TripAdvisor Reviews - Arilapa Bed & Breakfast Feed

Laid back Tico/American family owned B&B on fruit orchard and river only 10 mins outside of SJO airport

RustyCorks — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 23:27:42 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

Everytime I fly in or out of SJO I always stay a few days relaxing at Hotel Arilapa. It is my favorite spot to stay around the greater San Jose area. You are close proximity to airport and city but...

very basic hotel no food no drinks

renate o, a — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 15:24:53 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 2 of 5 stars

The garden is very nice, but the hotel is not For a simple soda, you have to drive your car, somewhere in the middle of nowhere. In the middle of the night after 15hours flight. Some snacks and a...

Great place to meet people

Judy G, Cahuita, Costa Rica — Sat, 29 Sep 2012 16:26:34 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars

My husband and I, with our daughter, son-in-law and baby grandson spent 4 days there and loved it. Friendly owners, English speaking, big communal patio to meet folks from around the world, wonderful...

1* ...because there isn't an option to give it 0.

Keith1979, London, United Kingdom — Sat, 05 May 2012 08:58:33 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 1 of 5 stars

We booked our penultimate night in Costa Rica at Arilapa on the basis of the Lonely Planet recommendation and the location - handy for a day trip to Volcan Poas. Our first mistake was finding the...

Honest people in a wonderful setting

Cotterfish, Portland, Oregon — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 21:49:06 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

We came expecting a cheap place (because relatively it is) that had internet and a bit of a grumpy owner (because in the emails he is short and to the point). This was not the case. The setting for...

Beautiful Gardens-That's it...

BirdyIdaho, Pocatello — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 19:51:00 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 2 of 5 stars

Arilapa B and B has beautiful grounds, but that is about it. It is a nature filled spot away from the city with a river on the premises. The owner seemed "high" most of the time and was yelling and...

Local Hospitality

MoregonNow, Newport, Oregon — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 22:41:10 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars

My friend and I really enjoyed our stay at Arilapa. Dinner at an awesome place was recommended, beautiful view. Taxi's were needed to get around, as they were with any other place except for chain...

Keep far away from this place-nothing is as promised!!

Swedenpetter, sweden — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 18:00:47 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 1 of 5 stars

We came late at night,had to take a taxi although they say they have free pickup.We were put in a sort of flat on top floor of reception.after 26 hours travelling,very tired. No hot water,no towels no...

A great getaway from the city

Hannaselina, Jarvenpaa, Finland — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 14:02:17 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars

I stayed here for the last 2 nights in Costa Rica with my family. We got a very pittoresque cabin by the river and it was the most beautiful! Children went playing in the river along with the host...

Lovely surroundings with quirky owners

love_holidaze, London, United Kingdom — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 22:36:46 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 3 of 5 stars

The room was good, large with comfy bed but extremely poor lighting and very gloomy - definitely not the "bright rooms" as claimed in the Lonely Planet guide. There was a pane of glass missing from...