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Buena Vista Chic Hotel

3.5 star property

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Family Villa | Living room | 32-inch TV with satellite channels
Family Villa | View from room
Superior Balcony Two Queen Beds | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe
Outdoor pool
Front of property

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
Road 130, 9 kms north from the airport, toward Poas Volcano, San Isidro, Alajuela, 4050
  • Toucan Rescue Ranch
    3 min drive
  • Central Market Alajuela
    9 min drive
  • Juan Santamaría Park
    9 min drive
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    11 min drive

Room options

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Deluxe Room with King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Deluxe Room with King Bed

  • 391 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Superior Room, Balcony | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Superior Room, Balcony

  • 391 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Family Villa | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Family Villa

  • 747 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Deluxe Room

  • 391 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Junior Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Family Junior Suite

  • 534 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Balcony Two Queen Beds | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Superior Balcony Two Queen Beds

  • 356 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Pilas

Located in San Isidro, Buena Vista Chic Hotel is in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto and Juan Santamaria Historical Museum. .This hotel is 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from Poás Volcano National Park and 14.6 mi (23.5 km) from Sabana Park.

What's nearby

  • Toucan Rescue Ranch - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Juan Santamaría Park - 9 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Hacienda Alsacia - 9 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Doka Estate - 10 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • City Mall - 10 min drive - 4.7 miles

Getting around

  • San Antonio de Belen Station - 16 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dragón Dorado - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪La Casa del Café - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pipos Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante El Mirador - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Villa Catalina - ‬18 min drive

About this property

Buena Vista Chic Hotel

Suburban hotel with free breakfast and airport shuttle service
Buena Vista Chic Hotel offers 30 accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 30 guestrooms featuring espresso makers. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area. The shuttle (surcharge) will take you to the nearby beach or shopping center.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, Quetzal Grill, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available on request).
A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Quetzal Grill - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Quetzal Grill

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • 6 buildings
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal, ferry terminal, airport, and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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.

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Buena Vista Alajuela
Hotel Buena Vista
Hotel Buena Vista Alajuela
Hotel Buena Vista San Isidro
Buena Vista San Isidro
San Isidro Hotel Buena Vista Hotel
Hotel Hotel Buena Vista San Isidro
Buena Vista
Hotel Hotel Buena Vista
Hotel Buena Vista
Buena Vista Chic Hotel Hotel
Buena Vista Chic Hotel San Isidro
Buena Vista Chic Hotel Hotel San Isidro

Buena Vista Chic Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 336 out of 505 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 117 out of 505 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 505 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 505 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 505 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Xiaowen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

April

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful place! Stayed here for a night to rest from travel before headed out for a retreat in Montezuma @ Anamaya. The staff was wonderful! Super polite and accommodating! The food and drinks were great! The views from the property were stunning, seeing the city lit up in the evening looked like Christmas lights twinkling in the distance. I would recommend this place to anyone and would stay there again when traveling into SanJose.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Carol Andrea, Stamford

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is gorgeous. It has beautiful views and it is located within a mountain, lots of vegetation. The only thing that needs improvement it is the pool. It is very small and it looks too old.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha Clarice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Maria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Our room had an odd smell and the walls were very thin. Didn’t really look as kept up as in the photos. Our rooms view was not as impressive as I’d hoped, and considering what we spent, I had expected a cleaner room and more peaceful stay. Despite this, breakfast was fine and the staff were very kind. Wouldn’t stay here again, but the close proximity to some yummy restaurants and the city of Alajuela was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessamy

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great little hotel - comfortable, quiet, and clean. The highlights were our tour of Paos with Oscar, the breakfasts, and the beautiful gardens.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Julie

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very responsive staff. Very professional and friendly. Proactive. Clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zoltan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. Friendly staff. Great restaurant on premises. Beautiful views of the city. Clean rooms. Great amenities. Highly recommended
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived at 8pm and staff from the hotel were waiting for us after we cleared customs. Check in was easy and the rooms were lovely. The following morning we enjoyed the included breakfast and the hotel took us back to the airport to pick up our rental car. Overall, couldn’t be more pleased with the experience and would highly recommend this lovely hotel.

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay even though we were only there for a night
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James, IRVINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view and location is excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

alex, huntington park

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel with stunning views Rooms feel fresh , no ac need it Food can be improved
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my first time visiting Costa Rica and thanks to the wonderful service that I received from the staff at Buena Vista Chic Hotel my vacation was made even more memorable. From the time I booked the reservation I felt very comfortable that I selected the hotel for me. My inquiries were responded to very promptly. They did the best at making me feel welcomed and relaxed. My flight was delayed so many times that I arrived at the airport in San Jose well after midnight but I was not worried that the shuttle wasn’t going to be there because they sent me a text that they were also tracking my flight. I cannot speak well enough about the staff. They all were very attentive and professional. I enjoyed the food and drinks, my tours and the beautiful hotel grounds. I am highly recommending this quaint hotel and without a doubt book with them again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was absolutely breathtaking. They property reminded me of Greece. We had the luxury family villa and it was gorgeous.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

FALAK

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Coralie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone at the hotel was absolutely phenomenal and truly kind and helpful. The entire experience was amazing but the people made it much more memorable and more personable. I recommend the hotel very highly. Thank you for the wonderful local experience and the wonderful excursions.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cherise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The views from my hotel room were absolutely stunning and the staff was very friendly. They went out of there way to help us. Excellent hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff was very helpful and spoke English well. The bed was comfortable and the room was quiet. The breakfast was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jacob

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
i loved how close this hotel was to the airport and loved the free shuttle. Oscar our tour guide was the best tour guide ever! He made our trip to Buena vista chic hotel worth it! The gardens around the hotel are amazing! However they didn't help us with our luggage even after asking, our villa was a long walk from reception. The waiters and the food in the restaurant was not that good. And the view in villa 2 looks out in front of other villas, and u dont get a great view. However with that being said our tour guide Oscar, the free shuttle, and the space inside the villa makes this places worth it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geronimo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view, breakfast was delicious and service was excellent
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024