Laura is a wonderful host and I really felt like home at her house. She's always there, downstairs, if you need help with anything. It was very interesting to talk to her and learn about life in Costa Rica as these were my first nights after arriving. I was impressed with how well she decorated the house all with her own hands! The breakfast was absolutely delicious and always very fresh - Laura makes that a priority, so you have to tell her when you'll want to have your breakfast and she'll prepare it at the right time just for you. I didn't have any specific plans for the day so she was flexible and agreed to cook it whenever I woke up, I just had to ask 20 minutes in advance. Instead of pre-cooking the breakfast she still made a point of always cooking fresh, which I think is great hospitality. There's not too much to do in Alajuela, but I enjoyed just walking around, the people are very friendly and it's not touristy at all. I really liked the central park and the cathedral in front. There's a bus that goes to San Jose every 15 or 30 minutes (I don't remember, but Laura can always help you with that) where you can visit some nice museums, but I would never choose to stay in San Jose instead of Alajuela. San Jose is one big tourist trap, Alajuela is closer to the airport and a much more authentic place to stay.

There was some noise from the street at night and you couldn't close the window (actually it's more of a ventilation hole). But that's just how most houses are built in Costa Rica. Speaking of windows, the one in my room was made of glass tiles so I couldn't see anything through it. But I'm not sure if it would help if it was a normal window - Alajuela is built up quite densely and you would be staring at a wall on the other side of a narrow street.

Had a great stay for 1 night before heading to the airport. It's a convenient location because I was able to walk to many places in Alajuela. The host made delicious breakfast. She was kind and warm and we had a great conversation in the morning.

The traffic noise was loud though most of the accommodations in Alajuela are next to the street so it was unavoidable.

Rien !

Tout. Ne pas répondre à mes appels. Me faire venir sur le lieu pour annuler ma présence malgré mes appels, messages sur le répondeur. Je me suis retrouvée devant un hostal semi fermé. Porte ouvert avec lumière mais personne n’est venu m’ouvrir Il était 21:00 du soir. Pas eu d’excuses etc… J’ai fais aime y séjourner car il m’a semblé adapté à ce dont j’avais besoin et souhaitais mais non.

Laura n'aime pas les Français, elle nous a mis dehors à notre arrivée en pleine nuit car nous avons eu le malheur de lui dire que les 2 cages a lapins quelle nous proposais ne correspondaient pas à la belle chambre pour 3 que nous avions réservée (pour 65$ quand même) afin de passer la première nuit avec notre fils de 13 ans. Cette femme nous a juste virés, menacés d'appeler la police, en nous disant que c'était toujours pareil avec les français !!! Heureusement ce n'est pas toujours pareil avec les Costaricains, c'est notre deuxième séjour ici et nous avons toujours été bien reçu partout où nous sommes passés. Français ( et peut être d'autres j'en ai bien peur) vous n'êtes pas les bienvenus chez Laura

I spent two very comfortable nights here. Everything about the place was great, including the homemade breakfast! In addition, the host was very helpful in arranging for me a taxi back to the airport and answering my questions about the surrounding area. I felt well taken care of.

Clean , near airport $6 taxi , lovely owner , great breakfast !! Will defo stay again 😃🙏

Nothing

L’accueil, la gentillesse de la propriétaire, nos jasettes, le généreux déjeuner, le calme, le comfort du lit, la grandeur de la chambre, la propreté. Pas de négatif à nommer. Très satisfaite de mes 3 nuits chez Laura!

Laura the owner is a very wonderful and knowledgeable person. This place is a very good value for the money. Great location near lots of restaurants, comfy room, and a really good breakfast...and super hospitality!

No complaints!