I was staying at the hotel 3 years ago and the food was of good quality fruit at breakfast, the type of meat we had at dinner was very good. But we were at the hotel a week ago and was quite the opposite. The fruit at breakfast was of very poor quality for the pineapples had a bitter taste... More

We stayed at Buena Vista between December 27 and December 31 2011. It was our second visit that year, Both were spur of the moment decisions. This trip we were staying on Golfo Dulce and decided to fly into SJO a day before our flight to make life easier for Barbara's 89-year old mother. We were met at SJO by... More

First of all I support almost all the raving reviews of this hotel in that the personnel is very friendly, the rooms are very clean, hotel grounds well kept and the breakfast good, so why only a 3 start rating. It is very personal but after having travelled through Costa Rica for quite some time we were a bit disappointed... More

After driving through tired-looking Alajuela, we were pleasantly surprised when we pulled up to the Buena Vista. It is like a little oasis up in the mountains. It is about a 15-20 minute drive from the airport when there is no traffic. There is not much within walking distance other than a small convenience store, but the hotel has its... More

We stayed at Hotel Buena Vista for 3 nights, 1 prior to and 2 on our way back from Cabo Matapolo. We found it to be the most lovely spot high up on the mountain with spectacular view, lovely rooms very clean and newly renovated. The grounds of the hotel were immaculate as were common areas. The food was excellent... More

We stayed at Hotel Buena Vista on the first and last nights of our 2 week family trip to Costa Rica. It is the perfect option if you need to be near the airport but you want someplace quiet and beautiful. Also the on-site restaurant is reasonably priced and the food is very fresh and well-prepared. We stayed in a... More

We recently spent 3 nights at a newly remodeled Buena Vist Hotel, located just 20 minutes from the San Jose Airport. What an absolute delight. The staff really makes you feel welcomed, and do their best to please you. They all pitch in to do everything and the comradarie is apparent. The rooms have been tastefully updated and the views... More

My husband and I own a home in Puntarenas, Costa Rica, so we are frequently flying in and out of the country. Generally we plan our trip so that our first night includes a stay at the Buena Vista Hotel. They pick us up at the airport, and even arrange for our rental car to come to the hotel the... More

The Hotel Buena Vista is ALWAYS part of my trips to Costa Rica - a great place to stay after a long day of travel as well as the perfect location for the night before an early flight out. As part of a Central Valley tour, HBV is in a perfect place for day trips to Sarchi, Poas, La Paz,... More