Hotel near the airport in Costa Rica
May 8th, 2007, 05:11 AM
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Hotel near the airport in Costa Rica
I am looking for tips on a good, moderate to inexpensive, hotel near the San Jose airport. I would prefer a pool and a little atmosphere if possible. Any suggestions?
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May 8th, 2007, 07:18 AM
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www.hotelbrillasol.com
Tico owners, very friendly, moderately priced, free breakfast, close to airport, lush little gardens, cute pool, clean....
Tico owners, very friendly, moderately priced, free breakfast, close to airport, lush little gardens, cute pool, clean....
May 14th, 2007, 06:32 PM
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And I will second Shillmac's! 
We almost always stay at Orquideas Inn on our way in and out of San Jose.
Another plus here is that the restaurant is open fairly late. They don't feed you very much on the planes these days. So you will arrive hungry. Even if your flight is very late, the cook leaves some simple dishes that the bartender can serve.
I hope this helps! Let me know if I can offer more advice.
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Pat Hewitt
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We almost always stay at Orquideas Inn on our way in and out of San Jose.
Another plus here is that the restaurant is open fairly late. They don't feed you very much on the planes these days. So you will arrive hungry. Even if your flight is very late, the cook leaves some simple dishes that the bartender can serve.
I hope this helps! Let me know if I can offer more advice.
Warm Regards,
Pat Hewitt
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May 14th, 2007, 07:14 PM
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I'll break the tie and vote for Orquideas as well - www.orquideasinn.com
It'll probably be a couple bucks more that Hotel Brillasol, but it's definitely got some atmosphere...especially the masrilyn Monroe bar. Nice pool, hot tub, and a little trail through the gardens as well.
It'll probably be a couple bucks more that Hotel Brillasol, but it's definitely got some atmosphere...especially the masrilyn Monroe bar. Nice pool, hot tub, and a little trail through the gardens as well.
May 14th, 2007, 07:37 PM
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We drove our rental car to Orquidea Inn. It was rainiing, and a bit "frightening" as we drove through the small town near by (small busy streets, poor signage, and gutters to China on the sides). It took all of 45 minutes, with a stop at an ATM.
I would stay at Orquideas Inn in a heartbeat! I loved it, loved the grounds, and the people there. The rooms are very simple, but clean, spacious and comfortable. The view from our shared terrace was devine, and we enjoyed walking the path ways along their grounds. We stayed in the building separate and above the main building (wher the pool and bar are). I would be delighted either place.
Orquideas is lovely. We also stayed at a unique place the night before our departure. At this moment, I cant recall the name (I'm planning a June trip to Croatia, and well, you can imagine...) Anyway, an incredible place, a bit more expensive than Orquideas, but worth the 30$ more for a one night stay... I'll think of it, and try to post another reply. In the mean time, you can not go wrong with Orquideas. (BTW I'm in my late 40's....)
I would stay at Orquideas Inn in a heartbeat! I loved it, loved the grounds, and the people there. The rooms are very simple, but clean, spacious and comfortable. The view from our shared terrace was devine, and we enjoyed walking the path ways along their grounds. We stayed in the building separate and above the main building (wher the pool and bar are). I would be delighted either place.
Orquideas is lovely. We also stayed at a unique place the night before our departure. At this moment, I cant recall the name (I'm planning a June trip to Croatia, and well, you can imagine...) Anyway, an incredible place, a bit more expensive than Orquideas, but worth the 30$ more for a one night stay... I'll think of it, and try to post another reply. In the mean time, you can not go wrong with Orquideas. (BTW I'm in my late 40's....)
May 16th, 2007, 05:52 PM
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Grano de Oro is really nice if you're looking for something in the city. It's built in an old mansion - very charming with great service and a well-known restaurant. I don't believe they have a pool, but they do have a beautiful rooftop garden with two hot tubs.
May 17th, 2007, 09:00 AM
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We stayed in the most basic standard room at Grano de Oro - I think we paid about 100 bucks.
They do have fancy rooms that go much higher, but the standard rooms are pretty affordable. Orquideas sounds nice too! We'll have to try that on our next trip. I keep hearing good things about it.
They do have fancy rooms that go much higher, but the standard rooms are pretty affordable. Orquideas sounds nice too! We'll have to try that on our next trip. I keep hearing good things about it.
May 18th, 2007, 04:37 PM
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I just booked a room at the "Garden Court Hotel"- it is near the airport (less than 5 minutes per website) with free 24 hour shuttle. I booked a room for $97.00 with free breakfast at Denny's (across the street). I read reviews on Trip Advisor and all the responses looked positive.
We arrive late the 1st night and will leave early the next AM so it seems to be perfect.
We arrive late the 1st night and will leave early the next AM so it seems to be perfect.
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