About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco in Cartago offers family rooms with air-conditioning, balconies, and private bathrooms. Each room includes a dining table, work desk, and free toiletries. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves traditional meals for lunch and dinner, including vegetarian and vegan options. Guests can enjoy a continental, American, or buffet breakfast with warm dishes, juice, cheese, and fruits. Amenities and Services: The hotel provides free WiFi, a sun terrace, bar, and coffee shop. Additional services include private check-in and check-out, concierge, and tour desk. Free on-site parking is available. Location and Attractions: Located 27 mi from Juan Santamaría International Airport, the hotel is near attractions such as Jardin Botanico Lankester (6.2 mi) and Irazú Volcano (19 mi). Guests appreciate the breakfast and excellent service.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Kurt
Costa Rica
“The Location is great. Nice and big rooms. Very clean. Coffee machine and fridge.” - Derek
Canada
“The easy access off the highway was perfect. Interior covered compound for parking right at the room was great however a bit crowded due to expansion of outdoor dining into the lot. Perfect room and clean!” - Matxou
France
“Microwave and fridge in the bedroom to prepare food. Free parking Price correct Breakfast 1h to Irazu volcano” - Cristian
Costa Rica
“Demasiado bueno el desayuno y la ubicación perfecta para mis propósitos” - Acuña
Costa Rica
“Muy limpio, la atención excelente, el desayuno muy rico! El hotel nos permitió ingresar un tiempo previo a la hora siendo que debíamos prepararnos para la graduación de mi hermano en el TEC, y eso es un detalle sumamente generoso! Y que...” - Ana
Guatemala
“Esta bastante completo las opciones que ofrecen de desayuno” - Elisa
Costa Rica
“La habitación limpia y cómoda El personal muy amable!!” - Elias
Austria
“Das Hotel ist ordentlich und gut eingerichtet. Das Frühstücksbuffet mit freundlicher Bedienung ist ebenfalls hervorzuheben. Man kann im Innenhof parken, der in der Nacht verschlossen wird und rund um die Uhr bewacht wird.” - Joselyn
Costa Rica
“Muy buen desayuno, facil de llegar, comodo para la familia” - Sottano
Argentina
“Excelente desayuno y atención del personal, el estilo colonial del hotel y su pileta de natación bellisimos”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Restaurante
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.



The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
If you require an invoice when booking a prepaid rate, write this and your company details in the Special Requests box.
Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.
This property might host on-site functions, so noise may be audible in some rooms.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
This property is located in a residential area, and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise.
This property is located in a busy area so guests might experience some noise.