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Hotel Eskalima

3.0 star property
Hotel in Alajuela with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Property amenity
Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed (Air Conditioning) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
Avenida 3ra, Calles 10 y 12, 50m East from Pizza Hut calle ancha, Alajuela, Alajuela
  • Juan Santamaría Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Alajuela Cathedral
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • City Mall
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

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Room options

View all photos for Economy Double Room, 2 Twin Beds (With Fan)

Economy Double Room, 2 Twin Beds (With Fan) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Economy Double Room, 2 Twin Beds (With Fan)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (With Fan) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (With Fan)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds (Air Conditioning)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Economy Double Room

  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed (Air Conditioning) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed (Air Conditioning)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Superior Suite

  • 247 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Triple Room, Multiple Beds (Air Conditioning) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Triple Room, Multiple Beds (Air Conditioning)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Economy Triple Room, Multiple Beds (With Fan) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Economy Triple Room, Multiple Beds (With Fan)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Cuadruple (Air Conditioning)

  • Park view
  • 236 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Alajuela

Located in Carmen within a 5-minute walk of Central Market Alajuela, Hotel Eskalima is within a 15-minute stroll of Central Park. This 17-room, 3-star hotel has free breakfast along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Juan Santamaría Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Alajuela Cathedral - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • City Mall - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Parque Viva - 10 min drive - 4.2 miles

Getting around

  • San Antonio de Belen Station - 19 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪El Pollo Parrillero - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Antojeria Tica - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪La Parrillita de Pepe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kurcuma Artisanal Food - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Hotel Eskalima

Hotel in Alajuela with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
Guests staying at Hotel Eskalima enjoy free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and a vending machine. You can take advantage of free parking, along with a shuttle from the hotel to the airport (available 24 hours) for USD 8.00 per vehicle. The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day to help with concierge services and luggage storage.
Flat-screen TVs come with cable channels and DVD players, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds sport premium bedding. Other standard amenities include ceiling fans, safes, and phones.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour airport drop-off shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 3 floors

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 3:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 8.00 per vehicle

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient departures, you can take advantage of the airport drop-off service (fees apply). 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:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Hotel Eskalima Alajuela
Hotel Eskalima
Eskalima Alajuela
Eskalima
Hotel Eskalima Costa Rica/Alajuela
Hotel Eskalima Hotel
Hotel Eskalima Alajuela
Hotel Eskalima Hotel Alajuela

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do around Hotel Eskalima?

This hotel is situated in Carmen, just steps from Central Market Alajuela, and within a 10-minute walk of Juan Santamaría Park and Alajuela Cathedral. You'll also find Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto and Central Park less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Hotel Eskalima?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Hotel Eskalima feature a casino on the premises?

No, Hotel Eskalima doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Hotel Eskalima?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about Hotel Eskalima?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like around-the-clock room service and premium bedding as well as a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Hotel Eskalima?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel feature private spa tubs.

Does Hotel Eskalima have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Hotel Eskalima serves free cooked-to-order breakfasts each morning from its restaurant.

Does Hotel Eskalima allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Hotel Eskalima.

Does Hotel Eskalima have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from Hotel Eskalima?

The closest major airport to Hotel Eskalima is Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO), which is 2.2 mi away (9 minutes by car). Another top airport is San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.), which is located 12.5 mi away (30-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Hotel Eskalima?

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

Hotel Eskalima Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 80 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The people there are very sweet very honest the parking is very private close door all the way. Many places to eat around walking distance 2 or 3 minutes away
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ramona

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

Authentic Costa Rican Experience

The rooms were perfect for our family! The staff was very friendly and helpful. It was great to have the rental car put in their gated parking lot. The breakfast was great! There is a cute park across the street and many stores and restaurants in the area. It was nice to not be in a touristy area. There were some panhandlers that were a bit pestering in the park when walking, but it was great to have a authentic city experience in Costa Rica. The people in the area businesses were all very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Murtathiah

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

One relaxing night

Our one night stay was nice before boarding out early the next day. Everyone was nice and made sure we had everything we need. We even got the chance to walk in the park.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff, great location everything was great..
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Isabel

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

early morning flight

good for a one nighter

8/10 Good

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was very comfortable with AC, flat screen tv, mini fridge...excellent free breakfast at attached restaurant. Staff were very helpful and pleasant. You do need to request a room with AC otherwise you get a fan. AC was an additional $9 per night.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

good experience

Great and friendly staff and service. I Left too early for complimentary breakfast so they made me a sandwich to take at 3:30 AM. Very comfortable bed. They neighbourhood was quiet and safe.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Nice, clean hotel with great staff!

Make sure you get an ac room because none of the rooms have windows to the outside, and they are very stuffy. But the ac room is fantastic, clean, well maintained and with great hot water pressure! The staff is very friendly, and the breakfast that’s included is yummy. The shuttle to the airport takes 5-7 minutes and costs $6.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Klemen

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

Would book again due to location

very good as it is close to airport, staff is really nice and also responses to emails in fast manner. breakfast good, a nice costa rican.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

Paul, Canada

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
They called daily to ask if I wanted room cleaned. Once I said yes and they did a no show. Staff were pretty nice. Food in area was poor chooses. They kept things tidy and secure. Good budget hotel. They need thicker windows in room as noise was easy to come through.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Justin

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

Excellent, affordable, breakfasty hotel near SJO

Super nice staff. Comfortable. Very convenient to SJO airport ($3 uber ride, $10 in regular orange taxi), excellent breakfast and convenient to food and other services in Alajuela.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Good Hotel For A Night In Alajuela

Stayed here for a night before heading on to La Fortuna. The hotel was nice, the staff were friendly, and they feed you an authentic Costa Rican breakfast the next morning. Traffic in Alajuela is very heavy, so just park on the sidewalk in front of the hotel when you arrive. The desk can then open the gate to to parking lot and you can pull your car in there. Alajuela is VERY non touristy- meaning you get to see what Costa Rican culture is really like. Spending an afternoon wandering Alajuela's streets and eating with the locals you see a side of Costa Rica more authentic than if you only stay at the popular tourist destinations.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

murrey, canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Your not paying for the Ritz

Clean older hotel in the heart of town. Staff was accommodating. Complimentary breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

Jimmy, california

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Very small

First when I called they gave me bad directions on how to park, second when I did it was very small place to park, when you get out you have drive backwards too the street in a busy street very crazy and scary situation! Now the room. Very small with only a ceiling fan very hot inside not a great night of sleep for me!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

4/10 Poor

desirae, Calgary, AB

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

Never made it inside

By the time we landed in San Jose and picked up our rental car it was around 11pm. We drove to Alajuela and the little town seemed shut down, bars on windows, lights off. We tried to feel hopeful on the way to Eskalima but we were left disappointed and confused. No lights to indicate it was open and all the bars were closed. We felt uncomfortable in the neighbourhood and were unaware there was a doorbell we were supposed to ring to be let in. We chose to stay elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

4/10 Poor

larry potter, Alajela, Costa Rica

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Not accessible

room was tiny but clean. a/c was fine. but asked for a room on the first floor as there were several with the doors open and empty, clean and ready to go. I check in with 3 bags a cane and a prophetic leg and ask for ground floor. they proceed to put me on the 3rd floor and no elevator. then they state on page that there is an airport shuttle which there is not. not a happy disabled guy...
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great value

The hotel staff was very accommodating and even had breakfast prepared for us even though we were checking out at 5am!!! I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Romy, Cinnaminson, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Real Life in the City

If you like to experience the real action of Costa Ricans, this is the place where you should stay. The hotel is in the center of the city. A lot of interactions going on. The market is in walking distance, the park, the so many stores and businesses, the restaurants and not to forget this is close to the airport. Their parking lot is next to the hotel building and we felt that the guests are very secured. Although a bit noisy because it is in the city, we felt there is peace in staying there.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Excellent service and location

Some of the most helpful staff you will find anywhere. Excellent breakfast and when I left early on my last day they prepared sandwiches for me to take with me. They also were very helpful in storing a bag for me when i went traveling for a week. The hotel is just a couple of blocks from the bus station if you are using buses and there's a great restaurant diagonally opposite on the other side of the park which faces the hotel. Lot of shops cafes and restaurants in walking distance. The rooms were decent and clean and overall it was a great experience whether you are staying a few days or just staying overnight to use the airport, which is very close. There's also a free car-park on site.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Great employees

I had a great experience here. Nice clean place. The towels were crap. They were so accommodating. I had a really early flight and they had breakfast ready for me a 4am. Love the people.

8/10 Good

Steve, Toronto

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

Incredible and accomodating staff

Needed to book a quick hotel at a moment's notice when our flight home was cancelled due to volcanic ash. We booked at noon and arrived shortly afterwards. The staff allowed us to check-in early which saved our butts since we didn't want to be walking around for a couple hours with all our luggage. Our dilemma was that our new flight was scheduled at 1am the following morning - but had the potential to ALSO be cancelled if the volcano hadn't calmed down a bit, so we asked the staff if it were possible to leave our set of keys with the front desk, and check-out over the phone at the airport once we had official word the flight was actually going to leave. If that flight was cancelled as well, then we'd just come back to the hotel and spend the night. Luckily we finally boarded at 12:30am and I was able to call back and release the room. I can only imagine how stressed we would have been if the staff had not been so accommodating. Also - my Spanish is pretty basic, but both staff members spoke English very well - there was no issue with communication.

8/10 Good

Kristyn

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

Convenient for price

Ad listed gym being available - no such thing, which was a disappointment. Single bed room was very small. Convenient common areas to sit and talk/relax. Walking distance to good food/coffee shops. Secured parking area, although it is a pain to get in and out of.

6/10 Okay

Robert, Boca Raton, FL

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

Central convenience but many issues

Central city convenience and secure parking but many issues with our stay. Somehow got a room without AC when I was booking the room, pretty sure it wasn't my oversight but the manager on duty did get us switched to a room with AC. Free airport shuttle as advertised misleading as after the booking it is indicated that the shuttle is not free unless included in the fees when you booked the hotel, but this option was not given. $10 cost when we were brought to the airport. Shower leaked like a sieve practically flooding the bathroom floor and the water actually got beneath the bathroom walls and into the living area. This issue was brought to the attention of the manager upon our checkout. The secure parking area next door and the breakfast provided were the best parts of the stay.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Great home base or short stay before your flight!

The wifi was pretty spotty and a chatty gentleman prevented me from enjoying the beautiful tables set up outside the rooms on the ground level, but overall I think this would be a great landing pad for exploring the city. There are buses nearby, it's close enough to the airport to catch a cheap cab or Uber, and the staff is very friendly and helpful.