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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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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar
Free self-parking
Room service – dining
Free daily full breakfast
Exterior

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
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
  • 38 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Located on a river, Hotel Pibi Boreal is in an area with good airport proximity. Alajuela Cathedral is a notable landmark and some of the area's popular attractions include Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center and Hacienda Alsacia. Don't miss out on a visit to Doka Estate.
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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

  • ‪Dragón Dorado - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪El Banco de los Mariscos - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pipos Bar - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Sabor Urbano - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sabores Alicante - ‬11 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 smoke-free property
  • Luggage storage, multilingual staff and a water dispenser
  • 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

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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

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. 370 out of 417 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 417 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 417 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 417 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 417 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

Tawnya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely perfect little gem…we stayed the night before our international flight back home, and it was so convenient! I would stay there again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect spot for as we came into San Jose for our flight out the next day. The family is so kind, and it was nice to be 20 min out of the madness of a city after spending 2 weeks in amazing beaches and rain forests. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erik-Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amelie

Just perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

Corinna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We can fully recommend the place!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is absolutely stunning! The staff is wonderful. The place looks even better in person. I 100% recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here our first as CBC Y night when arriving in Costa Rica
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts went out of their way to show us a nice time. The breakfast was wonderful and the grounds were beautiful!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We spent our last night of vacation at the Pibi Boreal. What a beautiful gem tucked into the hills above Alajuela! Family owned and operated inn offering first class hospitality and accommodations. We highly recommend and will always stay here in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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

Ramon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful service, pick up from airport, quiet beautiful location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 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

8/10 Good

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy location to get to and not very far from the SJO Airport
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rébecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
amazing location near the airport ! owners are really helpful and nice :) nice garden around , yummy breakfast on the terrace with a view
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

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

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

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing room overlooking a great view. Owners were very friendly and helpful with providing information on things to do in the area and transport to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 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

Jeannine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed being near the airport but away from the traffic and congestion. It was a treat to wake in the morning in the treetops, with breakfast on the balcony! The staff was very helpful as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Matt went above and beyond to not only make sure we had transportation from the airport to the hotel but he set us up with transportation to where we needed to go the next day. Seriously made my stay allllll that much more enjoyable and smooth sailing. Seriously couldn’t thank them enough. Even his kids are well mannered and helpful! Great family, and family business they have!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Serrin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A spectacular setting and lovely family run business. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was beautiful and the owners were so nice and accommodating! Very much enjoyed our stay here and recommend it to anyone wanting the tranquility of a bed and breakfast in Costa Rica.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast and overlook!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024