About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Casa Familiar la Tortuga in Heredia offers family rooms with private bathrooms, garden or city views, and modern amenities such as free WiFi, air-conditioning, and parquet floors. Leisure Facilities: Guests can relax on the sun terrace or in the garden, enjoy the bar, and stay active in the outdoor seating area and picnic spots. The property also features a children’s playground and a coffee shop. Dining Experience: A complimentary American breakfast with pancakes and fresh fruits is served daily. Additional dining options include a minimarket, coffee shop, and room service. Convenient Location: Located 8.1 mi from Juan Santamaría International Airport, the bed and breakfast is near attractions like Poas National Park (23 mi) and Barva Volcano (11 mi). Free on-site private parking is available.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

    • Breakfast Info

    • American

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
1 sofa bed
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1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Julia
    United States United States
    The property was clean, quiet and very spacious. The hosts were wonderful did our laundry for $15. We had about two large loads. Each room had extra blankets and drinking water supplied. The hosts have a funny little dog with an underbite.
  • Sorina
    Germany Germany
    The family is very friendly and nice. The entire house is really pretty. Our room was huge with balcony, fridge, huge bathroom.
  • Demita
    United States United States
    Casa Familiar La Tortuga was the best stay we’ve had in San Jose. Doña Olga & Don Fernando were the best hosts, that accommodated us for an early arrival, and an extra day. They made a beautiful, delicious breakfast each morning, with lovely...
  • Kerri
    United States United States
    Amazing peaceful place to stay less than 10 minutes from the hubbub of heredia, less than 25 minutes to airport - Incredibly friendly and welcoming family. I will stay no other place on my return trips to San Jose
  • Brad
    United States United States
    Olga and Fernando were so accommodating and helpful. Perfect hosts ! Rio was also friendly. Breakfast was delightful.
  • Mary
    United States United States
    Olga and Fernando were so warm and welcoming. They were really helpful in recommending things to do in the area and made sure that we were comfortable. Olga even got up to see us off when we left for the airport at 3:45 AM! Fernando cooked us a...
  • Imo
    United States United States
    Spacious, peaceful room with a balcony in the heart of Heredia, within walking distance of parks, the municipal market, and around the corner from Intercultura, where I was taking Spanish classes. The hosts were exceptional in every way!
  • Chauncey
    United States United States
    The location was perfect for her to just walk around. It was in the middle of the city of Heredia and everything was in walking distance. The staff was very friendly and helpful. I would rent it again.
  • Andy
    United States United States
    Spacious room with porch and hammock! Owner occupied. Olga and Fernando are friendly and helpful. Right in the heart of Heredia. Plenty of cafes and a beautiful park nearby.
  • Yoram
    Israel Israel
    It is a family house with very nice people. The room was clean and cozy with a balcony to watch birds. Brakfast was perfect. There was private parking.

Area info

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM
Check-out
From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 16 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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Please note that the address of the property will be changed from June 1st 2024. Therefore, the booking availability for the following months will be loaded from the same date.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

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