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HelveTico Chalets & Reserve

3.5 star property

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Luxury Chalet, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View | Balcony
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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Room service
    Room service

Explore the area

Map
Llano Brenes, San Rafael, Alajuela, 20206
  • Palmares Church
    17 min drive
  • San Ramon Municipal Market
    21 min drive
  • San Ramon Nonato Church
    21 min drive
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    63 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Chalet, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View

  • 605 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Chalet, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View

  • 602 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Llano Brenes

With a stay at HelveTico Chalets & Reserve in San Rafael, you'll be 7.6 mi (12.3 km) from San Ramon Municipal Market and 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from San Ramon Museum. .This chalet is 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from San Ramon Nonato Church and 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from Parque Central.

What's nearby

  • Palmares Church - 17 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • San Ramon Museum - 21 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • San Ramon Municipal Market - 21 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • San Ramon Nonato Church - 21 min drive - 7.8 miles
  • Parque Central - 21 min drive - 7.8 miles

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Casita del Café - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pataqueña - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Bar Restaurante Las Tejas - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Fory Fay - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bar Restaurante La Lira - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

HelveTico Chalets & Reserve

Clothing optional chalet with spa services and a 24-hour front desk
HelveTico Chalets & Reserve offers 3 accommodations with fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 3.5-star chalet have kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads and hydromassage showerheads, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This San Rafael chalet provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

An outdoor pool and a spa tub are on site.

Children under 15 years old are not allowed in the spa tub without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and Thai massages.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 3 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and flat-screen televisions. Your Select Comfort bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Kitchenettes are outfitted with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and a spa tub. Additional features at this chalet include complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance.
Enjoy Italian cuisine at Mae Culpa, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a garden view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours).
Featured amenities include express check-out, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Mae Culpa - Overlooking the ocean and garden, this restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.
Late night fare is available from room service (during limited hours).

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub
  • Thai massages

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free secured self parking on site

Restaurants on site

  • Mae Culpa

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Late night room service menu

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed: USD 20 per day
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Entertainment

  • Concerts/live shows
  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony/patio
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In a provincial park
  • In the mountains
  • Near the boardwalk/promenade
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Mountain biking
  • Ziplining nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 3 units
  • Built in 2018
  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Soundproofing
  • Traditional architecture

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

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
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Mae Culpa restaurant nearby]
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

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from October 1 2024 to October 31 2026 (dates subject to change).

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
15 children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 60 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 60 (one-way)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per day

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Clothing is optional at this property
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Children under 15 years old are not allowed in the spa tub without adult supervision

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HelveTico Chalets & Reserve Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A hidden gem!
This chalet is a hidden gem! The views are spectacular and the location is off the beaten path. You will have a chance to relax and unwind. Breakfast is brought to you in your unit and massages are available if desired. I’m so glad we had a chance to stay at HelveTico.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Martin, Costa Rica

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We do not know where to start. This place is phenomenal. Josue the host is very attentive and fast in the communication. We were able to contact him anytime and he was always super friendly. He made us feel at home. The location of the house is a dream. Whether the view is clear and you have a heavenly view of mountains and even the ocean or if you are suddenly surrounded by the clouds, it is a highlight. The house is very clean with beautiful and well-kept garden around. Another highlight was the warm jacuzzi. This holiday home is an absolute must for those who want to see Costa Rica from all sides. Beach and mountains. We will definitely go there again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019