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Hotel Buena Vista

3.0 of 5
Apdo. 760, Alajuela 4050, Costa Rica
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Hotel Buena Vista
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Scottsdale, Arizona
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10 reviews 10 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

My husband and I recently stayed here for one night and it was very clean, comfortable, good hotel. As a previous person mention, there is no AC but there are fans and I honestly did not get hot and was fine with just the fans. It is always cooler in the evenings there and humid so the fans cool you... More

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Barrington, Illinois
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15 reviews 15 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

Think we got one of the best rooms - room #24 - had an incredible view of the valley and across the hall to the pool! It was getting dark when we arrived, but fortunately we had time to appreciate the view and took a walk on the coffee plantation trail. Very clean, nice, comfy beds and nice bathroom. Everyone... More

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Denver, Colorado
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61 reviews 61 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

We stayed at this hotel on 3 different occasions during our 10 day trip. All the rooms were very nice (we had 3 different rooms) but be forewarned, none of them had air conditioning instead they had ceiling fans. This isn't a problem during the day as you can leave the windows open but at night it becomes a problem... More

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BuenaVistaAlajuela, Owner at Hotel Buena Vista, responded to this review
28 April 2013

We are happy this guest rated us as 4 star (very good). I would like to respond to some of these observations. Yes, we do not have air conditioning. We are at 4400 feet elevation on the way up to the Poas Volcano. The nightly temperature is in the 60's or low 70's and chances are you will use the... More

Orlando, Florida
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

This hotel was a breath of fresh air...a little 27 room gem with a beautiful view! I stayed in one of the newly renovated standard rooms with a lovely view of the pool and gardens (modern accents, well appointed, comfy beds and bedding). This hotel could not be cleaner; it is apparent that the owner takes great pride in providing... More

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Calgary, Canada
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12 reviews 12 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

As others have noted, this is a smallish hotel located atop a hill with beautiful views of the city. Free airport pickup was handy. The property includes a short 'coffee trail' walking trail which afforded lovely views of the surrounding area. We utilized their shuttle service to visit nearby Doka Coffee Plantation and also Zoo Ave. Our trip to Zoo... More

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Cortlandt Manor, New York
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

This is a cute hotel overlooking the city of Alajeula, but the one thing that detracted from our experience was the terrible food. I am not overly picky at all, but I found it inedible. My husband said it was like college food. Also, the service in the restaurant was poor.

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BuenaVistaAlajuela, Owner at Hotel Buena Vista, responded to this review
15 April 2013

I am very sorry these guests did not enjoy our restaurant. We would have gladly replaced these meals no questions asked had we been asked. I am at a loss to explain what happened. Normally our guests enjoy the food we prepare. We get many food and beverage compliments on Trip Advisor, also in our suggestion box, and written in... More

Minnesota City, Minnesota
Top Contributor
79 reviews 79 reviews
16 hotel reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

Positives Airport shuttle service views of the city Garden Pool Great breakfast fruits and bread (filling) Rooms have beautiful carved wood doors and nice beds 15-20 minutes to airport 15-20 minutes to Poas (get up to Poas by 800 Opening if you hope to see the crater) Negatives Staff indicated we could get a shuttle at 445AM. Actual did not... More

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BuenaVistaAlajuela, Owner at Hotel Buena Vista, responded to this review
8 April 2013

I am very sorry that somehow our shuttle was late. I assure you this is not a frequent event. Our policy is for the driver and vehicle to be in our entrance 10 minutes before departure. On rare occasions something is going to go wrong and in this case obviously it did. On the subject of screens, temperature and insects... More

Northampton, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
28 reviews 28 reviews
24 hotel reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

The room when you walk is a delight, two big beds, a clean bathroom, nice shower, it's a good hotel. Outside there's a pool, a garden, a coffee walk, great views, it really is a good hotel and frankly could be a 3 1/2 star. We were let down by the food, being veggies we had a breakfast served with... More

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BuenaVistaAlajuela, Owner at Hotel Buena Vista, responded to this review
8 April 2013

I'm sorry this guest was dissatisfied with our restaurant. Apparently he had a vegetarian dish at night and expected the waiters to remember this in the morning. This is really not a reasonable expectation. The hotel is full a lot and even with only 30 rooms we often serve 40 to 90 dinners (plus the bar and poolside guests). The... More

Medford, Oregon, United States
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

We stayed here one night on a stopover from Puerto Jiminez. The hotel was recommended by Lyn of Casa Bambu Resort in the Osa Peninsula. The hotel was clean and beautiful. We stayed in the most expensive room (a villa) because everything else was booked. The room was so fantastic so I didn't mind the price. We arrived late and... More

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Toronto, Canada
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013

We were only in Alajuela for one night, but our experience made us want to stay longer. The hotel had great views of San Jose and Alajuela and is only 15 mins from the airport. We met the owner and he was very helpful and accomodating. The room was beautiful, very Spanish-like. Not too much in the surrounding area but... More

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Also Known As:
Buena Vista Hotel
Buena Vista Alajuela
Address: Apdo. 760, Alajuela 4050, Costa Rica
Region: Costa Rica > Province of Alajuela > Alajuela
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
#6 Family Hotels in Alajuela
Price range (per night): S$132 - 254
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The comment ofter heard in this hotel is, "We feel like we are at home." This is exactly the impression the management and staff of the Buena Vista strive to create. We are high on the summit of a mountain with a climate of eternal spring yet only fifteen minutes drive from the International Airport below. We will pick you up there and show you the wonders of this exotic country. ... more   less 
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