Buen Camino Hotel, San Mateo

Location: 131, San Mateo, cr

Star Rating: 4 Stars

Property Type: Hotels

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
• Non-smoking rooms
• Swimming pool
• Restaurant
• Terrace
• Family rooms
• Pets allowed
• Fax/photocopying
• Tour desk
• Facilities for disabled guests
• Packed lunches
• Private check-in/check-out
• Shared lounge/TV area
• Concierge service
• Wheelchair accessible
• Kid meals
• Kids' outdoor play equipment
• Baby safety gates
• Lower bathroom sink
• Public Bath
• Outdoor furniture
• Coffee Shop on site
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• Cashless payment available
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid kit available
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Contactless check-in/check-out
• Invoice provided
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
• Guest room sealed after cleaning
• Physical distancing in dining areas
• Key access
• Food delivered to guest room
• CCTV outside property
• Process in place to check health of guests
• Access to health care professionals
• Face masks for guests available
• 24-hour security
• Delivered food - securely covered
• Thermometers for guests provided by property
• Broadcast Live sport events
• Happy hour
• Television in common areas
• Free wired internet
• Snack bar/deli
• Scuba diving on site
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Beach umbrellas
• Free pool cabanas
• Pool sun loungers
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Beach yoga on site
• Internet access
• Private picnics
• Wine release events
• Reception hall
• Exercise/lap pool
• Japanese garden
• Covered parking
• Swimming nearby
• Hosted evening meal (reserve)
• Bicycle-friendly property
• Charcoal grill
• Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
• Vegetarian menu options available
• Bulk dispenser for toiletries

Rooms Available

• Two-Bedroom House

  This holiday home consists of 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. This wheelchair accessible holiday home features a pool with a view, a seating area and a roll-in shower. The unit offers 4 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Pool towels
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Fire extinguisher

• Deluxe Double Room with Balcony

  The pool with a view is the standout feature of this double room. The spacious double room features a private entrance, a seating area, a terrace with sea views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Pool towels
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Fire extinguisher

Guest Reviews

• Lesley (10/5): Amazing stay and biking! - This is definitely more than just a bike park. We had a lovely stay here and the facilities were great. The bungalow was perfect and we had 2 bedrooms and a lounge area with kitchen (no oven). We ate in the restaurant which was some of the best food we have had in Costa Rica. The biking according to my son and husband was challenging and fun. They rented electric downhill bikes from the centre. The 2 pools were an added bonus. The staff were wonderful and couldn’t have been more helpful. Some areas are looking a bit run down like the pool areas but this did not take away from our fab stay.
• Ana (10/5): Exceptional -
• Verônica (8/5): Great views and staff - The property was clean and had a great view. The staff was very welcoming and helpful! The room could have a few more blinds, it was super bright early in the morning.
• Robson (9/5): Superb - Great views, excellent staff
• Sherri (10/5): Thank you! - A heavy rain made for a white knuckle drive from Puerto Viejo to San Mateo. Other than it was a wonderful 2 night stay there. Thank you to the staff for making it a really great visit!
• Daniel (8/5): Very good -
• Imogen (10/5): Exceptional -
• Amy (10/5): Exceptional -
• Marrianne (8/5): Just lovely. - Beautiful location and views - absolutely stunning. Going up and down a mountain - i don't like heights.
• Denise (9/5): Our family enjoyed our stay & would recommend to others! - The property & cabins were wonderful. The pools were beautiful. We ate dinner & breakfast there & both were delicious. Very quiet & clean. Value was very good. It was very warm in the cabins, the fans did help. Wait staff was slow at breakfast.
• German (10/5): Great stay, location , value and amenities ..will be back to enjoy the bike park next time . - Location and service All was great
• Karl (8/5): Very good - Location was close to where I needed to be. Great pools and Lovely view of the surrounding area. Spectacular trails. No air conditioning. Water trickled through the taps. No food in restaurant after 8:30pm. Road leading up to the hotel are pretty rough.
• Ally (10/5): One of our favourite places to stay in Costa Rica - Staff where really helpful and the spot was amazing great views and wildlife, MTB trails where well built Close to the airport.
• Cristiana (10/5): Exceptional -
• Michał (10/5): Exceptional - Beautiful views, nice staff, cute rooms, comfortable beds, good breakfast. The rooms are a little dark in the evening.
• Niccole (10/5): We rented e-bikes and rode all day. Dani was so helpful! - The food was extraordinary. The cabana was excellent. Biking was top notch. The staff made it all even better! Nothing could’ve been better!
• Christopher (10/5): Exceptional -
• Paul (9/5): Superb - Friendly staff, good food, room bungalow, and a great view. We should have stayed another night to enjoy the surroundings.
• Nicolo' (10/5): Exceptional - Location, design, people :)
• Mark (6/5): Cute location built by a handyman - Good view. Staff friendly but most not English speakers. You might enjoy the evening live band. They have e bikes for rent. The look is great, but for the cost? Road to location is broken concrete. You'll drag your belly in a sedan. It is cute bohemian kind of accommodation with no A/C which is fine if the cost reflected this. Costly for not so much. Pools cold and dirty because filter not running. Food bland. Beds you can feel the springs, which is like most of Costly Rica
• Tim (9/5): Really nice with some room for improvement - Rooms are really nice. Great views! Good beds. Great shower. The pool was lovely. For the restaurant some room for improvement. In some of the dishes there were ingredients which were not on the menu. For example tomato. The portions were really small. The food took long and we did not eat at the same time. And it would be nice to receive some information about what to do in the area during check in.
• Andras (8/5): Stunning view, nice hotel - Amazing view, clean rooms, great pools and special location on top of a hill overlooking a valley. Hot water didn't work in one of the rooms. One day we had to wait 1h for the breakfast. Road to the hotel is quite a ride with few signs and lots of bumps.
• Anna (10/5): Exceptional - Beautiful location with an astonishing view Very friendly staff Nice pool(s) Beautiful house with a veranda with a view Nice food and drinks The beds were a bit on the hard side It wasn't very dark in the room at night No AC, so a bit windy from the fans But all these were minor details to us, over all this is a very nice place to stay
• Nina (10/5): Exceptional - Great location with amazing views and really nice staff. /
• Terrence (10/5): Unbelievable views, peaceful, and clean. - The views are extraordinary. So much so that we woke up to see the dawn over the mountains, something we almost never do. The cabin felt private and quiet enough to have a sense of solitude, with hummingbirds, iguanas, dragonflies, and butterflies framing the valley, mountain, and Pacific Ocean. At night, there's a line of leaf-cutter ants which was enthralling to me (but gave my wife the heebie jeebies) — if you want to photograph them, do it then as they do not appear during the day. The on-site restaurant was on par with the other food we had in Costa Rica, (the artisanal kombucha was quite nice), though it's the views and the ambience that are the highlight. Inside the room, the kitchenette was small but functional and the provided soaps and shampoos had a nice fragrance. The staff was wonderfully communicative from the get-go, helping us coordinate our transit to the hotel and staying in contact throughout our journey. The room is poorly lit at night. This is nice for romantic lighting, but not very functional for reading (it's sufficient, just not ideal). The iguanas on the roof can be quite loud at night, too, as are the birds — this is charming, of course, but can make sleep a bit more elusive.
• Selina (5/5): Great View, Amazing Area but not what we expected. - View was really beautiful. Great Breakfast and good bar. The Girl who welcomed us during our first breakfast was amazing! Room was unfortunately pretty dirty. Pool area is small and does not really invite to stay. Dinner Food was a bit overcooked.
• Jimmy (7/5): Good -
• Clément (10/5): Magical lodge - Everything was good ! Amazing view, super nice staff, really clean, good food. The name on Google map/Waze not the same as Booking, just so you know But nothing else!
• Patricia (10/5): Exceptional -
• Boon (10/5): Exceptional - We arrived late on the date for check-in and the guy who took care of our arrival couldn’t be more friendlier and more helpful because upon arrival we had problem with our rental car. He helped us until we were out of the problem regardless of language barrier on top of our problem. Thank you so much again!
• Ewa (10/5): Exceptional - Great and helpful stuff, amazing food, breathtaking views!
• Maria (10/5): Exceptional -
• Pablo (10/5): Exceptional -
• Zaray (9/5): Peaceful weekend - The view is amazing a place to disconnect Not applicable
• Reg (9/5): Superb -
• Glendy (9/5): Hidden treasure near the capital - Amazing views, great staff and very quiet place to stay. The cabins are very nice and clean, having 3 pools to choose from is nice, and even pets are welcome! Accessible for 4x4 cars only. The trails are designed for bikes only, might be worth to add a few for hiking
• Cristian (10/5): Amazing place for nature lovers - Amazing scenery, full of life. Colors and sounds of nature. Couldn't stay more days. It was a quick getaway.
• Rachel (9/5): Superb - Wonderful team and beautiful facilities
• Barbara (10/5): If you’re looking for rustic charm off of the beaten path, this is ideal. A great place for a day or so to unwind. - Peaceful and quiet. Surrounded by forest and birds. Staff was very friendly.
• Alyisha (7/5): If hiking and views are your thing, this is the place for you. - Beautiful cabin studio property with WOW views. No hob / cooking facilities and first room had an insect infestation but they kindly moved us to another cabin.
• Joe (10/5): Great start for any occa5. B - Loved the private cabanas and swimming locations the free breakfast was also nice., ;beautiful serene place to relax without all the commercized nonsense. Loved it all.
• Ella-umbrella (9/5): Superb - Lovely hotel grounds and wonderful spacious and bright room. We loved the thoughtful decorations, and the views are stunning. Good food. 3 pools. Swings in front of the cabins. Great bathroom soaps. We would have loved to stay longer if we had the time. Small bathroom and sink. Iguanas walking under the roof, probably dropping stuff
• Greg (10/5): Great stop on the way in or out of San Jose - Gigi was suuuuper friendly, as were the other staff. Pool was great for lounging and food was incredibly good. Lots of butterflies, birds and lizards in the day, so plenty of nature. Cool that there was a bike track, absolutely didn't use, but good to know it's there. 2 big fans in the room and we stayed on a hot day, was absolutely fine in the room, was a comfortable temperature. It was a bit of a drive up, but currently being resurfaced, so will be really easy soon. View made it well well worth it.
• Emanuela (8/5): Great for Nature - We enjoyed the restaurant 😋 the chef is amazing, the views are lovely and the nature wild 🌎🌳🐒 Rooms are comfortable, Beds are great, the linens very clean and towels are available for pool and shower. The soaps, shampoos smell like heaven 💗 There is no AC in the rooms, they get fast hot and humid. If you're used to noises you can sleep, I had a hard time as iguanas were playing on the roof, a gecko was singing by the bed and a bird was all night making vocals 🎶 Inside the room insects were all over, so really hard to sleep. The bathrooms are tiny. We recommend this place for people used with rough nature 🦜🐦‍⬛🪳🕷🕸🦟
• Aurela (10/5): Exceptional - Chef Daniel and everyone went above and beyond to make our stay as comfortable as possible. The rooms are very spacious (could easily fit 3-4 people / we were 2), spotless clean with lovely view and decoration. Amazing beds/pillows, very comfortable. Highly recommend it, we would definitely stay again. Great breakfast (served until 9.30 which is much later than what most of the other accommodations here at Costa Rica offer). Highlight: after sunset, make sure to grab dinner and drinks at the porch! Absolutely nothing, we loved this place!
• Mark (10/5): Exceptional - Miguel was incredible at the front desk. He went above and beyond to serve us.
• Gabriela (10/5): Exceptional - A beautiful, peaceful lodge with three swimming pools that my kids loved.
• Treptow (9/5): Great place to stay in the mountains and jungle - Amazing location in the jungle with mountains around. Beautiful nature, a lot of space Bumpy, non paved curvy road to get up there, difficult to access without own vehicle
• Hector (10/5): Amazing Family Friendly stay - The hosts where excellent (all of them) They are extremely friendly and accommodating. They catered for all our needs, and keep me and my family really happy through our entire stay. Nothing. They have an amazing location. Top of a hill. On clear days you can see the Sun setting over the lake.
• Viktoriya (4/5): Disappointing - Wifi was working ok and the property was very clean. Staff can speak English and breakfast was tasty. Advertised as a house, but its not, doesn't have a kitchen, can't cook yourself anything, not even a coffee machine. Have to wait until 7:30 to get coffee. No AC so the "house" gets very hot. Bed was too soft and a bit small. Was looking forward to the nice view when we got there you can only see untrimmed trees and bushes from the house, have to go to the main reception area to get the mountain view. No idea what I paid $130/ night for?!
• Kathleen (10/5): Great views, wonderful food, fun music. - Everything! Amazing staff with friendly welcome and exquisite attention to detail.
• Warren (10/5): Incredible home away from home - The staff are simply amazing. Gigi made such effort with everything and you just felt you were staying somewhere where people love what they do. Danial the chef was fantastic and nothing was too much trouble. One of my best stays ever and I travel a lot.
• Tomas (10/5): Very nice and calm place - The cottage was located on very nice place, with beautiful view to countryside. Very calm place. Friendly staff and very good breakfast! Last one kilometre was little bit worse way
• Joshua (10/5): Exceptional - Beautiful views from the top of the hill. The staff were exceptional in absolutely every way. They were great company on a few of those long hot days. Food was delicious and cocktails were tasty! Rooms are exactly what you need with comfortable beds. I cannot recommend this place enough.
• Joshua (10/5): Exceptional -
• Wietske (7/5): Relaxed but photos set a high expectation which it did not meet - Pretty view, spacious cabins The pools were nice but could be a bit more cleaner. It doesn’t have AC which is no problem during the night but during the day to hot. The breakfast was a disappointment. Small portions and didn’t feel like it was made with love.
• Pawel (10/5): Exceptional - The breakfast was simple but good. The swimming pool was really great with beautiful view. It was a little difficult to find this place. The road to the hotel is quite winding, uneven and uphill - for a car with a weak engine it may be a challenge.
• Sergey (10/5): Exceptional -
• Anita (10/5): A gorgeous place to stay. - We stayed here for one stop over night on our way to Manuel Antonio. Our family of four loved it (with two teen boys). The unit we stayed in was very large and the two pools are lovely. The view is gorgeous. The breakfast was good. Excellent value for the rate. It is a rougher ride getting up to the hotel up the hill, but we had a 4x4 so it was o.k. I would recommend filling in the larger pot holes. Offering some less pricey options at the restaurant for dinner could be considered.
• Andrew (10/5): Exceptional - Gigi and her team, including Danni, Matthew and others were exceptionally warm and welcoming. During my nearly week-long stay, I was greeted each morning by a meticulously clean and beautifully designed 2 bed house, accompanied by a breathtaking view. The breakfast provided was delicious and served with genuine smiles. The pool at the back of the property became a source of pure joy for me, a true playground. The location of the property is conveniently drivable to charming, cozy town called Onotina, which offers authentic local cuisine without the typical touristy trappings. In addition, I had the opportunity to sit nearby and observe the hotel staff meeting, where I witnessed the incredible positivity displayed by the manager. This created an environment where every team member felt appreciated, and I believe it is this sense of appreciation that ultimately translates into the exceptional benefits we, as clients, receive. It's hard to find any negatives about my experience - if anything, I only wish this wonderful place was closer to my home in Chicago. I can confidently say that anyone who chooses to stay here will not regret it.
• Gautier (10/5): Exceptional - Best staff ever, the girls were so nice and helped me so much with my anckle injury Beautiful place The views are amazing The pool The restaurant is simply fabulous Big chalet Very comfortable beds and pillows Quietness Breakfast is a bit light and a real juice would have been appreciated
• Pauline (8/5): Very good - it's a beautiful location with charming design touches but no A/C and no way to open windows, no fan inside the room... it was abnout 85 degrees Farenheit when I walked in there at 5pm... In fairness, I did not end up sleeping there so perhaps it cools down dramatically atg night but it's just something to be aware of for those of you who are hot sleepers :)
• Rebecca (10/5): A gorgeous property that exceeded our expectations! - We were so happy with our stay! The property is gorgeous and well thought out. The staff was lovely and made us feel very much at home. You cannot beat the view - especially at sunset! No cons!
• Tory (10/5): Exceptional - The location is amazing. Up high with views of the entire valley. No AC, but it is high enough where you get good breeze and it cools down enough at night.
• Kingagat (10/5): Exceptional -
• Carmen (8/5): STUNNING VIEW - must do if you are in the area - Fantastic view! Read a book around the pool and just relax. Very calm and just stunning beautiful area. In the night you can enjoy the sounds of the forest. Very kind staff, cute cat and the cottages are super sweet. We had 2 beds and just slept fantastic. The food they served could be better (it was just average and we had much better meals during our trip). If this is fixed we would definitely rate it at 10!
• Taťána (10/5): Exceptional - The view was breathtaking!! Anything! Just the round to get there was little bit rough, especially during the night.
• Stamatia (8/5): Very good - Everything was perfect! A little hard to find especially if you arrive late at night
• Naemi (8/5): Definitely worth a stay! - The interior design of the cabinas is really beautiful only white and natural (wood/bamboo) materials. Definitely the most elegant interior of our Costa Rica Trip. The view is pretty good too and the stuff is really friendly. I think the pool situation is improbable. The paint does not look to appealing anymore and it’s smaller then it looked on the pictures. Also it’s right next to the dining area.
• Marie (10/5): Exceptional - Everythink was perfect. I stayed a week, i enjoyed everyday. It's really quite, the room is confortable with a really nice view. Everyone is really nice there. Thank you the Pad
• Martina (10/5): Exceptional -
• Anonymous (10/5): Great vibes and views - The views are amazing and you can enjoy them throughout the property from the restaurant and pool to your personal porch and inside your casita. I loved watching the sunrise over the mountains and the hummingbirds. The casita is also comfortable, nicely designed and spacious. Lynne is a welcoming host who genuinely cares about her guests and running a smooth operation. There is a great sense of community and you’ll meet a lot of friendly people.
• Lewin (10/5): Breathtaking view and amazing food - The place with its unbelievable view, the stylish apartments, the amazing kitchen, the staff We could have used some more sun umbrellas at the pool. And I would be happy to pay a few dollars more to upgrade the breakfast a little more. For me personally, the bar could already open up at 11 am vs midi :)
• Roy (7/5): Good - Great views Service at dinner
• Shelby (1/5): Uncomfortable, bare minimum accommodations, inept front desk staff and cleaning crew. - The property was pretty but the room was absolutely filthy. Hair on the bed, what looked like blood on the top of the toilet seat. We had to leave immediately as it felt completely unsanitary. The property was pretty but the room was absolutely filthy. Hair on the bed, what looked like blood on the top of the toilet seat. We had to leave immediately as it felt completely unsanitary.
• Stephen (9/5): Great stay. Thank you! - Great accommodation, friendly staff and nice bar. Window blinds let in a lot of light.
• Randal (10/5): Exceptional -
• Raid (10/5): Exceptional - The view is breath taking, the staff are very friendly, the area offers tons of activities and the cabin was very comfortable and clean. One of the best places to stay in the area.
• Dani (10/5): Unforgettable Experience at The PAD: Breathtaking Views, Delicious Breakfast, and Exceptional Place - I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at The PAD in Buen Camino Bike Park. I traveled with my family and my dog Coco. The views it offers are simply spectacular, and the breakfast prepared by Chef Daniel was a delightful treat. The staff also stood out for their kindness and excellent service, which made my stay even more enjoyable. Without a doubt, a place to visit again.
• Shahar (10/5): Exceptional - Staff extremely helpful and attentive
• Hazel (10/5): Exceptional - Utterly blissful. The website cannot capture the serenity. Sweet people. Cannot explain the tranquility it embodies. Plus food was superb ....cooked on demand. Stunning views Struggling for negatives... no yoga mat supplied?
• Eduardo (10/5): Exceptional -
• Daniella (10/5): Wonderful - Amazing views, great pool and amazing rooms The parking spot was used by someone else
• Ran (10/5): Exceptional -
• Wojciech (7/5): Good - Beutifull view
• Mick (9/5): Superb - They failed to inform us of breakfast
• John (10/5): Great getaway from San Jose with stunning views. - Such a great location with gorgeous views! Very quiet and remote, but close enough for an easy drive back into San Jose. Kim was super friendly and kept the bar open a little late for us since we arrived pretty late.
• Gabriela (10/5): Exceptional - Wonderful location, amazing view. Very nice staff and amazing coffee in the morning.
• Filipa (9/5): Superb - Amazing view to the mountains and big cabine! The balcony was great to relax and the breakfast was good too. Hot water and a small kitchen if you need to prepare quick food. Great price for the quality. Everything was ok.
• Daria (10/5): Exceptional - Amazing place to relax and take a rest. Very friendly staff, beautiful territory, comfortable room, delicious breakfast. We really enjoyed our stay here.
• Tim (10/5): Exceptional -
• Sanchez (10/5): Exceptional - Very friendly staff, the kitchen was super good and the menitied were very clean
• Marius (10/5): Exceptional -
• Steeve (9/5): Superb -
• Gina (10/5): Excellent - Loved this place. Fabulous view, lovely staff and super modern, comfortable surroundings. Food and coffee was good too. Highly recommended! -
• Birgit (10/5): Stunning views and very tasteful interiors - Stunning location, tasteful apartment with lovely terrace, great restaurant and pool! The view from up there is breathtaking, we also loved the sound of nature and the many birds we saw. The place is quite new and put together with a lot of love and an eye for detail. We only stayed for one night but found it even better than in the photos! We can definitely recommend it!

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