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Buena Vista Chic Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel in San Isidro with outdoor pool and free breakfast

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is AU$264
includes taxes & fees
2 Feb - 3 Feb

Explore the area

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Road 130, 9 kms north from the airport, toward Poas Volcano, San Isidro, Alajuela, 4050
  • Place, Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Alajuela Cathedral
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Juan Santamaría Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • Mountain view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Superior Balcony Two Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • Mountain view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Junior Suite

Family Junior Suite

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
  • Mountain view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed

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Family Villa

Family Villa

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • Mountain view
  • 69 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Superior Room, Balcony

Superior Room, Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • Mountain view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room with King Bed

Deluxe Room with King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Single Sofa Bed

About the area

Pilas

At Buena Vista Chic Hotel, you'll be 6 km (3.7 mi) from Hacienda Alsacia and 6.2 km (3.9 mi) from Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free breakfast (local cuisine). .The restaurant, Quetzal Grill, is open for lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of a free airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this 3.5-property class San Isidro hotel include Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica.

What's nearby

  • Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto - 10 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Central Market Alajuela - 10 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Alajuela Cathedral - 10 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Juan Santamaría Park - 11 min drive - 6.6 km
  • City Mall - 13 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • San Antonio de Belen Station - 16 min drive
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pipos Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Xandari Resort Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Mirador M.M.M. - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Bar Los Pitufos - ‬18 min drive

About this property

Buena Vista Chic Hotel

Hotel in San Isidro with outdoor pool and free breakfast
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An outdoor pool, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Buena Vista Chic Hotel. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available on request). Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star San Isidro hotel is smoke free.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 6 buildings
  • Local cuisine
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Buena Vista Chic Hotel offers 30 accommodations with espresso makers and a safe. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free return airport shuttle from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Quetzal Grill

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

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

More

  • 2 floors
  • 6 buildings
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal, ferry terminal, airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old.
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Buena Vista Alajuela
Hotel Buena Vista
Hotel Buena Vista Alajuela
Hotel Buena Vista San Isidro
Buena Vista San Isidro
San Isidro Hotel Buena Vista Hotel
Hotel Hotel Buena Vista San Isidro
Buena Vista
Hotel Hotel Buena Vista
Hotel Buena Vista
Buena Vista Chic Hotel Hotel
Buena Vista Chic Hotel San Isidro
Buena Vista Chic Hotel Hotel San Isidro

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Buena Vista Chic Hotel?

Buena Vista Chic Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Buena Vista Chic Hotel?

As of 31 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Buena Vista Chic Hotel on 2 Feb 2026 start from AU$264.19, 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.

Is parking available at Buena Vista Chic Hotel?

Yep, Buena Vista Chic Hotel has a free self car park.

Does Buena Vista Chic Hotel have a pool?

Buena Vista Chic Hotel has an outdoor pool.

What makes Buena Vista Chic Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Buena Vista Chic Hotel.

Is Buena Vista Chic Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Buena Vista Chic Hotel is a hit with families.

Does Buena Vista Chic Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, travelers give top marks to the free local cuisine brekkie here! Served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM, this is the place to fuel up for a day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Buena Vista Chic Hotel?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle that runs from 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM on request.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Buena Vista Chic Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Buena Vista Chic Hotel?

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

Are pets allowed at Buena Vista Chic Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Buena Vista Chic Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 405 out of 604 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 138 out of 604 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 604 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 604 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 604 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great stay. Staff is very courteous. The drivers for airport transfer have been very prompt and courteous on multiple trips.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yesha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved my stay here! Came with a friend for a quick trip and we enjoyed it so much. Staff was super nice and food was amazing. Def a good stay!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The views from the hotel are stunning and the grounds are nice. The food at the restaurant was ok but I would recommend eating off site.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Place is awesome! Service is superb! Food is great too!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

María

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convinient
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Renee

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this property and its staff was amazing. It was quiet. It felt very safe. The staff went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and safe when I return to Costa Rica I won’t be returning back into San Jose however, if you are, this is a great place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and grounds are lovely and well kept. We had a delicious dinner at the restaurant. Staff were very friendly, and the room was comfortable with a great view of the city lights.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Louise mor

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the property, we stayed in the villa #1 which was big and beautiful. There were paths leading from the accommodations down the mountains with beautiful trees, flowers butterflies etc. The view from the villa was magnificent. The restaurant was convenient and had mostly friendly staff but i would have preferred a more Costa Rican cuisine and maybe sell a few snacks at the front desk. I really would have loved if they had a relationship with one of the local restaurants to do deliveries! That would've been awesome since the local food was delicious! The t.v shoes were only in Spanish which I understand but the remote has an English input that didn't work. Over all I would recommend the hotel. I went during the rainy season so we didn't have to deal with any crowds.
Overview of our villa
Path to our villa
Swimming pool
Common area pathway
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

karen, San Diego

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Rooms are comfortable. No elevator. Noisy since open floor plan and could hear staff talking in restaurant late into the evening and then housekeeping early in the morning. Staff was excellent. Not too convenient for airport but a cute hotel b
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was incredible, helped with anything we needed and made accommodations when needed. Pool area was not the best but we only used it for one day.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Louise mor

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel in the hills, but proximal to SJO. Very comfortable, clean, gorgeous grounds. Staff is super friendly and the included breakfast was amazing! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

VICKI

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

VICKI

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely stunning grounds! Everything was perfect!
Jr. Suite Room
Balcony
Dining area
Pool deck
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a great hotel located near the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Clean, quiet and so unique. Reminds me of old Hollywood.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Breathtaking

Amazing property. The views are breathtaking and the customer service is unmatched. Food was delicious and rooms were clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Leonel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thank you to Fiorella for all her assistance, great service 😊 Would recommend phone service in the villa’s a gym and more food service options.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuel, Elgin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming atmosphere, great, comfortable rooms, nice pool, Very beautiful views, all around the property, nice coffee farm Trail. We were super pleased all around. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevaris

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful resort , with a great view i would stay again. The downside was we were not explained how the room service works and we have all types of insect that were affecting the quality of our stay. The staff was really nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen Troy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Villa was above and beyond what we expected. We loved everything about this property. Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Travelled with family
Beautiful little hotel upon a mountain side. Staff was excellent and the grounds were very pretty. Only downside was it took 10 to 20 minutes to get down to the main highway and tour companies would not pick you up from there. You have to hire their shuttle to take you or an Uber is much cheaper.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very nice and we had a great time during our stay. Staff was amazing, very friendly and always welcoming. The food was good too. I will say that if you're planning on staying at this hotel your best bet is to rent a car. Everything is far away. We loved walking and unfortunately we couldn't do any of that around the hotel because there's no sidewalks to walk offsite. The nearest attraction that we wanted to see was the Volcan Poas, but it was closed due to being active. So, check before you go. The beaches were also far away, we had to drive 3 hrs to get to a beach. Pros. Clean hotel, super friendly staff, peaceful environment Cons.. Far from the big cities and major attractions
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025