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Buen Camino Hotel, San Mateo

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A pool area with lounge chairs and a view of the landscape.
A wooden deck with outdoor seating and a view of a cityscape.
A room with a sofa, a chair, a bed, and a small table.
A rustic interior with a wooden ceiling, a dining table with a glass jar and a kettle, and a hanging light fixture.
A spacious indoor dining area with high ceilings, wooden tables, and black chairs.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Self-parking included
    Enjoy the convenience of free self-parking, a rare perk for guests in this location.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.

Popular amenities

  • Poolside bar
  • Furnished patio
  • Kids’ pool
  • Dog-friendly
  • Local cuisine breakfast included
  • Kitchenette

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Finca Ecologica del Bosque, San Mateo, Alajuela Province, 20401
  • Place, Aguacate Mines
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Carara National Park
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Place, Parque Viva
    ‪55 min drive‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪64 min drive‬

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A cozy room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a small kitchen area.

Panoramic Cabin, Pool Access, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A poolside area with wooden lounge chairs and a large umbrella.

Signature Bungalow, Pool Access, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Large Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Frequently asked questions

Does Buen Camino Hotel, San Mateo have a pool?

Yes, this property has 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Is Buen Camino Hotel, San Mateo pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 20 per pet, per day.

How much is parking at Buen Camino Hotel, San Mateo?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Buen Camino Hotel, San Mateo?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Buen Camino Hotel, San Mateo?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Buen Camino Hotel, San Mateo located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within 20 miles (32 km) of Palmares Church, Carara National Park and San Ramon Municipal Market. San Ramon Museum and San Ramon Nonato Church are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Buen Camino Hotel, San Mateo Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Communication

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful place, cabins were lovely, breakfast was delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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The resort and scenery is very beautiful, great food, and nice staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Gorgeous stay!!

Beautiful place!! Amazing experience!! Highly recommend staying here!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent area, and offers bike trails and hiking trails, nice pool
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great property for an overnight stay. Beautiful views, comfortable beds. Small bathroom but just enough for what we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Great ecolodge
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

I loved this hotel!!! we will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful views
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Property has amazing views of the nature, good breakfast options. Getting uphill was a bit challenging with a small car but views were stunning.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful, quiet, friendly employees, kid friendly Upna steep hill but its BEAUTIFUL and feels very jungle like logive them 10 stars
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Amazing view to all sides

Very nice place with an amazing view 😊
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Love the Pad!

We have stayed here many times and every time have had a great experience! We love the comfort and style of the rooms, the pools, the restaurant and the attentive staff. We will definitely keep returning to the Pad!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful little spot on top of a mountain with great views. Cabins hd everything you need
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice place, great views over Orotina. Minor criticism: the kitchenette area should have an electric grill or something for cooking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved our stay here. Gigi and the team looked after us really well. Nothing was too much to ask for. Great food available at the restaurant, the kids loved the pools and some good mountain bike tracks. Accommodations were very comfortable. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Tranquility and overall ambiance was beyond expectations, convenient yet minimalist! Host Danny’s helpfulness was way above par. Would certainly love to come back with family.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing and Unique!

Absolutely amazing property!! Total unexpected gem to come upon during our trip around Costa Rica! Great views and restaurant on site. Will absolutely be returning. Was one of the top highlights of our trip!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Edén

Nature surrounded by a few fantastic humans :) great food and drinks !
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The views were spectacular, and the pools were very pleasant. The restaurant was wonderful. We were there at a hot time of the year and there was no A/C, but plenty of fans and shade. Be aware that the road up is rough.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved the views from the restaurant and pool area. Our room It’s actually better than the photos, however we would have liked a more kitchen equipment. We booked the room with kitchenette, It had a lovely big dining area and kitchen but only a fridge and kettle nothing to cook with. The bed is lovely and comfortable and the extra fan was really good to have.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Extraordinary

Be ready for rough a ride up the hill and nothing around...but once you get there it's paradise. Perfect place to unwind far from city noise. (And no barking dogs!) Dani is a gem, speaks fluent English and super professional. We had a wonderful dinner and a great breakfast facing the mountains. You can even see the ocean. The little villas are rustic and super comfortable. I want to go back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful outdoor setting at the top of the hill, with beautiful blue pool and string lights. Great views of the surrounding area and nature. The cottages are clean and well done. Surrounded by nature. Good restaurant. We had pesto pasta with shrimps, and garlic shrimp. Strawberry daiquiri was also great. The bike park and high end bike rentals sound awesome. We didn't try them. Friendly service. We also happened to talk to some of the owners. Great to hear what they are trying to do for the local community as well. Friendly service.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Look elsewhere.

Look elsewhere. The staff is friendly when you can find them. We stayed in a 2 bedroom casita, beds were full of bugs, not alive but just not what we expected. Bathroom was outdated and not clean, no ac and in San Mateo late march you need it. Was hard to sleep. The beds are very uncomfortable. No entertainment in casita. Three pools that were run down and outdated. Breakfast is free but very limited. Would not stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

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Overall this was a great Property for my family. We are a family of 4, we had a cozy 2 bedroom unit, complete with sitting area and backyard. The second bedroom had 2 twin beda which was great for the boys not having to share a bed. Things to note...the hotel is up on a mountain, you need a sturdy vehicle to do the drive. Once we got in for the evening we did not leave because the drive up is a bit difficult un the dark. There is a restaurant and bar, we had dinner there every night. There were a few instances in which certain items were not available, but everything we did order was excellent, Chef Daniel was great in the kitchen. The unit was very basic, no tv, no AC, no coffee maker or microwave. Being up in the mountains, it got cooler in the evening so we were ok with just the fan. We enjoyed our stay, Gigi and the staff were very friendly, they went out of their way to make us feel welcomed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The only problem was in the beginning with booking when I booked a smaller room and they gave me problems exchanging it for a larger one as it was some special deal. Should have been done without issues as I was going to pay more for a larger room. Other than that our stay was flawless. Very comfortable large 2 bedroom casistas great for families, kitchen, outdoor sink to wash off the mud, very comfortable. The view from the pool deck was amazing, very pleasant staff, great food, enough vegan options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Some bikes for rental needed work so check make sure all is in working order. Three swimming pools including a baby pool. Would definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024