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Altura Hotel

3 star hotel
9/10 Excellent
(208 verified Hotels.com guest reviews)
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Overview

Altura Hotel is a unique and memorable hotel nestled in the mountains above San José. Families will love exploring the quirky property, which features spectacular views and lots of space for kids to run around. The hotel is also close to Poás Volcano National Park, making it a great base for exploring the area. While some rooms may be small, the overall experience is praised for its charm, and the included breakfast is a definite highlight. Families with older children may particularly appreciate the adventurous aspects of the accommodations.

Guest highlights

Exploring the unique property and its grounds.
The spectacular views from the hotel.
The friendly dogs and cats that roam the property.
Delicious breakfast

About the hotel

This hotel features dry cleaning, laundry facilities, and tour/ticket assistance. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a garden and a picnic area.

Nearby attractions

Altura Hotel is located in Poasito. Colinas del Poas and Corso Lechería are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Central Market Alajuela and Plaza Real Alajuela. Doka Estate and Zoo Ave are also worth visiting. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like ecotours and hiking/biking trails.

Popular amenities

Family friendly

Laundry facilities
Playground
Refrigerator

Wifi

Available in all rooms: free wifi
Available in some public areas: free wifi

Food and drink

Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 am–10 am

Spa

Massages

Guest services

Daily housekeeping
Dry cleaning service
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Tour/ticket assistance

Accessibility

Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
In-room accessibility (select rooms)
This property does not have elevators

Things to do

Playground

Outdoor

Garden
Picnic area
Terrace

More

Designated smoking areas

Nearest Airport

Airplane
Juan Santamaria International Airport
18 km from this hotel
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4.5 out of 5 stars

8 reviews

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5 star reviews

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4 star reviews

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3 star reviews

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2 star reviews

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We have selected a sample of reviews which reflect what families have said about Altura Hotel

Latest reviews (8)

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Celia

21 May 2024 - 22 May 2024
reviewed on expedia

5 out of 5 stars

This is such a unique property. My family (partner and 2 kids) stayed in the suite and had so much fun. The views are spectacular, my kids loved exploring the property and getting to know the dogs and cats that roam about. Beautiful, relaxing, and fun. Wish we could stay longer.
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Kristen

30 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2024
reviewed on expedia

4 out of 5 stars

The hotel had a hippy vibe, lovely grounds, many nice plants. Small open lawn for kicking around a soccer ball. Gnomes all over. It was quite chilly, especially when the sun set. Breakfast: included, but we were only able to eat the fruit and juice/coffee. It started being served at 6:30, and our Poas volcano tour started at 7, so we had to leave before the eggs and other food were ready. It ended at 9am. Internet: spotty “Superior” Room: small for 5. There is a bed accessible by pull down attic stairs (that had a crack in it). It was quite hot up there during the day but it cooled off a lot at night. Our 14 year old slept up there. I wouldn’t want a younger child to go up the stairs and have open railing at the top. Our 11 year old slept on the couch (not a convertible). And, our 8 year old slept on the small bed. It has a refrigerator and kitchen sink. There is an interesting covered building with views of the valley below, a tree growing up through the roof, and more gnomes Overlook near the breakfast area is nice. Farm next door with many cows and a donkey. Three big dogs to pet and a friendly cat.
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SHARMIN

27 Mar 2024 - 28 Mar 2024
reviewed on hcom

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent stay as a family with two young kids! Highly recommend spending some time at the properly for the kids to have a run around and explore everything the place has to offer (we wished we were staying another night). The breakfast was lovely too. We stayed in a tent which was comfortable with a great view, slight leak when it was raining but nothing that affected our stay. They also had lovely large dogs on the premises which my kids loved. Highly recommend
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Kadbus

18 Feb 2024 - 19 Feb 2024
reviewed on expedia

5 out of 5 stars

Our family of 4 (2 adults, 2 teens) enjoyed our stay. The property was beautiful, the breakfast was yummy and the people we interacted with were very pleasant. Check in and check out went smoothly. They provided a good recommendation for dinner. We only stayed one night and would have loved to have stayed longer.
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Samantha

8 Oct 2023 - 9 Oct 2023
reviewed on expedia

4 out of 5 stars

We stayed in the tent, the kids loved it. Super unique, family friendly, easy to get to and many dining options, coffee farms and stuff to see. We stayed one night one our way out of the the SJO airport on to La Fortuna. Great location for getting to Volcán Poás.
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Rita

1 Aug 2023 - 3 Aug 2023
reviewed on hcom

5 out of 5 stars

We loved Altura Hotel! Perched on the mountains above San Jose, it had great views and was only 10 minutes from Poas Volcano National Park. Each unit was unique, creative and practical. We stayed in the Studio which reminds me of a tiny home. There were twin bunk beds, fridge, sink., and couch downstairs. Upstairs was a double bed, bathroom with shower. The ladder climb Upstairs was a little scary (it's quiteusteep and not good for little ones--our tween boys loved it) but there was a spiral staircase outside that'll get you upstairs and to the deck. Breakfast was included with our stay--typical Tico breakfast of coffee, tea, juice; eggs, rice with beans, plantains, and small slice of cheese.
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Peter

27 Jul 2023 - 28 Jul 2023
reviewed on expedia

5 out of 5 stars

Unique experience in a beautiful setting with great views. Great place for kids.
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Ajay

Invalid Date - 13 Jan 2023
reviewed on orbitz

2 out of 5 stars

The chalet is cramped with furniture. The steps are unsafe for kids. An adult and a kid slipped and got hurt. Awkward structure of bedrooms and bathroom. Breakfast is great though.
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