Basic Shared Dormitory (8 Beds)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds

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A neatly made bed with white and red pillows, a rolled white towel, and a small wooden side table with a glass vase and a bowl of fruit.

Basic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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. Visit our Alajuela travel guide
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What's nearby

  • A statue of a soldier holding a sword and a cannon in a square with flags and a building in the background.
    Juan Santamaría Park
    4 min drive - 1.1 km
  • A historic church with a red roof and two bell towers, surrounded by a dense urban area with various buildings and a distant mountain range.
    Alajuela Cathedral
    5 min drive - 1.8 km
  • City Mall
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Central Market Alajuela
    3 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Juan Santamaria Historical Museum
    5 min drive - 1.8 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
  • Spoon
    8 min walk
  • KFC - Plaza Ferias
    15 min walk
  • cafeteria y creperia entrenous
    1 min drive
  • Restaurante Fuente de Fortuna
    13 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), luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
    • Smoke-free premises, barbecue grills, and a 24-hour front desk
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose include comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • 32-inch TVs with cable channels
    • Private fenced yards and electric kettles

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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

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

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

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 Sep 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose on Sep 25, 2026 start from ₩52,731, 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?

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).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

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

9.8

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

10

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 213 out of 254 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 254 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 254 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 254 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 254 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The space is a wonderful hostel to stay in given its proximity to the airport, how affordable ubers are there, how kind the host is, and how cozy the bed in my room was! It's a great affordable option for travelers who need to get some rest before a flight or want to save money on lodgings in order to splurge on experiences in this beautiful country. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here when I flew into San Jose. It's close to the airport, it's in a safe gated neighborhood. Dinner is available, breakfast is included. I will stay here again when I depart Costa Rica.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The host is very friendly …good food and very nice cozy place.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean, the staff is wonderful and the location is safe and central to a lot of restaurants and bus routes
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a shared house, private bedroom, AC in room was comfortable, breakfast in the morning was very good, perfect place for a one night stay to sleep
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beautiful place in a nice neighborhood close to restaurants and supermarkets. o would come back again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I appreciated the stay as I had traveled all day and welcomed a night to rest. The space is quaint & beautiful; I love all the plant decor! The staff were very kind and helpful. Breakfast included was delicious. It is located in a part of town I was uncomfortable with (as a foreigner), but the hostel was welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this place! It is near SJO airport, so very convenient for an early flight connection. Full kitchen available for your use, beds are very comfortable, and staff is super friendly. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
amazing place to stay! very friendly hosts and other guests as well
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great place to stay right by the airport staff is so nice and helpful . Great kitchen if you cook and nice little garden spot in the back with a little fountain to listen to the water. Store is about 5 to 10 min walk for supplies. Very helpful and friendly staff great value would recommend every time.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location. Nice shared kitchen where we could cook, or the option to have them cook dinner for a reasonable price. Shuttle to airport fir a good price too.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, with very nice and accomodating hosts
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So beautiful and quiet with the friendliest staff!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stay. Property has both shared rooms and private ones. I had a private one with private bathroom. It was simple but very clean and comfortable. Breakfast was included and the owner offers transport for a minimum fee. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very nice and they offer 24 hour shuttle. It is in walking distance to different restaurants. Room was clean and had A/C as well. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Easy to get transportation and very close to the airport.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly staff, welcoming. Would definitely come back
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is in a good location close to the airport. We only stayed a night as a stopover before catching another flight down to Osa. The staff was friendly and the garden and house were great. This definitely felt like staying in a family’s house. The accommodations were mixed between private rooms and dorm like rooms. We stayed in a private room that was comfortable. It is definitely a good budget option.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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