The Cariari Bed and Breakfast

3.5 star property

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Outdoor dining
Suite, Private Bathroom (Queen Suite) | Living area | TV, books, computer monitors, printers
Exterior
Lobby

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is $124
$110 nightly
$124 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 22 - Jul 23

Explore the area

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Calle 84 Casa 12, Ulloa, Heredia, 40401
  • Place, Costa Rica Convention Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Cariari Golf Course
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Plaza Real Cariari
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Friendly Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Royal Suite

  • Golf view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Queen Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Ulloa

Located in Ulloa (Ciudad Cariari), The Cariari Bed and Breakfast is within a 10-minute drive of National Stadium of Costa Rica and Museum of Costa Rican Art. .This family-friendly bed & breakfast is 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from National Theater of Costa Rica and 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Jade Museum.

What's nearby

  • Costa Rica Convention Center - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cariari Golf Course - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Plaza Real Cariari - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Casino Fiesta Heredia - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Cariari Bowling Center - 2 min drive - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Heredia Miraflores Station - 9 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Deck Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪C Lounge - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Las Tejas - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪KATTA Pub - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Cariari Bed and Breakfast

The Cariari Bed and Breakfast offers 3 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include computer monitors and printers, as well as phones; free long-distance calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the bed & breakfast include a health club.

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

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the bed & breakfast's full-service spa, Cariari Country Club. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 3 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. Additional features at this Colonial bed & breakfast include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Grab a bite to eat at one of the bed & breakfast's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the 3 coffee shops/cafes. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
The Cariari Bed and Breakfast has 3 restaurants on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • 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 self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 3 coffee shops/cafes
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Arcade/game room
  • Art gallery
  • Bicycle storage
  • Books
  • Children's club
  • Designer stores
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf caddies
  • Golf carts
  • Golf driving range
  • Health club
  • Library
  • Pilates classes
  • Playground
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Art supplies
  • Children's club
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Musical instrument
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1980
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • 4G smartphone data speed
  • Ceiling fan
  • Computer monitor
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Printer
  • Smartphone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Unlimited smartphone data usage

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 8:00 AM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability

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 property charges 7 percent for credit card payments
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CRC 13000 per pet, per stay
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CRC 12000.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: CRC 20000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Pet fee: CRC 13000 per pet, per stay
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway bed fee: CRC 12000.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 7 percent

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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
Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Cariari Bed & Breakfast San Antonio de Belen
Cariari San Antonio de Belen
Cariari Bed & Breakfast
Cariari Bed & Breakfast Ciudad Cariari
Cariari Ciudad Cariari
The Cariari Bed Breakfast
The Cariari Breakfast Ulloa
The Cariari Bed and Breakfast Ulloa
The Cariari Bed and Breakfast Bed & breakfast
The Cariari Bed and Breakfast Bed & breakfast Ulloa

The Cariari Bed and Breakfast Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 71 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodations, very clean and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing home, clean, gorgeous, and comfortable. But what stood out the most was Lauri and Meriam, so warm and friendly, it felt like visiting with family!! Would absolutely recommend, and will stay here again any chance we get!! Thank you Lauri!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Irina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The absolute warmest people - that's what stood out to me the most. It's such a treat to get to sit at the breakfast table with Laurie, to hear her stories of a life well lived and to share my own. The breakfast was outstanding, made with love by Miriam who is so gentle and kind. The B&B is clean, cozy and well located. I took a long stroll around the neighborhood which was lush and quiet. An overall excellent experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PHILIPPE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice spacious room, extended breakfast . People very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This has become our go-to place in San Jose. It's near the airport and transportation is available. The people are great hosts, and the rooms are cozy and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russell

The place is nice and I enjoy the 2nd floor large patio/balcony. However, the service is superb. Laurie and Miriam make you feel like family. There is definitely a personal touch you cannot get in a hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hostess Miriam greeted me and made my check in really nice.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

anthony

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Personable very clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Miriam was so attentive and made us feel so well taken care of and welcomed! She was definitely one of the main reasons why our vacation was so amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George

Highly Recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The host, Lourie, was wonderful! Treated us like family upon arrival. Really made us feel welcome. Breakfast was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a perfect spot to stay near airport. Fantastic host greeted us warmly, beautiful and unique home. Great comfortable king bed and large bathroom en-suite. The breakfast spread was incredible, sitting out on the patio listening to the birds and rain. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josefina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was amazing! Miriam and Gerardo took care of my husband and I while we were in town for a business event. To say they went above and beyond would be an understatement. They treated us like family and were very attentive to our needs. I would highly recommend this bed and breakfast for a nice, relaxing stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Cariari B&B was like a home away from home. The staff is so warm and welcoming. They were very accommodating when we requested an earlier breakfast. The inn is charming and the grounds are beautiful. There is an incredible roof top deck/lounge area to relax and dine. It is in a perfect location for a stay before or after flying out of San Jose. It was a memorable experience!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay. Lorie was the ultimate hostess and welcomed us with a beverage and great patio space to hang out as we arrived earlier than check in time. Breakfast excelled and no one could go hungry with so many options. She is a people person and had many stories to share. The dogs, cats and parrot were also very welcoming. A great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is perfect !
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bertram

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were greeted with a welcome drink and a little food by the housekeeper Miriam, a lovely lady! Laurie, the owner, went above and beyond to help us arrange everything, even car rental options! They were very welcoming and flexible about our late check-out. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We LOVED staying here! Laurie was not there but Miriam was and she was so wonderful! She cooked us a fantastic breakfast each day and helped us with our Spanish! She kept our room immaculately clean and was so friendly. We even met her husband and nieces and we all had ice cream the last night we were there. We will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

muzaffar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Homely atmosphere. Comfortable. Needs to upgrade amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My partner and I had the pleasure of staying at The Cariari B&B, and it was an unforgettable experience. The property was absolutely gorgeous and the staff made us feel at home. The room was spotless, huge bathroom and bed was very comfortable. The property was walking distance to various restaurants and shops. The area felt very safe, we walked to the stores and restaurants at night. I highly recommend The Cariari B&B. The owner and her staff went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and well taken care of throughout our time there. We can't wait to return!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful start to our holiday in Costa Rica! The Cariari is a lovely, comfortable place to stay, and Laurie is the most welcoming host we have ever stayed with. She gave us a glass of wine and snack in the evening, and chatted with us for 20 minutes. She also sat with us and the other guests at breakfast. So helpful to get so much information and recommendations about Costa Rica at the start of our holiday. Miriam was friendly and caring too - and prepared a delicious breakfast for the morning with a lot of choice. We would happily stay again. Thank you Laurie and Miriam.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very warm welcome by Miriam. She immediately offered coffee or something like that. Her banana bread is the best. She also showed us the room which is very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Salla

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Cozy, family type b&b. The hosts were very nice, friendly and helpful. The house and facilities are outdated (house and neighbourhood built in the 80s). The online description did not quite match the reality: there were no restaurants, bar or spa on property. Breakfast was wonderful. If you don't like "cold hotels", this is your place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Laurie was very kind and welcoming and made sure to give instructions in advance how to get here from the airport. The room was clean and had everything we needed with access to a lovely balcony. Miriam is a wonderful cook and made an excellent breakfast the next morning. A menagerie of friendly pets also welcomed us.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marshall

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

Hospitality and Charm!

Our family of five had an absolutely wonderful stay here - The hospitality was above and beyond and the property is beautiful. Laurie and Miriam are wonderful hosts. Miriam made the worlds best pineapple pancakes for breakfast and we had such lovely conversation with the hosts. My three kids loved their sweet dogs and parrot. Thank you for the incredible hospitality!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022