Buena Vista Chic Hotel

–Great location - show map
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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Staff

9.0

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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 in particular like the location – they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available at the hotel

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 queen beds
1 king bed
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1 sofa bed
1 king bed
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1 sofa bed
2 queen beds
1 twin bed
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2 queen beds
Bedroom
2 queen beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Marnae
United States United States
“This property was really nice and clean. Great value for the price I paid. The staff were really nice.”
Stephen
United States United States
“Nice location in the hills above San Jose. Beds were comfortable. Staff were pleasant and accommodating. The back patio provided a nice quiet area to sit and have a morning coffee. Pizza place just down the road that was excellent!”
Pamela
United States United States
“Nice Villas. Nice atmosphere. Enjoyed the service at the restaurant. Food was good.”
Alba
United States United States
“Beautiful charming Property I will always stay here when I come to Costa Rica. Great breakfast.”
Julie
United States United States
“Very helpful front desk woman. Lovely room, pool, gardens, restaurant. Everything was excellent and relaxing.”
Toshinao
Japan Japan
“Very kind staff and nice breakfast! I did not know that October is rainy season in Costa Rica, but I enjoyed this hotel a lot. Free ride between airport and hotel is wonderful, too. I want to suggest this hotel to my friends and will be back in...”
Joshua
Costa Rica Costa Rica
“We had a reservation for 1 room, but last minute we needed an extra room because of flight changes. They accommodated us immediately and were so helpful during a stressful travel time.”
Jim
United States United States
“Beautiful room, beautiful view, great breakfast and great service. Friendly staff, clean property. Quiet.”
Valerie
United States United States
“This hotel is great! They accomodated our "a little" bit late arrival for a great cold beer and food! Every meal was wonderful. Very clean property.”
Jennifer
United States United States
“We had a wonderful stay at this hotel! It was small and quaint, and the staff took great pride in making our short stay amazing! We had a wonderful balcony with a beautiful view, and our room was clean and comfortable. I would absolutely recommend...”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Metamorphosis Restaurant-Bar
  • Cuisine
    Local • International
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly

House rules

Buena Vista Chic Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 7 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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 ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.