Don't worry — pressing this button won't charge you anything!
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.
Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Top pick by families with children
Rooms with:
Terrace
City view
Free private parking available at the hotel
Availability
!
Please select one or more options you want to book
Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.0
Location
8.5
Free WiFi
9.0
Select topics to read reviews:
Guests who stayed here loved
S
Samantha
United Kingdom
“A wonderful hotel, very welcoming and great views!”
Nikita
United States
“great view, good location, nice room and balcony, backyard.”
J
Jean-pierre
United Kingdom
“Everything. Stunning location, beautiful gardens, amazingly friendly and helpful staff.”
E
Emma
Sweden
“Very helpful staf and shuttle. Beatiful hotel and surrounding garden. Perfect end to our trip”
M
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.”
M
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.”
G
Geoff
Cayman Islands
“Clean, comfortable, quiet, friendly and helpful staff, good food.”
C
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!”
Jeremy
United Kingdom
“Arrived early and was able to check in and access the room. Cheerful staff and great service. Very comfy beds and our room had the most amazing view over the valley to San Jose. Perfect place to stop either before returning to or leaving from SJO....”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
Metamorphosis Restaurant-Bar
Cuisine
Local • International
Open for
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
Ambiance
Family friendly
House rules
Buena Vista Chic Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds
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
0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free
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.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this hotel
Cash is not accepted
The fine print
Need-to-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 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.
We have more than 70 million property reviews, and they're all from real, verified guests.
How does it work?
1
It starts with a booking
It starts with a booking
The only way to leave a review is to first make a booking. That's how we know our reviews come from real guests who have stayed at the property.
2
Followed by a trip
Followed by a trip
When guests stay at the property they check out how quiet the room is, how friendly the staff are and more.
3
And finally, a review
And finally, a review
After their trip, guests tell us about their stay. We check for naughty words and verify the authenticity of all guest reviews before adding them to our site.
If you booked through us and want to leave a review, please sign in first.
United Kingdom“A wonderful hotel, very welcoming and great views!”
United States“great view, good location, nice room and balcony, backyard.”
Sweden“Very helpful staf and shuttle. Beatiful hotel and surrounding garden. Perfect end to our trip”
Cayman Islands“Clean, comfortable, quiet, friendly and helpful staff, good food.”
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!...”
Jeremy
