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Hotel Pibi Boreal

3.0 star property
Beaux Arts hotel on river in Desamparados

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar
Free self-parking
Room service – dining
Free daily full breakfast
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Near Plaza Real Alajuela, Hotel Pibi Boreal offers a charming escape with full breakfast, a free airport shuttle, and WiFi. Unwind in the garden or take advantage of laundry facilities; multilingual staff are happy to assist during your stay.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Free airport pick-up
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Front desk safe
  • Water dispenser
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker

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Highlights

Individually decorated
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
  • 38 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Map
Calle el Comun, Rosales, Desemparados, Desamparados, Provincia de Alajuela, 20110

What's nearby

  • Alajuela Cathedral - 13 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Juan Santamaría Park - 14 min drive - 7.1 km
  • City Mall - 15 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Costa Rica Convention Center - 17 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Hacienda Alsacia - 26 min drive - 16.1 km

Getting around

  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 20 min drive
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 42 min drive
  • San Antonio de Belen Station - 28 min drive
  • San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station - 29 min drive
  • San Jose Fercori Station - 29 min drive
  • Free airport shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪Dragón Dorado - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪El Banco de los Mariscos - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pipos Bar - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Sabor Urbano - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sabores Alicante - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Hotel Pibi Boreal

Enjoy your visit to Desamparados with a stay at Hotel Pibi Boreal. Free perks include WiFi, an airport shuttle and full breakfast daily between 7 AM and 9:30 AM. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and overall property condition.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 9 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • Guests must transfer via airport shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 48 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
    • This property offers transfers from the airport; 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 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours 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 at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 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 18
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Children

    • Children (2 years old and younger) are not allowed
    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free secured on-site self-parking
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Transfers

    • Free airport shuttle from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 7 AM–9:30 AM
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Water dispenser

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2018
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Mosquito nets
  • Beaux Arts architecture

Accessibility

  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Blackout curtains
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Access via exterior corridors

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 31 December 2025 to 1 January 2026 (dates subject to change).

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on-site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
State tax ID – 3102765133

Also known as

Hotel Pibi Boreal Hotel
Hotel Pibi Boreal Desamparados
Hotel Pibi Boreal Hotel Desamparados

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Pibi Boreal currently open?

This property is closed from 31 December 2025 to 1 January 2026 (dates subject to change).

Does Hotel Pibi Boreal offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel Pibi Boreal does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Pibi Boreal?

Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel Pibi Boreal?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Pibi Boreal?

Yes, a free airport shuttle is available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM on request.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Pibi Boreal?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

Is there an on-site casino at Hotel Pibi Boreal?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Fiesta Heredia (15-min drive) and Casino Fiesta (29-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Hotel Pibi Boreal and nearby?

Hotel Pibi Boreal has a garden.

What's the area around Hotel Pibi Boreal like?

Hotel Pibi Boreal is located by the river. Popular attractions include Sabana Park, which is 25 minutes away by car.

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Hotel Pibi Boreal Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Breakfast
Airport
Room
View
Family friendly
Balcony
Service staff
Trees
Forests
Bed

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was a highlight with fresh options served to guests' doors or enjoyed on the balcony with a nice view. (68 reviews)
  • The property offers a convenient and reliable airport shuttle service, with hosts providing transportation to and from the airport. (20 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Absolutely perfect little gem…we stayed the night before our international flight back home, and it was so convenient! I would stay there again in a heartbeat!
Tawnya, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Perfect spot for as we came into San Jose for our flight out the next day. The family is so kind, and it was nice to be 20 min out of the madness of a city after spending 2 weeks in amazing beaches and rain forests. Highly recommend!
Dan, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Good breakfast
Erik-Frank, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Just perfect!
Amelie, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Everything was perfect. The property owners are a delight. The property is beautiful. Breakfast was wonderful.
Elizabeth, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

We can fully recommend the place!
Corinna, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The property is absolutely stunning! The staff is wonderful. The place looks even better in person. I 100% recommend it.
Jacquelin, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

We stayed here our first as CBC Y night when arriving in Costa Rica
Melissa, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The hosts went out of their way to show us a nice time. The breakfast was wonderful and the grounds were beautiful!!!
Daniel, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

We spent our last night of vacation at the Pibi Boreal. What a beautiful gem tucked into the hills above Alajuela! Family owned and operated inn offering first class hospitality and accommodations. We highly recommend and will always stay here in the future.
Kurt, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Transport to airport was spot on, we really appreciated!
Jean-Philippe, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful service, pick up from airport, quiet beautiful location
Ramon, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

We arrived late and left early, but the owners were very helpful. They greeted us at our car with an umbrella, and provided a service of pizza and salad. The room was comfortable and a good size, and had everything you need. It’s out of the way but it was fine for us as we had a vehicle. We would consider staying again so that we could explore the property.
Gemma, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Easy location to get to and not very far from the SJO Airport
kevin, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

amazing location near the airport ! owners are really helpful and nice :) nice garden around , yummy breakfast on the terrace with a view
Rébecca, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Quick stay, blew us away

We only had the pleasure of staying for one night, everything from our complimentary hotel pickup and breakfast and the hotel’s gorgeous property was the perfect start to our trip. I really enjoyed the small, quiet and quaint atmosphere. You can tell Matthieu and his wife put a lot of love into hosting their guests. Would love to return and stay longer on our next trip!
Amanda, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful place with wonderful hosts. This place is a gem!
Jacob, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Amazing room overlooking a great view. Owners were very friendly and helpful with providing information on things to do in the area and transport to the airport.
Erika, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great family-owned hotel with lovely hosts!
Emma, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

We enjoyed being near the airport but away from the traffic and congestion. It was a treat to wake in the morning in the treetops, with breakfast on the balcony! The staff was very helpful as well.
Jeannine, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Matt went above and beyond to not only make sure we had transportation from the airport to the hotel but he set us up with transportation to where we needed to go the next day. Seriously made my stay allllll that much more enjoyable and smooth sailing. Seriously couldn’t thank them enough. Even his kids are well mannered and helpful! Great family, and family business they have!
Kerry, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

A spectacular setting and lovely family run business. Highly recommend
Serrin, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful hotel!
Antonio, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

This place was beautiful and the owners were so nice and accommodating! Very much enjoyed our stay here and recommend it to anyone wanting the tranquility of a bed and breakfast in Costa Rica.
Jessica, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful place to relax and enjoy nature,with forrest view and river below yet relatively close to the airport.Listen to birds singing,river water passing by and beautiful stars at night(no light pollution)..Super clean and modern room. Stayed three nights and really enjoyed,no tv or phone in room(no need) but wifi super.Hosts Nidia and Matthieu were super with their hospitality,they recommended places to visit and restaurants.Breakfast delivered daily to your door at the time you wish,free airport shuttle.Highly recommend to everybody.
Stanislaw, 3-night trip