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Las Carmelas, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José

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Interior
Basic Shared Dormitory | Bathroom | Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo
Room | Premium bedding, down duvets, individually furnished, laptop workspace
Interior
Interior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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C. La Haya, Alajuela, Provincia de Alajuela
  • Place, City Mall
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Juan Santamaría Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Central Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Room | Premium bedding, down duvets, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Basic Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room | Premium bedding, down duvets, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Basic Shared Dormitory | Premium bedding, down duvets, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Basic Shared Dormitory

  • Garden view
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Basic Room | Premium bedding, down duvets, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Basic Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, down duvets, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Economy House

  • 100 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 12
  • 2 Queen Beds and 4 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, down duvets, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Basic Shared Dormitory

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Las Carmelas, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José

Along with a microwave in a common area, this smoke-free guesthouse has a fridge in a common area and concierge services. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, laundry facilities and tour/ticket assistance are on-site.
Las Carmelas, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José offers 4 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. This individually furnished accommodation has separate dining areas and includes dining tables. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
With your stay at Las Carmelas, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José, you'll be connected to the convention centre and within walking distance of City Mall. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and concierge services.
  • Free WiFi
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Central Market Alajuela and a few minutes from Juan Santamaría Park
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
As a guest of Las Carmelas, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Las Carmelas, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José also features a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area.

This 3-star Alajuela guest house is smoke free.

A hosted evening meal is available for a surcharge daily. Reservations are required.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 5 metres
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM at scheduled times and on request

Food and drink

  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of USD 6; reservation required

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bingo

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Coworking space

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways (71 centimetre high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Heated floor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out

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

There is no front desk at this property

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 10 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Laundry fee: USD 10 per stay
  • Hosted evening meal: USD 6

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Las Carmelas, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. This property does not have a front desk. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The host will greet guests on arrival. A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests.

Property is also known as

Las Carmelas

Las Carmelas, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 60 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, excellent dinner specials
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Brigitte

Clean great price 2 minutes from airport .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mauricio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, quiet, safe area
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was easy, clean and convenient. Perfect for an overnight stay I would definitely do it over again thank you very much.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Wade

Room was good for the night
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here just for a quick overnight as our flight came in really late. It was easy to get to, friendly staff and clean room. Would come here again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Maks

Clean rooms, nice folks, good vibes.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Øyvind

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the perfect option for a quick layover before my shuttle. It’s a hostel but very well appointed and comfortable. Helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was spacious and spotless. The location is great and the staff at the Garden Hotel the Las Carmelas sister property where I checked in and purchased breakfast was very friendly and helpful, especially Ronald. I would recommend the hotel to anyone stopping over in San Jose
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maurice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mauricio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Tiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice and the rooms got the job done. It’s kind of isolated from the rest of the city but is ideal for staying overnight from the airport. They also have a transportation service which is great!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lilli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was very spacious, with more than enough beds for our entire group of 8. The owners were very nice and accommodating. I would recommend this place to others who are traveling to Costa Rica.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lina

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

Great place to stay

The people here at the hotel are very very nice. The room itself is big it is comfortable and I do recommend them.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Odiseo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Ok amenities. Very good to spend the night if you arrive at SJO.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Niccolo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place for an overnight stay after a long flight. The host was very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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6/10 Okay

Vera

Staff AWESOME- friendly, attentive and available to meet your needs. Accommodations have aged since photos taken. Fre
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and convenient to SJO airport. English spoken, and extremely helpful concierge. Extremely reasonable rates for the traveler on a budget that needs a rest before or after a flight.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pearish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arilertsi Berenice Arechiga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was not aware it was in a home like neighborhood but it was nice. Finding the front desk was difficult but over all good!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my first experience staying at a hostel, and it was wonderful. You have privacy when needed, even when sharing a dorm. The freshly cooked breakfast is also delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is in a secured neighborhood. They offer shuttle service to and from the airport. Breakfast is not included, but it’s a nice typical Costa Rican meal. A great place to stay when starting an adventure!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Pamela

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room had a lived in look but seemed fairly clean. The sheets were awful and the pillows were worse. The shared bathroom was nasty. My expectations are low for $50 but not nonexistent. And just saw that I was charged $15 for a guest. I was traveling solo. I highly recommend La Terida for about 15$ more.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026