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Hotel el Tucan Alajuela

2.5 star property
Bed & breakfast in Alajuela with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Family Quadruple Room

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$81
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May

Explore the area

Map
Del Parque Central, 250m norte y 50m ,Calle 0y 2, Av 5, Alajuela, alajuela, 000
  • Alajuela Cathedral
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Juan Santamaría Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • City Mall
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Room | Living area

Basic Room

Highlights

Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Economy Double Room

Highlights

Blackout curtains
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room

Highlights

Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Quadruple Room

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

Alajuela

At Hotel el Tucan Alajuela you'll be within a short 5-minute stroll of Central Park and Alajuela Cathedral. Highlights at this B&B include in-room free WiFi and free high-speed Internet. .This pet-friendly bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, laundry facilities and a microwave in a common area. Each morning free local cuisine breakfast is offered between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of airport drop-off service. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this Agonía B&B include Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica.
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What's nearby

  • Alajuela Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Juan Santamaría Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • City Mall - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Parque Viva - 10 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

  • San Antonio de Belen Station - 18 min drive
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Hendija Sabrosa - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cevichera Junior - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hamburguesas La Corte - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Casa del Pollo Papi - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kurcuma Artisanal Food - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel el Tucan Alajuela

Bed & breakfast in Alajuela with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A shuttle from the hotel to the airport (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Hotel el Tucan Alajuela also features tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and laundry facilities.

This Alajuela bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Local cuisine
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Deli
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
Hotel el Tucan Alajuela offers 8 accommodations with blackout curtains. This Alajuela bed & breakfast provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a Wi-Fi speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Bathrooms include a shower. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour offsite parking (USD 6 per night)
  • 24-hour airport drop-off shuttle at scheduled times for a surcharge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Dock

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 17

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 15 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash Breakage deposit: USD 10 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 10 per room
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 6 per night(328 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Pet deposit: USD 15 per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number 8

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

El Tucan Alajuela Alajuela
Hotel el Tucan Alajuela Alajuela
Hotel el Tucan Alajuela Bed & breakfast
Hotel el Tucan Alajuela Bed & breakfast Alajuela

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel el Tucan Alajuela serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served daily between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel el Tucan Alajuela?

As of 8 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel el Tucan Alajuela on 10 May 2025 start from NZ$81.36, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel el Tucan Alajuela?

No, but there's a shuttle from the hotel to the airport that runs 24 hours a day at scheduled times for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel el Tucan Alajuela?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel el Tucan Alajuela?

Cats and dogs are welcome at Hotel el Tucan Alajuela, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of one pet, with a maximum weight of up to 7 kg per pet.

Hotel el Tucan Alajuela Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 49 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel

The hotel itself is very nice. However, it does say that breakfast is included, and please be aware that you have to make your own breakfast, which is fine.
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Hailey

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay away at all costs

Truthfully, you should just stay at the airport if you are using this for a quick overnight or literally anywhere else, this was a top worst experience and I stayed in some pretty interesting places over the years. First, you will receive only one towel if you’re booking for a party of five, but they will allow you to pay extra for more towels, which are more like dirty rags. There’s only cold water, so don’t anticipate taking a nice hot shower before turning into your bug infested bed. Oh, and also note that the whole place is flooding, the shower flooded into our room, reception was flooding, there’s holes in the ceilings and it’s not a quiet place at all. We were quite literally deadbolt, locked in the hotel, and unable to leave with no receptionist to be found for over 20 minutes, causing us to have to call a second Uber and quite a bit of stress as no one answered the doorbell, the phone calls or are pleased for someone to come let us out. Why would anyone deadbolt you inside a building? What a fire hazard. We all woke up, covered in bug bites, and the pillows are nearly nonexistent. They are so flat. There’s no redeeming quality about staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Dorina, London

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have to pay for parking and it is expensive
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Cody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

no toilet paper

They didn't have toilet paper... other than that it was acceptable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chayane

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alton, Goodyear

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were lots of things to do around the hotel. Things like the museum and parks. Lots of restaurants too. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Did not have room even tho I paid.

10/10 Excellent

Luis, Pueblo

Liked: Amenities
very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Nadiezhda

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We had to book last minute so i decided to ignore the reviews and choose it for the price. The place could use some iimprovement. We did see a couple of tiny roaches in our room and had to take cold showers becaause there was no hot water. They did not provide the top sheet so we had to cover just with the little blankets wich i never like to do because i know they dont always wash those in the small hotels. Ok n the other hand the receptionist gave us excellent aervice and was very helpful and kind. Breakfast was simple, no meats and no eggs.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jade

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location close to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Carmen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hole in ceiling above shower where a light used to be, had to plug it with toilet paper to feel like someone wouldn’t look in. A/C leaked, bed was not comfortable, noisy in front area. Parking is in a pay lot down the street. Breakfast was delicious.

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David, Denver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
👍
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

erhan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Might look scary to the average American women at first but a great place to stay and lots of nice restaurants around
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paulo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recommend it for cheap .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaylee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good for a night before flying out early. Would st

The hotel is actually really quiet - no windows helps- like an old office building turned hotel. We stayed mid week not on a weekend. No elevator - (Not a problem for us) beds are Costa Rican hard (normal Everywhere you go unless your paying for luxury) AC works - not ice cold but better than a Fan! Restaurants are walking distance and good. We would definitely stay again when we’re flying out!! They let us park right in front of the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denyse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Amenities
Modest but clean, the reception was extremely kind and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Close to airport. Needs updating.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Evelyn

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I generally trust reviews from others for hotel selections and was looking for a last-minute one-night stay for 2, close to the airport. Mid-range pricing. IMO other reviews and photos offer an Incorrect description of this property! We forfeited our entire cost of reservation and did NOT stay after the scary experience we encountered. Horrible location old decrepit property on a busy street in a very high crime area, Dirty throughout, and poor/no maintenance. NO staff around at the afternoon check-in, bad rude attitude when we did find someone, the room was dirty and very dated decor, cheap looking bed 2" mattress, and the minimal bedding rumpled and unclean, didn't feel safe entering blacked-out hallways upstairs to access the room, NO AC as advertised, did offer a fan? No parking. No hot water. Thanks to an unhappy guest who confirmed without any solicitation from us, as we were weighing our options, he whispered to us "This hotel is a very bad place". I concur with his assessment.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place was very clean and the hosts very friendly and helpful. For the price it was about as expected. The neighborhood is very busy, but being near the airport was good. I would probably stay here again if I was by myself.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

reina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice and clean nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Julian

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived and the hotel did not room for us, even when i already booked and paid for that. Since it was too late (the flight arrive late) i was not able to find another hotel. Finally i found one at 2am paying a rate that not make sense but i have two kids and i needed a solution. I am totally frustrated. At least i expect that expedia return my money soon.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024