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Casa Isabella

4.5 star property
City-center San Rafael B&B with restaurant

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
Main amenities
  • Housekeeping on weekdays
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Spa services
  • Babysitting
  • Business center
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Beach shuttle
  • Theme park shuttle
  • Casino shuttle
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden

Room options

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Superior Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Room

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 22 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Family Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Family Room

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 35 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 32 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Suite

Highlights

Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 38 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Junior Room

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 32 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard, One Queen Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Standard, One Queen Bed

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Basic Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Yard
Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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From Restaurante Chichis 1.1km E,, 100m N and 75m W - Belo Horizonte, Escazu, San Jose

What's nearby

  • Sabana Park - 5 min drive
  • National Stadium of Costa Rica - 5 min drive
  • Estadio Nacional - 6 min drive
  • Multiplaza Mall Escazu - 7 min drive
  • Avenida Escazú Shopping Center - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 13 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 28 min drive
  • Jacks Station - 6 min drive
  • San Jose Sabana Station - 8 min drive
  • San Jose Contraloria Station - 9 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪El Novillo Alegre - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Papa Johns - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪ChuBBs Bar - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪SURA Restaurante Coreano - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Casa Isabella

Located just 3.7 mi (6 km) from the airport, Casa Isabella offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). You can indulge in massages, facials, or mani/pedis, and By reservation only serves local and international cuisine. Other highlights at this luxurious bed & breakfast include a terrace and a garden.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 7 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); 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 7 AM - 6 PM
    • Guests 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 ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
    • Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21
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Children

    • One child (3 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • Babysitting*
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free onsite valet parking
    • Onsite extended parking (USD 7 per night)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Onsite parking limited
    • Free offsite parking nearby
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
    • Train station pick-up*
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Offsite

    • Area shuttle within 200 mi*
    • Beach shuttle*
    • Shopping center shuttle*
    • Casino shuttle*
    • Theme park shuttle*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–9 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Grocery/convenience store

What to do

  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ecotours
  • Shopping
  • Discount at nearby fitness center
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Wildlife viewing nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room
  • Computer station

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limo or town car service
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1997
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in common areas
  • Spa services
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 36-inch LED TV
  • Premium cable channels
  • First-run movies

Home comfort

  • Minibar
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

What to enjoy

  • Yard
  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Weekday housekeeping only
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include facials and manicures and pedicures.

Dining

By reservation only - This diner specializes in local and international cuisine.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 30 per person (one way)
  • Train station pick-up service is offered for an extra charge
  • Area shuttle service to the beach, casino, shopping center, and theme park is offered for an extra charge
  • Air conditioning is available for an extra charge of USD 5

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 15.0 per stay

Parking

  • Extended parking costs USD 7 per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards.

Also known as

Casa Isabella
Casa Isabella B&B
Casa Isabella B&B Costa Rica
Casa Isabella Costa Rica
Isabella Casa
Isabella Costa Rica
Casa Isabella Costa Rica Escazu
Casa Isabella Costa Rica Hotel Escazu
Casa Isabella Escazu
Casa Isabella Bed & breakfast
Casa Isabella Bed & breakfast Escazu

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Casa Isabella?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Casa Isabella?
Yes, there's free self and valet parking. Parking spots may be limited.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Casa Isabella?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 30 per person one way.
Is there an onsite casino at Casa Isabella?
No, this bed & breakfast doesn't have a casino, but Casino Fiesta (10-min drive) and Casino Fiesta Heredia (14-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Casa Isabella and nearby?
Have fun with activities like hiking, mountain biking, and ziplining, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation onsite includes ecotours. Enjoy amenities like spa services, a picnic area, and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Casa Isabella?
Yes, By reservation only offers local and international cuisine.
Does Casa Isabella have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a yard.
What's the area around Casa Isabella like?
Casa Isabella is in the heart of San Rafael, a short 19-minute walk from Escazú Village.

Casa Isabella Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Poor

Beautiful view.
The owner was selling and there was no staff, no manager to help me as promised. There was only one woman there part time to clean. There was no breakfast. The owner gave me a larger room at the same rate to compensate. But, this really still was uncomfortable I was the only person in this large house for most of my stay. Yes, the only person. The Internet was intermittent and I really felt used. If the owner was selling she should have told me in advance. So, I was the very last guest in an otherwise lovely house.
14-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

House have nice decor, clean, and good location.
Was greeted by friendly staff. House was very clean. Room was spacious and comfy. My bad luck, breakfast was not provided because the cook quit and no manager at the time of my visit. Did not meet owner but did talked to her on the phone..
Jen, 2-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

4/10 Fair

2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Comforts of home!
Great place out of the way of the city. Close enough to the airport (took us about 20 minutes VERY early when there was no traffic). Beautiful crew of the city and nice clean room! More like a bed and breakfast. It's a very large house and each room is for a guest with common places shared.
JP, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice b and b. Clean, comfy and very helpful staff. Would be glad to stay there again!
2-night trip
Verified CheapTickets guest review

2/10 Poor

Hotel never opened door
We paid for hotel via expedia. B&B never resounded to one email, phone call or when we finally arrived no one even answered the door. We are basically getting same response from Expedia re: this matter. No one helped me while in Costa Rica at Expedia, I and to wait till we returned to the states. Expedia said we would get an answer within 24 hours and still nothing. I am reaching out again to expedia- which is difficult, and no response. All i want is a refund of monies paid for a room we never were able to stay in- and that was not by our choice. It would be nice if Expedia also paid the $ I had to pay for additional room cost the night of our check in. This has been a horrible experience- that I hope no one else encounters. Expedia should really check if hotels are closed (which this one appears to be that way).
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Quiet & Relaxing Stay
The hotel is close to San Jose and has numerous restaurants nearby. Rooms are clean with a comfortable bed and the breakfast is very good.
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Beautiful B&B but with a few safety issues. Also, breakfast is same everyday, gal who serves it not overly friendly. Bed is placed under low hanging gable, only 5 foot clearance, can hit head if not very careful. Bathroom beautiful but enormous tub had 2, 6 inch stairs to climb to get in and out of without handrail and with marble floors could be an accident waiting to happen. Roberto was extremely friendly and helpful.
Verified Travelocity guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Roberto was a great host and staff was absolutely friendly. Would recommend to a friend!
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Not a typical B&B
The B&B was very aesthetically pleasing and Roberto was wonderful. A few things were a potential danger. First the ceiling in rooms were very low where gables were and 1 bed under this. Upon standing up from bed, hit head very hard!!!! Thought I might of had minor concussion. The other danger was the huge tub/shower looked nice but there were 2 steps about 10 inches high to get into tub and NO handrail plus flooring is all marble and slippery when wet. It was scary getting in and out. My last complaint was that breakfast was just adequate and same both days. The gal who made breakfast seemed like she hated her job, very shy and didn't speak to us. I thought this was strange for a B&B. Beautiful home with some problems.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nice B&B
We stayed one night for a stopover. The owner was warm and welcoming. The place is quaint and clean and beds are super comfortable. For the cost, you get way more than what you are paying for. --Please be aware that this is a Bed and Breakfast. No matter how quiet we tried to be, we felt like we were intruding. In the morning, aware of all of the sleeping tenants, we tiptoed and whispered as we cleared out and still woke up other guests. It's like walking around an old house -- it's difficult to move several pieces of luggage without making a sound. My only issue was the noise at night. Neighborhood dogs barked all night long. We used our cell phones to generate white noise and this helped the situation.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

I was ready to shoot a dog
This bed and breakfast was clean and very nice! The innkeeper was very helpful! The only thing that was wrong with our whole stay was there was house nearby with like 10 dogs. They barked ALL NIGHT LONG. The windows shut made no difference. They seemed to set off other dogs too and many times I awoke feeling I was in the 101 Dalmations movie by Disney and some kind of warning must have been going off! Seriously, this was an excellent B&B; it was just the constant dog barking (even with ear plugs I was awakened many times per night) that made it difficult.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nice place to when in San Jose
Nice setting in hills accessible mainly by car. Welcoming staff. Comfortable room. Excellent breakfast made to order. N
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Cozy little hotel.
Beautiful house well conditioned as a hotel. The best part was Roberto, the owner. He was so attemptive and incredibly helpful in making arrangements for my trip.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great Bed & Breakfast
I stay in Casa Isabella for a week, due to a business trip. It was great, the hotel is in Escazu, a little away from San Jose. The view is great and the location is good for relax. I recommend it. The price is accordingly and you can feel free to us Roberto for anything you need.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Excellent stay at Casa I. Thank you, Roberto!
This B&B is in Escazu which is a suburb of San Jose. We chose it because the ratings were v.g. and we were looking for a safe area. If you are driving, you will need a GPS to get around. At first, we bused downtown to get our car and managed alright. Roberto, the manager was excellent in providing assistance to organize our itinerary. Casa Isabella is a wonderful vintage home in the hills surrounding San Jose. It is very clean and the atmosphere is charming. We stayed for 2 nights on the way in and one night on the way out. I would recommend that you ask Roberto to organize your transfer to his Casa, if you are not renting a car at the airport. The taxi drivers would have difficulty finding it. The breakfast was good with several options. We stayed in room 1 on the main floor and loved it. On the way out, we stayed in a room upstairs and it was also great. The one thing that people have to remember in a B&B is that it is not a hotel and the noise tends to carry more. We had an early flight the next morning and had to ask the people next door to go downstairs with their friends if the wanted to continue their talk past 10:30pm. If you choose this B&B, you must try a local restaurant called, Las Posadas de la Bruhas. We had an enormous meal which was excellent (outstanding wings, excellent chicken strip salad and a wonderful appetizer).Best meal we had in Costa Rica. Ask Roberto for directions.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

The owner was extremely helpful and even went out of his way to book a number of tours for us while there. I highly recommend this place. It has a great view of San Jose, Costa Rica.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great Hospitality
We had a great time staying at Casa Isabella. Roberto was very helpful. He helped us book our zip lining adventure(canopy), order in some good Chinese food, and give us directions to the nearest hardware store. The rooms are very comfortable and breakfast was Delicious!!!! We also forgot our camera charger and battery and Roberto was quick in notifying us. Thank you Roberto!!! It was a pleasure staying at Casa Isabella.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great B&B; very welcoming owner/manager.
People who stay at a B&B are generally looking for an experience that differentiates itself from a hotel stay. Roberto, the owner/manager, runs a fine establishment. Although you'll need to get cabs into the city, Escazu provides a much quieter setting and a respite from a busseling city that is a must see. If Roberto offers pick up from the airport, accept it. David, the driver, is a good guy. Also, and exceptionally helpful, is a cell phone that Roberto may offer you for the duration of the stay. Trust me, as we found out, better to have a cab company on speed dial that knows the B&B's location than not.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Great place, inconvenient location.
Charming hotel, clean and very nice rooms. Only downside is the location, far away from downtown and impossible for a taxi to find. Be prepared to use GPS to guide whoever is driving you!
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

no better place to stop before/after SJO
Super service.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel with a great price
We loved staying in Casa Isabella!! It is a lovely hotel in a quite neighborhood. Roberto was very helpful and knowledgable and made us feel at home.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Stay in paradise
Casa Isabella is in a neighborhood and would be made only nice if in tropical jungle. But staff is amazing. Never have felt more comfortable than starting here. They have air conditioning but never really needed it. Roberto and Alyssa are wonderful people with a sincerity of ensuring you have a great trip. Roberto even got me a cell phone to use for a couple of dollars. Made sure to program cell phone with numbers I would need. I don't know if they get the opportunity to read these messages, but if so I would like to tell you thank you from the bottom of my heart. Sincerely Jeffrey Bryson
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay. Very clean and awesome breakfast. They offered other services including cellphone rental at a very good price. Great view of city. We are a family of 5 and their large room was great. Plenty of room. There were other guest, but only noticed if passing in the main area. We would definitely recommend it and stay again. Your 20-30 mins from Airport and 10 mins from Downtown.
Verified Hotels.com guest review