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Buena Vista Chic Hotel

3.5 star property

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $175
$155 nightly
$175 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 12 - Jun 13

Explore the area

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Road 130, 9 kms north from the airport, toward Poas Volcano, San Isidro, Alajuela, 4050
  • Place, Alajuela Cathedral
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Juan Santamaria Historical Museum
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Central Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 391 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Balcony Two Queen Beds | View from room

Superior Balcony Two Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 356 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Family Junior Suite

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 534 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Villa, Multiple Beds, Balcony, Valley View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Family Villa, Multiple Beds, Balcony, Valley View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 747 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 391 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe Room with King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 391 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from Braulio Carrillo National Park and 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from Poás Volcano National Park.

What's nearby

  • Alajuela Cathedral - 12 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Juan Santamaria Historical Museum - 12 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Central Park - 12 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto - 12 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Central Market Alajuela - 12 min drive - 4.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pipos Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Mirador M.M.M. - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Mirador Del Valle - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Casa Hortensias Restaurante - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Buena Vista Chic Hotel

Buena Vista Chic Hotel offers 30 accommodations with espresso makers and safes. 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). Quench your thirst with your favorite 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.

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 at scheduled times and 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
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

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
  • Smoking not allowed

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

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
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
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. 433 out of 639 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 144 out of 639 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 639 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 639 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 639 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Perfect quaint boutique hotel with restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An incredible place!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Adela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely apartment. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff, so friendly and welcoming
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the front desk staff was amazing. The family villa. suites were nice and roomy! loved the view of the city!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teraesa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My friends and I stayed at the hotel for two nights in one of the family villas. The room and the facility was very clean. The staff friendly and helpful. We had a great stay and the view from the hotel is breathtaking. We will definitely sta at this hotel again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location. Beautiful grounds! Amazing views of San Jose.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We only slept here and didn't have time to enjoy much
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and okay food.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely grounds, shuttle really convenient and the staff amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Jacek

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and very friendly staff. I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Portia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice and quaint, only stayed one night.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ramon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo excelente
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Sarita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean, the people are amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Yesha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved my stay here! Came with a friend for a quick trip and we enjoyed it so much. Staff was super nice and food was amazing. Def a good stay!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a great hotel located near the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Place is awesome! Service is superb! Food is great too!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great stay. Staff is very courteous. The drivers for airport transfer have been very prompt and courteous on multiple trips.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was beautiful and a great place to relax .
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only 30 min from the airport, up in the coffee covered hills above the very vibrant Alajuela neighborhood, is the best, not too expensive hotel in San Jose. Wonderful staff, beautiful grounds and gardens, nice food and a very relaxing setting. We really enjoy spending our last night, after puddle jumping and before getting on that big old jet liner, just decompressing in affordable luxury. Go there, you'll be glad you did.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The views from the hotel are stunning and the grounds are nice. The food at the restaurant was ok but I would recommend eating off site.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and grounds are lovely and well kept. We had a delicious dinner at the restaurant. Staff were very friendly, and the room was comfortable with a great view of the city lights.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay in gorgeous villa with terrific restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Natty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a really nice place
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the views and the staff and the location was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025