Reviews of Arilapa Bed and Breakfast

08 April 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Out of the way, in a good way. Beautiful natural setting.

Disliked: Other guests said the neighboring karaoke bar went on pretty late. We didn't notice.

11 January 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: The owners are very quirky and were very kind to provide me with some food the evening I arrived as there is nowhere to get any food within walking distance of Arilapa.

Disliked: The lack of food availability within walking distance. Also, the property is in what looks to be a pretty dodgy area at the end of a dark road so would not recommend single women to stay there and assume it would be OK to walk around after dark. The price quoted on Hostelbookers is not accurate and the price goes up after Hostelbookers have taken your deposit.

10 March 2010 Susan would recommend this property

Liked: The hotel is located in a large verdant garden of large trees, flowering bushes, green lawn above a rushing stream. Muy tranquilo! There are lots of places to just sit and read or watch birds. People are friendly and helpful.

Disliked: Susan left no negative feedback.

12 August 2009 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: I love arilapa.

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

10 June 2009 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Great location near airport and city of Alejuela.Peaceful setting along the river. Nice rooms with great common spaces.To make your trip easy and stress free, call Arnie the owner for a ride or directions or just take an Orange cab from the airport. The cab fare was about $12.

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

30 September 2008 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: nice people

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

15 May 2008 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: The owners were very friendly. And the location of the hostel is excellent!

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

21 April 2008 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: We arrived to San Jose on the bus later than expected and it was a relief to know that we arranged to have Arnaldo pick us up at the airport. That way we didn't have to arrange for a taxi and find out way around the city in the dark. He even was up at 4:30 am when he had to leave for the airport for an early flight. He made sure that the taxi was there to take us.

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

10 April 2008 KD would recommend this property

Liked: We spent our first 2 days in Costa Rica at Arilapa and loved it so much we came back at the end of our trip and spent another 3 days with them. The grounds were beautiful with the scent of cirtus blooms in the air from their orange grove. It was very relaxing sitting in the balcony chairs or hanging in the hammocks watching the many species of birds and listening to the river flowing in the background. The breakfast was delicious with the best plantains I've had in Costa Rica. We had fresh flowers in our rooms and enjoyed the local art hanging on the walls. Ileana and Arnoldo were perfect hosts, visiting with us but also giving us space to enjoy our Costa Rica experience. We told everyone we met about Arilapa and I intend to make it my first and last stop the next time I visit Costa Rica. They also provide airport pick-up and drop-off and are only ten min. away from the airport.

Disliked: KD left no negative feedback.

04 April 2008 Astrid would recommend this property

Liked: Friendly en verry helpfull owners

Disliked: Astrid left no negative feedback.

02 April 2008 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: The owners were really friendly

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

22 February 2008 Robert would recommend this property

Liked: Great place, the owners are top notch, very friendly and fun. Beautiful setting, very relaxing, very clean. Great breakfast.

Disliked: Robert left no negative feedback.

16 January 2008 Customer would recommend this property

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

11 January 2008

Liked: friendly people

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

09 December 2007 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Although this hostel is a little out the way, it is in a really beautiful place and everyone is very friendly and helpful

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

06 December 2007 Mariëlle would recommend this property

Liked: amazingly friendly people, felt as home, good advices, nice rooms and clean

Disliked: Mariëlle left no negative feedback.

01 September 2007 toon would recommend this property

Liked: place and people, relaxed atmosphere

Disliked: toon left no negative feedback.

11 April 2007 Peter would recommend this property

Liked: The owners are very nice and the location is great as it borders nature (just at a small river) and has an hourly bus to central Alajuela leaving from a stop rather nearby and also a small shop in the vicinity

Disliked: Peter left no negative feedback.

09 April 2007 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: The people that run it are fantastic! They go above and beyond the call of duty to help out their guests. They even provide free transportation to-from the airport and to town.

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

08 April 2007 Raymond would recommend this property

Liked: beatiful natural setting near by waterfall very helpful hosts bring the city to your door step

Disliked: Raymond left no negative feedback.

18 February 2007 would recommend this property

Liked: Beautiful setting. Delightful hosts.

Disliked: left no negative feedback.

07 January 2007 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: friendly welcome, family run

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

11 October 2006 would recommend this property

Liked: I liked the owner Arnold because he was very friendly and took me even to some spots to see. Also he had great tips. And the spot of the accomodation is wonderfull. The river just below, rocks you into sleep and the kitchen where everybody could lounge was super to meet others !

Disliked: left no negative feedback.