El Buda
Calle 146 , San Juan Sur de Poas, Alajuela, 20802, Costa Rica, San Juan de Poás
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Why people book this hotel
“It's all perfect and the hosts very nice and uncomplicated”
“Hosts are very nice and comunicative, we went there just to spend two nights whi…”
“Nice little house with better bathroom than typically found in Costa Rica”
“The accommodation meets everything necessary, spacious, clean and comfortable, a…”
“Also has a lovely view and garden and the breakfast was very tasty”
“Huge breakfast”
“Really convenient location for POAS and yet also in easy reach of the airport”
“Nice location and peaceful”
“About the apartment itself: it’s spacious, the room has 2 queen beds, there’s a …”
“The house is well equipped with everything we need, it is clean and has a terass…”
“Security very good and parking available”
“Parking at the property”
Overview
Set just 13 km from Poas National Park, El Buda provides accommodation in Poás with access to a garden, a terrace, as well as private check-in and check-out. This property offers access to a patio, table tennis, free private parking and free WiFi. The apartment offers garden views, a picnic area and a 24-hour front desk. The apartment provides guests with a balcony, mountain views, a seating area, cable flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a fridge, and a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. Kitchenware and coffee machine are also offered. At the apartment complex, units are equipped with bed linen and towels. Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium is 13 km from the apartment, while Parque Viva is 20 km from the property. The nearest airport is Juan Santamaría International Airport, 16 km from El Buda.
Traveller reviews
Mariana
family_with_children
May 4, 2025
“Amazing!”
It’s surrounded by nature: birds, squirrels, silence. There are many fruits plants also. It’s located on the main road to Poás Volcano, which unfortunately was closed during our stay. It’s easily to find with Waze or Maps. About the apartment itself: it’s spacious, the room has 2 queen beds, there’s a hair dryer, hot water, soap and clean towels in the bathroom, and the kitchen has all amenities you need to your stay: a microwave, a cooker, a refrigerator, pans… There’s a small market 1km from there where you can find everything you need. Besides, if you want to have a Costa Rican lunch, see farms animals, fishing or tubing, you can go to Finca Koki-about 2km by Buda’s apartment.
Maddalena
couple
November 3, 2024
“Beautiful place”
Really nice place! Big appartement with big balcony over the wide garden with a mountain view. It's all perfect and the hosts very nice and uncomplicated.
Adela
extended_group
February 23, 2024
Very good place when you want to visit volcan Poas (also Stabucks Hacienda and Doka are close by car). The house is well equipped with everything we need, it is clean and has a terasse with a view to the jungle. Hosts are very nice and comunicative, we went there just to spend two nights while travelling all days long, so it was more than enough for us!
Karen
family_with_children
February 1, 2024
“Convenient and good value in lovely setting”
Really convenient location for POAS and yet also in easy reach of the airport. Nice little house with better bathroom than typically found in Costa Rica. Very friendly owners. Nice garden. Excellent value for money.
John
solo_traveller
November 26, 2023
The place is a great hub to visit the entire area, I was there for 4 days and it could have been more. The accommodation meets everything necessary, spacious, clean and comfortable, adding a nice balcony for breakfast. The attention of the owners is perfect, attentive to every detail and advising on everything necessary. I promised to return
Pam
couple
July 22, 2023
“A hidden gem!”
A gem of a Costa Rican experience. Homey, comfortable with many extra kitchen amenities, great balcony view, hammock and ping pong available. On a botanical landscaped property. Owners were wonderful and extremely helpful. Security very good and parking available.
Danielle
extended_group
April 19, 2023
“Great accommodation, very helpful host - would highly recommend”
Really lovely accommodation - very clean, lots of room for 4 people. Great host who gave us some great recommendations and helped with everything ! Also has a lovely view and garden and the breakfast was very tasty !
Daniel
solo_traveller
April 7, 2023
Nice location and peaceful
Beatrice
couple
February 5, 2023
“I can strongly recommend a stay at the property if you’re visiting the area”
very freindly, helpful owners, quiet place, stunning welcoming with the best pineapple juice I ever had 🍍☀️
Marcin
family_with_children
January 24, 2023
In the middle of banana Forest with routes inside to hide. Kitchen with all the necessary equipment. Comfortable beds, bathroom with all is needed. Parking at the property. Huge breakfast. Warm welcome by host who is a welcoming and helpful family. Perfect starting point for a Poas volcano tour.
Martyna
couple
December 10, 2022
“Close to Poas volcano”
Amazing owners, due to delayed flight we were able to check in very late at night. We received breakfast at very early morning as we wanted to got straight to Poas volcano
Jeffry
couple
October 19, 2022
everything was just perfect! fully recommended
Oli
couple
September 14, 2022
“a lovely place well equipped with fantastic hosts.”
lovely couple who run it who brought us an umbrella to get out of the car and hit drinks and biscuits on arrival. well equipped place with balcony. great location if you have a car and are visiting the volcano.
Fernando
couple
February 22, 2022
“Very good, feels like home”
Very Nice place near Poas. Brand new house, with everything you need, and a very good breakfast. The couple who runs the place is extremely helpful and warming.
Facilities
Activities
Table tennis
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
Food & Drink
Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Delivered food is securely covered, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
General
Bicycle parking, WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Picnic area, Garden, Terrace
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
CCTV in common areas
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
Self check-in
Lockbox key collection at the property
Services
Private check-in/check-out, Express check-in/check-out, 24-hour front desk
One-Bedroom Apartment
Featuring a private entrance, this apartment also comprises 1 bedroom, a seating area and 1 bathroom with a shower and a bidet. Guests will find a refrigerator, kitchenware, a microwave and a tea and coffee maker in the well-equipped kitchen. The apartment also provides guests with a barbecue. Boasting a balcony with garden views, this apartment also provides soundproof walls and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit offers 2 beds.
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