Welcome to Buena Vista Chic Hotel

Comfort With a View of Downtown San Jose

Guests of Buena Vista Chic Hotel love our easy accessibility to and from San Jose International Airport – just a short 10 kilometers (6 miles ride) via our complimentary shuttle. Once at the hotel, however, airport memories fade as a sense of tranquility sets in.

Nestled in a coffee plantation on a lush hilltop overlooking downtown San Jose, our hotel offers a secluded sanctuary of magnificently manicured gardens and grounds.

Charming architecture and cozy interiors decorated in modernist tropical style provide a warm, inviting refuge for business and leisure travelers. The personalized service from our friendly, engaging staff sets Buena Vista Chic Hotel as the ideal home away from home in the mountains above San Jose. Whether you’re seeking a relaxing place to stay before or after your flight, or just want to experience the beauty and serenity of Costa Rica, we offer a unique alternative to the larger branded hotels.

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Guest Rooms

Our 30 guest rooms offer an intimate and relaxing setting, arranged in buildings and villas surrounded by lush flora and more than 100 species of exotic birds.

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Deluxe Room (1 king bed or 2 queen beds)

This lovely, modern, tropical décor room features a garden or pool view, flat screen TV, ceiling fan, desk area and closet. Also included are premium sheets, pillows and mattress as well as a gourmet coffee machine by "Cafe Britt".

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Luxury Villa

Luxury villas are our largest and most private rooms, essentially a small house. These very spacious, modern, tropical decor dwellings feature a full living room with two sofas, two twin beds with a fold-out sofa bed, large desk, refrigerator, full armoire, coffee tables, flat screen TV, two ceiling fans and a large balcony overlooking the mountains, valley and capital city.

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Superior Balcony (1 king bed or 2 queen beds)

This lovely, modern, tropical décor room features a balcony with, mountain, garden, pool or volcano views, flat screen TV, ceiling fan and gourmet coffee machine by "Cafe Britt". There's also a desk area, closet and premium mattresses, pillows and sheets.

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Family Junior Suite

This spacious, modern, tropical décor room offers a balcony with mountain, pool or volcano view, two queen beds plus a twin bed, large sofa, flat screen TV, ceiling fan, and gourmet coffee machine by "Cafe Britt". There's also a desk area, closet and premium mattresses, pillows and sheets.

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METAMORPHOSIS Restaurant & Bar

Whether dining indoors or alfresco on the patio and pool deck, our intimate restaurant offers contemporary international cuisine infused with subtle Costa Rican flair.

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Tours & Excursions

Our central location just outside San Jose in Alajuela, just a 15-minute drive from the city center, offers unmatched convenience to the best activities and adventures to be had in Costa Rica. Find out how we can help you plan the getaway of a lifetime.

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Reviews

Ideal for a stay upon arrival or before departing to the airport.

Great location with a beautiful view of the Central Valley. The lawn area with chairs is perfect for enjoying the scenery. A variety of birds, including toucans and parrots, could be seen in the surrounding trees.

The hotel has a swimming pool. There are also several villas on the property where some families were staying.

Meals were à la carte, with breakfast included. They were very good!

The staff was excellent.

Judy B, June 2025

2025-06-16

Un escape de la rutina

El hotel es hermoso; no tenemos palabras para describir lo acogedor que es. La atención es excelente y la sensación de desconexión que se vive allí es incomparable. Despertar con el canto de los pajaritos es simplemente maravilloso. Es el escape perfecto de la rutina y el ajetreo de la ciudad.

La comida… ¡uf, deliciosa! Y los postres, exquisitos.

Realmente es un lugar encantador, ideal para disfrutar en pareja o incluso en familia.

Catalina C, Junio 2025

Lovely Stay for Our Last Night in Costa Rica

We had a wonderful stay at Buena Vista Chic Hotel.

We enjoyed a delicious dinner and breakfast. We had drinks on the lawn while watching the sunset and the city lights of San José brighten the sky.

The beds were comfortable, and our room had a ceiling fan.

A beautiful property!

Susan S, June 2025

The staff was friendly. Cute, small hotel away from the city.

Restaurant waiter Alex was the man! He saved our vacation and served us fire food from the hotel.

Would definitely stay again if possible!

Edgar Jonathan, June 2025

Welcoming atmosphere, great and comfortable rooms, nice pool, and very beautiful views all around the property.

The coffee farm trail was a nice touch. We were super pleased with everything. Highly recommended!

Manuel, June 2025