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Casa Alquimia Artes

2.5 star property
Guesthouse convenient to Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi
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Experience tranquil retreats at Casa Alquimia Artes. Indulge in a peaceful stay with a garden, unwind on the terrace, and enjoy the convenience of laundry facilities and luggage storage.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Main amenities (9)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (5)

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free self parking

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Inti

8.0 out of 10
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Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
350 al Sur 80 este de la, gasolinera Monteverde, Monteverde, Puntarenas, 60109

What's nearby

  • Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Curi-Cancha Reserve - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Monteverde Orchid Garden - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Monteverde Butterfly Gardens - 3 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve - 6 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 156 min drive
  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 17 miles/27.4 km
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 51.8 miles/83.4 km
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Laggus - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Choco Café - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Green - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taty's Bakery - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Las Riendas Restaurant - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Casa Alquimia Artes

When you stay at Casa Alquimia Artes, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 7 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; your host will greet you
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
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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
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

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

    • Free onsite self parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Services

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Virtual front desk

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Portable fan

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio
  • Yard
  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Cleaning fees vary based on length of stay

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 10 (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping is offered for an extra charge of USD 5.00 per stay

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 10.0 per day
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts mobile payments and cash.
Mobile payment options include: PayPal.

Also known as

Casa Alquimia Artes B&B Monteverde
Casa Alquimia Artes Monteverde
Casa Alquimia Artes
Casa Alquimia Artes B B
Casa Alquimia Artes B B
Casa Alquimia Artes Guesthouse
Casa Alquimia Artes Monteverde
Casa Alquimia Artes Guesthouse Monteverde

Frequently asked questions

Does Casa Alquimia Artes offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Casa Alquimia Artes 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Casa Alquimia Artes?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Casa Alquimia Artes?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Casa Alquimia Artes?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Casa Alquimia Artes?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 10 (subject to availability).

What is there to do at Casa Alquimia Artes and nearby?

Casa Alquimia Artes has a garden.

Does Casa Alquimia Artes have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony or patio and a yard.

What's the area around Casa Alquimia Artes like?

Casa Alquimia Artes is a short 12-minute walk from Curi-Cancha Reserve and 14 minutes' walk from Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde.

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Reviews

Casa Alquimia Artes Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Very good

The host was very nice and accommodating and was the best part of the stay. A few things could have made it better such as some lighting near the area as it’s difficult to find the place if you are checking in at night and it’s dark. The area around is very green and is around 12 minutes walk to downtown. He also helped and guided us very well with booking the nearby attractions. The room was okay with wood work, but slightly small. Overall a good stay with a hostel feel.

8/10 Very good

Tarcisio and his partner are so lovely, and the space is full of light and warmth. We chose the cheapest option of rooms. The walls were thin and our room was small, but our stay was comfortable, and the garden was full of life!
Elizabeth, 4-night trip

2/10 Poor

Most disappointing experience ever period.
Juan, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Our Host Tarsicio and his partner were extremely kind people. We liked the common dining area and shared kitchen all of which were kept very clean. It is an up hill walk to Santa Elena but we really liked the closely restaurants. It was a short walk to Curi cancha park which was awesome. A taxi to Monte Verde costs $7 US. Both parks were truly amazing. Tarsicio also hooked us up with a fantastic bird guide. To improve - screens on the windows so we could leave them open without insects coming in.
SUSAN, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Quiet and comfortable place to stay in Monteverde! Easy to grab a bus to the cloud forest or walk to the a couple of coffee shops/restaurants. There's also a waterfall across the street that you can swim in.
Aidan, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Bastante deterioro
Eva, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A perfect end to our time in Costa Rica. Driving from Monteverde. The place is tucked up in the hills with views and beautiful scenery woke up in nice sunrise. We were greeted by the host and felt at home.
Nagat, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It is charming, tucked away in the mountains. Individualized rooms in home. The owner is very helpful with activities, sights to see and places to eat. March was perfect month to visit, the weather felt amazing. Definitely will come back again.
Nagat, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

I proprietari sono due persone splendide, Tarcisio e sua moglie sono sempre disponibili, attenti ed accoglienti. La struttura è semplice ma deliziosa. Mi sono trovata molto bene
Monica, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very nice host and good location. Too many bugs everywhere.
Sukhdeep, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Anfitriones ideales

La casa tiene todo lo que necesitas y se encuentra muy bien ubicada, pero lo mejor fueron los consejos del señor Tarsicio, y su amabilidad para responder cada duda que teniamos, he incluso nos ayudo con algunas reservas.
DANA KARINA, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Basic but well located

This was the strangest place we've stayed in our travels around Costa Rica. It's very cheap but the rooms appear unfinished. However the owners are very nice and organised trips for us. It's called a B&B but they don't provide breakfast and they don't clean the rooms. We even struggled to get a pillow for one of the beds as there wasn't one provided. That said, it's really well located for the Monteverde Institute, the Cloud Forest, the amazing Stella's Cafe and the sunset benches. If you just need somewhere to lay your head while you explore then this is just fine.
Bev, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

quaint guesthouse tucked away in the mountainside
7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Buena elección,

Muy buenas y cualquier problemática se resolvía al momento.
Oscar Eduardo, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very interesting and unique place, very spacious and minimalist, yet comfortable. The owners are lovely, helpful and friendly. I would return. Location is closer to the cloud forest and a few restaurants, not close to town, which worked well for me. I walked to the cloud forest but I enjoy walking. It was @2-3 miles uphill.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful rooms in a separate house. Very friendly owner Maria was pleasant and helpful. She was always working in the garden and even gave me a hat to wear horseback riding. There’s also a beautiful piano to play in the house. Great location to access the Monteverde parks.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place with a great host!

Tarsicio was a wonderful host. He greeted me when I arrived and immediately helped me book some exceptional tours. I am very grateful for his recommendations, because they made my trip to Monte Verde very special. The building is very unique and full of art. There’s a garden outside, and I saw a motmot bird through the window! The location is outside all the noise of Santa Elena and close to a small organic grocery store, as well as cafés and restaurants. It’s also much closer to the Monte Verde cloud Forest than hotels in Santa Elena. The driveway to the parking lot was a little challenging, like the roads in Monteverde; I was glad to have a high clearance vehicle. I would stay here again!
Lauren, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

A lovely family run Guesthouse surround by beautiful plants and trees. A short walk to coffee, bakery, restaurants, a small organic market and of course hiking trails. A 20min pleasant walk to town. Very helpful in explaining different experiences you may be interested in and organising shuttles/taxi etc.
Beth, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great budget stay IN the Monteverde Cloud Forest!

I had a wonderful stay at the Casa. Delicious and plentiful breakfast. My own room. The hosts are the sweetest people ever. The best part is the proximity to the Monteverdi reserve. This home is well outside the little town of Santa Elena and is located up in the cloud forest. I was able to catch the local bus up to Montverde Reserva for 700 colones. Just flag it down. No need for tour. There are a couple of restaurants, a bakery and an art centre very close by. Walk to the Quaker run dairy for cheese and ice cream or walk to the ‘other Reserva’ of Curicancha which is also an excellent cloud forest park. Anyhow, Casa Alquimia is a good place to stay and I have no hesitation in recommending it to other budget travelers. There seems to be several long term renters there which is lovely.
4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great Stay for Budget

The family is amazing and so gracious. Unless you order a room with a bathroom attached you do have to share, which can get a little crowded and you may have to wait a bit. Breakfasts were timely with varied fruit, coffee or tea, eggs (cooked how you prefer), toast, and fresh mango preserves. If you are looking for a budget friendly, unique experience I recommend staying at Casa Alquimia.
Alysia, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Cheap B&B, friendly staff, more a hut than a roome
1-night trip

6/10 Good

Our thoughts

We thought the couple who had the place were lovely. However, to be honest, the place was a bit of a dump. Not the cleanest, lots of unfashioned projects, and some distance to the main town. Still, for 1 or 2 nights, it was OK
Nick, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is a very special place. The owners are both artists and make an incredible breakfast. They will help plan any day trips you need as well. I felt very cared for as a single woman Traveler.
5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hosts were so nice and the coffee and breakfast were delicious!
Kristen, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jeffrey, 1-night trip