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El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse

El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse

Southwest Side Of The Panasonic, On The Belen-Santa, Alajuela, 49-4005, Costa Rica

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Business center

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Air conditioning

El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse

Welcome to El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse, your home away from home in the vibrant city of San José, Costa Rica! Nestled just 8.5mi from the city center, this fabulous 4-star hotel is the perfect retreat for travelers eager to explore the rich cultural tapestry that Costa Rica has to offer. With prices starting from just $86, you can indulge in a luxurious stay without breaking the bank! Whether you arrive for business or leisure, this charming hotel is designed to cater to your every need.

At El Rodeo, adventure and relaxation collide! Dive into the inviting outdoor swimming pool, work up a sweat at the free fitness center, or challenge friends and family to a friendly match on the free tennis court. After a thrilling day, unwind with delicious culinary delights at the on-site restaurant, where you can savor expertly grilled steaks that will make your taste buds dance. And if you're in the mood for some me-time, revel in the privacy of your room with room service and enjoy amenities like free WiFi, air conditioning, and luxurious free toiletries.

With over 983 glowing reviews, it's clear that guests adore their experience at El Rodeo Estancia. The friendly staff is always ready to assist, making sure you have everything needed for an unforgettable stay. Whether you're lounging by the terrace or enjoying the lush gardens, this boutique hotel sets the stage for memorable moments in Costa Rica. Get ready to make a splash and create memories that will last a lifetime!

At El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse, each guest can revel in the comfort and elegance of thoughtfully designed accommodations. Choose from a variety of room types that cater to everyone, whether you’re traveling solo, with a loved one, or with a larger group of family or friends. The Superior Suite offers ample space for relaxation with its king-sized bed, ensuring you’ll sleep like royalty. Families can opt for the Deluxe or Junior Suites featuring cozy queen-sized beds and enough room for up to five guests. With enough variety, your dream stay is just a booking away!

But the excitement doesn't stop at your room! The outdoor swimming pool, complete with a shallow end ideal for cooling off on those sunny days, is just waiting for you to take a dip. Don't forget to pack those stylish shades and sip on a refreshing drink as you lounge poolside. For the active traveler, the free tennis court provides a fun way to get your heart pumping, with friendly matches serving as the perfect excuse to challenge your companions. Bring your A-game, or just enjoy watching the action unfold!

Make sure to set aside an evening to dine at the El Rodeo Steakhouse, where expertly grilled steaks take center stage! The enticing aroma wafting from the grill will surely lead you to an unforgettable meal, whether you prefer a hearty steak or a vegetarian delight. Don't miss Sunday when the restaurant offers shorter hours—though trust us, it's always worth the visit! Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere, indulge in local flavors, and reminisce about your day in paradise as you savor every bite. With all of this and more, your stay at El Rodeo Estancia will surely become a cherished memory!

Closest airports

Juan Santamaría International Airport

1.3mi

Quepos La Managua Airport

37.2mi

La Fortuna Arenal Airport

42.7mi

Tambor Airport

57.9mi

Tortuguero Airport

62mi

Most popular amenities

Business center

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Air conditioning

Tennis court

Tour desk

Parking On Site

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Playground

Garden

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Rooms

Superior Suite in El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse

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Superior Suite

1 King Size Bed

755 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Microwave

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This luxurious suite features a living room, a dining area and a private bathroom with hot tub. It has air conditioning, safety box and cable TV.

Deluxe Double Room with Two Double Beds in El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse

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Deluxe, 2 Double/2 Queen

2 Queen Size Beds

540 sqft

Private Bathroom

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Indulge in the spaciousness of our Deluxe Double Room, complete with two comfortable queen size beds, perfect for accommodating up to 4 adults and 2 children. Enjoy modern amenities such as a private bathroom, air conditioning, and a TV, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable stay.

Junior Suite in El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse

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Junior Suite

2 Queen Size Beds

540 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

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This spacious suite comes with a work desk for laptop use. Also features air conditioning, safety box, cable TV and a private bathroom with hot tub.

Deluxe Double Room with Two Double Beds in El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse

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Deluxe, 2 Queen

2 Queen Size Beds

540 sqft

Private Bathroom

Air conditioning

Shower

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This room features air conditioning, safety box and cable TV. The private bathroom comes with shower and hairdryer.

Junior Suite, 2 Queen

2 Queen Size Beds

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Junior Suite Two Queen Beds

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Suite King Size Bed

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Junior Suite Two Double Beds

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Guest reviews

8.5

983 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Paul

9.1

January 2023

The El Rodeo is located about a 20 minute UBER ride away from the S.J.A/P. ($26.00 us) Uber ride. Also about a 25 min. ride into San Jose. The atmosphere/location is a nice mix of urban and rural with lots of trees, birds chirping and even a rooster nearby calling the day..And even Makela..the hotel cat was friendly... We had the Superb room and it was more than enough space for the 2 of us.. Beds were very comfortable. The room had a small microwave and a fridge to keep your food or drinks cold. It's not a minibar. The compound is completely enclosed and has attendants at the front gate all evening. It's not that it's in an unsafe area. We did walk outside at night and never felt threatened or endangered. It's just that almost every hotel and home in C.R. is enclosed or gated. Every member of the staff was very helpful, friendly and as accommodating as can be. Finally, in our 4 night stay that included breakfast..I must say we were more than pleasantly surprised. The Steakhouse on the property wasn't just good, it was Excellent...We ate dinner there 3 of 4 nights. If you don't want a 3 to 4 hr trek to stay at the oceanside beaches or near the volcano/ waterfalls near Arenal or Monteverdi, this is a very nice location. You can always take an excursion. But most of them to those places start pickups at 6 or 7 from San Jose.

Although the hotel and property were very clean, I think I might have rated El Rodeo even higher had it been updated some. We did not like the very high walled bathtub/shower. It had a step up block just to get into the tub to give you an idea. The bottom of the tub is dangerously slippery with no non slip grip or bar to hold onto when you're in it. Getting out was as dangerous as well. If you're elderly or impaired in some manner, IT WILL BE very challenging. The other negative is that there is really no shops or restaurants nearby in walking distance. Ferdy's has really good food. Very rustic indoor/ outdoor and is about a 3 block walk. But you'll be on torn up paths and sidewalks to get there and not a lot of streetlights...

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Mason

8.2

July 2022

We needed to stay a night in San Jose for our flight the next day and El Rodeo was a really good hotel for that. The room was clean and comfortable (though in need of some updates) and the front desk staff was really helpful. There was even a great billiards table downstairs that we had fun playing on. The on-site restaurant is surprisingly good (we had dinner there as well as the breakfast that was included with our reservation). The only big disappointment was the pool, which looked like it hadn’t been cleaned or swum in for at least a year. But other than that, a great stay!

Pool. Not cleaned and not really swimmable.

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Lancelot

8.2

November 2022

Very big bed in the suite Facilities like swimming pool, pool table, tennis court Big bath tub in the suite and in general a very spacious room Safe parking very nearby on premises Good effort to have a green surrounding Close to the airport Very good steakhouse restaurant

Reception staff was quite stiff with very normal questions Quiet dead hotel Rooms were up for refurbishment; it seemed they were still the same as 20 years ago. There was a gym, but clearly there had been no reinvestments in the past 10 years. Also here, with some rework this can become a very nice place, while now it was very mediocre and old. Lights in the room were very bright white, try using some warmer colours.

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Evon

10

July 2023

We arrived late and the 24-hour security were fabulous getting us to our room. Room was a wonderful, spacious and clean in a boutique hotel style. The gardens were well taken care of around the property. The included breakfast was order from our table. (Not a buffet.). The service at breakfast was very professional. All hotel employees, even the grounds keepers were very welcoming. Great first night stay. I would stay here again.

Nothing

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Adrienne

8.2

July 2022

The hotel is right in the city, but feels like you are outside of the city as it is behind tall stone walls and is on its own land. The feel is of an Argentinian ranch. The deocrations in the hotel and especially the restaurant are very lovely and themed. The restaurant was excellent (for steak) with an extensive wine list. It is a very high-end restaurant for the locals so if you go for dinner try not to show up in flip flops and bathing suits. My family enjoyed the pool table. The rooms are large and each has its own entrance from the external corridor. Breakfast was nice, served not a buffet with a selection of approximately 4 dishes (pancakes/local/etc). Of note is it is on opposite side of city from airport -- an easy drive, but did have morning work traffic. I mapped it at a similar day/time the week prior to understand actual time and not only distance. I recommend putting that in your calculation if you are using it for overnight stay before flight out. If you have a late flight in, I wouldn't recommend booking this hotel for late night arrivals.

Rooms are furnished with the basic necessities, bathrooms are very basic. Stay here for a spacious place in the city with easy car parking, not for charming rooms.

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Alison

10

May 2022

This hotel was FABULOUS value. We stayed here for two nights before our flight out of San José; wonderful rooms (we opted for AC, not sure if all rooms have that), easy check-in, good WiFi, comfy beds, lovely shower, delicious breakfast. There IS a gym, but like all hotel gyms we found across Costa Rica…it’s small, very old, and absolutely sweltering. Lovely pool. It’s nice to have a restaurant there for sure for dinner, but be warned it is absurdly overpriced (it was as much as the room!) and takes FOREVER. We waited probably 45 minutes for our check, and then more to actually pay. Easy parking and quick to get to airport — on same side of San Jose.

Just the slow, pricey restaurant with weird fake Western decor.

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Marianne

9.1

August 2023

Nice very spacious room, close to a main road but because the rooms are located at the back of the property it was nice and quiet. Gardens and pool look nice, restaurant with good food and friendly staff. Good breakfast. Very convenient location if you want to stay near the airport ( 20 min) but like a relaxing place.

Pillows were too high.

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James

10

March 2023

Nice place to stay. We used it as a stop off before travelling on to Arenal. Breakfast is very good, rooms large and airy. We had an evening meal in the restaurant that was also very good. There is plenty of free parking. Staff are very friendly and courteous.

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Reichfam

9.1

May 2022

We travelled as a couple with our 7 months old daughter. Close proximity to the airport and ideal stopover location when arriving in San Jose. We arrived late about midnight and there was a guard guiding our parking space and handing over the keys. Excellent breakfast. Unfortunately we arrived too late to have the steakhouse experience, next time we won't miss it. Also provided a baby cot.

The rooms are good but clearly not brand-new. Hotel is situated on an uninspiring road. But the value for money more than outweighs any negatives.

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Ayala

9.1

April 2023

It was comfy, clean, staff were really helpful and kind, beds were comfy, there was a pool and it was close to the airport

We were there Sunday and wanted dinner there but they don't serve.dinners on Friday which was a.shame. it was in the notes but we missed it. Still, they were helpful in making a recommendation and we get a tasty takeaway

Points of Interest Around El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse

Airports

Juan Santamaría International Airport

1.3mi

Quepos La Managua Airport

37.2mi

La Fortuna Arenal Airport

42.7mi

Tambor Airport

57.9mi

Tortuguero Airport

62mi

Restaurants

El Rodeo Steak House - On Sundays we close at 4:35pm

Cuisines

  • GrillBbq

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Shallow end

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse

Business center

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Air conditioning

Tennis court

Tour desk

Parking On Site

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Playground

Garden

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Stay rules - El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse

What are the check-in and check-out times at El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse?

Rooms at El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse become available for check-in at 03:00 PM and guests are requested to check out by 11:00 AM.

Can guests park for free at El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse?

Yes, there is parking available at El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse. It is free and located on site. Additionally, the parking is private and no reservation is required.

What are the rates at El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse?

Rates at El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse commence from $86. However, final pricing may depend on room choices and booking dates. Always input your stay dates for precise rates.

What types of rooms does El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse offer?

The hotel offers a Deluxe Double Room with Two Double Beds, which has a room size of 538 sqft and can accommodate 4 adults and 2 children. Smoking is not allowed in this room, and it is equipped with 2 Queen size beds.

The Superior Suite is another option, with a room size of 753 sqft. It can accommodate 2 adults and does not allow smoking. This suite features a King size bed.

The Junior Suite is also available, with the same room size as the Deluxe Double Room. It can accommodate 4 adults and 2 children and does not allow smoking. This suite provides 2 Queen size beds.

How can guests spend their time at El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse?

Guests at El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse can spend their time enjoying a variety of leisure amenities. They can relax by the outdoor swimming pool, which is available all year round. The pool also has a shallow end, perfect for wading or for children to play safely.

For those who enjoy outdoor activities, there is a tennis court where guests can engage in a friendly match. There is also a playground for children to have fun and expend their energy.

To stay fit, guests can make use of the fitness center, which is equipped with exercise machines. Additionally, there is a pool table for those who want to play a game of billiards.

The hotel also has a restaurant on site, El Rodeo Steak House, offering grill and BBQ cuisine. Guests can savor delicious meals and satisfy their culinary cravings during their stay.

Can guests use a pool at El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse?

The hotel has one pool available. It is an outdoor pool with a shallow end. The pool is available year-round.

Does El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse feature its own restaurants?

Yes, the El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel has a restaurant on site called El Rodeo Steak House. It offers cuisine such as grill and BBQ.

Does El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse accept credit cards?

No, El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse does not accept cash as a form of payment. They do accept credit cards, specifically Visa and Mastercard.