Casa Carmen

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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Staff

9.4

Property highlights

About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Casa Carmen in Alajuela offers a homestay experience with a beautiful garden and free WiFi. Guests enjoy a relaxing environment with free on-site private parking. Modern Amenities: Each room features a bath with free toiletries, a shower, and a shared bathroom. The property provides a comfortable and convenient stay with essential facilities. Convenient Location: Located 2 km from Juan Santamaría International Airport, Casa Carmen is close to attractions such as Poas National Park (32 km) and La Paz Waterfall Gardens (34 km). Guests appreciate the connectivity and shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Free private parking available on-site

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Guests who stayed here loved

Jisse
Netherlands Netherlands
“Carmen was really sweet and waited up for us when our flight had been delayed. Room was perfect and the location was great!”
Jauhien
Australia Australia
“It was actually a very comfortable stay. The owner was very helpful. I timed it, and it took 15 min to walk to the airport. The room was very clean and comfortable. Alajuela has cool nights, so lack of AC was not a problem. Great budget option for...”
Wall
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Hosts were so kind and helpful! They helped us get to the airport and even offered reusable bags for the supermarket!”
John
Canada Canada
“Close to the Airport and the Son of the family, Gino, gave me a ride to the airport at 3:45am for $15 US which was excellent.”
Carlos
Guatemala Guatemala
“Me encanto el recibimiento de Carmen, es una persona muy amable y muy servicial. Espero que pueda terminar su proyecto tal y como nos lo menciono. Enserio muchas gracias por recibirnos tan bien”
Richard
United States United States
“Perfect location, 5 minutes away from the airport and within walking distance of Walmart and restaurants. Gino was an attentive host and was flexible when our plans changed.”
Delfina
Costa Rica Costa Rica
“Un muy buen lugar si vas en tránsito al aeropuerto. Carmen es una persona muy amable y su servicio 10/10. Todo impecable y con olor a limpio. Lo recomiendo!!”
Andreas
Switzerland Switzerland
“Casa Carmen ist der perfekte Zwischenaufenthalt in der Nähe des Flughafens San José. Die Zimmer sind sehr einfach, aber sehr sauber. Das Personal ist liebevoll, zuvorkommend und freundlich. Wir wurden sogar um 4:00 am zum Flughafen gebracht....”
Andreas
Switzerland Switzerland
“Perfekt für Zwischen-Aufenthalt in der Nähe vom Flughafen. Sehr freundliches und unkompliziertes Personal. Waren sogar morgens um 5 Willkommen.”
Fernanda
Chile Chile
“La ubicación muy cerca del aeropuerto y supermercado. Carmen muy amable, nos acompañó y guío durante nuestra estancia.”

Hosted by Carmen Muñoz

9.4
Host review score
Carmen Muñoz
Hello, we are a family where my son and I take care of hosting. We have been living in the area for over 37 years and have more than a year of experience in serving tourists.
I am a lady who enjoys plants.
We are located 15 minutes walking distance or 5 minutes by car from the airport. Additionally, there is a Walmart supermarket and two shopping centers within a 2-minute drive.
Languages spoken: English,Spanish

Property surroundings

House rules

Casa Carmen takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:30 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Casa Carmen in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.