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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Viva Guest House in San José offers recently renovated rooms with private bathrooms, balconies, and city views. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and free toiletries. Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy a garden, free WiFi, lounge, shared kitchen, minimarket, outdoor seating area, and luggage storage. Free on-site private parking is available. Delicious Breakfast: A continental breakfast is served with local specialities, warm dishes, juice, and fruits. The property staff and service support receive high ratings from guests. Convenient Location: Located 17 km from Juan Santamaría International Airport, the guest house is near attractions such as Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica (3.5 km) and Parque Diversiones (5 km).
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.
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Great for your stay
- Parking
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Flat-screen TV
- Shower
- Private parking
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Hayley
United Kingdom
“We stayed here for the night as we flew into San Jose in the evening and needed a place to stay Until the morning for our travel onto Monteverde. So we were satisfied as the room was a decent size and clean. Staff was friendly and helpful....” - Tracey
United Kingdom
“The room was as described with a great bed, having the balcony was lovely too.” - Juliette
Belgium
“Clean and quiet, super friendly host, yummy breakfast. Thank you!” - Dávid
Slovakia
“receptionist gave me breakfast a day before because i was leaving early” - Nouraaa
Canada
“- Pei, Tani and Kyla were great and friendly! - the whole place smelled amazing and was spotless clean -hand soap, body wash, shampoo and conditioner provided - they made my last few days in Costa Rica super comfortable - security on the...” - Luis
Spain
“Everything, but mostly the people who run it. They allow me to stay there until my flight, that it was in the late evening” - Nathalie
Canada
“People are so friendly and respectful and helpful I really recommend this 200%” - Christine
Costa Rica
“Excellent guest house. Definitely worth the price. Breakfast was very good.” - Timea
Hungary
“Large room in a house in nice condition. Private garage parking. Balcony is a plus. Quiet neighbourhood. Close to the airport.” - Geoffrey
Canada
“The staff were very welcoming. Price was excellent which included a great breakfast. Parking was very secure.”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.








The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Viva Guest House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.