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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 #10 of 28 hotels in Alajuela
4.0 of 5 stars 214 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Costa rica(8)
  • Very friendly(5)
  • Marilyn monroe bar(5)
  • Breakfast buffet(4)
  • Hot tub(3)
  • Last night(3)
  • San jose(3)
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Montreal, Canada
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

pros: close to airport, very friendly staff, charming pool area, beautiful grounds, Poas and grounds view from my room, good hearty breakfast, many birds singing in the morning cons: my deluxe room was not a deluxe room, old, shabby, needed paint, lighting, many ants and downrignt depressing! plus street noise in all rooms. Beware light sleepers.

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Boston, Massachusetts
Top Contributor
50 reviews 50 reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
63 helpful votes 63 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

We stayed at Orquiedas for the first and last nights of our Costa Rican trip. The inn arranged for our airport pick-up and the driver was nice enough to take us to a market so we could get some water and other items. They also arranged our transport to the airport at the end of the trip and it was... More

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Raleigh, NC
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

We had to catch an early flight back to Miami from SJO so we opted for this hotel based on other reviews on TripAdvisor for one night on 5/7/12. Very nice, clean, older hotel only 15 min from SJO. Don't be put off by the area you drive through. This hotel is gated and secure and on a beautiful property.... More

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Chattanooga, TN
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

I have been going to Orquídeas Inn in Alajuela, Costa Rica for at least 10 years. It has become like a second home to me. The personnel is very friendly and attentive to one's every need. There is also a Tourist Agency on the property called Zamar, whose guides are the best. The hotel is about 20 minutes from the... More

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Alajuela, Costa Rica
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

We came to the Orquideas Inn as our beginning base of operation for our 1st journey to Costa Rica. We had a great view of the hills and the moon from the rooms on the hill. My wife and I took two great tours of the area to a waterfall, coffee farm, volcano, and several towns to see the culture.... More

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Montreal
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Hi, We ended up staying @ this hotel because we did not find the hotel we had booked (never trust a gps in Costa-Rica). It was a pleasant surprise when we woke up (we arrived @ 11h30pm) to be in straight in the Costa-Rican atmosphere: nice people, beautiful nature, and even a parrot and a toucan to entertain the kid!... More

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Nanaimo BC
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Great place to stay. Quiet, clean, rooms are great, pool is big and clean. Staff are friendly, speak english and very willing to help you. Great place to use as a base to do any day trips while staying in Alajuela. Staff can hook you up to any adventure that suits your fancy. We would stay here again should we... More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Excellent location from San Jose airport. Orquideas took care of everything for us, from the friendly driver greeting us at the airport, to easy check-in, to a charming room with a lovely view! Edwin Jr and Edwin Sr in the bar/restaurant made us feel welcome and prepared delicious meals and strong drinks! The swimming pool is clean and refreshing and... More

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ft. collins
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Beautiful garden, pool, views. Excellent restaurant. Staff very helpful and speaks English. Good prices on cigars. Rooms simple and clean--can hear some road noise. Taxi $12 to airport. Thumbs up.

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Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Costa Rica has become my favorite vacation location and I’ll never visit the country without spending at least one night with the wonderful people at the Orquideas Inn. The owners and staff are all great. The stay includes a made to order buffet style breakfast which is the best in Costa Rica. For dinner be sure to try Jose’s coconut... More

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Cruce de Grecia y Poas,Cruce de Poas/Cacao | 5 km (3 mi) west of cemetery, Alajuela 394, Costa Rica
Price range (per night):* 56 AUD - 91 AUD

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