I would have rated this motel with a 3 or 3-1/2 if it weren't for the driver (Barnabi) oversleeping and making my husband and I late to the airport! The house guard made at least 5 phone calls before successfully reaching Barnabi. Something similar to this happened to another TripAdvisor reviewer, so beware! OWNERS: helpful, genial, warm. DRIVER: Barnabi picked... More

This may be a very good place to stay for people who are only looking for a convenient place near the airport to spend the night. However, for anyone who wants to see downtown San Jose and/or who does not have their own transportation, it may not be a good choice. This B&B is located in a small nondescript residential... More

We stayed at the Melrost for the second year in a row and loved it even more! We were there in late August 2012. We were happy to see Rolando and Kattia again, and once again enjoyed their hospitality and their friendship. They even helped us get our Costa Rican driver's license. Great location, within minutes from the airport.They always... More

Rolando's and Kattia's B & B worked so well for us after a long trip in a packed airplane. Rolando's calm and grounded personality (and he speaks wonderful English) was comforting and he and his family so well represented the courteous and accomodating attitude of the people of Costa Rica. (One night he had his own taxi take us around... More

We stay here when we are leaving Costa Rica. 5 minutes for SJO airport! The rooms are fine and comfortable, especially room 9. They bring hot eggs, toast, fruit, and juice to your room for breakfast and will shuttle you around Alajuela and to the airport for free. They also give great restaurant recommendations. Highly recommend it and keep going... More

I will keep it short and simple. Great location, spacious, good amenities. It's basically an apartment with a kitchen area in your room and sitting area. Excellent Value and a safe location. Despite there not being any AC in the room Alajuela is usually pretty cool at night. Breakfast was great - you tell them what time and they knock... More

Stayed there 5/18/12. Easy free pick-up from the airport-right on time. Location 5 minutes from airport. Room was large for the price, next time I woulod make sure I asked for a A/C room, none available that night. Healthy breakfast included in room rate. Would stay again for short visit. You can walk to stores/restaurants nearby or they will take... More

We learned about the Melrost from the owner's brother. It was the perfect place to stay for our early departure. Our driver happily transported us at 3:45 am. Wake up call was delivered by a friendly woman at 3:15 am. In room coffee, great shower, wonderfully comfortable beds and friendly service. Our room had a ceiling fan and windows. No... More

We sort of stumbled onto Melrost, and I feel like we were very lucky to have found such a wonderful place! After staying in a couple of "hotels" that were much more like hostels with shoddy plumbing, this was such a treat. Rather than a classic sterile hotel room, we stayed in what was actually a full on apartment-- and... More