El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse
US$83
/ night
Avg. for October
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US$83
/ night
Avg. for October
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse average US$83 in the cheapest month (October) and US$120 in the most expensive month (January), based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
|---|---|
| January | US$120 |
| February | US$110 |
| March | US$110 |
| October | US$83 |
| November | US$105 |
| December | US$101 |
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Most expensive: January (~US$120)
Cheapest: October (~US$83)
About this property
Art Deco hotel with outdoor pool, tennis court, and on-site restaurant in San Rafael, Costa Rica.
Location
In the business district, El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse is in an area with good airport proximity. Travelers who have shopping on the agenda can visit Terrazas Lindora Shopping Center and Momentum Lindora Shopping Center. Business Center Forum 2 and Business Center Forum 1 are two other places to visit that come recommended. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
Parking
Restaurant
Swimming pool
Business centre
Room service
Tour desk
Location
Lado Suroeste de Panasonic, San Rafael, Cantón Alajuela, Costa Rica
Room options
8
Deluxe Queen Room
1 Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
538 ft²
Air ConditioningSafety Deposit BoxPrivate Bathroom
6
Superior Suite
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
753 ft²
Air ConditioningSafety Deposit BoxRefrigerator
5
Junior Suite
2 Large Double Beds
Sleeps 4
538 ft²
Air ConditioningSafety Deposit BoxRefrigerator
8
Deluxe Double Room with Two Double Beds
2 Large Double Beds
Sleeps 4
538 ft²
Air ConditioningSafety Deposit BoxPrivate Bathroom
Guest reviews of El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse
8.6
Fabulous
Based on 817 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
7%
Couple
41%
Family
33%
Group
12%
Solo
4%
What guests think
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At El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse, travelers praise friendly staff, large comfortable rooms, and the convenient on-site steakhouse near SJO, while noting heavy traffic, occasional noise from events, and facilities like the pool or gym needing attention.
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At El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse, travelers praise friendly staff, large comfortable rooms, and the convenient on-site steakhouse near SJO, while noting heavy traffic, occasional noise from events, and facilities like the pool or gym needing attention.
Many guests find the grounds attractive and the property feels safe, with tennis courts and kids’ areas appreciated. Breakfast and most dinners get strong reviews, though the restaurant may close early on Sundays and morning service can be slow. Most stay here as a comfortable, convenient base for an airport stopover.
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Facilities
Guests like the attractive grounds, gated security, tennis courts, playground and billiards. Pool cleanliness and temperature draw repeated complaints, the gym feels dated or poorly maintained, parking is secure but can be tight during events, and occasional event noise occurs.
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Yuriy
23 Mar 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We stayed for 2 nights and absolutely loved this hotel! Beautiful grounds, pool, tennis court, billiard and excellent customer service from hotel and restaurant staff. The room was clean, spacious, with a small balcony, queen beds very comfortable. Our stay included a la carte breakfast, which was tasty and filling. We had dinner at the steakhouse, which has a nice decor and delicious food and wine choices. The hotel staff was nice to organize a breakfast to-go for us since we had an early morning flight. Great hotel, highly recommend!
We stayed for 2 nights and absolutely loved this hotel! Beautiful grounds, pool, tennis court, billiard and excellent customer service from hotel and restaurant staff. The room was clean, spacious, with a small balcony, queen beds very comfortable. Our stay included a la carte breakfast, which was tasty and filling. We had dinner at the steakhouse, which has a nice decor and delicious food and wine choices. The hotel staff was nice to organize a breakfast to-go for us since we had an early morning flight. Great hotel, highly recommend!
10
MARC
17 Feb 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Nice staff, clean bedroom, our girls loved the playground on site and we enjoyed playing tennis in the morning. A relaxing nice way to start our vacations in Costa Rica.
Nice staff, clean bedroom, our girls loved the playground on site and we enjoyed playing tennis in the morning. A relaxing nice way to start our vacations in Costa Rica.
10
Kirsten
20 Mar 2025
·
Stayed 2 nights
Large comfortable rooms, nice grounds. Pool was not clean or heated. Traffic getting in and put of hotel was a nightmare (not hotel's fault, but still part of the experience). Good breakfast and coffee in room.
Large comfortable rooms, nice grounds. Pool was not clean or heated. Traffic getting in and put of hotel was a nightmare (not hotel's fault, but still part of the experience). Good breakfast and coffee in room.
10
sara
27 Sept 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
El lugar es muy lindo, los empleados muy amables. Hay habitaciones donde no llega el wifi, pero el muchacho nos cambió de habitación. Tiene piscina y juegos para niños, metegol y pool también. Una cancha de tenis, te prestan las pelotas y raquetas. Las camas son demasiado cómodas. Lo recomiendo
El lugar es muy lindo, los empleados muy amables. Hay habitaciones donde no llega el wifi, pero el muchacho nos cambió de habitación. Tiene piscina y juegos para niños, metegol y pool también. Una cancha de tenis, te prestan las pelotas y raquetas. Las camas son demasiado cómodas. Lo recomiendo
8
Marion
10 Nov 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
Nette Unterkunft mit schöner grüner Aussenanlage und Extras wie Pool, Fitnessraum und Sauna
Nette Unterkunft mit schöner grüner Aussenanlage und Extras wie Pool, Fitnessraum und Sauna
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Dacia
23 Apr 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Quick getaway with college daughter. Room was huge and clean . Tv remotes were difficult to use . Staff was super helpful. Restaurant was good. Pool needed attention ( leaves and pieces of branches were in it )
Quick getaway with college daughter. Room was huge and clean . Tv remotes were difficult to use . Staff was super helpful. Restaurant was good. Pool needed attention ( leaves and pieces of branches were in it )
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Robert
11 Jan 2023
·
Stayed 1 night
Nice room, friendly staff, great restaurant. Unbeaten pool??? Fitness room in sad condition. No morning coffee available unless you got breakfast.
Nice room, friendly staff, great restaurant. Unbeaten pool??? Fitness room in sad condition. No morning coffee available unless you got breakfast.
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Bethany
20 Oct 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
Parking wasn’t great. It was safe but very little parking. Reception actually made us move so owner could have our spot which was odd. They were having a wedding and it was extremely loud until 4:45 am. Tv did not work correctly. No blow dryer or coffee machine in room. Restaurant was okay but not great. Area was extremely sketchy and would never walk around.
Parking wasn’t great. It was safe but very little parking. Reception actually made us move so owner could have our spot which was odd. They were having a wedding and it was extremely loud until 4:45 am. Tv did not work correctly. No blow dryer or coffee machine in room. Restaurant was okay but not great. Area was extremely sketchy and would never walk around.
10
amina
26 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Wow. This property can host any group. They have a little of everything and still very peaceful in the city. Whether it’s a family, friend group or solo traveler, they’re got it. Great parking, a lot of entertainment like pool, tennis, fine restaurants or bar. Very visually pleasing and easy check in. Staff is professional and the food is very good.
Wow. This property can host any group. They have a little of everything and still very peaceful in the city. Whether it’s a family, friend group or solo traveler, they’re got it. Great parking, a lot of entertainment like pool, tennis, fine restaurants or bar. Very visually pleasing and easy check in. Staff is professional and the food is very good.
8
Brianna
21 May 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
The property is in an ideal location for flying in or out of the airport. The rooms are large and the onsite restaurant is a great bonus! The gym and pool are not in the best shape but everything else on the property was nice.
The property is in an ideal location for flying in or out of the airport. The rooms are large and the onsite restaurant is a great bonus! The gym and pool are not in the best shape but everything else on the property was nice.
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Cleanliness
Rooms and common areas are frequently described as very clean, but several reviews cite lapses such as unclean bathrooms or floors and the occasional pest or odor. Overall cleanliness feels inconsistent across rooms and stays.
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SHARLENE
10 May 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
I stayed here for 6 days on my visit to Costa Rica. The Good: The steakhouse restaurant itself is very nice. The staff is very friendly and professional. There is free breakfast every morning, Birds will wake you up (that's a good thing). Security at the front gate. The Bad: We arrived during what appears to be hotel renovations so there were lots of bricks/materials laying around the property as you enter. My view in a king suite was bricks and steel rods. The free breakfast only has 4 options so if you stay longer than a week you are eating the same food everyday. The pool is at the front of the hotel - and while there it was not clean, so we never used it. The king suite did not have a phone or an iron. Not sure how we are to order room service without a phone. Had to ask front desk for an iron. I put the light on in the bathroom and was greeted by the largest cockroach I have ever seen in my life - talk about fear factor. The hotel is on a busy street. The rooms look old. The front desk closes at 10. One night our key would not work so we had to look for security to get a new key at 1 in the morning.
I stayed here for 6 days on my visit to Costa Rica. The Good: The steakhouse restaurant itself is very nice. The staff is very friendly and professional. There is free breakfast every morning, Birds will wake you up (that's a good thing). Security at the front gate. The Bad: We arrived during what appears to be hotel renovations so there were lots of bricks/materials laying around the property as you enter. My view in a king suite was bricks and steel rods. The free breakfast only has 4 options so if you stay longer than a week you are eating the same food everyday. The pool is at the front of the hotel - and while there it was not clean, so we never used it. The king suite did not have a phone or an iron. Not sure how we are to order room service without a phone. Had to ask front desk for an iron. I put the light on in the bathroom and was greeted by the largest cockroach I have ever seen in my life - talk about fear factor. The hotel is on a busy street. The rooms look old. The front desk closes at 10. One night our key would not work so we had to look for security to get a new key at 1 in the morning.
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Asta
3 May 2023
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It was the last night in this hotel while traveling around Costa rica, but we were very disappointed... in the room had a very unpleasant smell, the bed linen was not ironed as if it had already been used. We had a reservation with breakfast because it was only from 6:30 in the morning, we couldn't get it, we had a flight... we wanted to get it 15 minutes earlier or takeaway, but they didn't give us such a service, even though the hotel has a big restaurant.. we traveled for almost two weeks, but in other there was no problem in the hotels... I don't recommend it, sorry!
It was the last night in this hotel while traveling around Costa rica, but we were very disappointed... in the room had a very unpleasant smell, the bed linen was not ironed as if it had already been used. We had a reservation with breakfast because it was only from 6:30 in the morning, we couldn't get it, we had a flight... we wanted to get it 15 minutes earlier or takeaway, but they didn't give us such a service, even though the hotel has a big restaurant.. we traveled for almost two weeks, but in other there was no problem in the hotels... I don't recommend it, sorry!
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Ernesto
26 Feb 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Every time we walk around there room our feet we’re all black not clean
Every time we walk around there room our feet we’re all black not clean
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Lynne
29 Jan 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful clean rooms.
Beautiful clean rooms.
8
Idalmis
29 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room was spotless, beautiful landscaping, the restaurant very convenient food was good. The pool was full of leaves, no privacy.
Room was spotless, beautiful landscaping, the restaurant very convenient food was good. The pool was full of leaves, no privacy.
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Anja
16 Mar 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
Die Unterkunft ist in der Nähe des Flughafens gelegen und für einen Zwischenstopp ausreichend. Die Zimmer insbesondere das Bad war nicht sehr sauber ( Wasserflecken auf dem Armaturen) und das Wasser in der Dusche lief schlecht ab. Das Frühstück war etwas wenig es gab kein Buffet und man erhielt eine Portion pro Person. Die Säfte waren nicht frisch sondern sirupartig. Für ein so Obstreiches Land wie Costa Rica sehr schade. Bedient wurde man nur zu Beginn des Frühstücks. Die größte Enttäuschung war der Pool. Dieser war sehr dreckig und es gab nur 5 Liegestühle welche alle belegt waren. Niemand wollte aber im Pool schwimmen. Für einen kurzen Halt ist das Hotel in Ordnung aber insgesamt nichts besonderes und alles etwas lieblos und ungepflegt.
Die Unterkunft ist in der Nähe des Flughafens gelegen und für einen Zwischenstopp ausreichend. Die Zimmer insbesondere das Bad war nicht sehr sauber ( Wasserflecken auf dem Armaturen) und das Wasser in der Dusche lief schlecht ab. Das Frühstück war etwas wenig es gab kein Buffet und man erhielt eine Portion pro Person. Die Säfte waren nicht frisch sondern sirupartig. Für ein so Obstreiches Land wie Costa Rica sehr schade. Bedient wurde man nur zu Beginn des Frühstücks. Die größte Enttäuschung war der Pool. Dieser war sehr dreckig und es gab nur 5 Liegestühle welche alle belegt waren. Niemand wollte aber im Pool schwimmen. Für einen kurzen Halt ist das Hotel in Ordnung aber insgesamt nichts besonderes und alles etwas lieblos und ungepflegt.
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Elodie
28 Feb 2026
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Stayed 1 night
The room was extremely clean, the staff was super welcoming it was perfect
The room was extremely clean, the staff was super welcoming it was perfect
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katherine
11 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Only stayed one night but room was clean, check in was easy bed was comfortable and breakfast was yummy!
Only stayed one night but room was clean, check in was easy bed was comfortable and breakfast was yummy!
10
Thomas
9 Feb 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Very friendly staff, room was clean and spacious, perfect for our first night in Costa Rica. We ate in the restaurant which had really good quality, fresh food.
Very friendly staff, room was clean and spacious, perfect for our first night in Costa Rica. We ate in the restaurant which had really good quality, fresh food.
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Pat
26 Jan 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The Junior Suite was spacious, the beds were comfortable, and we enjoyed the outdoor space (pool and gardens). The bathroom floor hadn’t been cleaned properly (a spot was attracting ants), and we were surprised not to receive housekeeping service for a 2-night stay, so no coffee for the second morning. No towels were offered for the pool, so our room towels got a lot of use! Finally the front desk arranged a taxi to the airport that was a no-show, so at 4:30 am we had to go to the street to flag down a taxi.
The Junior Suite was spacious, the beds were comfortable, and we enjoyed the outdoor space (pool and gardens). The bathroom floor hadn’t been cleaned properly (a spot was attracting ants), and we were surprised not to receive housekeeping service for a 2-night stay, so no coffee for the second morning. No towels were offered for the pool, so our room towels got a lot of use! Finally the front desk arranged a taxi to the airport that was a no-show, so at 4:30 am we had to go to the street to flag down a taxi.
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Rooms
Rooms are large and comfortable, with some remodeled bathrooms, but several note dated decor, spotty Wi-Fi in a few rooms, and minor amenity issues like TVs or in-room items. Noise can affect rooms near stairs or during events.
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Leena
18 Feb 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Hotel was in good clean condition, staff were nice and the included breakfast was good! The road in front of this hotel is a nightmare with traffic so plan to add at least 20 mins on to the trip anywhere. The room we had was situated right by the check out desk .Since there are no elevators, starting at about 5am I could hear people dragging suitcases down the stairs, talking loudly, and kids screaming. I am a deep sleeper living in Manhattan and this was still extremely irritating woke me up every 15 minutes or so.
Hotel was in good clean condition, staff were nice and the included breakfast was good! The road in front of this hotel is a nightmare with traffic so plan to add at least 20 mins on to the trip anywhere. The room we had was situated right by the check out desk .Since there are no elevators, starting at about 5am I could hear people dragging suitcases down the stairs, talking loudly, and kids screaming. I am a deep sleeper living in Manhattan and this was still extremely irritating woke me up every 15 minutes or so.
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Maritza
8 Jul 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
This property is great and convenient. Rooms are spacious and clean. We just had issues with the tv losing its signal. We had to ask the front desk to help us several times. Besides that rooms were very comfortable with great beds.
This property is great and convenient. Rooms are spacious and clean. We just had issues with the tv losing its signal. We had to ask the front desk to help us several times. Besides that rooms were very comfortable with great beds.
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Kirsten
20 Mar 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Large comfortable rooms, nice grounds. Pool was not clean or heated. Traffic getting in and put of hotel was a nightmare (not hotel's fault, but still part of the experience). Good breakfast and coffee in room.
Large comfortable rooms, nice grounds. Pool was not clean or heated. Traffic getting in and put of hotel was a nightmare (not hotel's fault, but still part of the experience). Good breakfast and coffee in room.
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sara
27 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
El lugar es muy lindo, los empleados muy amables. Hay habitaciones donde no llega el wifi, pero el muchacho nos cambió de habitación. Tiene piscina y juegos para niños, metegol y pool también. Una cancha de tenis, te prestan las pelotas y raquetas. Las camas son demasiado cómodas. Lo recomiendo
El lugar es muy lindo, los empleados muy amables. Hay habitaciones donde no llega el wifi, pero el muchacho nos cambió de habitación. Tiene piscina y juegos para niños, metegol y pool también. Una cancha de tenis, te prestan las pelotas y raquetas. Las camas son demasiado cómodas. Lo recomiendo
10
Sayaka
26 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Super classy cowboy-themed hotel! The rooms have been remodeled, featuring a big tub and a big bed. What we loved most was the location—just 15-20 minutes from San Jose Airport. The steakhouse was superb, with excellent service and beautifully antique-style interiors. The customer service was outstanding, and breakfast was great too! This is officially my new favorite hotel near the airport in San Jose. I’ll definitely be back next time!
Super classy cowboy-themed hotel! The rooms have been remodeled, featuring a big tub and a big bed. What we loved most was the location—just 15-20 minutes from San Jose Airport. The steakhouse was superb, with excellent service and beautifully antique-style interiors. The customer service was outstanding, and breakfast was great too! This is officially my new favorite hotel near the airport in San Jose. I’ll definitely be back next time!
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Elez
11 Dec 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Bonita propiedad, amplias habitaciones y amplio baño con ducha romana. Muy bueno todo.
Bonita propiedad, amplias habitaciones y amplio baño con ducha romana. Muy bueno todo.
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katherine
11 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Only stayed one night but room was clean, check in was easy bed was comfortable and breakfast was yummy!
Only stayed one night but room was clean, check in was easy bed was comfortable and breakfast was yummy!
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Gord
25 Feb 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Huge rooms!
Huge rooms!
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Bethany
20 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Parking wasn’t great. It was safe but very little parking. Reception actually made us move so owner could have our spot which was odd. They were having a wedding and it was extremely loud until 4:45 am. Tv did not work correctly. No blow dryer or coffee machine in room. Restaurant was okay but not great. Area was extremely sketchy and would never walk around.
Parking wasn’t great. It was safe but very little parking. Reception actually made us move so owner could have our spot which was odd. They were having a wedding and it was extremely loud until 4:45 am. Tv did not work correctly. No blow dryer or coffee machine in room. Restaurant was okay but not great. Area was extremely sketchy and would never walk around.
10
Thomas
9 Feb 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Very friendly staff, room was clean and spacious, perfect for our first night in Costa Rica. We ate in the restaurant which had really good quality, fresh food.
Very friendly staff, room was clean and spacious, perfect for our first night in Costa Rica. We ate in the restaurant which had really good quality, fresh food.
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Service
Staff are widely praised as friendly, professional, and helpful, with easy check-in and assistance arranging transport. Some report service gaps such as limited front-desk hours, slow breakfast refills, restaurant reservation mix-ups, or a pre-booked taxi not arriving.
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Richard
21 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We chose to stay in Rodeo for our first night in CR, as it was close to the airport and had a steakhouse so was a good layover option before touring. The hotel is basic but clean and the receptions staff were very friendly. We were told there were no reservations available for the steakhouse. Fortunately we spoke to the restaurant directly and managed to get a table toward the end of service, there were no other dining options around the hotel had we not. The surrounding roads are busy and limited pedestrian footpaths (which appears normal). San Jose centre is around 16km away. We booked a car via the hotel (separate company) but we are very dissatisfied with what has been supplied and not what was agreed and consequently overpriced.
We chose to stay in Rodeo for our first night in CR, as it was close to the airport and had a steakhouse so was a good layover option before touring. The hotel is basic but clean and the receptions staff were very friendly. We were told there were no reservations available for the steakhouse. Fortunately we spoke to the restaurant directly and managed to get a table toward the end of service, there were no other dining options around the hotel had we not. The surrounding roads are busy and limited pedestrian footpaths (which appears normal). San Jose centre is around 16km away. We booked a car via the hotel (separate company) but we are very dissatisfied with what has been supplied and not what was agreed and consequently overpriced.
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Roque
2 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Breakfast was not good, I had Huevos rancheros. Coffee was good the one cup that I got. The waiter served us poured one cup of coffee and never came back.
Breakfast was not good, I had Huevos rancheros. Coffee was good the one cup that I got. The waiter served us poured one cup of coffee and never came back.
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Indrani
9 Dec 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Helpful front desk. Great room.
Helpful front desk. Great room.
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louise
27 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The staff was very nice however nobody was available after 10 PM and 6 AM. We locked a shirt in the room and nobody had access to get back in.
The staff was very nice however nobody was available after 10 PM and 6 AM. We locked a shirt in the room and nobody had access to get back in.
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Dennis
13 Feb 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Next time in San Jose I will stay here. Fabulous property, great staff.
Next time in San Jose I will stay here. Fabulous property, great staff.
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Sunny
16 Dec 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very nice and responsive staff. We arrived super late from a plane delay and they coordinated our taxi for 7 people with kindness and professionalism.
Very nice and responsive staff. We arrived super late from a plane delay and they coordinated our taxi for 7 people with kindness and professionalism.
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Leslie
16 Oct 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent experience. We needed a place for an early flight the next morning. They upgraded us to this gorgeous room. Service was fantastic. This will be the place to stay when we need to be near the airport from now on.
Excellent experience. We needed a place for an early flight the next morning. They upgraded us to this gorgeous room. Service was fantastic. This will be the place to stay when we need to be near the airport from now on.
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amina
26 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Wow. This property can host any group. They have a little of everything and still very peaceful in the city. Whether it’s a family, friend group or solo traveler, they’re got it. Great parking, a lot of entertainment like pool, tennis, fine restaurants or bar. Very visually pleasing and easy check in. Staff is professional and the food is very good.
Wow. This property can host any group. They have a little of everything and still very peaceful in the city. Whether it’s a family, friend group or solo traveler, they’re got it. Great parking, a lot of entertainment like pool, tennis, fine restaurants or bar. Very visually pleasing and easy check in. Staff is professional and the food is very good.
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Pat
26 Jan 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The Junior Suite was spacious, the beds were comfortable, and we enjoyed the outdoor space (pool and gardens). The bathroom floor hadn’t been cleaned properly (a spot was attracting ants), and we were surprised not to receive housekeeping service for a 2-night stay, so no coffee for the second morning. No towels were offered for the pool, so our room towels got a lot of use! Finally the front desk arranged a taxi to the airport that was a no-show, so at 4:30 am we had to go to the street to flag down a taxi.
The Junior Suite was spacious, the beds were comfortable, and we enjoyed the outdoor space (pool and gardens). The bathroom floor hadn’t been cleaned properly (a spot was attracting ants), and we were surprised not to receive housekeeping service for a 2-night stay, so no coffee for the second morning. No towels were offered for the pool, so our room towels got a lot of use! Finally the front desk arranged a taxi to the airport that was a no-show, so at 4:30 am we had to go to the street to flag down a taxi.
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Shauna
18 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We have stayed here 3 times in the past 2 years. Only for a night each time but the rooms are clean and spacious. The beds are very comfortable and the restaurant serves wonderful food. The staff is always very friendly and helpful.
We have stayed here 3 times in the past 2 years. Only for a night each time but the rooms are clean and spacious. The beds are very comfortable and the restaurant serves wonderful food. The staff is always very friendly and helpful.
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Location
Convenient for SJO access and popular for quick layovers, but heavy traffic can make trips longer than expected and the immediate area feels less walkable. Several guests describe the hotel as a quiet oasis once inside the gates.
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julia
29 Jun 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Close to airport but gardens and trees on property made the hotel feel like a little oasis. Restaurant served fresh high quality food. Price was very reasonable.
Close to airport but gardens and trees on property made the hotel feel like a little oasis. Restaurant served fresh high quality food. Price was very reasonable.
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Bruce
23 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We stayed here for a night in advance of a morning flight back to the states. We believed it was more convenient to the airport than it is. I suppose that is on us but it was a 25 min taxi ride at 7 AM. Waze showed it at about 45 min the evening prior with rush hour traffic. I suppose that is on me but consider something closer if planning to use it as a convenient access to airport.
We stayed here for a night in advance of a morning flight back to the states. We believed it was more convenient to the airport than it is. I suppose that is on us but it was a 25 min taxi ride at 7 AM. Waze showed it at about 45 min the evening prior with rush hour traffic. I suppose that is on me but consider something closer if planning to use it as a convenient access to airport.
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Frank
24 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Good choice for those who need a place close to SJO.
Good choice for those who need a place close to SJO.
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Rebecca
11 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We visited from Texas and very much enjoyed our stay here. Access to the property is off of a busy road, but once on the grounds it is spacious and peaceful. Absolutely hope to stay here again.
We visited from Texas and very much enjoyed our stay here. Access to the property is off of a busy road, but once on the grounds it is spacious and peaceful. Absolutely hope to stay here again.
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John
24 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The traffic is terrible.
The traffic is terrible.
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Louis
19 Feb 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Although the property is a little older, it is well maintained and very clean. It is in a high traffic area and due to heavy traffic, getting to shopping areas was challenging. Probably the same in areas so near San Jose and the airport. Otherwise, we were very comfortable here.
Although the property is a little older, it is well maintained and very clean. It is in a high traffic area and due to heavy traffic, getting to shopping areas was challenging. Probably the same in areas so near San Jose and the airport. Otherwise, we were very comfortable here.
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Tiana
26 Mar 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
It’s almost impossible not to get in a car accident leaving or returning to this hotel. I got in one. Saw one the next day. The traffic is awful and terrifying.
It’s almost impossible not to get in a car accident leaving or returning to this hotel. I got in one. Saw one the next day. The traffic is awful and terrifying.
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Matthieu
26 Feb 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Good point after your arrival in Costa Rica and before leaving airport area
Good point after your arrival in Costa Rica and before leaving airport area
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Markus
10 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Gutes Hotel für eine Übernachtung nahe des Flughafens.
Gutes Hotel für eine Übernachtung nahe des Flughafens.
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Bethany
20 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Parking wasn’t great. It was safe but very little parking. Reception actually made us move so owner could have our spot which was odd. They were having a wedding and it was extremely loud until 4:45 am. Tv did not work correctly. No blow dryer or coffee machine in room. Restaurant was okay but not great. Area was extremely sketchy and would never walk around.
Parking wasn’t great. It was safe but very little parking. Reception actually made us move so owner could have our spot which was odd. They were having a wedding and it was extremely loud until 4:45 am. Tv did not work correctly. No blow dryer or coffee machine in room. Restaurant was okay but not great. Area was extremely sketchy and would never walk around.
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Dining
The on-site steakhouse earns strong praise for quality food and service, and the included cooked-to-order breakfasts are often highlighted. Downsides noted include Sunday evening closures and occasional misses with breakfast quality or steak doneness.
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TIMOTHY
12 Mar 2024
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Stayed 1 night
quite place about 25 minutes from San Jose airport. Attached to a great restaurant. Amazing friendly staff and a great value. Camilla (Cam) was great.
quite place about 25 minutes from San Jose airport. Attached to a great restaurant. Amazing friendly staff and a great value. Camilla (Cam) was great.
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Roque
2 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Breakfast was not good, I had Huevos rancheros. Coffee was good the one cup that I got. The waiter served us poured one cup of coffee and never came back.
Breakfast was not good, I had Huevos rancheros. Coffee was good the one cup that I got. The waiter served us poured one cup of coffee and never came back.
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Alberto
5 Apr 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Hotel comodo se in arrivo o in partenza dall areoporto.. dista solo 15 minuti. La cosa migliore è il ristorante all’interno della proprietà. Davvero eccellente!!
Hotel comodo se in arrivo o in partenza dall areoporto.. dista solo 15 minuti. La cosa migliore è il ristorante all’interno della proprietà. Davvero eccellente!!
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Marie
13 May 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The property was beautiful and clean, and the staff were friendly and helpful. The included breakfast was good and convenient. The cracked toilet and the less than inviting swimming pool were a bit disappointing. Other than that we enjoyed our stay and had a good steak meal on the Saturday (Sunday was closed for dinner).
The property was beautiful and clean, and the staff were friendly and helpful. The included breakfast was good and convenient. The cracked toilet and the less than inviting swimming pool were a bit disappointing. Other than that we enjoyed our stay and had a good steak meal on the Saturday (Sunday was closed for dinner).
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Alejandra
28 Feb 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We loved our room. We had a beautiful suite. The grounds are lovely. Enjoyed swimming laps in the pool and working out in the gym. Breakfast is good. Unfortunately, I do not recommend the steakhouse for dinner. Steaks are overcooked, chewy, and not Argentine cuts, but instead, poor quality meat. I was very disappointed.
We loved our room. We had a beautiful suite. The grounds are lovely. Enjoyed swimming laps in the pool and working out in the gym. Breakfast is good. Unfortunately, I do not recommend the steakhouse for dinner. Steaks are overcooked, chewy, and not Argentine cuts, but instead, poor quality meat. I was very disappointed.
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Mary
21 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We did not like that the restaurant closed early on Sunday. We were not able to have dinner there, as we had planned. Had to go off-site to dine. That was one reason we picked this place - ease of evening dining.
We did not like that the restaurant closed early on Sunday. We were not able to have dinner there, as we had planned. Had to go off-site to dine. That was one reason we picked this place - ease of evening dining.
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Jorge Ferreto
11 Dec 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Excelente! El restaurante debe mejorar, en atención y menú!
Excelente! El restaurante debe mejorar, en atención y menú!
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Susan
15 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great property, our room was very clean and comfortable. Steakhouse on site was delicious We ate dinner and breakfast there (breakfast was included and made to order) and it was some of the 2 best meals on our trip. Highly recommend this property.
Great property, our room was very clean and comfortable. Steakhouse on site was delicious We ate dinner and breakfast there (breakfast was included and made to order) and it was some of the 2 best meals on our trip. Highly recommend this property.
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Thomas
9 Feb 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Very friendly staff, room was clean and spacious, perfect for our first night in Costa Rica. We ate in the restaurant which had really good quality, fresh food.
Very friendly staff, room was clean and spacious, perfect for our first night in Costa Rica. We ate in the restaurant which had really good quality, fresh food.
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Anthony
16 Feb 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Bookended a two week stay in Costa Rica It was a perfect place to stay and the breakfast was free and really good Happened to be there for valentines and had dinner at the steakhouse which was busy but excellent
Bookended a two week stay in Costa Rica It was a perfect place to stay and the breakfast was free and really good Happened to be there for valentines and had dinner at the steakhouse which was busy but excellent
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Sara Kristina
28 Jul 2026
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Stayed 1 night
We had one night when we arrived to Costa Rica, before we headed up to La Fortuna. It was a nice hotel, really good restaurant and nice area. A bit sad we didn’t have time to enjoy all the facilities.
We had one night when we arrived to Costa Rica, before we headed up to La Fortuna. It was a nice hotel, really good restaurant and nice area. A bit sad we didn’t have time to enjoy all the facilities.
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Arian
30 Jun 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Room was very clean, great breakfast, definitively a great option for family with kids. Staff not friendly, costumer service very poor. Not rude in any way possible but not attentive, you do not feel welcome.
Room was very clean, great breakfast, definitively a great option for family with kids. Staff not friendly, costumer service very poor. Not rude in any way possible but not attentive, you do not feel welcome.
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Cathy
28 Jun 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Great place -close to the airport
Great place -close to the airport
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adrian
27 Jun 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Clean hotel
Clean hotel
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Nicole
16 Jun 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed just for a night. Close to the airport. There were ants in the room but otherwise, once cleared, it was a good stay. Our waiter at the steakhouse didn't seem to want to serve us but the food was delicious lol
Stayed just for a night. Close to the airport. There were ants in the room but otherwise, once cleared, it was a good stay. Our waiter at the steakhouse didn't seem to want to serve us but the food was delicious lol
Property policies
Check-in instructions
Everything you need to know for a smooth check-in.
Check-in
Check-out
From 15:00 to 00:00
Before 11:00
FAQs about El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse
Is parking available at the hotel?
Complimentary parking is available on-site for guests.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
A complimentary breakfast is offered to guests. Specific serving hours are not provided.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in time is at 15:00 and check-out time is at 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out availability and costs are not specified.
What accessibility features does the hotel offer for guests with disabilities?
The hotel features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms. Specific details about bathrooms and pool access features are not provided.
Where is the hotel located in relation to key landmarks?
The hotel is situated in the business district of San Rafael, Costa Rica, with good proximity to the airport. Nearby shopping centers include Terrazas Lindora and Momentum Lindora. Golfing activities are also accessible in the area.
Does the hotel have a swimming pool?
Yes, the hotel features an outdoor swimming pool. The operational hours and seasonal availability are not specified.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the hotel, and specific details regarding the minimum age for free stays are not provided.
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Prices in USD for 2 guests, updated daily.
- 2026-10-20: 97.684166808815USD
- 2026-10-21: 99.66344238269805USD
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- 2026-10-23: 105.29704254989623USD
- 2026-10-24: 96.13172831127166USD
- 2026-10-25: 96.00618849853515USD
- 2026-10-26: 96.66454233398437USD
- 2026-10-27: 95.97577355175018USD
- 2026-10-28: 100.90298636573792USD
- 2026-10-29: 96.05304858692169USD
- 2026-10-30: 99.66344238269805USD
- 2026-10-31: 99.66344238269805USD
- 2026-11-01: 79.8151243347168USD
- 2026-11-02: 96.68453345924377USD
- 2026-11-03: 102.07256141036987USD
- 2026-11-04: 90.06722260822296USD
- 2026-11-05: 73.28312265575408USD
- 2026-11-06: 106.02791774677276USD
- 2026-11-07: 91.01409446182251USD
- 2026-11-08: 73.66228595180512USD
- 2026-11-09: 102.07256141036987USD
- 2026-11-10: 106.02791774677276USD
- 2026-11-11: 91.18655431919098USD
- 2026-11-12: 105.00374516246795USD
- 2026-11-13: 98.70379984882355USD
- 2026-11-14: 90.56677804508209USD
- 2026-11-15: 74.86254146373749USD
- 2026-11-16: 97.70416649925231USD
- 2026-11-17: 104.5916401921463USD
- 2026-11-18: 92.33612967338561USD
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- 2026-11-23: 102.07256141036987USD
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- 2026-11-25: 92.33612967338561USD
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- 2026-11-29: 73.72518005325317USD
- 2026-11-30: 100.82302186470031USD
- 2026-12-01: 99.55348262859344USD
- 2026-12-02: 90.28410147827148USD
- 2026-12-03: 129.39254111110688USD
- 2026-12-04: 99.73341988628387USD
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- 2026-12-06: 73.79640807281494USD
- 2026-12-07: 106.02791774677276USD
- 2026-12-08: 99.55348262859344USD
- 2026-12-09: 92.33612967338561USD
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- 2026-12-11: 102.07256141036987USD
- 2026-12-12: 94.65528007221222USD
- 2026-12-13: 74.46268469783783USD
- 2026-12-14: 104.67651254013062USD
- 2026-12-15: 99.93886424381256USD
- 2026-12-16: 98.24396970714568USD
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- 2026-12-18: 100.82302186470031USD
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- 2026-12-20: 74.46268469783783USD
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