Guesthouse Casa Lapa2

Great location for the airport and City Mall both in walking distance. The facilities are nice and there is a large shared kitchen which is great. Easy access to the property and the payment was straightforward, but it is cash only, so be prepared.

Not a huge issue, but the directions to get there could be simplified. There are only really two streets to travel.

Very spacious lots of room.

Difficult to find it had no sign outside and not very private as anyone can walk through near your rooms.

Located in a quiet street, close to commercial centers, supermarkets etc. Very close to the airport, yet no planes flying overhead.

One of the local ladies taking care of the property (Gaby) came to check if everything was okay and for payment. (Only in cash and only in full dollar bills or colones) She was kind and caring and tried to look for change as I didn't have the exact amount in dollars. Change was given in dollars and colones. Only stayed here for the night as I had a long overnight connection at SJO and it was close to the airport. The price for the room was your money's worth.

The description of how to get into the accommodation wasn't entirely correct. It mentions a white door with a key safe lock box, while there were only a bright green and a silver door. The key safe lock box was hidden next to the bright green door. (A picture of the door and the lock box would have helped significantly) There was no local phone number to reach to ask about how to get in. So, I had to call the owners in Europe, which sounded like they were sleeping and unfortunately cost me an additional 20 euro for a brief 2 min phone call. Luckily the uber driver had dropped off people here before and was certain this was the correct location. Upon trying to get in I felt somewhat unsafe as this is a side street with not much through traffic.

Studio apartment was well equipped. Close to the airport. Self check-in was easy to do. Owners speak English, Spanish, German.

Upon arrival we were told to leave payment in the room. We didn't have the exact amount with us and didn't meet anyone there to get change, so we had to coordinate a bank transfer after we checked out. No big deal for us, but it was the only hotel we came across this situation. The bathroom was too small and not well ventilated; it smelled a bit.