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Amenities
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A shuttle from the hotel to the airport is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
Dining
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Hotel el Tucan Alajuela. A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Rooms
Stay in one of 8 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Location
With a stay at Hotel el Tucan Alajuela in Alajuela (El Carmen), you'll be steps from Juan Santamaría Park and Central Market Alajuela. This bed & breakfast is 10.7 mi (17.3 km) from Sabana Park and 10.6 mi (17.1 km) from National Stadium of Costa Rica.
What's nearby
Juan Santamaría Park(0.1 miles)
Central Market Alajuela(0.2 miles)
Central Park(0.2 miles)
Juan Santamaria Historical Museum(0.2 miles)
Alajuela Cathedral(0.3 miles)
Plaza Real Alajuela(0.7 miles)
City Mall(0.8 miles)
Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto(0.9 miles)
Casino Fiesta(2 miles)
Ojo de Agua Spa Park(4 miles)
Parque Viva(4.5 miles)
Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center(4.8 miles)
INCAE Business School(4.9 miles)
Cariari Golf Course(5.9 miles)
Plaza Real Cariari(5.9 miles)
Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)(1.7 miles)
San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.)(12 miles)
Parking
Airport shuttle
Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Service
Tour Desk
Housekeeping
Juan Santamaría Park (0.1 miles)
Central Market Alajuela (0.2 miles)
Central Park (0.2 miles)
Juan Santamaria Historical Museum (0.2 miles)
Alajuela Cathedral (0.3 miles)
Plaza Real Alajuela (0.7 miles)
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AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At Hotel el Tucan Alajuela, travelers highlight budget-friendly rates and a handy location near the airport, with generally friendly staff, but reviews frequently note maintenance and cleanliness problems, recurring lack of hot water, and inconsistent check-in or reservation handling.
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What guests think
At Hotel el Tucan Alajuela, travelers highlight budget-friendly rates and a handy location near the airport, with generally friendly staff, but reviews frequently note maintenance and cleanliness problems, recurring lack of hot water, and inconsistent check-in or reservation handling.
Room experiences vary: some find them basic or small with firm beds and limited amenities (for example, no elevator or AC not very cold), while others report quiet stays or, conversely, hallway and street noise. Breakfast is typically simple, sometimes self-serve or provided off-site, with opinions ranging from decent to very good. Parking is usually in a paid lot nearby and can feel costly, though a few guests were allowed to park out front. Overall, expect a basic stopover with trade-offs in comfort and consistency.
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Facilities
Hot water is frequently unavailable, AC can leak or underperform, and there is no elevator. Parking is typically in a paid lot nearby (some found it expensive), and a few guests mentioned flooding or being allowed to park out front.
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Kaylee
Mar 6, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Hailey
Mar 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Deborah
Feb 26, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Carmen
Jun 1, 2024
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Nadiezhda
Dec 1, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Evelyn
Feb 26, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Cody
Mar 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Norman
Dec 19, 2023
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Pascal
Nov 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Dorina
Mar 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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Cleanliness
Feedback is mixed: several guests found spaces clean, but multiple reviews cite dirty or unwashed bedding and bathrooms, pests, and general disrepair. Supplies like toilet paper were sometimes missing.
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Sebastian
Apr 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
reina
Feb 17, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Hailey
Mar 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Tara
Feb 29, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Carmen
Jun 1, 2024
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Nadiezhda
Dec 1, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Evelyn
Feb 26, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Cody
Mar 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Pascal
Nov 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Kevin
Feb 20, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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Rooms
Rooms are basic and often small, with firm beds; comfort varies from acceptable to uncomfortable. Noise ranges from quiet interior rooms to noticeable hallway or street noise, and amenities like AC or fans can be inconsistent, though one guest noted good Wi-Fi.
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Lasse Hjuler
Jan 25, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Kaylee
Mar 6, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Deborah
Feb 26, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Carmen
Jun 1, 2024
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Lea
Feb 24, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Ranjit
Jan 31, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
chauvot
Jan 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Evelyn
Feb 26, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Norman
Dec 19, 2023
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Service
Many guests describe friendly, helpful staff and straightforward check-in. However, repeated issues include overbooked reservations, absent or unresponsive reception at times, and occasional language barriers.
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Hailey
Mar 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Tara
Feb 29, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Laura
Mar 9, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Ranjit
Jan 31, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Julian
Feb 14, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
chauvot
Jan 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Jesse
Sep 10, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Evelyn
Feb 26, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Kevin
Feb 20, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Jacinthe
Nov 21, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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Location
Convenient for reaching the airport, with restaurants and some attractions nearby. The area is busy, and rideshare or taxis are commonly needed for airport transfers.
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Lasse Hjuler
Jan 25, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Kaylee
Mar 6, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Alton
Feb 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Deborah
Feb 26, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lea
Feb 24, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Jade
Jun 4, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Evelyn
Feb 26, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Kevin
Feb 20, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
erhan
Mar 16, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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Dining
Breakfast is included but generally simple, with opinions ranging from decent to very good. Some guests reported it was self-serve or provided off-site, and there was no on-site restaurant.
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Lasse Hjuler
Jan 25, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Carmen
Jun 1, 2024
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Lea
Feb 24, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Lina
Apr 12, 2025
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Stayed 12 nights
Ranjit
Jan 31, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Nadiezhda
Dec 1, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
chauvot
Jan 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Norman
Dec 19, 2023
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jason
Apr 15, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Ming
Mar 30, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
jason
Mar 9, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Dakota
Mar 3, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Corey
Jan 10, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Check-in
Check-out
From 14:00 to 00:00
Before 11:30
Parking is available at the property, but it is limited. Nearby parking is also available for a fee of USD 6 per night, located 328 feet away and open 24 hours.
A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly. Service animals are exempt from any pet policies.
Check-in is from 2:00 PM until midnight, and check-out is at 11:30 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.
Airport shuttle services are available for a surcharge of USD 10 per person. Guests must contact the property upon arrival to arrange the transfer.
The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and bathrooms.
The property is located in Alajuela (Carmen), just steps from Juan Santamaría Park and Central Market Alajuela. It is approximately 2.7 km from Juan Santamaria International Airport and 10.7 mi from Sabana Park.
Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.
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