Eden Atenas

Location: 1 Km. entrada de Calle Mimi, Porton Azul, Barrio Fátima, Mercedes, 20501, Mercedes, CR

Star Rating: 3 Stars

Property Type: Bed and breakfasts

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 03:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Instructions: This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 9 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Please be aware that 2 dogs reside at this property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Amenities & Facilities

• Fireplace in lobby
• Free WiFi
• Terrace
• Garden
• Luggage storage
• Designated smoking area
• Concierge service
• Wheelchair accessible
• Fireplace in lobby
• Breakfast available (surcharge)
• Multilingual staff
• Front desk (limited hours)
• Tours/ticket assistance
• Free self parking
• Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
• Shared microwave
• Shared refrigerator
• Water dispenser
• Mosquito nets
• Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Rooms Available

• Cabin, 1 Double Bed

  1 Double Bed

  172-sq-foot room, furnished balcony with garden views

  
  

  Layout - Living room, dining area, and sitting area

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave

  Sleep - Bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and free toiletries

  Practical - Desk and iron/ironing board (on request); cribs (free) available on request

  Comfort - Ceiling fan

  Need to Know - Limited housekeeping

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Bathrobe
  • Desk
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Shampoo
  • Ceiling fan
  • Separate sitting area
  • Separate dining area
  • Free WiFi
  • Separate living room
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Bedsheets provided

• Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Valley View

  1 Queen Bed

  86-sq-foot room, furnished balcony with valley views

  
  

  Layout - Living room, dining area, and sitting area

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Food & Drink - Mini-fridge

  Sleep - Bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and free toiletries

  Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request); cribs (free) available on request

  Comfort - Ceiling fan

  Need to Know - Limited housekeeping

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Ceiling fan
  • Separate sitting area
  • Separate dining area
  • Free WiFi
  • Separate living room
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Bedsheets provided

• Standard Double Room

  1 Double Bed

  75-sq-foot room, furnished balcony with pool views

  
  

  Layout - Living room, dining area, and sitting area

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Sleep - Bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and free toiletries

  Practical - Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), and wardrobe or closet; cribs (free) available on request

  Comfort - Ceiling fan

  Need to Know - Limited housekeeping

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Bathrobe
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Shampoo
  • Ceiling fan
  • Separate sitting area
  • Separate dining area
  • Free WiFi
  • Separate living room
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Bedsheets provided

• Traditional Room

  1 Double Bed

  97-sq-foot room, furnished balcony with garden views

  
  

  Layout - Living room, dining area, and sitting area

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Food & Drink - Mini-fridge

  Sleep - Bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and free toiletries

  Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request); cribs (free) available on request

  Comfort - Ceiling fan

  Need to Know - Limited housekeeping

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Ceiling fan
  • Separate sitting area
  • Separate dining area
  • Free WiFi
  • Separate living room
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Bedsheets provided

• Standard Double Room

  1 Double Bed

  65-sq-foot room, furnished balcony with pool views

  
  

  Layout - Living room, dining area, and sitting area

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Sleep - Bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and free toiletries

  Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request); cribs (free) available on request

  Comfort - Ceiling fan

  Need to Know - Limited housekeeping

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Ceiling fan
  • Separate sitting area
  • Separate dining area
  • Free WiFi
  • Separate living room
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Bedsheets provided

• Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

  1 Double Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

  269-sq-foot room, furnished balcony with garden views

  
  

  Layout - Bedroom, living room, and dining area

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and microwave

  Sleep - Bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and free toiletries

  Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request); cribs (free) available on request

  Comfort - Ceiling fan

  Need to Know - Limited housekeeping

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Bathrobe
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Shampoo
  • Ceiling fan
  • Separate sitting area
  • Separate dining area
  • Free WiFi
  • Separate living room
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Separate bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Guest Reviews

• Ashley (10/5): - While it is not walkable to town, it is a beautiful, quiet, secluded oasis with a lovely garden, spectacular birds and an incredibly warm and helpful staff who helped us order dinner to be delivered and made us one of the best breakfasts we have ever had. We were sad to leave and will definitely return!
• Amanda (10/5): - This property is beautiful! We stayed in the cabin which is the furthest from the front gate. It involved a little bit of a trek with our luggage but was well worth it for the lovely, breezy room and the view. We saw tons of butterflies and hummingbirds as well as other birds including chachalacas, mot mots, and a toucan. Also a cute agouti! Everything was neat and clean. The mattress was the most comfortable one we had in any of the small places we stayed in Costa Rica. Breakfast was delicious. I feel like the dogs have gotten a lot of attention in other reviews so shout out to the big gray and white cat that systematically moves around among various awesome napping spots around the property and graciously accepts adoration from guests. I highly recommend asking them about getting a massage while you're there. There's a highly skilled massage therapist across the street.
• Christina (10/5): - Eden Atenas seemed a bit in the middle of nowhere, when we arrived in the dark - and it was very dark. But when we woke up the morning we were surrounded by the most beautiful jungle gardens, a gorgeous pool, such a kind caretaker who made a gorgeous simple breakfast where we watched hummingbirds. Eden. Just like it says. There isn't anywhere exciting to go outside the compound but inside it's a magical retreat. Someone should write a great novel there.
• Keith (10/5): - Beautiful, quiet, and a joy to stay at to start our vacation. Highly recommended! Pura Vida!
• Peter (10/5): Peaceful & relaxing - Stayed just one night to be close to the airport. Easy check in & comfortable room. Beautiful grounds & the nicest people served a delicious breakfast.
• Sara (8/5): - This was a pleasant, if basic, property with a picturesque tropical garden backdrop and views. The only issue was finding the place! There was a small circular sign mounted beside the entry gate but partially obscured by overgrown vegetation. Bigger sign please and keep it trimmed.
• andrea (10/5): - Our stay at Eden Atenas was short but lovely. The host was very helpful throughout the stay and especially in arranging easy private transportation from the airport. The included breakfast was delicious! We wish we could have stayed there longer.
• Julie (10/5): - The staff was very welcoming and the breakfast in the morning was fabulous. The view from the veranda was spectacular. I love the Rancho and the surrounding lush Gardens. Thank you for a lovely stay. We will be back.
• Don (10/5): - Hostess was gracious and delightful. The food was delicious. Pool was refreshing and clean. Outdoor kitchen was a nice touch.
• Jeannette (6/5): - The grounds of the property were beautiful. The room however had a horrible bed. There was a fridge in the room but no glasses to drink from. This property was close to other houses with dogs. The dogs were barking most of the night.
• Eric (8/5): Pretty garden hotel - We were warmly welcomed to this pretty hotel set on a hill lush with trees and flowering plants. The pool is inviting and breakfast was delicious. We enjoyed a beautiful drive to Atenes along a good road (Route 3 through San Mateo) from the west, and it was an easy shot to SJO airport the next day. We had a delicious traditional Costa Rican dinner at El Fogon Campesino. Only caveat might be for someone who craves total silence. As in many places in Costa Rica, bird and animal sounds abound in the early morning! Atenes is famous for its climate, and we were very comfortable, even wanted a light wrap in the evening.
• Aaron (10/5): - Amazing views. Beautiful gardens and birdsong in the AM.
• Alberto (8/5): - The property excellent for resting if you are vacationing the staff very courteous, I really liked.
• Jacob (6/5): - Other than the cockroaches, bug bites, and the dog who screamed at the moon all night, the grounds were beautiful and the manager was rocking Metallica over breakfast.
• Samuel (10/5): - A perfect experience in every way! We only wish we stayed longer.
• Kathleen (10/5): - Such a beautiful hotel and grounds. The staff were wonderful.
• STEVEN (10/5): - Very friendly, great location, very picturesque
• Richard (10/5): - Beautiful and unique property. Flower gardens, pool, very relaxing property, and cozy rooms.
• Gladys (10/5): - We spent 5 nights here. Breakfast was awesome, gardens are beautiful, nice pool, very relaxing, however, a little farther from town center. Very friendly host.
• Garth (10/5): - Beautiful property and exceptionally helpful and friendly staff. Best breakfast
• Steven (10/5): Eden Atenas B&B - A special place to stay at, lushly landscaped, and private, and the hosts are very friendly.
• Lindsay (10/5): - Everything you want it to be! Only stayed one night as passing through to another destination but highly recommend a stay!
• Marianela (10/5): - The hostesses was kind and very helpful. She prepared different breakfast for us showing her care for every guest.
• Bruce (10/5): - The grounds are so amazing! It's a jungle garden. Butterflies and hummingbirds.
• Dana (10/5): - We throughly enjoyed our one night stay on our way from San Jose airport to Samara. The gardens are absolutely beautiful! The breakfast was delicious. The bed was comfortable and even with no ac comfortable all night. I would highly recommend.
• Eric (10/5): - Great location, beautiful setting, excellent breakfast
• Mariam (10/5): - Eden Atenas is a great stopover if you're touring Costa Rica, or even just looking for a few days out of the city. The property is beautifully landscaped and you'll wake up to an orchestra of birds (also the nightly rooster's call!) and a view of lush mountain foliage. You will receive the most delicious and freshly made breakfasts, with some seasonal fruits picked from the property itself. And the hotel manager is as kind, hospitable and gracious as she is knowledgeable and helpful. She also has a wealth of knowledge about local flora and fauna, and the property's amazing garden (really, a botanical garden in its own right). Sure, the WIFI could have been better and the beds a little bigger. The property has modest rooms with the bare bones (don't expect TV's and AC's--though a fan kept us cool even on the hottest nights). But everything is well maintained and very clean. And you'll be pampered and nourished in other ways. My husband and I are definitely looking forward to staying there again, on our next visit to Atenas/CR.
• Anna (10/5): - My stay here was wonderful. The gardens are beautiful, the room was clean and had everything we could need. The host and breakfast were fantastic.
• Leslie (10/5): - The Eden Atenas is a beautiful property that allows you to enjoy the views of Costa Rica. If you want a peaceful, quiet, place to relax this is it. The breakfasts are delicious and the pool is clean and refreshing.
• Carol (10/5): - Lovely grounds with a swimming pool. Spacious veranda for hanging out if your with a group. Yummy home cooked food for breakfast. Very convent to airport.
• Emily (10/5): - After flying into San Jose, we wanted a place to stay outside of the city on our way to the coast, and this was perfect! The host is so kind and the breakfast was very good. The gardens and pool area are a magical Eden indeed! Thank you, Eden Atenas! We hope to return one day with our baby :)
• Janet (10/5): - We stayed at Eden Atenas the night before flying home and are so glad we did. The staff are wonderful and friendly and even helped us order a pizza to be delivered as we didn’t want to leave once we had arrived. The complimentary breakfast provided was outstanding. The rooms are simple yet very comfortable with no need of AC. And the lush landscaping, beautiful pool and abundance of many different birds was a bonus. We will definitely stay here again!
• Gary (10/5): - Excellent place to stay I Atenas, Costa Rica
• Laura (8/5): - I was a solo female traveler and had a great stay at Eden Atenas. The property is beautiful and peaceful, and bed was very comfy. The only challenge is that the property was a bit tricky to find even with directions – could use better signage at the turnoff and at the property entrance.
• Rebecca (2/5): - We left early. This used to be a nice place but it is poorly maintained with minimal cleaning and uncomfortable furniture. The gardens are beautiful but there were so many mosquitoes and ants we couldn’t hang outside much. It’s sad that the owner is letting it go down hill.
• Lloyd (10/5): - Property is truly a paradise. Our host Ernesto was very helpful in all our questions and needs. Even called us a taxi when we needed it. Town is only a couple of miles, but walking is not recommended. We stayed in “Monkey Room”, very comfortable with a great deck and view of gardens. Breakfast was a culinary delight every morning, beautifully presented and delicious. Couldn’t have been better for our first week in Costa Rica. I highly recommend it. Thanks Ernesto! Lloyd
• Molly (10/5): - Spacious rooms, great terrace, gorgeous property, nicely equipped kitchen, coffee maker & coffee, good shower, fabulous breakfast, helpful manager recommended great restaurants and activities
• Christopher (10/5): - This really is a little garden of eden. You won't be able to wait for breakfast, which is delicious and is served among the flowers and terraces. Our second floor main house rooms were very comfortable and had beautiful outlooks.
• Adrian (10/5): - The cabin surrounded by all the trees and greenery was absolutely perfect. The manager, Ernesto, was very kind and was an excellent host!
• Jean (10/5): - Wonderful property - very quiet. Ernesto, the property manger, was excellent.
• Cynthia (10/5): - The hotel is set in beautifully landscaped grounds with flowering trees everywhere. Our room was clean and comfortable, and the balcony hammock a perfect reading spot. Manager Ernesto was an excellent host and organized our dinner delivery and oversaw a delicious breakfast the next morning. I wish we’d had another day there!
• Daniel (2/5): - Un odeur terrible dans la chambre et beaucoup de bruit .Impossible de se repose !
• William (10/5): - The Gardens were designed by a horticulturist so they were insanely beautiful and attracted great fruit eating birds. And since my room was above the tree-line, I got some great shots from my balcony. The staff were outstanding, they were on top of everything at all times. Enid is a great chef and most mornings i could hear her singing softly from the kitchen, which was soothing. Ernesto made all kinds of reservations for me and even coordinated my Covid return test. Wifi was perfect and I always felt secure, even better, I felt like family!
• Maryam (10/5): An experience at Eden - I absolutely loved staying here. The hosts were so friendly, helpful, generous. I had a feeling of being and a harmonious community while staying there. Safe, calm, quiet, and peaceful. It's more than just a B&B, it's an experience that soothes the senses, and leaves you feeling peaceful. The sounds of the birds singing, and the beautiful flowers everywhere it was absolutely heavenly. They were so helpful, they even helped me with my transportation issues, and disgruntle Uber driver. And breakfast was the best I've ever had.The combination of taste, textures, sights and smells combined with just the right amount of everything, so nothing overpowered my taste buds. I would definitely stay here again.
• Adam (6/5): Beauty Property, Terrible Host - Upon arriving to the B&B, the host was rude to my wife and reprimanded her for arriving late (she was already in bed...it was 9:15). She responded that she didnt know there was a time restriction (the booking was pre-paid). She responded, "You don't have Internet to check your email?" In which, we did not have any WIFI service in Costa Rica (not that it should matter since it was pre-paid). I checked my Hotels.com account and did not see any emails from the host. She was obviously inconvenienced that she has to wake up to let us in the gate. She doesn't like people arriving after 9:00. I asked the host if I could change my breakfast time in the morning, and she said "no." She takes days in advance to prepare breakfast. She eventually modified the time, but her response was ridiculous. I appreciate the planning for guests and their stay, but she lacked any sense of flexibility and basic hospitality--a B&B experience revolves around host. Besides the poor hospitality, the stay was great. The room was clean and spacious (the pillows lacked integrity). The dogs were barking at night which got annoying. There was also someone arriving to the property at 2:00 AM, but I guess the host found that acceptable. The view of the garden was top knotch and the breakfast was gormet. This had all the potential for an excellent experience. I am hopeful the host will read my comments and change her demeanor for future guests.
• Nicole (10/5): Gorgeous Gardens - Eden Atenas is absolutely beautiful. I was upgraded to the apartment overlooking the garden with a huge patio where I enjoyed eating meals, listening to the sounds of nature, and sleeping in the hammock. The breakfasts were amazing each morning. I will be back here in a few months. Def one of my favorite places in Atenas.
• Daisy (10/5): - Excellent
• Verified traveler (8/5): - Authentic Central Valley living experience. Gracious hosts. Beautiful backyard and view.
• Austn (10/5): Heaven on Earth - I experienced spiritual bliss. There are high vibrational frequencies here that promote mental, physical and spiritual healing. I am very happy to have stayed at the Eden Atenas hotel. It is a great pleasure and honor to have met everyone here.
• Penny (10/5): An epic oasis - The room was very spacious, and the view epic. Jan and Avtar were so helpful in arranging my transportation, and activities. Jan’s cooking is exceptional! The breakfasts were healthy, and delicious. She even made vegetarian dish’s for me!
• Michelle (10/5): - This property is aptly named. It certainly felt like paradise. Of all the places we visited in Costa Rica, we both agreed that our favorite experience was experiencing the paradise that is Eden Atenas. Jan is also very kind and helpful. She serves the most delicious food! You will not be disappointed!
• WR (10/5): - The B&B is glorious! Everything is beautifully arranged, it truly is an Eden in the midst of Costa Rica jungle. And if the facility itself wasn't nice enough, the owners and staff are exceptional. Our breakfast was exceptionally imagined and lovingly prepared by the owners. Coffee? So good. We will crtainly stay here again.
• Setu (10/5): - Eden Atenas is about 45-minute drive from the SJO airport, conveniently located in a quiet location surrounded by beautiful garden and a pool. One can enjoy sounds of various birds attracted by variety of species carefully selected and planted to attract all kinds of life. Our daughter enjoyed swimming in the pool and company of Lily and Max, a loving pair who welcomed us whenever we return from our day trips. Avtar and Jan are a gracious host with great knowledge and experience. We were fortunate to have breakfast prepared by Jan and it was delicious! Avtar provided us with guidance for places to visit. Most locations were about a day trip and were very happy with our stay at Eden Atenas.
• Martín (10/5): Edén was delightful. - Easy check in, cheap cab rides to the center. Amazing gardens and lovely pool. The breakfasts were delightful and varied, learning vegetarian but with amazing meat options in request. Jan puts so much into creating a welcome, peaceful environment with so many delights for the senses. It’s extremely clean, all amenities we hoped for, towels (bath and pool) and linens. We didn’t get to explore the local environs but the views were gorgeous and the town of Atenas offered some good variety of meals and local flavor.
• Daniel (10/5): - Jnana waited for me as it took me a while to arrive and finally got there at 9pm. Then I had to leave early the next day and Avtar joined me at breakfast where we chatted for a while and Jnana brought some delicious fruit bread she cocked which I took to go and enjoyed later in the day. Exc service, great room, reasonable price, beautiful gardens, nice view, and perfect location down a quiet road.
• Verified traveler (8/5): - Pros: Beautiful space, awesome shower, and bed, nice owners (a little quirky but pleasantly so) Gardens defy description. Jan is a maestro of gardening. Cons: a bit inconvenient going out to the road to meet your taxi especially in the green season. Space needs TLC: most outdoor wood furniture and other wood needs resealing. Weather has taken its toll. A little maintenance would go a long way in sprucing up the overall appearance. All in all a pleasant stay!

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