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Villa Pacandé

2.5 star property
A peaceful retreat where travelers find tranquility in garden surroundings, take refreshing dips in the outdoor pool, and experience genuine hospitality

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Villa Pacandé offers a serene escape with its beautiful garden and outdoor swimming pool. Guests can browse the library for a good read or stop by the café for a fresh coffee. The property has earned enthusiastic reviews from previous visitors who appreciated their time here.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Room options

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Standard Double Room | 14 bedrooms, premium bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Double Room

Highlights

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

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14 bedrooms, premium bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Kitchen
TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
14 bedrooms
Rainfall showerhead
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Room | 14 bedrooms, premium bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Superior Room

Highlights

Yard
Soundproofed
Kitchen
TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
14 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room | Balcony

Family Room

Highlights

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

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Classic Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Garden View, Ground Floor | 14 bedrooms, premium bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Classic Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Garden View, Ground Floor

Highlights

Yard
Soundproofed
Kitchen
TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
14 bedrooms
  • Garden view
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Economy Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Mountain View | 14 bedrooms, premium bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Economy Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Mountain View

Highlights

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

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14 bedrooms, premium bedding, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Comfort Studio Suite

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

San Isidro is home to Villa Pacandé. Shoppers can check out Multiplaza Mall Escazu, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Poás Volcano National Park and Sabana Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at National Stadium of Costa Rica, or consider a night out at Parque Viva. Visit our San Isidro travel guide
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200 mts Norte del Puente de Itiquis, San Isidro, Alajuela

What's nearby

  • Costa Rica, Alajuela, Santo Cristo de la Agonia church
    Alajuela Cathedral
    7 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto
    6 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Central Market Alajuela
    7 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Central Park
    7 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Juan Santamaría Park
    8 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • San Antonio de Belen Station
    14 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)
    9 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pipos Bar
    13 min walk
  • McDonald's
    18 min walk
  • Restaurante Mirador M.M.M.
    12 min walk
  • Xandari Resort Restaurant
    5 min drive
  • Casa Hortensias Restaurante
    4 min drive

About this property

Villa Pacandé

Property highlights
A terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Villa Pacandé. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a library and laundry facilities.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), concierge services, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage, a computer station, and multilingual staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Villa Pacandé include comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities like sound-insulated walls.
Other amenities include:
  • Blackout drapes/curtains and sound-insulated walls
  • 32-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Kitchens, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2008
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
5 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Pacandé have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Villa Pacandé pet-friendly?

Yes, this bed & breakfast allows pets (limit 5 total).

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa Pacandé?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Villa Pacandé?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for USD 15 (subject to availability).

Does Villa Pacandé provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 15 per vehicle applies.

Where is Villa Pacandé located?

Situated in San Isidro, this bed & breakfast is within 3 mi (5 km) of Central Park, Alajuela Cathedral, and Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto. Juan Santamaria Historical Museum and Juan Santamaría Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Villa Pacandé Reviews

7.4

Good

7.2

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rosanne

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

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Zimmer sehr muffig. Es riecht nach altem Rauch und nach Toilette. Auch die Matratze. Leider gibt es keine Tür zur Dusche. Alles sehr alt und abgewohnt. Frühstück war gut, besonders der Kaffee.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Charly, Bayern

Liked: Staff & service

Pacande

Das Hotel hat schöne Zimmer bis auf das Mehrbettzimmer!Das Hotel hat eine schöne überdachte Terasse. Der Kontakt ist sehr angenehmer Kontakt! Ich hab meine letztm 2 Tage im Costa Rica 🇨🇷 da gebucht aber ein anderes Zimmer! Der Preis ist voll i.O.
Stayed 2 nights 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

8/10 Good

Julio César

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Genial

Gracias
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Rosa, Madrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Muy agradable

El recibimiento y el trato del personal ha sido muy buena. La habitación amplia con terraza muy bonita y acogedora. Los espacios comunes muy agradables también.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Yasmine, Wien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ruhiges Haus mit schönem Garten

Dies ist eine wunderbare Unterkunft mit einem sehr schönen Garten in ruhiger Lage. Es ist ein bisschen weiter weg vom Zentrum, aber ideal, wenn man in Ruhe ankommen und gut schlafen will! Das Frühstück ist sehr gut, der Besitzer ist sehr hilfsbereit und das Zimmer war schön!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

4/10 Poor

Florence

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
El hotel es pesimo, los gerentes simpáticos pero la habitación sucia, el baño también, el lugar es bonito pero las habitaciones nada que ver, el desayuno muy pesimo también

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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.

6/10 Okay

Céline, Fort de France

Liked: Staff & service

Bon rapport qualité prix

Hotel proche de l'aéroport, nous y avons séjourné à notre arrivée et à notre départ du Costa Rica. Ambiance bon enfant et personnel accueillant. Les chambres sont simples mais rien à dire pour ce tarif. Possibilité de diner sur place bien pratique.

8/10 Good

Sébastien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bon rapport qualité prix mais bruyant

Nous sommes arrivés à l' hôtel Villa Pacande en Navette depuis l' aéroport pour 15 dollars la course en passant par Alajuela (bouchons et moche). L' accueil était normal,l' hôtel est correct ainsi que les chambres, le jardin est joli, l' avantage est le rapport qualité prix (33 dollars avec le petit déjeuner), l' inconvénient principal est le bruit, l' hôtel est situé en sortie de ville pas très loin de la route dans une côte et on entend toute la soirée et le matin les motos et les bus monter leurs régimes moteur. Un point négatif mais à prendre en compte. Sinon nous avons réceptionné notre voiture le lendemain à 7h directement à l'hôtel, très pratique à faire pour éviter l'attente et l'accès des agences à l'aéroport. Nous sommes restés qu'une nuit ça suffit largement pour le coin à part Poas et l'aéroport.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Backpacker Hostel

Austattung der Zimmer o.ä. lässt keine Wohlfühlatmosphäre zu.

8/10 Good

Emilio, buena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
buena,solo estuve una noche de paso

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.

6/10 Okay

Mario

Liked: Staff & service

Un lugar para continuar un viaje

Cómo un lugar para pasar la noche funciona bien, la entrada al lugar es bastante angosta por lo que hay que entrar con cuidado, sólo llegue a dormir así que no tuve oportunidad de ver como son las instalaciones, con respecto a la habitación como mencioné para pasar la noche es más que suficiente, el baño si era algo pequeño pero el echo de ser privado era algo bueno. Como observación el tuvo del lavamos goteaba y el agua del baño bajaba demasiado lento. El WiFi no me funcionó, más sin embargo no lo necesitaba por eso no fui donde Marc a ver que pasaba. La atención por parte de Marc es muy buena, una atención muy cordial y con una muy buena disposición a ayudar. En síntesis si lo que buscan es un lugar como punto de parada para continuar con su viaje este es un buen lugar ya que los precios son muy accesibles. Saludos

6/10 Okay

Shane

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nabij SJO airport

Prima overnachting gehad, kamer niet heel schoon. Wel warm water gelukkig! Staff was heel vriendelijk en ontbijt was lekker (toast met jam!).

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.