The hosts are the heart of this comfortable B&B. Isabel and Norman are gregarious and very accommodating. They will assist with your all your plans. The B&B itself is centrally located in the country, helping to facilitate all your plans. The rooms are quiet and simple. The back patio and the living room are great spots to socialize with others... more

My trip to Costa Rica was incredible. It is a beautiful country full of lush green landscape and kind people. My trip was made all the more easy when I contacted Norman and Isabel at Vida Tropical B&B. Their hospitality was second to none and even before I left for Costa Rica they were assisting me with information in planning... more

we always stay here when we enter into and leave Costa Rica 10 minutes to the airport $ 7 taxi ride- they completely take care of us - they have an amazing food, comfy beds, quite & peaceful rooms, internet acess, they arrange rental car pick ups, everything...the hostsess Isabel & Greg are great they are perfect hosts. we highly... more

This is a small hotel very close to the San Jose airport. The hotel is extremely well run. The owners, Norman and Isabel, and staff go out of their way to make you feel welcome and are extremely helpful. A standard Tico breakfast is included with the rooms and is served in the kitchen area. The rooms are basic with... more

We stayed at the vida tropical at Alajuela for two nights. The location of the hotel is excellent, just outside the city center in a very quiet elegant neighbourhood but with all the amenities of the center only at walking distance. They have free internet and serve a decent breakfast. Their is a cozy common area where you can watch... more

My wife and I travel to CR a few times a year and after staying at several different hotels near the airport, we´ve made Vida Tropical our second home. Isabel and Norman, the folks that run the place, are great! They cook up an awesome breakfast and are there to help with your travels every step of the way. Honor... more

We had reservations here for 3 nights but left after one. We requested a room with two beds and private bath but were told the one private bath room had one bed. However, we were told we would share a bathroom with two other rooms and would never have to wait. That was incorrect. We had the Gecko room on... more

My wife and I stayed at Vida Tropical on 3 separate times over the past 2 months and enjoyed every visit. The owners, Isabel and Norman went out of their way being helpful and making us feel right at home. Isabel willingly arranged for Interbus and taxi services and helped us with our Spanish and any questions. We enjoyed their... more

I've been coming back here for over 7 years now, and I love it - it's getting better all the time. To me, it's more than a place to stay; it's a place to call home. Although it's simple enough, no one will feel deprived. There's a good, big breakfast cooked to order, Internet on tap, a homey, relaxed atmosphere... more