Casa Isabella

Property class: 4.5
Mountain B&B with restaurant, near National Stadium of Costa Rica

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Located just 3.7 mi (6 km) from the airport, Casa Isabella offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). You can indulge in massages, facials or manicures and pedicures, and By reservation only serves local and international cuisine. Other highlights at this luxurious bed & breakfast include a terrace and a garden.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Standard, One Queen Bed

  • Garden view
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Mountain view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room

  • Mountain view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Room

  • Mountain view
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Junior Room

  • Mountain view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Basic Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Garden view
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

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From Restaurante Chichis 1.1km E,, 100m N and 75m W - Belo Horizonte, Escazu, San Jose

What's nearby

  • Escazú Village - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Sabana Park - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
  • National Stadium of Costa Rica - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Multiplaza Mall Escazu - 9 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Parque Viva - 31 min drive - 25.2 km

Getting around

  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 13 min drive
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 28 min drive
  • Jacks Station - 6 min drive
  • San Jose Sabana Station - 8 min drive
  • San Jose Contraloria Station - 9 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pickup (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪ChuBBs Bar - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪El Novillo Alegre - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪La Cascada - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Appunto Gourmet Market - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪SURA Restaurante Coreano - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Casa Isabella

  • Located just 3.7 mi (6 km) from the airport, Casa Isabella offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). You can indulge in massages, facials or manicures and pedicures, and By reservation only serves local and international cuisine. Other highlights at this luxurious bed & breakfast include a terrace and a garden.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 7 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (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
    • The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 6 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
    • Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21

Children

    • One child (3 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
    • Babysitting*

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Free on-site valet parking
    • On-site extended parking (USD 7 per night)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Limited self- and valet parking on-site
    • Free off-site parking nearby

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
    • Train station pickup*

Off-site

    • Area shuttle within 200 mi*
    • Beach shuttle*
    • Shopping centre shuttle*
    • Casino shuttle*
    • Theme park shuttle*

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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Reviews

Casa Isabella Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

2/10 Poor

Beautiful view.

The owner was selling and there was no staff, no manager to help me as promised. There was only one woman there part time to clean. There was no breakfast. The owner gave me a larger room at the same rate to compensate. But, this really still was uncomfortable I was the only person in this large house for most of my stay. Yes, the only person. The Internet was intermittent and I really felt used. If the owner was selling she should have told me in advance. So, I was the very last guest in an otherwise lovely house.
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8/10 Very good

House have nice decor, clean, and good location.

Was greeted by friendly staff. House was very clean. Room was spacious and comfy. My bad luck, breakfast was not provided because the cook quit and no manager at the time of my visit. Did not meet owner but did talked to her on the phone..
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8/10 Very good

Comforts of home!

Great place out of the way of the city. Close enough to the airport (took us about 20 minutes VERY early when there was no traffic). Beautiful crew of the city and nice clean room! More like a bed and breakfast. It's a very large house and each room is for a guest with common places shared.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice b and b. Clean, comfy and very helpful staff. Would be glad to stay there again!
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2/10 Poor

Hotel never opened door

We paid for hotel via expedia. B&B never resounded to one email, phone call or when we finally arrived no one even answered the door. We are basically getting same response from Expedia re: this matter. No one helped me while in Costa Rica at Expedia, I and to wait till we returned to the states. Expedia said we would get an answer within 24 hours and still nothing. I am reaching out again to expedia- which is difficult, and no response. All i want is a refund of monies paid for a room we never were able to stay in- and that was not by our choice. It would be nice if Expedia also paid the $ I had to pay for additional room cost the night of our check in. This has been a horrible experience- that I hope no one else encounters. Expedia should really check if hotels are closed (which this one appears to be that way).
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8/10 Very good

Quiet & Relaxing Stay

The hotel is close to San Jose and has numerous restaurants nearby. Rooms are clean with a comfortable bed and the breakfast is very good.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excelente atencion
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6/10 Good

Beautiful B&B but with a few safety issues. Also, breakfast is same everyday, gal who serves it not overly friendly. Bed is placed under low hanging gable, only 5 foot clearance, can hit head if not very careful. Bathroom beautiful but enormous tub had 2, 6 inch stairs to climb to get in and out of without handrail and with marble floors could be an accident waiting to happen. Roberto was extremely friendly and helpful.
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10/10 Exceptional

Roberto was a great host and staff was absolutely friendly. Would recommend to a friend!
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6/10 Good

Not a typical B&B

The B&B was very aesthetically pleasing and Roberto was wonderful. A few things were a potential danger. First the ceiling in rooms were very low where gables were and 1 bed under this. Upon standing up from bed, hit head very hard!!!! Thought I might of had minor concussion. The other danger was the huge tub/shower looked nice but there were 2 steps about 10 inches high to get into tub and NO handrail plus flooring is all marble and slippery when wet. It was scary getting in and out. My last complaint was that breakfast was just adequate and same both days. The gal who made breakfast seemed like she hated her job, very shy and didn't speak to us. I thought this was strange for a B&B. Beautiful home with some problems.
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8/10 Very good

Nice B&B

We stayed one night for a stopover. The owner was warm and welcoming. The place is quaint and clean and beds are super comfortable. For the cost, you get way more than what you are paying for. --Please be aware that this is a Bed and Breakfast. No matter how quiet we tried to be, we felt like we were intruding. In the morning, aware of all of the sleeping tenants, we tiptoed and whispered as we cleared out and still woke up other guests. It's like walking around an old house -- it's difficult to move several pieces of luggage without making a sound. My only issue was the noise at night. Neighborhood dogs barked all night long. We used our cell phones to generate white noise and this helped the situation.
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8/10 Very good

I was ready to shoot a dog

This bed and breakfast was clean and very nice! The innkeeper was very helpful! The only thing that was wrong with our whole stay was there was house nearby with like 10 dogs. They barked ALL NIGHT LONG. The windows shut made no difference. They seemed to set off other dogs too and many times I awoke feeling I was in the 101 Dalmations movie by Disney and some kind of warning must have been going off! Seriously, this was an excellent B&B; it was just the constant dog barking (even with ear plugs I was awakened many times per night) that made it difficult.
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8/10 Very good

Nice place to when in San Jose

Nice setting in hills accessible mainly by car. Welcoming staff. Comfortable room. Excellent breakfast made to order. N
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10/10 Exceptional

Cozy little hotel.

Beautiful house well conditioned as a hotel. The best part was Roberto, the owner. He was so attemptive and incredibly helpful in making arrangements for my trip.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great Bed & Breakfast

I stay in Casa Isabella for a week, due to a business trip. It was great, the hotel is in Escazu, a little away from San Jose. The view is great and the location is good for relax. I recommend it. The price is accordingly and you can feel free to us Roberto for anything you need.
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8/10 Very good

Excellent stay at Casa I. Thank you, Roberto!

This B&B is in Escazu which is a suburb of San Jose. We chose it because the ratings were v.g. and we were looking for a safe area. If you are driving, you will need a GPS to get around. At first, we bused downtown to get our car and managed alright. Roberto, the manager was excellent in providing assistance to organize our itinerary. Casa Isabella is a wonderful vintage home in the hills surrounding San Jose. It is very clean and the atmosphere is charming. We stayed for 2 nights on the way in and one night on the way out. I would recommend that you ask Roberto to organize your transfer to his Casa, if you are not renting a car at the airport. The taxi drivers would have difficulty finding it. The breakfast was good with several options. We stayed in room 1 on the main floor and loved it. On the way out, we stayed in a room upstairs and it was also great. The one thing that people have to remember in a B&B is that it is not a hotel and the noise tends to carry more. We had an early flight the next morning and had to ask the people next door to go downstairs with their friends if the wanted to continue their talk past 10:30pm. If you choose this B&B, you must try a local restaurant called, Las Posadas de la Bruhas. We had an enormous meal which was excellent (outstanding wings, excellent chicken strip salad and a wonderful appetizer).Best meal we had in Costa Rica. Ask Roberto for directions.
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10/10 Exceptional

Comme à la maison

L ingénieur Roberto parfaitement trilingue nous accueille si gentiment avec ses bon conseils que nous ne pouvons que le recommander. Déjeuner complet. Le GPS donne la casa a environ 100m. Visiter la rue voisine et vous trouverez.
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8/10 Very good

Otroligt hjälpsamma och omtänksamma!

Roberto som äger hotellet var helt underbar och hjälpsam både innan vi reste från Sverige och behöve boende i Arenal och när vi sen kom ner och upptäckte att vi hyrt vår bil i San Jose US istället för i Costa Rica…under högsäsong! Det var rent och fint, vi bodde bra hela familjen om 5 personer i ett stort rum med eget badrum. Vi kan verkligen rekommendera Casa Isabella. Men det var svårt att hitta dit på egen hand, ta gärna taxi. De ordnar gärna med kompletta rundturer om man vill, inget är omöjligt och de arbetar dessutom aktivt för en bättre miljö.
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8/10 Very good

The owner was extremely helpful and even went out of his way to book a number of tours for us while there. I highly recommend this place. It has a great view of San Jose, Costa Rica.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great Hospitality

We had a great time staying at Casa Isabella. Roberto was very helpful. He helped us book our zip lining adventure(canopy), order in some good Chinese food, and give us directions to the nearest hardware store. The rooms are very comfortable and breakfast was Delicious!!!! We also forgot our camera charger and battery and Roberto was quick in notifying us. Thank you Roberto!!! It was a pleasure staying at Casa Isabella.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great B&B; very welcoming owner/manager.

People who stay at a B&B are generally looking for an experience that differentiates itself from a hotel stay. Roberto, the owner/manager, runs a fine establishment. Although you'll need to get cabs into the city, Escazu provides a much quieter setting and a respite from a busseling city that is a must see. If Roberto offers pick up from the airport, accept it. David, the driver, is a good guy. Also, and exceptionally helpful, is a cell phone that Roberto may offer you for the duration of the stay. Trust me, as we found out, better to have a cab company on speed dial that knows the B&B's location than not.
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6/10 Good

Great place, inconvenient location.

Charming hotel, clean and very nice rooms. Only downside is the location, far away from downtown and impossible for a taxi to find. Be prepared to use GPS to guide whoever is driving you!
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10/10 Exceptional

Me gusto

Un poco difícil llegar de primer vez pero ya después es más fácil y el ambiente en general es muy familiar
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10/10 Exceptional

no better place to stop before/after SJO

Super service.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel with a great price

We loved staying in Casa Isabella!! It is a lovely hotel in a quite neighborhood. Roberto was very helpful and knowledgable and made us feel at home.