Concierge services, laundry facilities, and express check-in are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free full breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free airport shuttle. Additionally, express check-out, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are onsite.
Hotel Pibi Boreal offers 9 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary bottled water and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Coffee/tea makers and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.
Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary to guests (available on request). This Beaux Arts hotel also offers a terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. Onsite secured self parking is complimentary.
Hotel Pibi Boreal is a smoke-free property.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 9:30 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM on request
Free secured self parking on site
Food and drink
Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Water dispenser
Guest services
Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Garden
In the mountains
On a river
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Accessible airport shuttle
No elevator (single-level property)
Stair-free path to entrance
More
1 building
1 floor
Beaux Arts architecture
Built in 2018
Mosquito nets
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Egyptian cotton sheets
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Limited room service
Minibar
More
Access via exterior corridors
Ceiling fan
Individual decor
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
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
Renovations and closures
This property is closed from December 31 2025 to January 1 2026 (dates subject to change).
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children 2 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 2 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Tax ID - 3102765133
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Children 2 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Property is also known as
Hotel Pibi Boreal Alajuela
Pibi Boreal Alajuela
Pibi Boreal
Hotel Pibi Boreal Hotel
Hotel Pibi Boreal Desamparados
Hotel Pibi Boreal Hotel Desamparados
Hotel Pibi Boreal Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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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.
The property is absolutely stunning! The staff is wonderful.
The place looks even better in person. I 100% recommend it.
Jacquelin
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth
Traveled with family
May 29, 2025
Liked: Amenities
Absolutely gorgeous property, owners are very kind and friendly. There is an abundance of wildlife right off your deck! Would definitely recommend this place!
Elizabeth
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
Traveled with family
May 9, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Would be 4 stars if not for our particular issue
Fine for a one night stay before the airport. Really enjoyed the balcony and breakfast out there was nice. Unfortunately, the room was infested with ants. They were all over the bathroom and, most problematically, the beds. We did not eat inside the room and when we informed the owner she said maybe the previous guest had had food :/
I am fine with bugs here and there, but the bed is where I draw the line. And both were crawling with them.
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!
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!
I'm so grateful I stayed here when I needed a hotel for 1 night before flying out of SJO. It felt like a continuation of my 2 weeks in the jungle/beach - away from the busyness of the city. The accommodations were great, the balcony looking right into the trees was a perfect spot to read, do some yoga/meditation and enjoy breakfast. I will definitely be staying here again next time I need a place near SJO and I highly recommend you do too. One note is they don't have a restaurant on site, so if you need dinner, pick something up along the way (which is what I did). There's a good sized refrigerator in the room to keep your items cold!
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.
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.
Family run BnB in exquisite forest/garden setting 15 min from airport. Enjoy costa rican coffee and french croissants on your balcony watching birds before you take off for airport. Family are wonderful hosts and offer one-way transport to/from airport.
We were a group of 9 adults coming in to stay for one night before our morning flight out the next day. The hosts were very responsive and kind. They welcomed us and even picked us up from the rental car agency after dropping off our cars.
The balconies are really nice. We enjoyed sitting outside and relaxing on our last night in Costa Rica.
The next morning, we had a very early flight. Our host arranged for transportation for part of our group (since there were 9 of us with luggage) and shuttled us to the airport. His wife made warm croissants for us to take with us since we were leaving so early and missing breakfast.
We couldn't have asked for better hospitality.