Hotel Bijagua

3.0 star property
Hotel in La Fortuna with free breakfast and coffee shop/cafe
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine
Standard Plus
Exterior
Front of property - evening/night
Double Standard | Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Next to Cristian 4 super market 142, La Fortuna, Alajuela, 21007
  • Puentes Colgantes del Arenal
    3 min drive
  • Restaurante El Coloso
    1 min walk
  • Transmonteverde Bus Terminal
    122 min drive
  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    6 min drive

Room options

Villa Deluxe

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Plasma TV
Fan
Hairdryer
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Double Standard

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Plasma TV
Fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

La Fortuna

At Hotel Bijagua you'll be 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from Ecoglide Arenal Park and 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Puentes Colgantes del Arenal. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free breakfast (local cuisine). .Free WiFi, balconies and sitting areas are featured in all 9 rooms. Plasma TVs, fans and hairdryers are also available. .The family restaurant, BLACK ROCK RESTAURANTE, serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a children's swimming pool and a coffee shop/cafe. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class La Fortuna hotel include Los Lagos Hot Springs and La Fortuna Waterfall.

What's nearby

  • Baldi Hot Springs - 3 min drive
  • Los Lagos Hot Springs - 4 min drive
  • Ecotermales Fortuna - 4 min drive
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 7 min drive
  • Arenal Volcano - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Red Frog Coffee Roaster - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Arábigos Coffee House - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Lava Lounge Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪North Fields Café - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Magic Bar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Bijagua

Hotel in La Fortuna with free breakfast and coffee shop/cafe
Hotel Bijagua offers its guests a kids' pool, an outdoor pool, and complimentary bicycles. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Hotel Bijagua also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and concierge services.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star La Fortuna hotel.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Local cuisine
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Hotel Bijagua offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features a hairdryer and free toiletries. Rooms open to balconies. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Plasma televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • BLACK ROCK RESTAURANTE

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch plasma TV

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: USD 50 for check-in between 7:00 PM and 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-in fee: USD 50 for check-in between 7:00 PM and 11:30 PM

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Hotel Bijagua La Fortuna
Hotel Bijagua Hotel
Bijagua La Fortuna
Hotel Bijagua La Fortuna
Hotel Bijagua Hotel La Fortuna

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Bijagua?

Hotel Bijagua offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Hotel Bijagua?

Onsite parking is limited.

Does Hotel Bijagua have a pool?

Hotel Bijagua has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool.

What makes Hotel Bijagua a romantic place to stay?

A bar, plus private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel Bijagua.

Does Hotel Bijagua serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary local cuisine breakfast is available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Bijagua?

No, Hotel Bijagua does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Bijagua?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Hotel Bijagua's onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Bijagua?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Bijagua?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hotel Bijagua Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 234 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 74 out of 234 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 234 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 234 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 234 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Desiree

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

jessica burgos

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean,i love it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

william

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Jose Ignacio

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Rose

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I wasn’t expecting a negative response experience when I booked this stay but the entire property made me wish I had booked another place. First, the location is impossible to find independently. There is no sign on the street at all. The parking is incredibly difficult to maneuver in and out of. The room itself, smelled strongly of mold. There is no wifi signal in the rooms, and a weakest possible signal at the reception area. In our room, there was no AC, and the TV did not work. I asked the front desk on the first day if something could be done and I was told a technician would come; they never did. On the second day, I asked again and the receptionist came and changed batteries in the remote to get the AC working again (I don’t understand why this wasn’t tried the first night). We told her the dehumidifier was full and she said it was fine and left. The bathroom is cramped and musty, and the linens are thin. Overall, I would absolutely not recommend this place, and I’m glad we moved to another property for the second half of our stay in La Fortuna.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eugenia, Liberia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Pablo

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Wendy

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay Away from this place. First off, is virtually impossible to find as it has no sign, you go up and down and would never know where is at unless you ask and even so nobody knows. The room was dirty, the bathroom was dirty. One of our beds had no sheet, it smelled. The shower was dirty, had hairs, dirt, there was a used floss stick just sitting there. We had no internet, no wifi, TV didnt work, we couldnt even look at our ipads to watch something as it had no connection. The TV didnt even have local channels. There is no proper parking. The dinner that came with the room was of low quality, the breakfast was ok, one of my plantains had a hair..I had to send back and the cook looked at me as if she was insulted. Expedia you should not promote this hotel…thankfully our stay was short, one night, it was enough to wish to run away but we had to stay, it was late to find another place. If you dont want to waste your money or feel ripped off, then dont stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel sits in the back of the Black Rock bar and restaurant. Victor is the owner and is genuine and kind. What a lovely oasis nestled off the main road in La Fortuna. The pool is refreshing and quiet. There is an outdoor gym and bar area near the pool and a few quiet places to sit and talk with friends. The room was comfortable and had a sliding glass door/patio. We had an excellent view of the volcano. The hotel has a gate that is closed at night, though we felt perfectly safe walking around to the shops, bars, attractions, and grocery store next door. The Sloth Park is a 15-minute walk down the street. The busy downtown area of La Fortuna is a 20-minute walk. We were warmly welcomed by Victor and all guests are presented with a refreshing fresh fruit smoothie upon arrival. We will stay there every time we are able to visit Costa Rica.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

EDBert

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Øystein Kalve

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay and would return.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anish

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only hotel on our trip thathad a mattress protector...yay! Nice garden ...secluded from the main road..very safe...staff always helpful and friendly, clean....didn’t really like the owner was partying with other guests....acting like a university student....hot, hot shower which was awesome...great water pressure.....pancakes for breakfast not recommended....flour and water...new recipe needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Kathi jane

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The good and the bad and inconvenient
Well, it was horribly difficult for drivers and walkers to find because it has no sign out front! So i had to deal with very annoyed and very NOT Pura Vida attitudes by the shuttle driver. Surprisingly there was a refrigerator in my room, which is a nice bonus. But no kitchen to jse or microwave, so it was not particularly useful. And no coffee or tea in the rooms, so inconvenient waitinf for kitchen staff to arrive each morning when I have been awake for hours.... Also, not important to me because I don't watch TV, but as soon as he walked me into my clean and comfortable room ( with very pleasant small balcony ) they showed me my marge screen television and said it doesn't work lol. But I was not offered a discount or other room. Staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tristan

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

kerry

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is away from La Fortuna Center. If you dont drive, consider a taxi. The hotel is on a uphill and can take any where between 30 minutes to an hour to walk depending on your speed. The hotel is good. Unfortunately, i had problems with the wifi. I told a staff member but he just brushed me off. I was told there is a laundry facility on site but i over heard staff reccomend guest to go else where. Just be patient, from what i was told, new ownership took over about 3 months ago. I would give this place a 8/10
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carly

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

sharon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Have to find but a lovely spot
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Ethan

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would stay again
We loved this little town just outside of La Fortuna. There are TONS of places to eat, a large Super right next door. The gardens on site were very nice. We unfortunately never got to see Arenal because of clouds, but we still took advantage of the the national park just 15 minutes away. Breakfast was very basic, but free with our room so can’t really complain. The dishes in our room weren’t clean, but overall we enjoyed our stay! There’s not a washing machine to use (there is one in some of the hotels . Com photos) but there was a laundry place a short walk up the road. We would come again for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

David

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023