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Hotel Guanacaste

2.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, a quick walk to Museo de Guanacaste

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Exterior
Reception
Basic Twin Room (A/C) | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
Point of interest

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Avenida 1 y 3, Calle 12, Liberia, Guanacaste, 50101
  • Liberia Parque Central
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Museo de Guanacaste
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Galeria 1824 Gallery
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Economy Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double Room

  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Basic Room, 2 Twin Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Twin Room (A/C) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Twin Room (A/C)

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Double Room (NO A/C) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room (NO A/C)

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Liberia

Hotel Guanacaste places you within a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions such as Museo de Guanacaste and Liberia Parque Central. This 28-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, free self parking, and dry cleaning/laundry services.

What's nearby

  • Liberia Parque Central - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Museo de Guanacaste - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Iglesia Inmaculada Concepción de María - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Galeria 1824 Gallery - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Ponderosa Adventure Park - 12 min drive - 7.1 miles

Getting around

  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria Mazatlan - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Donde Pipe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Papa John's Food Mall Liberia - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Guanacaste

Hotel with free parking, a quick walk to Museo de Guanacaste
Guests staying at Hotel Guanacaste enjoy free WiFi in public areas, local meal delivery service, and a TV in a common area. You can take advantage of free parking, along with a beach shuttle. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with dry cleaning/laundry and tours/tickets. This hot springs hotel also has a garden.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Local meal delivery service are also included.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 floor
  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Meal delivery service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from July 23 2025 to September 30 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Daily housekeeping
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from July 1 to August 31:
  • Parking area

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
  • Check-in: 1:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

Hotel Guanacaste
Hotel Guanacaste Liberia
Guanacaste Liberia
Hotel Guanacaste Hotel
Hotel Guanacaste Liberia
Hotel Guanacaste Hotel Liberia

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Hotel Guanacaste?

Hotel Guanacaste offers free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see around Hotel Guanacaste?

Located steps from Sabanero Statue, this hotel is in Liberia, and within a 10-minute walk of Museo de Guanacaste and Liberia Parque Central. You'll also find Galeria 1824 Gallery and House of Culture less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Hotel Guanacaste?

Yes, secured self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Hotel Guanacaste feature a casino at the property?

No, Hotel Guanacaste doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Hotel Guanacaste?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about Hotel Guanacaste?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a meal delivery service as well as a garden and a 24-hour front desk.

Does Hotel Guanacaste have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Hotel Guanacaste feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Hotel Guanacaste doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Hotel Guanacaste allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Hotel Guanacaste though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Hotel Guanacaste?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Where is the closest airport to Hotel Guanacaste?

The closest major airport to Hotel Guanacaste is Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR), which is 7.5 mi away (13 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Hotel Guanacaste?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Hotel Guanacaste.

Reviews

Hotel Guanacaste Reviews

6.8

6.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 251 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 251 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 251 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 251 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 251 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I've stayed at the Hotel Guanacaste for 15 years - the only times i have not is when they haven't had a room available- it's my preferred local. It's not a fancy place, but it suits my needs. It is very close to the bus stations and dining choices
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Traveled with group
This is an okay place to stay for one night when arriving in or leaving from Costa Rica. It is very basic and nothing has been replaced in decades, but it is clean and they do their best to take care of the place. The rooms are between two bars, so the partying is loud and continues into the night. The rooms are inside the grounds of one of the bars, but once the bar is closed for the night, the fence is closed and the gate is locked. My friend and slept soundly there and woke early to take a taxi to the airport, to which the lady at the front kindly arranged the night before. An older gentleman unlocked the fence for us and stood guard until our taxi arrived. There were several restaurants we walked to in about 5-10 minutes. I felt comfortable staying with a friend, but I may have felt a little nervous going out at night by myself. I heard an iguana crawling around inside the roof for a minute just before bedtime, but I think he settled down and went to sleep too.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although the room was small and simple, it was clean, comfortable, and with good A/C. No hot water but who needs it in 33 degree heat. A bit noisy from the adjacent bar, but no problem with ear plugs. Good food in the attached restaurant. The staff were fabulous - friendly and super helpful and went out of their way.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Monica

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gross

This place was gross. Our room had ripped sheets, stained bed cover, a cigarette butt among other dirt (despite a no smoking sign in the room) on the ground. I am generally fine staying in budget places and don’t need much but it was hard to stay in this room. On the flip side, the people working here were lovely and the bar/lounge area was decent/clean. I spent as much time as I could there before I had to go into the room to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is an economic choice.. the price was right.. it was clean and staff was most helpful and the restaurant made it-so. convenient
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Stanislaw

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
We have just stayed twice at this hotel (2 days in the beginning of our trip and 2 days at the end). You pretty much get what you paid for. The rooms are very basic, but clean. PROS: The best thing were the guys at the reception. They were very friendly and helpful answering any question we had. The AC worked perfectly and was very quiet, the TV also worked well. The location was excellent. We had the opportunity to meet the owner, Sonia, and she was professional and pleasant. On our second stay, the matresses were more comfortable. CONS: The worst asset of this hotel was the morning girl at the reception. She was rude, unpleasant and unprofessional. That by itself, turned any experience to bad. A few points to notel: there was no hot water and it was pretty noisy in the night. You can hear everything that is going on outside. All in all, it is a reasonable place if you need a cheap place to sleep close to the centre and bus stations
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

JoAnn

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I'm a longtime patron of the Hotel Guanacaste. I'm glad to see it's had a recent renovation. My only complaint is that the restaurant/bar next door played loud music late into the night. But it was a Friday night, and I was especially tired from my bus trip. I will stay there again without hesitation.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicky

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Ricky

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
You get the price of what you pay, if you are looking just for a place to sleep and go then this is ok, no hot water, no shampoo and expect bugs and mosquitoes in your room. Close to amenities. Staff was friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce N

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed with Hotel Guanacaste several times over the years when in Liberia.. Have noticed many improvements in that time. The hotel has always been cheap & affordable, centrally located, clean with reliable Wi-Fi. These are important to me and I will return as long as this is provided 😁
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Roció

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room we booked the AC did not work so they moved us to another room but was smaller than original room. The shower had no shower head it had just a pipe coming out of the wall, window was missing and had a plywood board instead, bed was very uncomfortable pillows were soo flat, the ac hose on the wall was so wide the mosquitos came in the room. The outside noise from 3 different bar/restaurant was terrible so loud until it stopped at 2am.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Natalia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very accomodating staff, cheap clean place for short stay (in transit)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I really like the people who work there
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kenry, Bronc

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cannot complaint too much for the price I paid. Nice place and staff was accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Manny

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not worth the pay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good place to stay for the price if you’re in Liberia
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel good for the price. I stayed for a night before going to the airport, and the hotel provided what I need. I liked the location, and the food/shopping options within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diego

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diego

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Hotel Guanacaste is pretty accurate in what it advertises, it is a good budget hotel with nice staff and owners. We were even treated specially for being returning customers and that is something to value. There is a bar outside and music can be loud in certain rooms, so pack some earplugs if you are a light sleeper, but other than that we were really happy with the experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Sixtine

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The place needs someone with vision to take many advantages there are around.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was an inexpensive hotel. Nothing fancy but the staff was great. Good place for picking up or dropping people at Luberia airport
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

CHARLES

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Hotel for the locals

This is your local Tico hotel. No friles, no bells and whistles very basic but very old. The price is cheap for a reason but it is in a very good location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024