Viva Guest House

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Scored 8.8
Rated excellent

Staff

9.6

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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 specialties, warm dishes, juice, and fruits. The property staff and service support receive high ratings from guests. Convenient Location: Located 11 mi from Juan Santamaría International Airport, the guest house is near attractions such as Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica (2.2 mi) and Parque Diversiones (3.1 mi).

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Garden

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Breakfast Info

Continental

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Guests who stayed here loved

Maryna
Spain Spain
“Everything. This place is perfect, very beautiful, quiet, and the guy who attended was extremely nice and helpful. Thank you”
Miller
Honduras Honduras
“it was extremely clean and the staff went the extra mile to accommodate our very late arrival.”
Anthony
United States United States
“The Chinese man and wife were excellent and very accommodating. I had a knee injury and my room was upstairs and I had several large heavy suitcases and he was kind enough to assist me in carrying those bags up and down those stirs which really...”
Emily
United States United States
“It was easy to get to from the airport and they had garage parking. The owner was very friendly. Breakfast was good.”
Hoeffel
Costa Rica Costa Rica
“Great service. The reception assistant was so kind and sweet! Great breakfast, fast and yummy!”
Matt
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great for the price and convenient, were accommodating of delayed night flight”
Grant
Australia Australia
“The staff are very helpful And breakfast was cooked fresh - very nice Great price !”
Bergen
Jamaica Jamaica
“The Guesthouse was really picturesque and clean. I really enjoyed staying here. The atmosphere was quiet and peaceful. The staff were so welcoming and kind !! I felt right at home”
Craig
Canada Canada
“Great place to stay, clean, good breakfast and friendly staff. I always stay here when I am in San Jose if it is available. Excellent value for money.”
Byanka
Canada Canada
“The breakfast could of have more variety or more like a buffet”

Hosted by Xin Liu

9.7
Host Review Score
Xin Liu
Viva Guest House is a lovely charming bed and breakfast located in Rohrmoser San Jose Costa Rica, which is 5 km from San José City Centre. Close to National Stadium, La Sabana Park, 15 minute walk to the American Embassy. Many restaurants (Local food, mexican, italian, japanese, chinese, korean, latinamerican) and two shopping malls (Plaza Mayor and Plaza Rohrmoser) in 1 km. Offering free WiFi throughout the property, the rooms offer wooden furniture, come with bed linen and towels, TV and fan. The breakfast is included. At Viva Guest House you will find comfort living area and also a lovely garden. Laundry on request. Use of kitchen and BBQ for long term guests. Juan Santamaría International Airport is 10 km away and a shuttle service can be arranged for an extra fee. The property offers free street parking.
I came to Costa Rica in 2012, at that time I was just a traveler, but when I arrived here on that September, I fell in love with the country right away. It was rainy season here in Costa Rica, The fresh air, all green in my eyes, the people always smiling, I know I find the right place to live ! So I went back to China, packing all my things, bringing my parents, also our three cats and a Golden Retriever, and here we are ! I love meeting people from different parts of the world so I am now hosting this place, I will do my best to make your stay as comfortable as possible! Here will be your home away from the home ! Anything that you need, just let me know. Enjoy your stay in Costa Rica ! Pura Vida !
Our neighbourhood is a very quiet community, with private guard in the corner, you will feel safe here. We also have 2 parks nearby, you will be surrounded by the fresh air and bird singing.
Languages spoken: English,Spanish,Chinese

Area info

House rules

Viva Guest House takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 12:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.