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Ruta Verde BB

3.0 star property
3-star B&B near Zoo Ave

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Outdoor pool
Restaurant
Reception
Standard Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom, Ground Floor
Exclusive House, Kitchen, Mountain View | Private kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
400 Meters Norte de Villa San Ignacio, En Ruta a San Pedro de Poas, Tambor, Tambor, 20112
  • Central Market Alajuela
    9 min drive
  • Bar y Restaurante La Veranera
    4 min drive
  • San Antonio de Belen Station
    30 min drive
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    21 min drive

Room options

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CA $157 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan
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About the area

Tambor

Near the airport.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this B&B, you'll find Central Market Alajuela and Zoo Ave. Central Park and Juan Santamaria Historical Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Zoo Ave - 8 min drive
  • Central Market Alajuela - 9 min drive
  • Juan Santamaría Park - 10 min drive
  • City Mall - 11 min drive
  • Parque Viva - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • San Jose Cemetery Station - 29 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chery's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪La Parrillita de Pepe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Las Delicias del Maíz - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bar Hunter's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bar y Restaurante Morales - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Ruta Verde BB

3-star B&B near Zoo Ave
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available on request) and a beach shuttle are available for a fee. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Ruta Verde BB. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Tambor bed & breakfast.

  • 1 building
  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2007
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Ruta Verde BB offers 5 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and coffee/tea makers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate dining areas and include dining tables and kitchen islands. Select Comfort beds feature Frette Italian sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and rice cookers. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Tambor bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 50-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Dining table
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Pick-up airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6 AM - 10 PM
  • Airport shuttle at scheduled times, on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Local cuisine breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–10:00 AM: USD 6-10 for adults and USD 3-5 for children
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch Smart TV
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down comforter
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining room
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Freezer
  • Griddle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Oven
  • Paper towels

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Chef
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Children's pool
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Fitness facility
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot springs
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Public bath
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Ruta Verde BB

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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.

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately USD 6 to 10 for adults, and USD 3 to 5 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 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 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, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Ruta Verde House B&B Alajuela
Ruta Verde House Alajuela
Ruta Verde House
Ruta Verde BB Tambor
Ruta Verde BB Bed & breakfast
Ruta Verde BB Bed & breakfast Tambor
Ruta Verde B B Boutique Coffee House Grill

Ruta Verde BB Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 188 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 188 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 188 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 188 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 188 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
William did everything very well, from cooking mahi, mahi to giving us tips for our stay in Costa Rica. The view from the room on the second floor with covered balcony was excellent. We hope to return to Ruta Verde in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

TATIANA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay with the view
The facility is in amazing shape. So well maintained. Beautiful view. Delicious food. Great service. Highly recommend!
Night view from the balcony
Beautiful pool
Morning view of the city
Mountains!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
One stop shop for amazing food, nice rooms & rental cars
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property with great rooms and a nice view. And the food was fantastic, probably the best we had on our entire vacation
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ruta Verde BB was a wonderful place for my wife and I to stay! Although we were only there for one night, the staff made us feel welcome and right at home. Immediately after arriving we were greeted and guided to our room. The staff made sure that we had transportation to the airport in the morning even though we gave them short notice. The dinner at Ruta Verde was remarkable! It was one of the best meals we had during our visit to Costa Rica! Overall, this was an awesome place to stay and we would recommend it to anyone wanting a relaxing place to stay outside of the hustle and bustle of San Jose.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ariel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Lucy, Warwickshire

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
We were disappointed by our experience at Ruta Verde. We felt unwelcome from the upstart, arriving at 6pm to find everything closed up and the owner eventually communicated through a CCTV system in a irritable manner. It is described as a boutique hotel, but there was a lack of attention to detail, such as: the towels were old and rough, the toilet paper was cheap; the water in the bathroom smelt like sulphur, the shower was cold, the TV would not work, the traffic from the street was noisy and we had an adjoining room with a child's cot and a heap of random junk beside it. The traditional breakfast of rice and eggs were cooked well, but the owner came across as grumpy. (Not the customer service we have experienced elsewhere in CR). He claimed he was looking to sell up and move on, which could not have been more apparent in his service. Alajuela itself is hectic and seems shady, so not worth visiting in our opinion.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Sean

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice place, but could use updating. Parking is difficult, but safe. For the price, good accomodations. Not a lot of conveniences nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Gabriela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No es un hotel es un apartamento
El apartamento necesita mucho cariño (ventanas trabadas, azulejo del baño, no había jabón de baño,etc) La ubicación muy conveniente si no te importa el ruido intenso de los automóviles que pasan junto a la calle principal.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Runia

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maheswaran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good view
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Myriam

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was comfortable and spacious. Host was hospitable. Food was good and affordable. Coffee was not included in the room. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Get the omelette breakfast--it was some of the best food we had on our trip!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean and rooms were very spacious and set out well. We were extremely comfortable. The food was great and William cooked fresh meals for us and chauffeured us to our next destination. Our host was extremely helpful and generous with information about the area and places to visit.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Max

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I stayed here for a couple of days as a closer area from the airport before we headed out to the beach. William was wonderful and so helpful with all of our needs!! We went to the coffee plantation and the volcano, which were both worth seeing!! His home cooked breakfasts were delicious!! This felt like a true Costa Rican property!!! We will be in touch William!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place!
We had a lovely stay at this beautiful, very clean guest house. William's breakfast was amazing! Highly recommend. There is road noise (which can't be helped), so if that impacts you, bring ear plugs. I used ear plugs and it did the trick. Thank you so much for this convenient, wonderful stay! If I'm ever in Costa Rica again, I will definitely come back here.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great choice close to the airport
We had a great one night stay here before leaving Costa Rica. It's very close to the airport, as listed. We had a wonderful suite with 2 bedrooms, a little kitchen, full bath, balcony, and a sitting area. It would have been nice to be able to stay for a couple more nights. One bedroom had a king bed and one a queen. We had breakfast (not included) the next morning and it was delicious. Wonderful views of the surrounding area from the little balcony. Comfortable beds. Very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

O'Keyla

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was nothing not to love about this property. It was beautiful, had a convenient option for breakfast and dinner, and the room was spacious with a comfortable bed. The host, William, was an excellent resource for fun things to do (he also makes the most delicious meals). He was very accommodating and friendly, and we can't wait until our next visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karisma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cosy
Very cosy place. Friendly and customer-minded staff. Clean and comfortable, with a beautiful view on the montains. Good restaurant nearby. Very convienent to reach the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly family run accommodations with comfortable rooms. I had a light supper and a generous glass of wine, then spoke for awhile with the proprietor. It’s well located with lots to do in the general area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marlenys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Private Gated - Must Stay in Costa Rica
We had a wonderful stay. It is a beautiful large home that has been perfectly divided into private suites with gorgeous views. It is very private with gated access. Parking is conveniently onsite. There a very cute indoor/outdoor terrace cafe. The owners are very attentive and make you feel at home. Conveniently located close to airport, town restaurants and nearby attractions. Would recommend for one night or extended stay. Our favorite accommodation in Costa Rica to date.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room as very nice, patio was awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023