There is no question that the Hotel Alta is a lovely hotel. I have stayed there many times over the last several years. I have two problems with the hotel. One is the price: under the prior management, the hotel was a real bargain, now it is more on the expensive side. But that is not its biggest problem. The... More

We loved this Hotel. Quaint architecture, amazing views of the city, a pool, and restaurant, amazing bathroom, very spacious bedroom, closet, sitting room, and balcony. But what is truly amazing is the friendly staff. Our 6-year son really 'hit it off' with Cindy at the front desk. Tell her 'Hi from Little Winke" when you go, which you must go.

This hotel is stunning and quaint. It's an old hotel that has been recently updated. I just love the feel of an old building that's updated with gorgeous interior designs but still maintains its charm through things such as the old shingled discolored roof and old growth foliage. The service is really great too with fine dining and "little favors".... More

My wife and I stayed here for one night before our departure flight at the end of our vacation. I agree with previous reviews that the architecture feels almost medieval, very neat. Service was great and the view from the balcony is beautiful. The hotel sits on a hillside in a part of town that felt oddly like a Malibu... More

Like many others, this was our overnight stop at the beginning and end of a holiday to Costa Rica. At the end of a very long day's travel, it was great to be able to check in quickly and go to sleep in a clean and comfortable room. Even although somewhat fatigued by our flights, we couldn't help noticing the... More

We stayed in Alta hotel 2 night: one upon arrival to Costa Rica, and the other - prior to the departure. It's an unusual place indeed: inside it feels like... a clean medieval castle. Strange but true. Very nice staff. The dinner at the hotel restaurant was a bit expensive. The breakfast is included, consists of toasts, jam and fruits... More

I stayed here for two nights with a group of 25 travellers. It is perched high up a hillside above San Jose, and is just a perfect to relax after a long flight. Would have loved another couple of nights. It is built on several levels, the dining room, bar and pool on the lower level. Each room has its... More

We stayed here twice, at the start and end of our tour of Costa Rica and it was one of six hotels we stayed in. On our first night we had a huge room with a separate sitting area. We arrived at almost midnight and had to depart about 5.30 so didnt sample the food. The bed was very comfortable.... More

Arrived for one night at end of 2 week tour of Costa Rica hoping to celebrate our golden wedding at a hotel claimed to have a top restaurant. As it was St Valentines Day, we were given no choice of menu in restaurant, the special fixed menu food was very disappointing (and expensive). No choice either at breakfast: cardboard orange... More