Hotel Vista del Valle Plantation Inn

Alajuela Costa Rica

 

A very special place awaits the traveler in search for the perfect destination to experience the beauty of Costa Rica. At Vista del Valle, our goal is to create a worry-free haven of quiet and natural beauty for our guests. Guests may explore acres of tropical botanical gardens, a working coffee and orange plantation, observe exotic birds, butterflies, enjoy our own private preserve, and other natural wonders.

Just a short 20 minutes west of the international airport with spectacular views of the central valley it is the perfect place to start and finish your Costa Rica vacation. The main house is an architectural marvel that features beautiful hardwoods, glass and stone, with high ceilings and an open floor plan. Each guest room has its own balcony and opens onto scenic views and gardens.

The exquisite cottages inspired by Japanese design have all of the amenities of home in very private and beautiful settings. Trails lead through the gardens, plantation, and through the nature preserve, to our own 300 foot waterfall. Bird watching, hiking, horseback riding, doing laps in our mosaic tiled pool, soaking in the Jacuzzi, or hammock time are just some of the favorite activities here.

Although we are a convenient location to access the airport we recommend that you stay for more than 2 days. Many of our guests have suggested stays of 3-5 days to get the full advantage of the location.

Location

Vista del Valle is located in the heart of the central valley's most beautiful and productive coffee and orange growing region. Mangoes, bananas, passion fruit and other tropical fruits abound on the property.

About one kilometer from the Inter American Highway, Vista del Valle sits on the edge of the dramatic Rio Grande Canyon at about 2700 foot elevation in the middle of a lush plantation. The views of the valley and the surrounding mountains are stunning. For those who want to discover the essence of Costa Rica and explore its many secrets, Vista del Valle becomes part of the adventure. From the time we pick you up at the airport, we can tend to virtually every need.

Planning a side trip? Need a guide for a day trip? We're here to help. Within short driving distances are several quaint villages, artisan centers, several national parks, volcanoes and other favorite eco-tourism destinations. Either coast can be reached in about 90 minutes and we are 20 minutes from the airport. For guests that want to explore the capitol city of San Jose it is just 40 kilometers away (about 27 miles).

The rooms

The main house is an architectural marvel that features beautiful hardwoods, glass and stone, with high ceilings and an open floor plan. Our guest cottages inspired by Japanese design have all of the amenities of home in a very private and beautiful setting.

Trails lead through the gardens, plantation, through our private preserve and down to our own 300 foot waterfall. Bird watching, hiking, horseback riding, doing laps in our mosaic tiled pool, soaking in the Jacuzzi, or hammock time are just some of the favorite activities here.