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Villa Pacandé

2.5 star property
Colonial bed & breakfast with coffee shop/cafe and outdoor pool

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Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Superior Room | Balcony
Private kitchen
Superior Room

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
200 mts Norte del Puente de Itiquis, San Isidro, Alajuela
  • Alajuela Cathedral
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Juan Santamaría Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • City Mall
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Kitchen
TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
14 bedrooms
Rainfall showerhead
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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14 bedrooms, premium bedding, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Kitchen
TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
14 bedrooms
Rainfall showerhead
  • 25.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Superior Room

Superior Room

Highlights

Garden
Soundproofed
Kitchen
TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
14 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Family Room | Balcony

Family Room

Highlights

Garden
Soundproofed
Kitchen
TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
14 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Classic Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Garden View, Ground Floor

Classic Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Garden View, Ground Floor

Highlights

Garden
Soundproofed
Kitchen
TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
14 bedrooms
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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14 bedrooms, premium bedding, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Comfort Studio Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Kitchen
TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
14 bedrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Economy Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Mountain View

Economy Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Mountain View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Kitchen
TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
14 bedrooms
Rainfall showerhead
  • Mountain view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

San Isidro

At Villa Pacandé you'll be 3.8 km (2.4 mi) from Central Park and 3.8 km (2.4 mi) from Alajuela Cathedral. Highlights at this Colonial B&B include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and in-room kitchens. .The bed & breakfast's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a children's swimming pool and a coffee shop/cafe. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this San Isidro B&B include Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica.
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What's nearby

  • Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Alajuela Cathedral - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Juan Santamaría Park - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • City Mall - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Hacienda Alsacia - 11 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

  • San Antonio de Belen Station - 14 min drive
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dragón Dorado - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pipos Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante El Mirador - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Hamburguesas La Corte - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪El Rinconcito - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Villa Pacandé

Colonial bed & breakfast with coffee shop/cafe and outdoor pool
Villa Pacandé offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at Villa Pacandé. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Colonial San Isidro bed & breakfast.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2008
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Villa Pacandé offers 14 accommodations with free toiletries and a ceiling fan. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with cable channels. Accommodations all include kitchens. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

Catalan, English, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Kitchen
  • Limited room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 15

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Maximum 5 pets

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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 15 per vehicle
  • Late check-out fee: USD 15 (subject to availability)

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 and cash
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 and cash.

Property is also known as

Villa Pacandé B&B Alajuela
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San Isidro Villa Pacandé Bed & breakfast
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Villa Pacandé San Isidro
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Villa Pacandé Bed & breakfast San Isidro

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Villa Pacandé?

Villa Pacandé offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Villa Pacandé?

Yep, Villa Pacandé has a free self car park.

Does Villa Pacandé have a pool?

Villa Pacandé has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool.

What makes Villa Pacandé a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Villa Pacandé.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Villa Pacandé?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Villa Pacandé?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Villa Pacandé?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Villa Pacandé Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 57 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rosanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Lovely Mountain Setting
Our room was very spacious and on the first floor. We even had a balcony at the other end of the room. The pool was small and a disabled person in our party could not get in it because there were no handrails. The setting was up in the mountains north of Alajuela and the air was fresh at night. We will return to this hotel because it is not far from the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Kelly

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
The property is generally run down and not very clean.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very peaceful, however the breakfast was not buffet as indicated.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

2/10 Terrible

wiliam

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
STEER CLEAR and RUN, DON"T WALK AWAY
Absolute worst experience I've had in thirty years! Booked a "family" room that showed a king, double and a twin....arrived at 11pm to find a dormitory room w bunks(w double on bottom) down a dingy hallway. When I complained there was a VERY ugly exchange w a second man obviously there for muscle....warning me to be careful or else.....Needless to say, we left....and booked a true family room at Rosa de las Americas.....clean, comfortable and SAFE
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, comfortable, and convenient location
We were a group of family & friends travelling together and this was a great find for us to be able to get clean, comfortable, safe, and affordable rooms at the same property during the high season. It is conveniently located between sought after tourist locations (like Poas and La Paz, etc), but still in town. We appreciated the restaurant & bar so we could relax after a day of sightseeing back at our property. Wifi is a struggle in general in CR because of the volcanic mountains, but our connection here was one our better experiences for bandwidth and speed. The photos are of nearby attractions like la Paz and Poas. Last, I am unclear if they can accommodate all the time, but they even let us leave our luggage while sightseeing after our checkout so we didn't have to worry about our rental car getting broken into! This staff and property were one of our favorite stays.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good price!
Stayed overnight because I needed to be close to airport. The price was great for what you get. Owner went above and beyond for us.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Maubrin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great customer service
I was very impressed with the people that were in charge. Would definitely recommend this place to all my friends.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
We were there over night. We paid an uber to drive us there. It was around $5. We didn't stay long, so I can't say much. Great service though.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Arg, Oakland, California

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great price, you get what you pay for
Great price if you're just looking for a place to spend the night in. Super close to the Poas Volcano, only 50 min away from downtown San Jose, the receptionists are super friendly. The guy who works the night shift helped us out a lot. We checked out at 3 30 am, he even came to knock on our door at 3 10 am to make sure we were awake so we wouldn't miss our flight. WiFi worked great Room and hotel are kept clean No AC in our room but they have nice weather all year round sof you don't need it. Hot water worked No TV, unless you reserve a room with TV. No pool I would stay there if I ever go back and I do recommend it
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fraud on my credit card by the hotel
Hi, I'm a Canadian tourist on vacations with my wife. The hotel owner charged my credit card for unauthorized transactions. I had to disclose everything to the master card fraud department and it is under investigation.

2/10 Terrible

JAY

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location but Dirty Rooms and Dirty Coffee Cup
+ Good quiet location - Shower does not drain and water accumolates - Breakfeast cups are not washed properly and are dirty - Coffee was horrible and luke warm coffee

10/10 Excellent

Adam, Miami, FL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very helpful owner/manager, pleasant rural setting
First off, let me recommend, to any and all travelers, that they AVOID entry to Costa Rica at all costs. I have been to more than 80 countries, and found, during my short visits, that Costa Ricans are consistently devious and difficult to deal with. There is a tremendous amount of theft and petty crime which I've never experienced anywhere else in the world. Nevertheless, if you MUST be in Costa Rica, as I had to be for a brief 20 hour transit from Guatemala to Panama, then you can't do better than Villa Pacande. The key is that the owners are not Costa Rican but from Spain, and they are helpful, really going out of their way to ensure comfort and a pleasant stay for guests. Unfortunately, my rental car was broken into while parked in San Jose, but Mark, the manager of Villa Pacande, lent a hand in getting my life back in order by allowing me to use the computer at the hotel and providing transportation to the airport. He also assisted a Canadian couple that was staying at Villa Pacande, victims of a separate robbery on the same day. Besides Mark's generally great attitude, the rural setting is beautiful, peaceful, and, best of all, close to the airport so that you can escape from the Costa Rican people as soon as possible. The dog, Luna, is one of the best behaved animals I have ever come across. Rooms are comfortable, although Air Conditioning would be a plus, however for most people it isn't necessary since the altitude and location away from the city ensure cool nights.

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value
Stayed a night here before flying out of airport. Very good value, great staff, comfortable bed and we would definitely stay here again.

8/10 Good

Gary, Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Marc at the front desk was very helpful. The email reaction time was within minutes. This is a great hotel for backpackers and younger travelers. The restaurant in the courtyard was convenient. Very nice people.

4/10 Poor

Bradford, Good option close to the park

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lots of potential BUT lacking in cleanliness
The Good Nice staff Hot shower Close to downtown Alajuela Sitting area and chairs outside room Green space On site restaurant The Bad - which carries more weight than the good in this case Stain on pillowcase Dirty dishes as breakfast Nice but smelly dog Cat hair on furniture in common areas Poor drainage in shower (builds to ankle deep when showering)

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good for the price
The place is good for the price you pay. Kind of backpacking place

10/10 Excellent

joanna, Bournemouty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Will definitely stay again
This was our second stay here and we will definitely come back again. Great rooms-large comfy beds & very welcoming atmosphere. Helpful and friendly people.

10/10 Excellent

joanna, Planet Earth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay-Comfortable beds Helpful & Welcoming
We had a comfortable relaxed stay at Villa Pacande after our flight. It is very chilled and welcoming. Good ok, unlimited coffee & hot water for tea all day. Marc is very helpful for information from anything to bus routes, itinerary ideas and car hire. Adrian behind the bar (and chef) is also great.. Unfortunately Alueija itself is not so great but has shops & us close to the airport..

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming Owners, Peaceful Location
Very friendly owners, two playful cats and one sleepy dog. They served fresh fruit and coffee for breakfast, the room had a tv and private bathroom, the towels were free, and there were rocking chairs and outdoor seating areas. I'd go there again!

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Perfect host
The diner Was so good! The host did everything for us and gave us a lot of tips and advice for our travel. The Room Was very basic, has to be refresh and not that clean.

10/10 Excellent

tiffany, Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely grounds, clean room and very relaxed hotel!
Only stayed one night before our flight out if San Jose. Room and property was clean and in a convenient location. The manager was extremely helpful, friendly and made our stay extremely pleasant. For the price, it was a great find. I would recommend this hotel to any budget travelor!

6/10 Okay

murjoe, Harrison mill b.c

Disliked: Room comfort
Out of the mainstream
The place was passable but a far cry from 3 star at best 1star and over nite to or from airport but not easy to find.l found better places in town less money and more user friendly

8/10 Good

Luminita

Liked: Staff & service
Friendly stuff and very helpful!!!