We chose the Orquideas Inn for our first night of our second trip to Costa Rica. It was a good choice, and very good value. Not a destination hotel, but fine for a night or two, and much better than being at a generic chain hotel.

Having someone from the hotel at the airport to greet us was definitely a plus, given how chaotic it can be at SJO. There was a short wait until the free shuttle van arrived, to whisk us away from the Americanized development around the airport, through bustling Alajuela, up into the hills. Quiet, great view, helpful multi-lingual staff — a nice start to our vacation.

Our standard room was $79/night plus tax. It was basic, clean and pleasant conveniently located near pool and main building and surrounded by lush tropical vegetation. Decorated in a Spanish hacienda style with vibrant colors of green, orange, yellow, and terracotta; two queen beds, a bath with tub and shower, TV. air conditioning, ceiling fans, satelite television, phones, hair dryers, coffee makers and safes

Comfy lawn chairs to enjoy the view were located 30 seconds away, and there also were some sitting areas upstairs, and in the courtyard near the small pool. Lots of birds and flowering plants on the grounds, and there is a short walking trail.

Dinner at the restaurant was fabulous, as mentioned earlier, the staff was friendly and helpful. In particular, Miguel he worked the front desk, the bar, the restaurant, and the shuttle van. We recommend that you ask him to make his special tropical fruit rum punch — fresh blended papaya, pineapple, mango and banana!

We went to Doka Coffee Plantation, Poas Volcano, Sarchi and Grecia one day and into San Jose for some museums the next. My girls didn’t want to leave!

We will definitely stay here again, overall it was very relaxing and I felt very well taken care of.

We stayed at Las Orquideas for one night at the beginning of our trip. We found the rooms clean and comfortable. The colonial feel of the hotel is quite relaxing.

The breakfast, included in the room charge, of fresh fruit, muffins, juice and coffee was enough for me and my sister-in-law. The guys opted to purchase off the menu.

There is a pool, but it is very small. It’s not really designed for swimming. The pool/courtyard is beautiful and very relaxing. The views of the valley are breathtaking. Be sure to take the short walk around the gardens.

Overall, our stay was comfortable and quiet.

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