I had to overnight in San Jose before an early morning flight. I was lucky to find the Vida here on Trip Advisor. It was super convenient and friendly--I felt well rested and taken care of (breakfast at an absurdly early time to meet my fight, a cab, personal conversation and even a picture opportunity) for my day of traveling.... More

I stayed here one night before leaving from the nearby airport. Nice B&B, managed by friendly Silvia and family, where I found a cosy, clean room and a good breakfast before . Also, the transport to the airport was included in the price of the room, so you don't have to pay for the cab. I can definitely recommend this... More

A great value location with Isabell who is an extremely friendly and helpful person. We had all the help we needed in planning the rest of our holiday as we went off travelling in Costa Rica. This was a great starting point as very close to the airport, with taxi fair paid for by them. The rooms were clean &... More

I'm a former backpacker, Lonely Planet kind of girl and this is one of the best places I have ever stayed in Costa Rica. This was our first trip to Costa Rica as a family with 2 kids, ages 2 and 4. We arrived at midnight in San Jose after 16 hours of traveling. Isabel had sent me some travel... More

The Vida Tropical is a simple, clean and very hospitable place to stay, especially if you have just arrived in Costa Rica or are just departing. It is convenient to the airport but has a certain rustic charm and warmth which makes you feel at home. Isabel was outstanding in her capacity to help with any questions (ATM's, directions) and... More

Alajeula is a nice little town to walk around in and buses from there make it easy to get around to other places you may want to visit. We stayed just one night at Vida Tropical but the next day our flight didn't leave until 1 am in the morning. The owners nicely let us leave our luggage there while... More

Isabel has to be the most helpful person we found on our 7 month journey with my family in North America. She seemed to anticipate our needs before we even knew about them. She helped organize pick-up of our rental car from Vida Tropical, which greatly lessened our stress levels at the thought of negotiating the streets in traffic once... More

My son and I/me had an safe and awesome stay at Vidal Tropical. Very friendly and informative hosts. The breakfasts were filling and quite good! Loved the coffee! My fifteen year old son appreciated the city and the local culture! We met other travelers which contributed to the special community of VT! I look forward to returning to the VT... More

Vida Tropical is a simple, safe, quaint place to stay outside the hustle and bustle of San Jose. It is located 5 minutes from the airport in a safe neighborhood of Alajuela within walking distance to parks, restaurants, and any shops you might need. The rooms are comfortable and clean. Isabel and Norman are wonderful hosts and Sylvia makes excellent... More