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Hotel El Arca, Jardín Botánico y Restaurante

Property class: 2.5

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An aerial view of a large estate with a central building, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and pathways.
An aerial view of a landscaped garden with pathways, a central building, and surrounding greenery.
A room with a bed, a nightstand, and a chair.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a dresser, and a window with a view of greenery and hills.
A balcony with two chairs and a small round table, overlooking a lush green landscape with distant mountains.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
The current price is AU$194
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept

Explore the area

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Heredia, Santa Bárbara, 800 metros sur Cruce Rosales, San Pedro, Santa Bárbara, 40401
  • Place, Cafe Rosa Blanca Organic Coffee Farm
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Museo de Cultura Popular
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room with Terrace and Mountain View

A neatly made bed with a white quilt, two bedside tables with lamps, and a framed picture on the wall.

Double Room with Terrace and Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Murphy Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A room with two beds, each with a nightstand and a lamp. There is a framed picture on the wall above the beds.

Accessible Twin Room with Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a window with curtains, and a framed picture on the wall.

Double room with mountain view

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Murphy Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A room with two beds, each with a nightstand and a lamp. There is a framed picture on the wall above the beds.

Twin Room with Terrace and Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

San Pedro

At Hotel El Arca, Jardín Botánico y Restaurante, you'll be 2.5 km (1.6 mi) from Cafe Rosa Blanca Organic Coffee Farm and 6.6 km (4.1 mi) from Casino Fiesta. Highlights at this hotel include free breakfast (local cuisine), a restaurant and free self-parking. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a coffee shop/cafe. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this San Pedro hotel include National Stadium of Costa Rica and Sabana Park.

What's nearby

  • Cafe Rosa Blanca Organic Coffee Farm - 6 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Museo de Cultura Popular - 12 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Universidad Nacional - 16 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto - 16 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Plaza Real Cariari - 19 min drive - 11.2 km

Getting around

  • San Jose Contraloria Station - 23 min drive
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Banco de los Mariscos - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante El Tigre Vestido - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taquería Raquel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald’s - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bar Los Pitufos - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Hotel El Arca, Jardín Botánico y Restaurante

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Hotel El Arca, Jardín Botánico y Restaurante also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and concierge services. Free self parking is available.

This San Pedro hotel is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Local cuisine
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Hotel El Arca, Jardín Botánico y Restaurante offers 12 accommodations. This San Pedro hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Ecotours

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

More

  • Connecting rooms available

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Hotel El Arca, Jardín Botánico y Restaurante?

Yep, Hotel El Arca, Jardín Botánico y Restaurante has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel El Arca, Jardín Botánico y Restaurante?

As of 30 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel El Arca, Jardín Botánico y Restaurante on 1 Sept 2026 start from AU$194, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hotel El Arca, Jardín Botánico y Restaurante serve breakfast?

Yep, free local cuisine brekkie is available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel El Arca, Jardín Botánico y Restaurante?

No, Hotel El Arca, Jardín Botánico y Restaurante does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel El Arca, Jardín Botánico y Restaurante?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel El Arca, Jardín Botánico y Restaurante?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel El Arca, Jardín Botánico y Restaurante?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Hotel El Arca, Jardín Botánico y Restaurante Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very enjoyable stay, the food was delicious
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Reinaldo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location, beautiful grounds and cozy cabins. The food was really a highlight
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jean Esteban

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Palmer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was in spotless condition with wonderful views of the city. Adjacent room noise could be handled somewhat better.
Clean private entry
Delicate landscape
Minimalist appointments
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sara Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026