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Located in Copey, 31 km from Cerro de la Muerte, Clusia Lodge provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a bar. Guests can enjoy mountain views.

At the hotel, each room includes a wardrobe. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Clusia Lodge also offer free WiFi, while selected rooms are fitted with a balcony. Laura was so accommodating and sweet. We would totally go back again.

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9.1
Superb
111 reviews
Price from
US$106.61
per night

Located in San Gerardo de Dota, 19 km from Cerro de la Muerte, Lauraceas Lodge provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. Guests can enjoy mountain views.

All rooms at the hotel are equipped with a seating area. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Lauraceas Lodge also provide guests with free WiFi, while some rooms here will provide you with a balcony. All units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. Alicia, Marco, and chef lady(forgot her name) were excellent. We had a great time with no worries. The garden was very beautiful. The Quetzal bird tour was beyond my wildest imagination.

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9.5
Exceptional
392 reviews
Price from
US$173
per night

Situated in San José and within 4.3 km of La Sabana Metropolitan Park, Casa Mayela Guest House has a garden, allergy-free rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is around 8.8 km from Parque Diversiones, 21 km from Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium and 26 km from Jardin Botanico Lankester. The property is non-smoking and is located 5.8 km from Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica. This is a treasure. Located near bus terminal (Tracopa - one of the mayor bus lines in Costa Rica), on walking distance from mayor San Jose's museums: National museum, Pre-Columbian gold museum, and a Jade museum. The guesthouse is a nice old house with everything you need. The kitchen is well equipped. Everything is very clean. The owner, Senora Mayela, is a treasure as well, a warm-hearted person. She took the best care of me, and our conversations were delightful! If you need a cozy place to stay in downtown San Jose, look no further. This is it! Thank you, senora Mayela, for everything!

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9
Superb
359 reviews
Price from
US$45
per night

Situated in San Gerardo de Dota, 13 km from Cerro de la Muerte, Las Cataratas Lodge features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. The accommodation offers room service and free WiFi throughout the property. Fantastic. The bungalow was super cosy. We had imagined it would be much simpler. There are enough blankets for the night when it gets cold. The bathroom was also super neat and clean. The garden is beautiful, with lots of flowers that attract the hummingbirds. The food in the restaurant is fantastic. There are huge portions that are fresh and delicious. The staff are incredibly nice and helpful. One of the best accommodations we have stayed in Costa Rica. There are various hiking trails from the accommodation into the cloud forest and to waterfalls.

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9
Superb
301 reviews
Price from
US$38.25
per night

Situated in San Gerardo de Dota in the San José region, Hospedaje Casa Monge features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is located 17 km from Cerro de la Muerte. Best little house just next to a tree where you can see quetzals every morning. Guests from other properties from all over san gerado come here to see quetzals. Owners are super lovely. Book it!

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9
Superb
154 reviews
Price from
US$54
per night

Situated in Santa Ana, BEE Suites Santa Ana offers accommodation with a pool with a view, a patio and garden views. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. The accommodation provides a lift and full-day security for guests. Our stay was great, everything we needed was provided at the property, they have a little garden where we could relax and do yoga near the pool. Gym is available too. Very convenient location near a big supermarket. We loved it!

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9.4
Superb
126 reviews
Price from
US$110
per night

Featuring lake views, Jardines Secretos features accommodation with patio, around 40 km from Cerro de la Muerte. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking. The aparthotel provides mountain views, a sun terrace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available throughout the property. This place is just wonderful. An oasis! There is a beautiful garden with lots of trees and flowers. The bungalow is cozy, clean and comfortable. And the staff is super friendly and helpful. We stayed here a night before we left for Cerro Chirripó, and also after. We got a warm welcome again after we finished the hike, which was lovely. They can arrange a taxi for you to bring to the start of the hike. And also a packed breakfast. Oh, and you get a bottle of wine (complimentary). So nice. We recommend this place!

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9.1
Superb
237 reviews
Price from
US$78.47
per night

Set in Escazu, 50 km from Poas National Park, Ester`s Place offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace. Among the facilities at this property are room service and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is situated 4.3 km from Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica. Conveniently close to Escazu shopping, extremely nice and safe neighborhood,

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9.4
Superb
125 reviews
Price from
US$50
per night

Featuring mountain views, Casa Marlui-San José features accommodation with patio, around 11 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park. The property features city and inner courtyard views, and is 12 km from Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station. Fantastic hosts, including Bingo!

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9.6
Exceptional
217 reviews
Price from
US$56
per night

Located just 10 km from Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, Casa Kibi Kibi provides accommodation in San José with access to a garden, barbecue facilities, as well as a shared kitchen. The property features garden and inner courtyard views, and is 8.5 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. I loved everything about Kibi Kibi. Everything is walkable or you can use public transportation. All guests and staff are extremely welcoming and kind.

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9
Superb
129 reviews
Price from
US$29
per night

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