pros: close to airport, very friendly staff, charming pool area, beautiful grounds, Poas and grounds view from my room, good hearty breakfast, many birds singing in the morning cons: my deluxe room was not a deluxe room, old, shabby, needed paint, lighting, many ants and downrignt depressing! plus street noise in all rooms. Beware light sleepers.

We stayed at Orquiedas for the first and last nights of our Costa Rican trip. The inn arranged for our airport pick-up and the driver was nice enough to take us to a market so we could get some water and other items. They also arranged our transport to the airport at the end of the trip and it was... More

We had to catch an early flight back to Miami from SJO so we opted for this hotel based on other reviews on TripAdvisor for one night on 5/7/12. Very nice, clean, older hotel only 15 min from SJO. Don't be put off by the area you drive through. This hotel is gated and secure and on a beautiful property.... More

I have been going to Orquídeas Inn in Alajuela, Costa Rica for at least 10 years. It has become like a second home to me. The personnel is very friendly and attentive to one's every need. There is also a Tourist Agency on the property called Zamar, whose guides are the best. The hotel is about 20 minutes from the... More

We came to the Orquideas Inn as our beginning base of operation for our 1st journey to Costa Rica. We had a great view of the hills and the moon from the rooms on the hill. My wife and I took two great tours of the area to a waterfall, coffee farm, volcano, and several towns to see the culture.... More

Hi, We ended up staying @ this hotel because we did not find the hotel we had booked (never trust a gps in Costa-Rica). It was a pleasant surprise when we woke up (we arrived @ 11h30pm) to be in straight in the Costa-Rican atmosphere: nice people, beautiful nature, and even a parrot and a toucan to entertain the kid!... More

Great place to stay. Quiet, clean, rooms are great, pool is big and clean. Staff are friendly, speak english and very willing to help you. Great place to use as a base to do any day trips while staying in Alajuela. Staff can hook you up to any adventure that suits your fancy. We would stay here again should we... More

Excellent location from San Jose airport. Orquideas took care of everything for us, from the friendly driver greeting us at the airport, to easy check-in, to a charming room with a lovely view! Edwin Jr and Edwin Sr in the bar/restaurant made us feel welcome and prepared delicious meals and strong drinks! The swimming pool is clean and refreshing and... More

Beautiful garden, pool, views. Excellent restaurant. Staff very helpful and speaks English. Good prices on cigars. Rooms simple and clean--can hear some road noise. Taxi $12 to airport. Thumbs up.