Hotel Pacandé

2.5 star property
Alajuela B&B, connected to a shopping center in Carmen area

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Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Reception
Family Room, Multiple Beds | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Comfort Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds | Bathroom | Shower, towels, soap, toilet paper

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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200 mts Norte 50 mts Oestet, Desde el Parque Central, Alajuela, Alajuela, 1928-4050
  • Place, Central Market Alajuela
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Alajuela Cathedral
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Juan Santamaría Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Classic Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Basic Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Family Room, Multiple Beds

  • 495 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Comfort Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Economy Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Classic Triple Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Economy Double Room, 2 Twin Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Alajuela

Heart of Alajuela.At this Carmen B&B, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Central Park and Juan Santamaria Historical Museum. Central Market Alajuela and Alajuela Cathedral are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Central Market Alajuela - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Juan Santamaria Historical Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Central Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Alajuela Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Juan Santamaría Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • San Antonio de Belen Station - 18 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rest. Primer Sabor - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cevichera Junior - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bar El Resbalón - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Café Delicias - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hamburguesas La Corte - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Pacandé

Alajuela B&B, connected to a shopping center in Carmen area
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Hotel Pacandé.

This Alajuela bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Beauty salon
  • No smoking on site
Hotel Pacandé offers 12 accommodations with ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour offsite parking (CRC 3,500 per night)

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM on weekends

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Nearby parking fee: CRC 3500 per night(328 ft away; open 24 hours)

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 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, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: PayPal
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit 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, American Express, debit cards, cash, mobile payments, and PayPal. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Hotel Pacandé Alajuela
Hotel Pacandé
Pacandé Alajuela
Hotel Pacande Costa Rica/Alajuela
Hotel Pacandé Alajuela
Hotel Pacandé Bed & breakfast
Hotel Pacandé Bed & breakfast Alajuela

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Pacandé to the airport?

Hotel Pacandé is 2.1 mi (8-min drive) away from the Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Pacandé?

As of Jun 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Pacandé on Jun 16, 2026 start from $31, 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.

Does Hotel Pacandé have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Pacandé.

Does Hotel Pacandé offer free breakfast?

Hotel Pacandé offers free full breakfast on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM and weekends between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Pacandé?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast, but Casino Fiesta (5-min drive) and Casino Fiesta Heredia (10-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel Pacandé?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Hotel Pacandé?

Free parking is not available at this bed & breakfast.

Does Hotel Pacandé have a pool?

Hotel Pacandé does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Pacandé have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is Hotel Pacandé to downtown Alajuela?

Hotel Pacandé is 0.2 mi away from Alajuela.

Hotel Pacandé Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 124 out of 255 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 255 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 255 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 255 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 255 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Nice accommodations. Convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sanjida

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was good for the price! The breakfast was a bonus!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The staff was excellent, friendly and helpful ..
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this little hotel. The staff is wonderful and the hotel is convenient to the airport. It was also safe to walk around to neighborhood restaurants and stores. I actually ended up staying here three times and felt like I was coming back to friends.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

maria

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Overall good hotel :) Friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was super helpful. We arrived late and they suggested a great place for dinner!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
would definitely stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Run by an amazing team. So helpful in every way! Room was great, shower was hot and breakfast was perfect! Loved it!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Delmis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank to the staff they are very helful and EXCELLENT service.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nuce staff, clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super-friendly staff, good restaurants nearby, great breakfast included. We have stayed here often!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was great. Location convenient to the airport. No frills accommodations. Need a place to clean up and get some rest, it does the job.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room we were in had such a great tropical feel. It was a little haven in the middle of the city. The girls loved the loft area!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Nery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast area was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

Nice staff and clean place.

Great stay, clean and organized.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Henric

Friendly staff

Friendly staff, close to airport Nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

duvall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Some amenities missing but great staff and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

Maciej

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good area and close to the airport
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Noemi

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice for sleep one night
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff were very kind.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good budget hotel

Very friendly and helpful staff, a good budget hotel close to SJO Airport. Nothing fancy but a good value.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very kind people and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to airport and staff were very nice. Good value.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was absolutely excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024