Villa San Ignacio

3.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Reception
Billiards
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes
Superior Suite, 2 Bedrooms - No A/C | Garden view

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
Route 107, 50 Este del Cruce de Grecia - Poás, Tambor
  • Juan Santamaría Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • City Mall
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Parque Viva
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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Room options

Superior Suite, 2 Bedrooms - No A/C

  • 699 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds - Road Facing

  • 50 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Honeymoon Suite, 1 King Bed, Garden View

  • 50 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Tambor

Villa San Ignacio places you within a 10-minute drive of Zoo Ave and Central Market Alajuela. This 3.5-star hotel welcomes guests with 22 rooms and conveniences like an outdoor pool, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Juan Santamaría Park - 9 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Alajuela Cathedral - 10 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • City Mall - 10 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Parque Viva - 14 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Terrazas Lindora Shopping Center - 21 min drive - 8.7 miles

Getting around

  • San Jose Cemetery Station - 28 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chery's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪La Parrillita de Pepe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Las Delicias del Maíz - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bar Hunter's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bar y Restaurante Morales - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Villa San Ignacio

Family-friendly hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
Guests of Villa San Ignacio enjoy an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a business center. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 23 per vehicle one-way. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with luggage storage, tours or tickets, and dry cleaning/laundry. Other amenities at this family-friendly hotel include coffee/tea in a common area, a meeting room, and a computer station.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer free toiletries. Free local calls, ceiling fans, and safes are also standard.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English, 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 roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Pandora

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • 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 parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Free local calls
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
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

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 welcomes pets for USD 20 per pet, per stay
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total (40 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Certain rooms only
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 22.5 per day

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 23 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 22.5 per day

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. 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, debit cards, and cash.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Villa San Ignacio Hotel Tambor
Villa San Ignacio Hotel
Villa San Ignacio Tambor
Villa San Ignacio
Villa San Ignacio Hotel Alajuela
Villa San Ignacio Alajuela
Orquideas Hotel Alajuela
Villa San Ignacio Costa Rica/Alajuela
Villa San Ignacio Hotel
Villa San Ignacio Tambor
Villa San Ignacio Hotel Tambor

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Villa San Ignacio?

Villa San Ignacio provides free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Villa San Ignacio?

As of Jun 12, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Villa San Ignacio on Jun 18, 2025 start from $76.73, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do within easy reach of Villa San Ignacio?

This hotel is located in Tambor, close to Alajuela Cathedral, Juan Santamaría Park, and City Mall. You'll also find Zoo Ave and Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Villa San Ignacio?

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

Does Villa San Ignacio feature a casino?

No, Villa San Ignacio doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Villa San Ignacio?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is Villa San Ignacio good for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an outdoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Villa San Ignacio?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Villa San Ignacio have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Villa San Ignacio serves free full breakfasts at Pandora each morning.

Does Villa San Ignacio allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Villa San Ignacio for a fee of USD 20 per pet, per stay.

Does Villa San Ignacio have connecting rooms?

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

Where is the closest airport to Villa San Ignacio?

The closest major airport to Villa San Ignacio is Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO), which is 5.5 mi away (21 minutes by car). Another top airport is San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.), which is located 15.8 mi away (45-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Villa San Ignacio?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Villa San Ignacio.

Villa San Ignacio Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 507 out of 666 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 129 out of 666 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 666 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 666 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 666 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We reserved a room and spent 7 hours on the property before our midnight flight. We're so happy we did. We walked the trails on the property, enjoyed the pool, and had a lovely dinner in the restaurant. We thought the menu was great and reasonabley priced. It felt like a bonus vacation day.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jesse

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beyond my wildest expectations!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful oasis with attentive, very helpful staff. Food was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lenka

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice accomodation with atmosphere, very cleanless and beds are very comfortable... it is near by airport. Great food. Early breakfest. Cold pool.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was, truly, exceptional! From feeling safe on the secure grounds to providing an amazing breakfast to having spectacular views. We enjoyed our stay at Villa San Ignacio and would do it again in a heartbeat if we were back in the area! I highly recommend this place to stay if you’re looking for a simple and comfortable room. You’ll find more than what you bargained for.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The service at this cute little villa was superb. Our waiter was extremely personable and made our first night in Costa Rica very memorable. The rooms were clean and spacious. The shower’s water pressure was amazing. The hotel was a little noisy since it is right off of a well-traveled road and we heard loud motorcycles well into the night. The mattress was fine for me, but some others in my group complained about it being too firm.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

trevor

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

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

Great Stay

What a great place to stay for the night before our flight. The beds are firm, which I like, and the pillows are probably the most comfortable pillows of all my travels. The fish tacos were excellent and the gallo pinto in the typico breakfast was the best I’ve had on 2 trips to Costa Rica. The place was very clean. Hot water in the showers was excellent and the water pressure is the highest pressure I’ve seen anywhere including my own home in the States. The one negative is the street noise. It was extremely loud in our standard room. We were not in a room facing the street but on the back side of the building near the street. The motorcycles and big trucks did finally quiet down from about 10 or 11 pm until maybe 6 am. My tip: Pay extra to get a room not at the front of the property.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
excellent property with great breakfast view and food and service!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

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

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I stayed here briefly before traveling to La Fortuna and the property was beautiful. We felt very safe and the breakfast was honestly one of the best we had in our entire stay in Costa Rica. Super simple but fresh. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

A little piece of luxury - for great value

We stayed for our last night before heading to the airport and it was a lovely piece of luxury to end the holiday. Great size room, quiet, excellent water pressure and temperature (not a given in Costa Rica from our experience!) Breakfast was great - lots of options to order. Pool was clean and lots of loungers. We stayed for a while after checkout and walked the short trails in the grounds, plus had a delicious lunch at the restaurant. Then to top it off, less than £10 for an Uber to the airport (took 20 mins or so at 3pm). Highly recommend for a night or two.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property and rooms are beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was one night stay so that we were close to the airport. Everything was great!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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

Great place for the price.

Great place, good price. Close enough to airport, $10 Uber ride. A street on side of property creates a bit of truck noise for upper rooms. Pool looked sweet and the breakfast was good. Best part was staff, good job management!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful property for walking the trails and seeing so many fabulous birds. The staff was extremely helpful and welcoming. The restaurant had excellent food in a beautiful space overlooking the property and mountains in the distance. I highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Victoria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We only stayed the night after our flight and left following breakfast the next day, but it was perfectly pleasant. The guys behind the bar were helpful with directions to our next destination.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024