Trapp Family Country Inn

3.0 star property

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Superior Double Room, 2 Queen Beds (No A/C) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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400m west of soccer field, San Antonio del Tejar, San Antonio, Alajuela, 70-5655
  • Place, City Mall
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, National Stadium of Costa Rica
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Poás Volcano National Park
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Double Room, 2 Queen Beds (No A/C)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 5 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Trapp Family Country Inn

An outdoor pool, a restaurant and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free inn. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, spa services and laundry facilities are on-site.
Trapp Family Country Inn offers 8 accommodations with a hairdryer and a ceiling fan. Rooms open to balconies. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.

Recreational amenities at the inn include an outdoor pool.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include massages and body scrubs.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Trapp Family Country Inn. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of City Mall. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and an outdoor pool are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy international cuisine at El Higueron, a family restaurant with garden views
  • Breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, laundry facilities and a terrace
  • Just a 4-minute drive from City Mall and 5 minutes from Juan Santamaria Historical Museum
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. An outdoor pool, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at Trapp Family Country Inn. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star San Antonio inn is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a local cuisine breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM.
El Higueron – Overlooking the pool and garden, this family restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: CRC 6,000 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • El Higueron

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • In-room massages

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 22 April to 1 May:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Trapp Family Country Inn

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

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: from approximately CRC 6000 per person
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 6:30 AM - 9:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the inn before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Trapp Family Country
Trapp Family Country Alajuela
Trapp Family Country Inn
Trapp Family Country Inn Alajuela
Alajuela Country Inn
Country Inn Alajuela
Hotel Trapp Family Country Alajuela
Hotel Trapp Family Country Inn Costa Rica/Alajuela
Trapp Family Country Inn Inn
Trapp Family Country Inn San Antonio
Trapp Family Country Inn Inn San Antonio

Trapp Family Country Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 445 out of 709 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 183 out of 709 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 709 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 709 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 709 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Authentic, friendly and quaint
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service. Great food. Great spot to relax.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff and service were so nice. We wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good choice close to the airport. Old building wuth a lot of character. Large rooms with balcony.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was a wonderful stay to end our trip of 2 weeks in Costa Rica. So grateful for the amazing service and very welcoming staff. The pool side was lovely and our room was great. Comfortable beds and a hot shower. The grounds were beautiful to walk around grounds to walk around
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Claude

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful property! The room was very spacious and the beds extremely comfortable. The staff were very friendly. This is a truly an oasis in the heart of San Jose. It comes highly recommended!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Close to airport, very clean, lovely room, good breakfast, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

krystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed the stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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8/10 Good

lauryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and good distance from the airport
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quaint. Sweet people. Worth the price and convenience!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We liked the hotel and it’s area within the gated compound.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful oasis very close to the airport!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the private little balcony, the seclusion from the street, very comfortable bed and accommodating staff . Would definitely recommend this charming little hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel was clean and charming. We will definitely stay there again when we have a late arrival or early departure out of SJO!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay and location An oasis with amazing plants and trees The staff were fantastic Stress free dining on the last day before flying home We had a great nights sleep in very comfy beds It is within 3 minutes drive of Avis car rental and very close to the airport so there is noise that goes with the
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Love this gem of a hotel close to the airport

What a gem, very close to the airport (2 km), good value and genuinely attractive, with a colonial style, rooms have balconies and the garden is tropical and full of exotic plants and trees - one is 300 years old.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful and very convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very convenient to the airport. Friendly staff. Good traditional Costa Rican breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juan de la Cruz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice country inn style
Verified

8/10 Good

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming family operated facility. Good food, quaint location…..quiet when planes are not taking off.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stay. Highly recommend the Trapp Family resort. Breakfast is great as is their Ceviche!!! Thank you for being such great hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

dorottya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Oasis 6 min from the airport. Super friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great spot to arrive to--it feels like Costa Rica!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay if arriving late or leaving early from SJO
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice old property, very well maintained, unbelievable trees and birds, staff very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023