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Hotel Pibi Boreal

3.0 star property
Beaux Arts hotel with free breakfast and free airport shuttle

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Free daily full breakfast
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated
Free self-parking
Room service – dining
Located near Plaza Real Alajuela, Hotel Pibi Boreal offers a welcoming retreat with full breakfast and convenient airport shuttle service. Guests can enjoy WiFi, relax in the garden, or use the laundry facilities, with multilingual staff ready to assist throughout their stay.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Room options

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Highlights

Individually decorated
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • 38 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
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About the area

Map
Calle el Comun, Rosales, Desemparados, Desamparados, Provincia de Alajuela, 20110

What's nearby

  • Alajuela Cathedral - 13 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Juan Santamaría Park - 14 min drive - 7.1 km
  • City Mall - 15 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Costa Rica Convention Center - 17 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Hacienda Alsacia - 26 min drive - 16.1 km

Getting around

  • San Antonio de Belen Station - 28 min drive
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Villa Catalina - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Marisquería Bethel - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ñato's Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dragón Dorado - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Hotel Pibi Boreal

Hotel near Plaza Real Alajuela
Located close to Alajuela Cathedral, Hotel Pibi Boreal provides free full breakfast, a free return airport shuttle and a terrace. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in and a front desk safe
  • Concierge services, smoke-free property and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and first-rate property condition
Room features
All rooms are individually decorated, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as perks such as free WiFi and minibars. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • Coffee/tea makers, ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free return airport shuttle from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM 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.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • 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; 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 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

No pets or service animals allowed

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

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Children 2 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Pibi Boreal pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Pibi Boreal?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Pibi Boreal?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hotel Pibi Boreal?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Hotel Pibi Boreal provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM on request.

Where is Hotel Pibi Boreal located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Plaza Real Alajuela, Alajuela Cathedral and Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center. Hacienda Alsacia and Doka Estate are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Hotel Pibi Boreal Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 374 out of 421 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 421 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 421 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 421 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 421 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

BRANDI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was amazing and very helpful. The location was beautiful and the room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Amenities
Absolutely gorgeous property, owners are very kind and friendly. There is an abundance of wildlife right off your deck! Would definitely recommend this place!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect. The property owners are a delight. The property is beautiful. Breakfast was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great family-owned hotel with lovely hosts!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place with wonderful hosts. This place is a gem!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Philippe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Transport to airport was spot on, we really appreciated!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Excellent Stay – Highly Recommend!

I had a wonderful experience at Pibi Boreal hotel! The location is perfect—very close to the SJO airport, which made my travel so convenient. One of the best parts is the free shuttle service to and from the airport, which was punctual and easy to use. The hotel itself is spotless. Every corner, even the tiniest area, was incredibly clean and well-maintained. It’s clear that cleanliness is a top priority here, and I really appreciated that. Overall, this was a comfortable, stress-free stay. I will definitely be coming back and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a clean, convenient place near the airport!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay — great small property and extremely friendly hosts
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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

Quick stay, blew us away

We only had the pleasure of staying for one night, everything from our complimentary hotel pickup and breakfast and the hotel’s gorgeous property was the perfect start to our trip. I really enjoyed the small, quiet and quaint atmosphere. You can tell Matthieu and his wife put a lot of love into hosting their guests. Would love to return and stay longer on our next trip!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Complimentary breakfast and airport shuttle was a plus.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nidia and Mathieu are incredible hosts, who made our family feel welcome and comfortable during our one-night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Gemma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived late and left early, but the owners were very helpful. They greeted us at our car with an umbrella, and provided a service of pizza and salad. The room was comfortable and a good size, and had everything you need. It’s out of the way but it was fine for us as we had a vehicle. We would consider staying again so that we could explore the property.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison, La Quinta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The design of the hotel is unique and the grounds are beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very cute place, small with lots of charm.

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a short stay but the property was nice, breakfast met us in our room and the hotel transport being included was good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

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

Quite and Clean

This place is quiet and clean plus the hotel keepers are super friendly and accommodating. Thank you for breakfast and hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely owners, service and property.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stanislaw

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to relax and enjoy nature,with forrest view and river below yet relatively close to the airport.Listen to birds singing,river water passing by and beautiful stars at night(no light pollution)..Super clean and modern room. Stayed three nights and really enjoyed,no tv or phone in room(no need) but wifi super.Hosts Nidia and Matthieu were super with their hospitality,they recommended places to visit and restaurants.Breakfast delivered daily to your door at the time you wish,free airport shuttle.Highly recommend to everybody.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very cute property.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cordon

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay! The owners are very friendly! Drove me to the airport and shared fun facts about Costa Rica. Beautiful grounds, with trees and nice scenery. Breakfast was great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great host, so kind and helpful. Made our start of the trip memorable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Subha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The dining area on the balcony was comfortable for breakfast with a nice view of nature. Wish there was one chair for a family of 4.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed one night upon arrival in Costa Rica, Nidia and Mathieu were very hospitable and gracious hosts. The property is beautiful, very peaceful and relaxing. A highly recommended place to stay, looking forward to coming back again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Magical place! The property is very peaceful and quiet. The service is friendly and beautiful room. Definitely recommend to anyone wanting to spend a few nights in San Jose.