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Viva Guest House in San José provides accommodations with a garden and a shared lounge. Private parking is available on site at this recently renovated property. The guest house features a restaurant serving American cuisine, as well as free Wifi throughout the property. At the guest house, all units come with a wardrobe. Every unit is equipped with a desk and a flat-screen TV, and some units at the guest house have a terrace. A selection of options including warm dishes, local specialities, and fruit are available for the continental breakfast. A mini-market is available at the guest house. Poas National Park is 29 miles from the guest house, while National Stadium of Costa Rica is 2.2 miles from the property. Juan Santamaría International Airport is 11 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Breakfast Info

Continental

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 full bed
2 twin beds
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
9.4
Location
8.8
Free Wifi
9.2
High score for San José

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • 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
  • Kristin
    United States of America United States of America
    The staff were all wonderful, especially Kaila. The location is convenient and feels safe. The beds are comfortable. Wifi was good. We especially like the balconies which had good views.
  • Craig
    Canada Canada
    Great place, super nice staff, good breakfast and value for money.
  • Jessica
    United States of America United States of America
    Our hosts were incredibly kind! The breakfast on the morning was above my expectations and quite delicious.
  • R
    Renée
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Clean and tidy, use of kitchen, food available and breakfast was great would defo recommend really enjoyed my stay , hosts were super nice and went above and beyond to make my stay comfortable
  • Jaziel
    Canada Canada
    It was a big place, with friendly staff and comfortable room
  • Lee
    United States of America United States of America
    Newly built property. First time staying at a guesthouse/hostel and I must say I will definitely be staying here again. I had a room with a private bathroom and it was super clean & cozy. Xin was very welcoming and friendly. Very sweet lady.

Hosted by Xin Liu

9.8
9.8
Host Review Score
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

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Viva Guest House Food Corner
    • Cuisine
      American • Japanese • Korean
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly

Amenities of Viva Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Garden

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Room Amenities

  • Clothes rack

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV

Food & Drink

Internet
Fast free Wifi 57 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is needed).

    Services

    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Baggage storage
    • Express check-in/out
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Safety & security

    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Key access

    General

    • Convenience store on site
    • Smoke-free property
    • Fan
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Languages Spoken

    • English
    • Spanish
    • Chinese

    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
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    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
    American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBMaestroDiscoverUnionPay credit cardCash
    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.

    FAQs about Viva Guest House

    • Check-in at Viva Guest House is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • The prices at Viva Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Viva Guest House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Room options at Viva Guest House include:

        • Double
        • Twin

      • Viva Guest House has 1 restaurant:

        • Viva Guest House Food Corner

      • Viva Guest House is 3.1 miles from the center of San José. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

      • Guests staying at Viva Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

        Breakfast option(s) include:

        • Continental