Hotel Description
Hotel Buena Vista is a Spanish Colonial style resort with two stories. The hotel was completed in 1995. There are 10 rooms, 4 jr. suites, and 1 jr. suite with private sundeck on the 2nd floor. The 1st floor has 10 rooms. Rooms have 2 queen size beds, color TV, private bath, individual hot water heater, and are carpeted. Rooms on the 2nd floor have balconies.
The hotel is the sole one in the area to enjoy a 360 degree, panoramic view which affords vistas of the Poas, Barva and lrazu volcanoes as well as the central valley, and the city of San Jose.
The hotel is at an altitude of 4185 feet and because of the altitude, enjoys an ideal climate. The daily range of temperature is 80-62 degrees. There is a fine dining restaurant that serves international cuisine at reasonable prices, bar, swimming pool, laundry, and gift shop.
Guests desiring transportation are met at the airport and escorted to the hotel. Transportation is also provided courtesy of the hotel for departing guests. Luggage storage is available for those wishing to leave baggage while traveling to other points. A fine tropical breakfast is included in the room price.
The hotel was constructed and is operated by the owners themselves. The goal of the hotel is to make guests comfortable in a foreign environment and to have them feel at home in the hotel. Many guests have been heard to exclaim, "lt's nice to be back home."
The hotel has two vans and provides tours to different point of interest such as the Poas Volcano, Sarchi, Lankaster Gardens, La Paz waterfall, Arenal Volcano, etc.
Hotel Buena Vista has been recommended by the American Air Lines in Flight Magazine, as well as by Andrew Harper's Hideaway Newsletter among others.
Hotel Buena Vista offers great value in a picturesque mountain setting, yet is conveniently close to the San Jose International Airport (15 minutes) and to the Poas Volcano.
The atmosphere is that of relaxed tranquility at an altitude of 4185 feet above the noise and distractions of the city. The views from the second floor balconies or the grounds are breath taking. The central valley with San Jose, as well volcanoes Irazu, Barva, and Poas are laid out before you.
Weather
The temperatures year round approximate 78-79 degrees during the day and low 60s at night. Neither heat nor air is required and mosquitoes are a thing of the lower elevations.
Local Information
The hotel is very accessible to the international airport and the Poas Volcano and may be reached in 10-15 minutes by simply taking the exit in front of the airport to Alajuela and proceeding 5.6 miles on the same road. There are signs along the way. Pure Mountain Air, Rural Village, Color TV, Out door heated Swimming Pool, Free Pre-book Airport Transfer ** ( from 5:00 am to 11:00pm ), Quetzal Restaurant, Bar, Travel Information, Gift Shop, Complimentary Breakfast, Private Parking, Room Service, Laundry Service, Fax and Email, Baggage Storage, Therapeutic massage, Coffee Plantation Nature Trail.
Additional Information
This inn-like hotel has 25 rooms: 11 standard, 9 superior, and 5junior suites; all equipped with color T.V., private bath, 2 queen size beds, carpet, and hot water. Buena Vista offers the Quetzal Room Restaurant for fine dining as well as a cozy bar and gift shop to please the most discriminating taste. An outdoor pool with scenic views of the central valley and surrounding coffee plantations is available for your enjoyment. Tourist information and information regarding Costa Rican life and customs are provided.
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