The artwork alone makes this hotel a worthwhile place to stay. Florencia Urbina, one of Costa Rica's foremost artists, has a permanent exhibition here and there are many works by other notable painters for guests to spend time admiring. The rooms are very comfortable and spacious with the biggest beds I have ever slept in. As San Jose has a... More

The hotel was very pleasant and is very much like being at home. The staff was very pleasant and professional. It is a very relaxing place to enjoy a Costa Rican day. On a clear day the mountains surrounding San Pedro are beautiful but on most days the clouds roll in and obscure the view.

We stayed there for two nights, and I must say I was a bit disappointed. The reviews were very good, but my boyfriend and I found the hotel to be less than average, the breakfast was very basic- Initially we were not informed that if you wish to have eggs- you need to ask one of the staff.. the hotel... More

I wouldn't stay in San Jose or San Pedro again unless I had to - I find the capital and this suburb where Hotel Milvia is located to be unpleasant. However, since I had to be in San Pedro for a few days, I'm very glad I spent it at Hotel Milvia. This beautiful old mansion-turned-hotel is a quiet and... More

A stay at this hotel is is like visiting dear people you know and trust. As a single female travelor, I always felt cared for and safe. This place is charming with comfortable couches to sit in & read inside in public areas and deck chairs outside on the upper terrace, with grand views. It is superclean. Each day, I... More

First off, re: finding the place, simply tell the cab driver that it's in San Pedro Montes de Oca. Tell him, "De Supermercado 'Muñoz y Nanne' 100 este 100 norte 100 este" and he will be able to find it exactly. The closeness to this supermarket (actually a shopping complex) -- a quick walk -- is a plus. If this... More

Very nice place to stay. The manager and owner were helpful and friendly. The price was equivalent to a regular hotel. The Milvia had been the home of a prominent citizen of San Jose so it was roomy, well landscaped and nicely decorated with original paintings. Finding the hotel was an exercise; no one in the area knew where it... More

One of the nicest places I have ever stayed in. Pleasant staff, interesting art, feels like home. But San Jose can be chilly and the doors and windows of main areas are always open so bring a sweater.

We are familiar visitors to Costa Rica – this would be our 6th trip. We had a different challenge this time, though. My husband would be racing in the staged mountain bike race, La Ruta de los Conquistadores, which starts in Jaco and ends in Limon. Since I would be traveling with him, instead of staying at the designated hotels... More