Name: Hotel Pibi Boreal
Address: Calle el Comun , Rosales Desamparados de Alajuela, Desamparados, San José (and vicinity), Cantón Alajuela, Costa Rica, San José (and vicinity), Alajuela Province, Costa Rica
Rating: 9.6

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9.6

Exceptional

Based on 399 verified reviews

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Travellers describe Hotel Pibi Boreal as a quiet, nature-immersed, family-run stay near SJO, with private balconies over treetops, friendly hosts who arrange airport transfers, and simple, comfortable rooms that work well for first or last nights.

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Christine

Apr 19, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The best place to stay near SJO if you prefer a more nature-filled, boutique bed and breakfast experience than a run-of-the-mill airport hotel. They even remove the watermelon seeds in your breakfast fruit plate, served to your door as part of a beautiful breakfast tray. And I had at least 5 hummingbird sightings while eating said breakfast on my balcony!

10

Sheldon

Mar 25, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Mathieu met us promptly and pleasantly with the shuttle

10

Jeffrey

Feb 25, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The owners were friendly and helpful, and we enjoyed our breakfast on the beautiful deck.

10

Glyn

Jan 25, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

We only stayed for one night at the end of our trip to Costa Rica and we would have liked to stay longer, it is a lovely hotel and Nidia was very welcoming and helpful. It was very clean and had great garden to walk around. Breakfast was included and brought to our room. Thanks

10

Darcy

Jan 25, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

The owners were very helpful and room was clean

Calle el Comun , Rosales Desamparados de Alajuela, Desamparados, San José (and vicinity), Cantón Alajuela, Costa Rica

Location

Located in Desamparados, Hotel Pibi Boreal is on a river, within a 15-minute drive of Plaza Real Alajuela and Alajuela Cathedral. This hotel is 8.9 mi (14.4 km) from Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center and 10.6 mi (17.1 km) from Hacienda Alsacia.

Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto(3.8 miles)

Plaza Real Alajuela(3.8 miles)

Cafe Rosa Blanca Organic Coffee Farm(3.9 miles)

Juan Santamaría Park(4 miles)

Juan Santamaria Historical Museum(4.1 miles)

Alajuela Cathedral(4.1 miles)

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From 14:00 to 22:00

Before 10:00

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Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 9:30 AM.

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available for a fee, subject to availability.

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific room accessibility features may vary.

The hotel is located in Desamparados, on a river, within a 15-minute drive of Plaza Real Alajuela and Alajuela Cathedral. It is approximately 9.3 km from Juan Santamaria International Airport.

Children 2 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

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