Casa Jardin del Mango

This place is a gem and a delight. I have traveled a lot in Central America and this is the best affordable city guest house/hostel/hotel I've been to. Incredible quality for value. I agree with other reviewers who said this feels like staying at a friend's house. The garden is gorgeous and so relaxing, a peaceful tropical oasis with birds singing and fish swimming in the ponds, even turtles sunning themselves. I mean, turtles. Yeah. Rooms are clean and comfortable with comfy beds, and there is a lot of common space with outdoor dining areas, BBQ, a big living room with TV, dining area, gym/workout space, and a full shared kitchen. Staff were incredibly kind and helpful about moving my reservation last minute, twice, and free of charge when there was a crazy snowstorm in the US that kept delaying my flights. Will be recommending this place to my friends and family as the #1 place to stay in San Jose.

We loved our (1 night) stay here coming through SAN Jose! Safe neighborhood, and the property is so cool! Great character with good, clean public spaces and well stocked shared kitchen. The garden itself is beautiful and a great place for a morning coffee under the mango tree with fountains, turtles and fish! Lovely experience and great host. Would come back again and again for a sanctuary space within the city 💚

Nice little hidden guesthouse in a convenient, safe location, very friendly and helpful staff (shout out to Quétu and César). Secluded garden is a peaceful oasis where you can have your coffee or tea (included) and your own breakfast (not included) on your little deck, listening to the cascading fountain with turtles and koi. It’s perfect for guests not looking for an impersonal chain hotel, but rather, a place that feels more like you’re staying at a friend’s house. Decent price too.