Offering a beautiful mountain setting just 2 km from Poás Volcano National Park, Altura Hotel features rooms with views of Costa Rica’s Central Valley. This charming hotel is set in attractive grounds with gazebos and walking paths.
Each spacious room at Altura Hotel has simple, modern décor. There is a seating area with a fireplace, flat-screen cable TV, a mini-fridge, and tea and coffee making facilities. Free Wi-Fi is also available.
Guests can enjoy a continental or traditional Costa Rican breakfast in the Altura’s dining room. There is also a small library.
Staff at the hotel reception can arrange excursions to local coffee plantations, national parks and waterfalls. Canopy tours of the rainforest at Las Colinas can also be arranged.
The hotel has a peaceful location outside Fraijanes, just 20 minutes’ drive from the city of Alajuela. San José is approximately 35 km away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
“Very friendly and helpful, excellent overall experience”
Sue
United Kingdom
“Beautiful grounds, amazing views, Very near to the volcano.”
Thompson
United Kingdom
“The room was comfortable and spacious. Ideal for visiting the Poas Volcano - only a few minutes up the road. A couple of really good restaurants nearby.”
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Nathalie
Switzerland
“The hotel room was spacious, and there was a heater available. The beds were comfortable, the breakfast was good, and the staff was very nice and attentive. I guess the location must be wonderful with good weather conditions.”
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Tim
United States
“Charming hotel way out by some fields near Poasito. The views are superb and you feel like you are on a farm. There are cows nearby, a donkey, two shaggy dogs, and at least one cat. The staff are helpful and a nice breakfast is included.”
Gilad
Israel
“The hotel is located 7 minutes from the entrance to the nature reserve (Nacional Volcán Poás) so when we landed in San Jose we drove straight to it from the airport. The place is very quiet and the room was very nicely decorated! Unfortunately we...”
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Ourania
Czech Republic
“Beautiful place with a wonderful view. Extremely friendly and helpful staff. Even when we had issues with our rented car Oscar, the receptionist was extremely helpful!!! Highly recommend place.”
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Emma
United Kingdom
“Location to Poas. Set in the jungle. Cool vibe being in a dome..”
Tiernan
Canada
“The room was beautiful, with great viewpoints on the property. Breakfast was also really good. There's a really good Mexican restaurant up the street that kept us fed during the day and night.”
Pierre
Canada
“Loved the decor, the dome is beautiful!! Great breakfast and great staff! Big hugs to Coco and Oso ❤️”
Hotel surroundings
House rules
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Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
Check-out
From 06:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Cot and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
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