Las Carmelas, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San José

Location: Calle La Haya Casa 9E, Alajuela City, cr

Star Rating: 9.1 Stars

Property Type: Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Non-smoking rooms
• Terrace
• Luggage storage
• Tour desk
• Non-smoking throughout
• Private check-in/check-out
• Board games/puzzles
• Shuttle service (additional charge)
• Concierge service
• Allergy-free room
• Shared kitchen
• Adult only
• 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
• First aid kit available
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Contactless check-in/check-out
• Invoice provided
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Guest room sealed after cleaning
• Physical distancing in dining areas
• Key access
• CCTV outside property
• Access to health care professionals
• Face masks for guests available
• 24-hour security
• Security alarm
• Television in common areas
• Front desk (limited hours)
• Free wired internet
• Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
• Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Internet access
• Games
• Housekeeping on request
• Japanese garden
• Covered parking
• Bicycle-friendly property
• Accessible shuttle
• No accessible shuttle
• Accessible train station shuttle
• No accessible train station shuttle

Rooms Available

• Deluxe Queen Room

  In the well-equipped kitchen, guests will find a refrigerator, kitchenware, a microwave and a tea and coffee maker. The double room offers a washing machine, soundproof walls, a terrace with garden views as well as a shared bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Microwave
  • Washing machine
  • Kitchen
  • Sofa
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Tumble dryer
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Cleaning products
  • Coffee machine
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Bottle of water
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Socket near the bed
  • Lockers
  • Key access
  • Reading light
  • Privacy curtain
  • Hand sanitiser

• Triple Room

  In the kitchen, guests will find a refrigerator, kitchenware, a microwave and a tea and coffee maker. The triple room offers a washing machine, soundproof walls, a terrace with garden views as well as a shared bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Microwave
  • Washing machine
  • Kitchen
  • Sofa
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Tumble dryer
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Cleaning products
  • Coffee machine
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Bottle of water
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Lockers
  • Key access
  • Reading light
  • Privacy curtain
  • Hand sanitiser

• Three-Bedroom Home

  This holiday home consists of 2 living rooms, 3 separate bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with a bath and a shower. Meals can be prepared in the kitchen, which comes with a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. The holiday home features a washing machine, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker as well as a terrace with garden views. The unit offers 6 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 8 (8 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Microwave
  • Washing machine
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Sofa
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Tumble dryer
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Cleaning products
  • Coffee machine
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Bottle of water
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Lockers
  • Key access
  • Reading light
  • Privacy curtain
  • Hand sanitiser

• 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  Guests can make meals in the kitchen that is equipped with a refrigerator, kitchenware, a microwave and a tea and coffee maker. The dormitory room provides a washing machine, soundproof walls, a terrace with garden views as well as a shared bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 6 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Microwave
  • Washing machine
  • Kitchen
  • Sofa
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Tumble dryer
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Cleaning products
  • Coffee machine
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Bottle of water
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Lockers
  • Key access
  • Reading light
  • Privacy curtain
  • Hand sanitiser

• 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  In the well-equipped kitchen, guests will find a refrigerator, kitchenware, a microwave and a tea and coffee maker. The dormitory room features a washing machine, soundproof walls, a terrace with garden views as well as a shared bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 4 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Microwave
  • Washing machine
  • Kitchen
  • Sofa
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Tumble dryer
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Cleaning products
  • Coffee machine
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Bottle of water
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Socket near the bed
  • Lockers
  • Key access
  • Reading light
  • Privacy curtain
  • Hand sanitiser

• Deluxe Double Room with Bath

  Guests can make meals in the kitchen that is equipped with a refrigerator, kitchenware, a microwave and a tea and coffee maker. The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a washing machine, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath. The unit offers 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Washing machine
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Sofa
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Tumble dryer
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Cleaning products
  • Coffee machine
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Bottle of water
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Socket near the bed
  • Lockers
  • Key access
  • Reading light
  • Privacy curtain
  • Hand sanitiser

Guest Reviews

• Karocy (10/5): - Emplacement parfais par rapport a l'aéroport, Espaces communs spacieux
• Miguel (8/5): -
• Marco Vinicio (9/5): - Todo el personal muy amable y atentos
• Carlo (9/5): -
• Cesar (10/5): Ubicación cerca del Aeropuerto y un barrio tranquilo. - Mi experiencia fue en habitación compartida ,sin embargo esa noche no había compañía lo cual fue una noche tranquila, un lugar limpio y tranquilo
• Paula (5/5): Alojamiento básico cerca del aeropuerto - Su localización cerca del aeropuerto y el desayuno Podría decirse que por lo que pagas no puedes quejarte pero pagué lo mismo que en otros lugares de Costa Rica y las habitaciones eran mejores. Además ofrecen Casa de Cambio y se publicita como "mejor cambio que en el aeropuerto " y al llegar allí con mi efectivo, decían que no podían cambiarlo...en fin, así para empezar el viaje no fue lo mejor digamos.
• Sara (10/5): - Perfect location and very quiet
• Lina (9/5): - The staff was really kind, el chico at the reception helped me find my bus to go to Poas Volcano. I was able to leave my backpack the next morning to go to Poas and come back. The place was ideally located not so far from the airport, reachable by Tuasa bus + 15 mins walk to the Hostel, restaurants were around. It was very comfortable and quiet. There is a fan in the dorm which was really good as it was very warm when I arrived. Nothing
• Bryan ✌️ (10/5): - Las instalaciones 👍
• Karolina (5/5): -
• Karolina (6/5): -
• Martina (9/5): Convenient, affordable, safe stay for late/early flights - +Practical for late night arrivals / early morning flights +Affordable shuttle service can be arranged with property, ~ 15 min drive from the airport (outside of rush hour) +Possibility to have dinner/breakfast surrounded by a beautiful patio +Shared kitchen and fridge +Simple room but sufficient +Felt very safe, inside a gated community with guards and behind two lockable entrance doors +Quiet residential area +Friendly owner -Very loud huge fan even at lowest setting -No shelves/hangers in the shared bathroom
• Tiffany (10/5): Absolutely delightful stay. - This place is absolutely a delight! All the people that run it and work there are just so warm and welcoming. We asked ahead to order the dinner and it was delicious! So cozy and homey. Everything clean, worked well, super comfortable. Getting to the airport was easy and simple. Overall ambience nice and relaxing. Would def stay again!!!
• Mahmoudreza (5/5): Worth it for one night stay, - It's Silence and the good location and it's staff were welcoming. Bathrooms were awful! The drain was clogged. No any hook or hanger in bath!
• KATARZYNA (8/5): - Idealne, czyste i spokojne miejsce na nocleg przed odlotem, zlokalizowane zaledwie 3km od lotniska. Bardzo miła obsługa, możliwość dokupienia śniadania.
• Gilbert (10/5): -
• Alena (10/5): -
• Maxime (9/5): - Tout est très propre, cuisine a disposition, eau chaude dans les douches. 40 min à pied de l'aéroport ou 10 minutes en transfert. Chambre dortoir parfaite, rideau pour l'intimité, ventilateur Personnel très sympa a l'arrivée, réactif par message Les matelas on peut mieux faire mais pour une nuit c'est correcte
• Susanne (7/5): -
• Jairo (7/5): - Preparate para levantarte sudado y picado porque no hay aire ni mosquiteros en los cuartos..
• Laurent Jean (9/5): - Super accueil, logement très propre, bon rapport qualité/prix, les rideaux aux lits pour préservernotre intimité, proche de l'aéroport Un peu excentré du centre
• Anabel (10/5): Cómodo y tranquilo - Buenisimo para una noche tranquila antes o después del aeropuerto. Los dueños están siempre ahí para ayudarnos :)
• Tony (8/5): - Pleasant
• Jairo (7/5): -
• Kiany (10/5): recomendado - Es muy bonito, son amables, muy recomendado
• Corentin (9/5): Bien de passage - Emplacement au calme parfait dans une résidence sécurisée, proche de l'aéroport et du centre ville (bus), cuisine OK avec grands espaces communs. Bon rapport qualité-prix pour une nuit ! Lit moyennement confortable, pas assez de salle de bain (et une seule fermée correctement) !
• deborah (7/5): Would definitely stay again, basic but clean and cheap - Great location! Near the airport, in a gated community so really safe. Lovely cheap restaurants at the end of the road. Property was clean, quiet, decent kitchen facilities, bed was comfy. Perfect for a stay before/after a flight, very good value for money. No shower pressure, just dribbled out, making showering impossible.
• Zbigniew (10/5): -
• Jochen Drewelies (9/5): -
• jerome (8/5): - Le propriétaire est venu nous chercher à 1h du matin et c est le point fort de cette nuit. La chambre est simple mais lit confortable. Malheureusement cette nuit etait bruyante car les voisins ont parlé une partie de la nuit et comme il fait chaud on dort la fenêtre ouverte ....dommage
• Andrea (8/5): -
• Gabriela (10/5): Si necesita estar a cerca del aeropuerto es un bueno hostel - A cerca del aeropuerto, todo limpio y el chico de la recepción muy solicito y educado Solo estuvo por 1 noche no mire bad things
• Gattulli (10/5): - la pulizia
• Johannes (7/5): -
• Lara Espuny (8/5): - Cerca del aeropuerto, zona perfecta para pasar la noche en la llegada al país para al día siguiente partir. Barrio vigilado con control de acceso.
• Marlene (10/5): - Das Hostel gehört zum Gardens Hostel dazu und wird von einer Familie betrieben, die auch den Transport organisiert. Wenn man möchte, bekommt man für 7 Dollar selbst gekochtes Abendessen. Die Kommunikation mit ihnen war top, die Betten sehr bequem, mit Vorhang und Handtüchern, zudem gab es sogar warmes Wasser. Für den Preis wirklich top! Der Gemeinschaftsraum ist nicht so super gemütlich, aber man kann wenn man möchte auch in das Hostel nebenan.
• Bryan ✌️ (10/5): - Excelente todo Todo muy bien
• Andrea (10/5): -
• Aymon (9/5): -
• Eunhee (9/5): - It was clean and close to the airport. There was nowhere to hang clothes in the shower room. So I had to put them on the floor. The water pressure in the shower was too weak. It needs improvement.
• Parizkova (9/5): - Výborná lokalita, pokud přiletíte pozdě. Hostitel zajistil transfer i uprostřed noci. Bezvadné!
• Paula (7/5): -
• Emeric (10/5): -
• Sebastiano (10/5): - Un posto bellissimo, Jorge e sua moglie sono persone splendide, super gentili e accoglienti! Grazie per i vostri consigli , ospitalità, la frutta di mattina , caffè fatto con la moka é stato molto gradito e la presenza d’acqua fresca sempre . Posizione per noi è stata ottima per andare sia a Manuel antonio che a mare , o anche alle cascate , fuori dal caos , mezza alla natura . Tutto perfetto , lo consigliamo a tutti questo posto :)
• Léna (10/5): Super séjour proche de l’aéroport - Bien situé proche de l'aéroport Dans un quartier calme et sécurisé ? (Il y a une barrière a franchir pour entrer dans la rue) Bon rapport qualité-prix, la climatisation fonctionnait bien et il y avait des l'eau chaude
• Lydia (8/5): Schön. Gutes Preis-Leistungsverhältnis. - Frühstück war fantastisch. Gemütlich und ruhig gelegen. 5 km vom Airport entfernt.
• Anabela (9/5): - La gentillesse des propriétaires. Le jardin intérieur.
• Zuzana (10/5): Perfect before or after the flight. - Lovely and clean, dorm room was comfortable and with spacious lockers, bathroom nearby. Near the airport (driving/taxi, not walking) There’s a small shop in a walking distance by the main road. The place and the area is very safe. We could check in late (2am) no problem, we really appreciated it. They even offer airport transfer.
• Jaroslav (10/5): - Vstřícnost ubytovatele, když jsme měli zpožděné letadlo, snažil se zajistit naše pohodlí, mohu pouze doporučit.
• Jakob (9/5): -
• Monika (8/5): -
• Monika (8/5): Super praktisch für die erste und letzte Nacht bei der Reise, da nur wenige Minuten vom Flughafen - Super nahe beim Flughafen. Großes Zimmer. Preis gut. Auto konnten wir gleich vor der Haustür abstellen. Die Küche hätte etwas besser ausgestattet sein können. Und wir haben anfangs nicht hingefunden, da die Rezeption nicht dort ist wo das Zimmer ist, sondern einige Häuser weiter weg.
• Emeric (10/5): -
• Nadine (10/5): -
• Marie (10/5): -
• Marie (10/5): -
• GENE (10/5): -
• AdriCF (8/5): - muy buena la ubicacion en un residencial super seguro y bonito , y la relacion precio calidad bien.. que era baño compartido, por la noche alguien cerro la puerta por suerte habia otro sanitario en el piso de abajo..
• Maxime (8/5): - Bon emplacement calme, accueil correct, parfait pour un transit.
• Markéta (9/5): -
• Maria Jose Villachica (10/5): - la habitación muy cómoda, la limpieza y la atención genial
• Gianluca (8/5): -
• Tommaso (8/5): -
• Karl (6/5): Adequate for one night of sleep after arriving at the airport - Location is safe and convenient Zero noise isolation, could hear people loudly just walking in the stairs. It was almost empty but even so it was hard to sleep.
• Oskar (9/5): - No air con
• Manu (10/5): -
• Clemens (8/5): -
• Kijowski (9/5): - a nice time spent in a clean and well-kept hotel
• Peter (10/5): Priatelsky a vynikajuci pristup majitela - Ubytovanie sa nachadza v strazenom uzemi. Klud a ticho
• Felicia (8/5): Riktigt go stämning - Nice vibe. Mycket ungdomar och känns som ett lätt ställe att skaffa vänner. Var bara där i en natt men kan definitivt tänka mig åka tillbaka. Åt inte frukost men den såg mättande ut. Sängarna är stenhårda. Hade ont i kroppen efter att ha sovit på sidan en natt. Det är också klassiska gamla hostel sängar. Efter en del hostel nätter så uppskattar jag mer bunkiga sängar när man får lite privacy. Restaurangen va abonnerad den kvällen så det dunkade i hela huset tills småtimmarna.
• James (8/5): Inexpensive Transit Hotel near the Airport - I had a flight into Costa Rica that arrived at 7 AM so I booked the previous night to ensure my room was vacant and ready. I looked for something inexpensive as I was paying two for one. This place was perfect. Close to the airport, they will pick you up and deliver you back for a nomial fee. Bed was very firm and comfortable. Room had A/C. Shower water pressure was good. Quiet neighborhood with a security gate. Shared kitchen facilities with fridge. Good restaurants were easy walking distance away. Almost perfect transit hotel for my needs. Room was very barebones, but about what I expected for the price. No TV, little furniture including no table or chairs, just a wooden bench. Bathroom was clean but had the typical under caulking mildew you find in the tropics. Variable water temperature in the shower.
• Esther (8/5): -
• Amandine (10/5): -
• Clemens (8/5): -
• Kristine (9/5): - Close to the airport. Good breakfast. Easy communication for airport transport.
• Alessa (10/5): - Es war alles sauber und die Besitzer sehr freundlich.
• Roxanne (7/5): 1 Nacht Alajuela - Goede locatie vanaf de airport. Shuttle service die aangeboden wordt is ook top! Prima voor 1 nachtje voor of na je reis. Er hing een rare geur in de kamer en het was enorm warm. Daarnaast was het onduidelijk waar de ingang was van het hostel. De gezamenlijke ruimtes konden schoner.
• Esther (10/5): -
• IRENE (7/5): Ubicación genial cerca del aeropuerto - Se encuentra dentro de una especie de urbanización vigilada, que es un punto muy a favor. Ubicación genial cerca del aeropuerto: súper recomendable si llegas de noche a Costa Rica. La chica que nos atendió en recepción fue un encanto. No puedo decir mucho más porque llegamos muy tarde al hotel y nos fuimos al amanecer… únicamente estuvimos de paso.
• Annika (8/5): Gute Preis-Leistung - Das Hotel ist in Flughafennähe und wir wurden unkompliziert vom Eigentümer noch um kurz vor Mitternacht zur Unterkunft gefahren. Das Zimmer war geräumig und das Frühstück am nächsten Tag war sehr lecker. Das Ambiente im Frühstücks-/Aufenthaltsraum war sehr schön. Das Zimmer, sowie auch die Gemeinschaftsküche und das Gemeinschaftsbad waren nicht wirklich sauber und teils schimmlig. Aber grundsätzlich passt das Preis-Leistungsverhältnis und für eine Übergangsnacht vor/nach dem Flug auf jeden Fall eine gute Option.
• Aharon (10/5): - קבלת פנים חמה,נקי ומסודר ,שכונה שקטה.
• Stefan (8/5): -
• Danielle (9/5): - Unglaublich freundliches Personal Habe in der Unterkunft ein sehr leckeres Abendessen für 7$ bekommen
• Grethel Monterrey (10/5): -
• Alecsander (8/5): - Nähe zum Flughafen
• Assenavcs (10/5): - Tiene jabón y shampoo, cosa que en otros hospedajes no se encuentra
• Roland (9/5): Great value for money, clean and comfortable room. Smooth check in and out - Smooth check in at midnight to a nice clean room. Simple design but good value for money. Breakfast option in a very cute house just 20 meters from the appartment. Recommendable -
• Caroline (8/5): - I liked the garden. The sound of the water during the night was peaceful. I think the breakfast is over priced.
• Joel (10/5): Great place to stay! - The staff was friendly and helpful. The facilities were very clean and tidy. They have cabinets for your things but no locks so make sure and bring your own. This hostel is located in a gated community which is nice. No locks for cabinets.
• Joel (10/5): -
• Joel (10/5): -
• Valencia (10/5): -
• Hyongjin (10/5): -
• Agnese (10/5): - La struttura è molto tranquilla e i proprietari sono stati estremamente gentili e disponibili ad aiutarci con il trasporto. Ottima la cena!
• Karen (10/5): - El poder convivir con otras personas sin tener problemas, además un plus es que la habitación tenía ventilador Que alguno de los huéspedes dejo ropa tirada en el baño
• Steven (10/5): - Super pura vida
• Vindel (9/5): - Muy limpio, cerca del centro de Alajuela y excelente atención por parte del personal
• Megane (10/5): - Super accueil
• Chacon (10/5): -
• Karen (9/5): - La comodidad Que me entraba un poquito de luz en la habitación, pero nada malo en realidad

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