This is an exceptionally beautiful and tranquil property so close to the city and airport. Rooms are huge and have both an indoor and outdoor shower, the latter being a real treat for those aren't lucky enough to have one at home. The owner lives on site and is very attentive to guests and the staff are super nice and very efficient. I loved that the owner was willing to let me park my truck here for a few days at a very reasonable fee. This is an option that greatly facilitates travel for those flying to and from SJO. I could be confident my vehicle was completely safe and could easily grab an uber back and forth to the airport (or anywhere in the city for that matter).

Food quality is good - particularly the Aztec soup!! The offerings are quite basic though and could be amped up pretty easily to shift the dining experience from good/basic to excellent. This is not really a complaint but rather just a suggestion on the ONLY element I could think of to improve.

Spacious comfortable room with indoor and outdoor shower. Lovely garden, pool and dining area with breakfast, lunch and dinner available. Great welcome and staff. Excellent for airport transfer, and when our flight was delayed we were made welcome to stay and use facilities after check out time.

Being on the flight path didn’t particularly disturb us, but the noise from the racing track nearby is very wearing and disturbs the tranquillity of the pool and gardens.

It was an excellent choice for my last night before leaving Costa Rica via SJO. The hotel is so nice, peaceful and green, I enjoyed the garden and the pool so much and didn‘t even feel like going anywhere else on that day. The room was spacious and nicely decorated, with indoor and outdoor shower and large terrace. Very friendly staff! I would definitely stay there again and highly recommend this hotel.

This is a beautiful place to spend the last afternoon/evening before a flight the next morning. Refreshing pool in a garden setting, and only four bungalows means lots of personal service. Two double beds, large bathroom with an outdoor shower, and A/C was all we needed. There is a fridge, no kitchenette, but basic dinner (sandwiches, pasta, burgers, etc) is available onsite. It took us 25 minutes to the airport in morning traffic.

It is tucked away in a small town, not much else around. Furniture is basic and shows some wear and tear.

Very peaceful spot close to the airport. It was a wonderful place for my family to wind down our vacation. Breakfast was the best of our vacation. The pool is clean. The grounds are nicely landscaped with a lot of birds. Comfy beds.

The screen door was ripped so would let in mosquitoes and the shower didn't drain well. Easy things to fix, and very minor. I would happily stay again.

The place is a pretty piece of Costa Rican nature, regardless it is technically in the town. You feel like staying in a botanical garden, but with all comfort you need. Friendly staff, very helpful. If you want to see something different than typical hotel network - this is your choice.

Getting there by car (our first time drive in Costa Rica) was challenging, but all San Jose area is like that. The place in fact is more in the suburbs of the town. Uber drivers know the place well, no problem.

An oasis of tranquility and beauty in San Jose, a must for any traveller looking to relax after a long flight (we arrived on the BA flight from LGW). Could not of asked for a more hospitable owner (great communication prior to our arrival), and staff who made our stay a fabulous experience. Accommodation was faultless and spotless with an outdoor shower as added bonus. We only stayed for one night as we were in transit to Manuel Antonio, but wished we had stayed for a couple of days to explore San Jose. The pool and restaurant were perfect, and the breakfast was amazing (especially as we were first time visitors to Costa Rica). Will most definitely stay again, Pura Vida The Bowie's of Hull.

Beautiful room right next to the pool. We slept very well. The pool was very refreshing and our children enjoyed playing in the lush garden. We were pleasantly surprised about the quality of the breakfast, it was delicious! Very friendly staff. Super cute and well-behaved dog. We would definitely stay here again.

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The location is great. Close proximity to the airport, a 20 drive. A hidden gem. Once we arrived we felt the need to just relax and enjoy the property. The staff was welcoming and friendly, the room was clean and spacious. My favorite part about the room was by far the outdoor shower which is a fabulous add-on to the traditional indoor shower. Two shower options for the price of one! We had dinner at the property which was good. Aztek soup and seafood rice with a salad. Both dishes were tasty. The garden is beautiful and well taken care off. The pool was clean and refreshing. We will look forward to another stay in the near future.

We stayed for one night after our flight to San Jose. We were absolutely surprised by the beauty of the place. The garden is so beautiful and the pool very refreshing. We saw hummingbirds, a huge catterpillar, squirrels, birds. We had a simple but delicious fresh cooked dinner. Breakfast was also delicious. Bertus the owner gave us some good tips. We would definitely recommend this beautiful place!