Beaux Arts hotel with free breakfast and free airport shuttle
Concierge services, laundry facilities and express check-in are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free full breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking and a free airport shuttle. Additionally, express check-out, tour/ticket assistance and a garden are on-site.
Hotel Pibi Boreal offers 9 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary bottles of water and free toiletries. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Coffee/tea makers and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. Additionally, rooms include a ceiling fan and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.
Our customers tell us that they enjoy the free breakfast at Hotel Pibi Boreal. During your stay, you'll be close to Plaza Real Alajuela. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a free round-trip airport shuttle.
Free full breakfast served daily
Free WiFi
Free self-parking
Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
Guests have great things to say about the overall condition of the property and the clean guestrooms
12 minutes by car from Plaza Real Alajuela and 13 minutes from Alajuela Cathedral
Free airport shuttle service
Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Hotel Pibi Boreal. Self parking is free.
This 3-star Desamparados hotel is smoke free.
Guests are served a free full breakfast daily from 7 AM to 9:30 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
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 free return airport shuttle on request
Free secured self parking on site
Food and drink
Free full breakfast available daily 7 AM to 9:30 AM
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Water dispenser
Guest services
Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Garden
In the mountains
On a river
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lift (single-level property)
Stair-free path to entrance
More
1 building
1 floor
Beaux Arts architecture
Built in 2018
Mosquito nets
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Egyptian cotton sheets
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Limited room service
Minibar
More
Access via exterior corridors
Ceiling fan
Individual decor
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Guests must transfer via airport shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 48 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours 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 at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Renovations and closures
This property is closed from 31 December 2025 to 1 January 2026 (dates subject to change).
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Pibi Boreal
Children and extra beds
Children 2 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 2 are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available.
Payment types at the property
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Tax ID - 3102765133
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
To get to the property, guests need to transfer by airport shuttle. Transfers need to be confirmed by contacting the property at least 48 hours before travel on the number on the booking confirmation. Hotel Pibi Boreal offers transfers from the airport. Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. The front desk at this property is open daily from 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
We should mention
Children 2 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
Property is also known as
Hotel Pibi Boreal Alajuela
Pibi Boreal Alajuela
Pibi Boreal
Hotel Pibi Boreal Hotel
Hotel Pibi Boreal Desamparados
Hotel Pibi Boreal Hotel Desamparados
Hotel Pibi Boreal Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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We were a group of 9 adults coming in to stay for one night before our morning flight out the next day. The hosts were very responsive and kind. They welcomed us and even picked us up from the rental car agency after dropping off our cars.
The balconies are really nice. We enjoyed sitting outside and relaxing on our last night in Costa Rica.
The next morning, we had a very early flight. Our host arranged for transportation for part of our group (since there were 9 of us with luggage) and shuttled us to the airport. His wife made warm croissants for us to take with us since we were leaving so early and missing breakfast.
We couldn't have asked for better hospitality.
This place is beautiful! We arrived very late and the hosts were so kind and made sure we had a quick check in and breakfast at our selected time. the directions took us straight there. the property is stunning and it really feels like you are right in the jungle. I would recommend this to anyone who needs a place with airport accessibility but does not want to be in the city. we hope to return!
I stayed one night before catching a flight out of San Jose. The property is beautiful, and the hosts Nidia and Michael are very welcoming and attentive. They speak multiple languages including Spanish, English, French and I believe German. The room was very clean, and had a balcony surrounded by flowers. A breakfast of fresh fruit, croissants, toast and jam, and tea was delivered to my room. In the morning, Michael drove me to the airport at no extra charge. There is a small fish pond and garden. The property itself is small and protected by a fence/gate. I wasn't there long enough to explore outside of the gate. Uber Eats delivers to the property. There is wifi, but no tv in the room. If you are looking for a peaceful place to stay fairly close to the airport, I highly recommend Hotel Pibi.
Amazing room overlooking a great view. Owners were very friendly and helpful with providing information on things to do in the area and transport to the airport.
We enjoyed being near the airport but away from the traffic and congestion. It was a treat to wake in the morning in the treetops, with breakfast on the balcony! The staff was very helpful as well.
We had a lovely stay at Pibi Boreal. The staff went out of their way to accommodate our early departure and we will definitely stay here again when we come to Costa Rica.
Jennica
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Priscilla
Travelled with group
16 Jan 2025
Liked: Amenities
What a beautiful and welcoming property! It is a secret hideaway in beautiful surroundings of greenery and flora.
Stayed one nt after late for into SJO. Helped arrange airport xfer and stayed up until our arrival. Would describe the views as Garden View…well kept gardens
A lovely spot to stay as you fly in or out of SJO. It is run by a wonderful family and friendly staff. The rooms are well designed, each with a private balcony. Quality textiles and plumbing fixtures. Breakfast is delivered to your door so you can enjoy eating out on the balcony. Be aware that sounds do travel well between rooms, we arrived late and I think it was likely that our neighbors would have been able to hear us walking around and speaking quietly. I would have loved to arrive earlier to explore the property gardens and just relax on the balcony. I hope to return someday!
The couple that runs this place are both kind and helpful.
The grounds are lovely! If you're looking for a place to stay before or after the airport, it's a way to continue to get the beautiful nature offered by Costa Rica but still be very close to the airport (and a shuttle is provided!).