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Orquideas Inn

Cruce de Grecia y Poas, Cruce de Poas/Cacao, 5 km (3 mi) west of cemetery, Alajuela 394, Costa Rica
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Orquideas Inn
Ranked #14 of 29 hotels in Alajuela
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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North Carolina
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2013

On our recent trip to Costa Rica,we "splurged" and decided to treat ourselves prior to flying home to the USA. Let me clarify from the beginning:we are used to staying in off the beaten track areas of the country in order to be close to parks, nature and birding areas. We spend little time in our quarters,so don't insist on... More

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Salt Lake City, Utah
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013

The Orquideas Inn has become a regular stop on our trips to Costa Rica. This hotel is close to the airport and is an excellent starting point for your trips within the country. The rooms are comfortable. The pool and the grounds are fantastic. The "Marilyn Monroe" Bar is a CLASSIC. The food is excellent.

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Denver, CO
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

We needed a place to stay close to the San Jose International Airport and so chose this Inn off of our AAA.com website. We were very impressed. The staff was very helpful to us in getting oriented to Costa Rica. The grounds are very nice with all sorts of exotic, tropical plants. The food in their restaurant was very good.... More

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Woodbridge, Va, USA
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

Maybe we had a bad couple of days, but I did not find this hotel to be a great as everyone else seems to think it is. I did not think the hotel staff was particularly friendly as I have experienced else where, nor did I think the food was that great. We ordered three different meals on the first... More

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LA ROCHELLE
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013 via mobile

30 minutes by car from the AirPort. Great breakfast, room very big and clean. The perfect place to be when you arrive in Costa Rica. Staff are verry nice and helpfull. The swimming pool is very nice too. Great place!

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München
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013

We stayed there for 2 nights. The room was clean and good standard. The staff was friendly and helpful. Edwin the Barman made us have a very nice evening - with one or two drinks to much - and a pretty high bill - but it was worth it. The garden is just amazing, with running peacocks. The Breakfast was... More

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Victoria, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2013

I have been traveling around the world on motorcycle for a long time now. I had the opportunity to travel to many countries and meet many people along the route. After about 8 months traveling away from home, I've finally came to Costa Rica and found Orquideas Inn. It has proven to be an excellent choice. It is just a... More

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Toronto, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

It's a great place to stay for a night or two. The pool was nice and the food was descent. Trees, flowers, and howling cicadas immediately reminded you, that you are in the tropics. Though people in our group are afraid of bugs, there wasn't a problem. The cicadas sticked to the trees, and other wildlife stayed outside. The rooms... More

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Southampton, New York
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

the hotel is nice we go there every year. I go with my husband and 3 children, My kids love the pool ,the people are very friendly ,breakfast is good, i love gallo pinto. It is a perfect place to start and finish your trip, and costa rica is a beautiful country. We have been going to the hotel for... More

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Walpole, New Hampshire, United States
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2013

Our family stayed here on our last night in Costa Rica, and it was an excellent choice. The Geodesic Dome was perfect for our family of five. The girls (ages 10, 12 and 17) stayed upstairs, had plenty of space, and thought the circular staircase was super cool. Our bed was huge and comfortable. The shower in the bathroom was... More

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Additional Information about Orquideas Inn

Also Known As:
Orquideas Hotel Alajuela
Orquideas Hotel
Orquideas Inn Costa Rica/Alajuela
Address: Cruce de Grecia y Poas, Cruce de Poas/Cacao, 5 km (3 mi) west of cemetery, Alajuela 394, Costa Rica
Region: Costa Rica > Province of Alajuela > Alajuela
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Children Activities Kitchenette Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#5 Romantic Hotels in Alajuela
#12 Family Hotels in Alajuela
Price range (per night): RM241 - 244
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Orquideas Inn is a boutique hotel only 10 minutes from the SJO International Airport, near Alajuela and San Jose in the beautiful Central Valley. We are the perfect place to begin and end your Costa Rican vacation and use as your home base to explore its natural wonders such as Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfalls, Botanical Gardens, Arenal Volcano. etc. The Orquideas Inn is an intimate boutique hotel with 19 rooms, 6 suites and a 2 bedroom Geodesic dome, which spread out from the Spanish style Hacienda of a former coffee planter. All accommodations are tastefully decorated and complete with air conditioning, fans, telephones, satellite TV, hairdryers, coffee makers and safes. ... more   less 

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