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Hotel Eskalima

3.0 star property
Alajuela hotel in Carmen with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
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Interior
Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed (Air Conditioning)
Lobby
Property amenity
Property amenity

Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
Avenida 3ra, Calles 10 y 12, 50m East from Pizza Hut calle ancha, Alajuela, Alajuela
  • Central Market Alajuela
    5 min walk
  • Central Park
    7 min walk
  • Juan Santamaria Historical Museum
    7 min walk
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    9 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Economy Double Room, 2 Single Beds (With Fan)

Economy Double Room, 2 Single Beds (With Fan)

Economy Double Room, 2 Single Beds (With Fan)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (With Fan)

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (With Fan)

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (With Fan)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds (Air Conditioning)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds (Air Conditioning)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Economy Double Room

Premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Economy Double Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed (Air Conditioning)

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed (Air Conditioning)

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed (Air Conditioning)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Suite

Superior Suite

Highlights

Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Triple Room, Multiple Beds (Air Conditioning)

Standard Triple Room, Multiple Beds (Air Conditioning)

Standard Triple Room, Multiple Beds (Air Conditioning)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Economy Triple Room, Multiple Beds (With Fan)

Economy Triple Room, Multiple Beds (With Fan)

Economy Triple Room, Multiple Beds (With Fan)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Cuadruple (Air Conditioning)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Cuadruple (Air Conditioning)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 22 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

About the area

Alajuela

Hotel Eskalima puts you in the heart of Alajuela, within just a 10-minute stroll of Central Market Alajuela and Central Park. Highlights at this hotel include free cooked-to-order breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .This hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Other amenities include a free manager's reception and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of airport drop-off service. .Within a 30-minute drive of this 3-property class Carmen hotel, attractions include Sabana Park and Multiplaza Mall Escazu.

What's nearby

  • Central Market Alajuela - 5 min walk
  • Alajuela Cathedral - 8 min walk
  • Juan Santamaría Park - 9 min walk
  • City Mall - 2 min drive
  • Ojo de Agua Spa Park - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • San Antonio de Belen Station - 19 min drive
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪El Pollo Parrillero - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Antojeria Tica - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪La Parrillita de Pepe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kurcuma Artisanal Food - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Hotel Eskalima

Alajuela hotel in Carmen with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi. A shuttle from the hotel to the airport (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at Hotel Eskalima. Self parking is free.
  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Dining venue
Hotel Eskalima offers 17 accommodations with DVD players and a safe. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour airport drop-off shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 3 floors

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 3:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 8.00 per vehicle

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
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, American Express, Discover, Diners Club and JCB International.

Property is also known as

Hotel Eskalima Alajuela
Hotel Eskalima
Eskalima Alajuela
Eskalima
Hotel Eskalima Costa Rica/Alajuela
Hotel Eskalima Hotel
Hotel Eskalima Alajuela
Hotel Eskalima Hotel Alajuela

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Hotel Eskalima?

Yep, Hotel Eskalima has a free self car park.

What makes Hotel Eskalima a romantic place to stay?

24-hour room service, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel Eskalima.

Does Hotel Eskalima serve breakfast?

Sure does, free cooked-to-order breakfast is offered daily from 6:30 AM to 9 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Eskalima?

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Eskalima?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Hotel Eskalima's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Eskalima?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Eskalima?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hotel Eskalima Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 80 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 80 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 80 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 80 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 80 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The people there are very sweet very honest the parking is very private close door all the way. Many places to eat around walking distance 2 or 3 minutes away
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ramona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Authentic Costa Rican Experience
The rooms were perfect for our family! The staff was very friendly and helpful. It was great to have the rental car put in their gated parking lot. The breakfast was great! There is a cute park across the street and many stores and restaurants in the area. It was nice to not be in a touristy area. There were some panhandlers that were a bit pestering in the park when walking, but it was great to have a authentic city experience in Costa Rica. The people in the area businesses were all very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Murtathiah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One relaxing night
Our one night stay was nice before boarding out early the next day. Everyone was nice and made sure we had everything we need. We even got the chance to walk in the park.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff, great location everything was great..
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
early morning flight
good for a one nighter

8/10 Good

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was very comfortable with AC, flat screen tv, mini fridge...excellent free breakfast at attached restaurant. Staff were very helpful and pleasant. You do need to request a room with AC otherwise you get a fan. AC was an additional $9 per night.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good experience
Great and friendly staff and service. I Left too early for complimentary breakfast so they made me a sandwich to take at 3:30 AM. Very comfortable bed. They neighbourhood was quiet and safe.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice, clean hotel with great staff!
Make sure you get an ac room because none of the rooms have windows to the outside, and they are very stuffy. But the ac room is fantastic, clean, well maintained and with great hot water pressure! The staff is very friendly, and the breakfast that’s included is yummy. The shuttle to the airport takes 5-7 minutes and costs $6.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Klemen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would book again due to location
very good as it is close to airport, staff is really nice and also responses to emails in fast manner. breakfast good, a nice costa rican.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

Paul, Canada

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
They called daily to ask if I wanted room cleaned. Once I said yes and they did a no show. Staff were pretty nice. Food in area was poor chooses. They kept things tidy and secure. Good budget hotel. They need thicker windows in room as noise was easy to come through.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent, affordable, breakfasty hotel near SJO
Super nice staff. Comfortable. Very convenient to SJO airport ($3 uber ride, $10 in regular orange taxi), excellent breakfast and convenient to food and other services in Alajuela.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good Hotel For A Night In Alajuela
Stayed here for a night before heading on to La Fortuna. The hotel was nice, the staff were friendly, and they feed you an authentic Costa Rican breakfast the next morning. Traffic in Alajuela is very heavy, so just park on the sidewalk in front of the hotel when you arrive. The desk can then open the gate to to parking lot and you can pull your car in there. Alajuela is VERY non touristy- meaning you get to see what Costa Rican culture is really like. Spending an afternoon wandering Alajuela's streets and eating with the locals you see a side of Costa Rica more authentic than if you only stay at the popular tourist destinations.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

murrey, canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Your not paying for the Ritz
Clean older hotel in the heart of town. Staff was accommodating. Complimentary breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

Jimmy, california

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Very small
First when I called they gave me bad directions on how to park, second when I did it was very small place to park, when you get out you have drive backwards too the street in a busy street very crazy and scary situation! Now the room. Very small with only a ceiling fan very hot inside not a great night of sleep for me!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

4/10 Poor

desirae, Calgary, AB

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Never made it inside
By the time we landed in San Jose and picked up our rental car it was around 11pm. We drove to Alajuela and the little town seemed shut down, bars on windows, lights off. We tried to feel hopeful on the way to Eskalima but we were left disappointed and confused. No lights to indicate it was open and all the bars were closed. We felt uncomfortable in the neighbourhood and were unaware there was a doorbell we were supposed to ring to be let in. We chose to stay elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

4/10 Poor

larry potter, Alajela, Costa Rica

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Not accessible
room was tiny but clean. a/c was fine. but asked for a room on the first floor as there were several with the doors open and empty, clean and ready to go. I check in with 3 bags a cane and a prophetic leg and ask for ground floor. they proceed to put me on the 3rd floor and no elevator. then they state on page that there is an airport shuttle which there is not. not a happy disabled guy...
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value
The hotel staff was very accommodating and even had breakfast prepared for us even though we were checking out at 5am!!! I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Romy, Cinnaminson, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Real Life in the City
If you like to experience the real action of Costa Ricans, this is the place where you should stay. The hotel is in the center of the city. A lot of interactions going on. The market is in walking distance, the park, the so many stores and businesses, the restaurants and not to forget this is close to the airport. Their parking lot is next to the hotel building and we felt that the guests are very secured. Although a bit noisy because it is in the city, we felt there is peace in staying there.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent service and location
Some of the most helpful staff you will find anywhere. Excellent breakfast and when I left early on my last day they prepared sandwiches for me to take with me. They also were very helpful in storing a bag for me when i went traveling for a week. The hotel is just a couple of blocks from the bus station if you are using buses and there's a great restaurant diagonally opposite on the other side of the park which faces the hotel. Lot of shops cafes and restaurants in walking distance. The rooms were decent and clean and overall it was a great experience whether you are staying a few days or just staying overnight to use the airport, which is very close. There's also a free car-park on site.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great employees
I had a great experience here. Nice clean place. The towels were crap. They were so accommodating. I had a really early flight and they had breakfast ready for me a 4am. Love the people.

8/10 Good

Steve, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Incredible and accomodating staff
Needed to book a quick hotel at a moment's notice when our flight home was cancelled due to volcanic ash. We booked at noon and arrived shortly afterwards. The staff allowed us to check-in early which saved our butts since we didn't want to be walking around for a couple hours with all our luggage. Our dilemma was that our new flight was scheduled at 1am the following morning - but had the potential to ALSO be cancelled if the volcano hadn't calmed down a bit, so we asked the staff if it were possible to leave our set of keys with the front desk, and check-out over the phone at the airport once we had official word the flight was actually going to leave. If that flight was cancelled as well, then we'd just come back to the hotel and spend the night. Luckily we finally boarded at 12:30am and I was able to call back and release the room. I can only imagine how stressed we would have been if the staff had not been so accommodating. Also - my Spanish is pretty basic, but both staff members spoke English very well - there was no issue with communication.

8/10 Good

Kristyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient for price
Ad listed gym being available - no such thing, which was a disappointment. Single bed room was very small. Convenient common areas to sit and talk/relax. Walking distance to good food/coffee shops. Secured parking area, although it is a pain to get in and out of.

6/10 Okay

Robert, Boca Raton, FL

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Central convenience but many issues
Central city convenience and secure parking but many issues with our stay. Somehow got a room without AC when I was booking the room, pretty sure it wasn't my oversight but the manager on duty did get us switched to a room with AC. Free airport shuttle as advertised misleading as after the booking it is indicated that the shuttle is not free unless included in the fees when you booked the hotel, but this option was not given. $10 cost when we were brought to the airport. Shower leaked like a sieve practically flooding the bathroom floor and the water actually got beneath the bathroom walls and into the living area. This issue was brought to the attention of the manager upon our checkout. The secure parking area next door and the breakfast provided were the best parts of the stay.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great home base or short stay before your flight!
The wifi was pretty spotty and a chatty gentleman prevented me from enjoying the beautiful tables set up outside the rooms on the ground level, but overall I think this would be a great landing pad for exploring the city. There are buses nearby, it's close enough to the airport to catch a cheap cab or Uber, and the staff is very friendly and helpful.