Perfect place to stay when you get to Costa Rica. Having never been to Costa Rica before I was unsure of what I would be getting from a hotel. What I got from Vida Tropical was a home from home. Isabel and Norman are the perfect hosts. They made me feel so welcome. I have to say that the communication... More

Our hostess was well versed in all our needs ... could answer our questions and help with further travel plans. Very eager to please and help travellers in any way she can. Our room was clean and the bed was comfortable. We were in the garden out back and we found tht the noise from the kitchen dining area disturbed... More

We stayed at Vida Tropical for one night on a stopover. The taxi ride to the B&B was paid for as part of our stay and when we got there, Jose was very welcoming. He showed us around, provided information about the different places to eat, the sights and the supermarket and set us up in a bright, comfortable room.... More

I stayed in Vida Tropical for one night while waiting for my flight out of Costa Rica. It is conveniently located next to the airport and the owners can organize a free transfer to the airport. The place itself is clean although I didn't like the rooms so much, it felt clattered and very old fashioned with a lot of... More

My boyfriend and I made Vida Tropical our first stop in a wonderful trip to Costa Rica! We loved that they paid for our taxi ride from the airport and informed us just what taxis to take. We arrived late and didn't want to figure this kind of thing out after a long flight. When we arrived at Vida we... More

Isabel, Norman and their son Nicolas were very friendly and helpful as were other staff. Good place as a base or to and from the airport. The staff is so friendly and helpful and what they charge is very reasonable. The house itself is a bit dated and there is no outside sitting area, but the owners and staff are... More

This is a good place to go if you need to catch a plane from the nearby airport. It is downtown, not far from at least one good restaurant. (We ate at a fine Tex-Mex place recommended by the operator.) If you want to save cash (instead of taking a taxi), you can take the bus from San Jose: Get... More

I was in Alajuela for work for a couple of weeks Plenty to eat for dinner nearby Good transport nearby, buses and cabs Very nice manager and housekeep - very helpful They even did laundry for me Quite clean The breakfast is good, can't go wrong with the fruit and toast, they also do a cooked breakfast Pleasant environment, quiet... More

good location, good service, and a good breakfast. the people who wrote the bad reviews sound a little picky to me. the rooms and bathrooms were clean both times we stayed there. it was a pleasant experience for our first and last nights in costa rica