Buena Vista Chic Hotel
Spanish colonial charm with volcano views and a solar-heated pool
About this stay
Perched in Alajuela, the Buena Vista Chic Hotel offers a serene escape with its Spanish colonial architecture and expansive views. Mornings here begin with a tropical continental breakfast, followed by a dip in the solar-heated outdoor pool or a stroll along the hotel's private nature trail. The setting provides a constant panorama of the Poás, Barva, and Irazú Volcanoes, as well as the Central Valley and San José. Evenings invite guests to the elegant restaurant for international cuisine, or a relaxing drink at the bar. The spacious rooms, equipped with free Wi-Fi and satellite TV, ensure comfort after a day of exploration, with tours to coffee plantations and national parks easily arranged.
- Volcano views
- Solar-heated pool
- Nature trail
- Free airport transfers
Our take
I recommend Buena Vista Chic Hotel to travelers who want volcano views and a calm colonial-style stay near the airport in Alajuela. Rooms are spacious with free Wi-Fi and satellite TV, and the solar-heated outdoor pool and nature trail give the days some variety. Free airport transfers and a tropical continental breakfast are included, and the elegant restaurant serves international cuisine. The view takes in the Poás, Barva and Irazú volcanoes. A rating of 8.8 across 356 reviews is strong and well-tested.
- ✓Take advantage of the free airport transfers for a smooth arrival and departure experience.
- ✓Explore the hotel's nature trail early in the morning to spot local wildlife and enjoy the fresh air.
- ✓Ask the staff about arranging tours to nearby coffee plantations or national parks for an authentic Costa Rican experience.
Why we love it
- Panoramic views of three volcanoes
- Solar-heated outdoor pool for year-round enjoyment
- Private nature trail on the hotel grounds
- Free airport transfers for convenience
Why guests love itBuena Vista Chic Hotel is a four-star, Spanish colonial-style hotel in Alajuela with spacious rooms, free Wi-Fi and satellite TV. A solar-heated outdoor pool and a nature trail are on site, with panoramic views of the Poás, Barva and Irazú volcanoes. Free airport transfers and a tropical continental breakfast are included, and an elegant restaurant serves international cuisine. Guests rate it 8.8 across 356 reviews, a strong, well-tested score.