About this property
Hotel Buena Vista offers a solar-heated outdoor pool, free airport transfers and panoramic views of the Poás, Barva and lrazú Volcanoes, Costa Rica’s Central Valley and the city of San José. Built in a Spanish colonial style, this charming resort offers spacious rooms with free Wi-Fi, satellite TV and a fan. The private bathrooms include a hairdryer. The Buena Vista has a bar and an elegant restaurant, where international cuisine is served. A tropical continental breakfast is included. The hotel has its own nature trail and can arrange tours to local coffee plantations and national parks. Free private parking is available on site, and Juan Santamaria International Airport is just a 15-minute drive away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Airport shuttle (free)
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Josine
Netherlands“Good location, nice view, close to Alejuela center and the airport. Excellent breakfast, good diner. Also, something went wrong with the booking but it was very nicely dealt with. This was very much appreciated.” - Samantha
United Kingdom“A wonderful hotel, very welcoming and great views!” - Nikita
United States“great view, good location, nice room and balcony, backyard.” - Jean-pierre United Kingdom“Everything. Stunning location, beautiful gardens, amazingly friendly and helpful staff.”
- Emma
Sweden“Very helpful staf and shuttle. Beatiful hotel and surrounding garden. Perfect end to our trip” - Maxine United Kingdom“Repeat stay for me. Friendly staff, great location and handy having airport transfer. Plentiful breakfast, tasty cocktails and decent a la carte menu. Small pool to take a dip and great views of San Jose.”
- Maxine United Kingdom“Friendly and helpful staff, great food, comfortable beds, lovely relaxing location in the hills, knew what to expect as had stayed here a few weeks prior.”
- Geoff
Cayman Islands“Clean, comfortable, quiet, friendly and helpful staff, good food.” - Cheryl
Canada“Great place to stay when flying in or out of San Jose. Breakfast is included and so is the shuttle which was wonderful. We left early before the restaurant opened so they had a box breakfast and hot coffee and tea for us waiting with the shuttle!...” - Aditi United States“Front desk help and all staffing actually was outstanding and kind. The view is wonderful and the breakfast was beyond what you imagine for included. Kid friendly, unique, without a doubt would stay again!”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Metamorphosis Restaurant-Bar
- CuisineLocal • International
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
- AmbianceFamily friendly
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 7 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
The fine print
Please note that the operating hours of the free transfer from the hotel to the airport is from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM and you must make a reservation at least 24 hours in advance.
The front desk remain open from 7am to 10pm.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Buena Vista Chic Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
