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Hotel el Tucan Alajuela

2.5 star property
Travelers explore the charming streets of Agonía by day, then return to unwind and plan their next adventure with convenient deli snacks nearby.

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Hotel el Tucan Alajuela welcomes visitors to Agonía with a taste of local breakfast each morning. The property offers practical amenities including laundry facilities and in-room WiFi. Guests can purchase snacks at the deli or get assistance arranging tours to nearby attractions.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is S$60
includes taxes & fees
24 May - 25 May

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Policies

Check-in

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

Minimum check-in age - 17

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property on arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay for free

Welcoming dogs and cats only

1 total (up to 7 kg per pet)

Pets cannot be left unattended

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash Breakage deposit: USD 10 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 10 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 6 per night(328 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Property Registration Number 8

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel el Tucan Alajuela pet-friendly?

Yes, Hotel el Tucan Alajuela allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 7 kg per pet. A cleaning fee of USD 20 also applies. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel el Tucan Alajuela?

As of 21 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel el Tucan Alajuela on 24 May, 2026 start from S$60, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Hotel el Tucan Alajuela?

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

What time is check-out at Hotel el Tucan Alajuela?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Does Hotel el Tucan Alajuela provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the hotel to the airport that runs on request. A fee of USD 10 per person applies.

Where is Hotel el Tucan Alajuela located?

Located in Carmen, this bed & breakfast is steps away from Juan Santamaría Park and Central Market Alajuela. Central Park and Juan Santamaria Historical Museum are also within 5 minutes.

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Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

7.4

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 59 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ming

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very kind and courteous. It is a family run business as are many smaller hotels in Costa Rica. We felt safe and secure. It was a very basic room , but it was clean and comfortable. Again, the staff was the best.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean. The staff was really courteous and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jesse

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel for the price and the staff is very friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location close to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ranjit

This was perfect for my basic needs of an overnight stay. Simple and friendly check in, comfy bed, good WiFi, and nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

reina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice and clean nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

erhan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Might look scary to the average American women at first but a great place to stay and lots of nice restaurants around
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were lots of things to do around the hotel. Things like the museum and parks. Lots of restaurants too. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place was very clean and the hosts very friendly and helpful. For the price it was about as expected. The neighborhood is very busy, but being near the airport was good. I would probably stay here again if I was by myself.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaylee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good for a night before flying out early. Would st

The hotel is actually really quiet - no windows helps- like an old office building turned hotel. We stayed mid week not on a weekend. No elevator - (Not a problem for us) beds are Costa Rican hard (normal Everywhere you go unless your paying for luxury) AC works - not ice cold but better than a Fan! Restaurants are walking distance and good. We would definitely stay again when we’re flying out!! They let us park right in front of the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived at around 2am on an Orange taxi from the airport (about 5-10 minutes and $10us) Taxi driver did not want to wait for us to be let inside. Rang the bell twice and after 1-2 minutes staff opened the door, greeted us and showed us the room. Driver did at least wait until someone was obviously awake and coming. 5 stars for the fact that my WhatsApp messages to the hotel were answered promptly and they actually let us inside quickly upon arrival. Room itself was very basic and had no windows to the outside( just to the hallway) but had the essentials and good hot water for showering. Also seemed to be totally wheelchair accessible, and had good wifi with password posted in common areas. And the included breakfast and coffee was restaurant quality and excellent. (Gallo pinto, pan tostado, plátano frito, huevo y salchicha, café y mas ). Staff were all friendly and helpful. I booked on short notice thru expedia. Security , 24 hr front desk, communication, and price were my top priorities due to late flight arrival to SJO. I was worried about being stuck outside somewhere in the city in the middle of the night without a working cell phone and didn't want to pay big chain prices nearer the airport.Tucán delivered on security and communication and served an awesome breakfast as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hole in ceiling above shower where a light used to be, had to plug it with toilet paper to feel like someone wouldn’t look in. A/C leaked, bed was not comfortable, noisy in front area. Parking is in a pay lot down the street. Breakfast was delicious.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Norman

Disliked: Amenities
I had no idea what to expect of this property or area. When I arrived, the staff was friendly and helpful but there was no food services at the hotel. Breakfast was a 4-5 blocks away at another hotel. The bed was comfortable but there was no fan.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Pascal

There was floating in the room. Was cancelled
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly, easy checkin and out!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Amenities
Modest but clean, the reception was extremely kind and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Lina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel

The hotel itself is very nice. However, it does say that breakfast is included, and please be aware that you have to make your own breakfast, which is fine.
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Liked: Staff & service
Close to airport. Needs updating.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paulo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recommend it for cheap .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Dorina

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have to pay for parking and it is expensive
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Cody

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

no toilet paper

They didn't have toilet paper... other than that it was acceptable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Sebastian

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bedsheets were full of hair and crumbs, for sure no one bothered to clean them. There were also tons of hair in the bathroom, alongside a multitude of bloodstains. Also the door could not be locked properly. If you don't want to contract any diseases stay clear of this filthy hellhole.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

walt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Coutious
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Did not have room even tho I paid.