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Reviews of daBene - Bed & Breakfast

Montecillos, Alajuela City, Costa Rica

#9 of 30 B&Bs and Inns in Alajuela City

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Review score

Based on 45 B&B reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.9

  • Value for money

    9.5

  • Free WiFi

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: 29 August 2025

    10
    Fantastic lovely host
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The air conditioner was very noisy but I didn’t feel the need to use it much

    The host was amazing a lovely and kind lady Nice views very quite location in the end of the city Amazing breakfast that the host made was super tasty

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We loved everything. We will definitely return, it was one of our most comfortable stays.

    The rooms were big and views of the ocean and pool and iguanas everywhere! The drinks in tje fridge were very convenient to have so we didn't have to go to the store and they have a free ice machine!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Blanquita was so kind and she prepared our breakfast at the time we asked. It was a perfect stop on our way to La Fortuna.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2025

    10
    Would stay here over and over again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Hostess was amazing! We got in super late, and I felt terrible for waking her, but she was absolutely amazing and so kind. Beds were very comfortable! Breakfast was wonderful.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Free Breakfast was fantastic!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2025

    9.0
    Lovely B&B with excellent staff — perfect for an overnight stay before heading to La Fortuna
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    If you do not rent a car, look elsewhere. We did not have a problem

    A very nice B&B — perfect if you arrive in San José in the afternoon and plan to head to La Fortuna early the next day. The staff is exceptionally friendly and helpful. Delicious gallo pinto for breakfast

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2025

    9.0
    Family rooms with breakfast near hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The mattrass was saggy, maybe we were just unlucky with the room.

    Close to the airport. It still took us still 35 minutes to get there due to traffic. Nice view. It had a swimming pool with toys (very small), but sufficient for my son. Familyroom with breakfast. Welcoming host.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2025

    10
    Lovely hosts, good breakfast, fantastic views
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had a lovely stay here, the attention to detail with breakfast, and our late check in was greatly appreciated. The hosts were so friendly!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2025

    9.0
    Perfect for a one-night stopover before heading down to Pura Vida Ecolodge and the Osa Peninsula.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    Looking forward to typical Costa Rican breakfast next time I stay - available if ordered in advance :)

    Great little option perfect after a long flight from Europe. Super friendly staff, near airport so easy for car hire drop-off next day, lovely breakfast area facing garden and pool.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 February 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very pleasent personal, tasty breakfest, peaceful location.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 January 2025

    9.0
    Clean, close to airport, nice family, good price
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good location close to airport to crash after long flight. Room was big. Breakfast was nice with a cute view

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 January 2025

    10
    The best spot in Costa Rica... highly recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The environment breakfast the family and the grounds are beautiful

    Super clean homely and cozy loved it here the owners are charming caring and very accommodating. Will be coming back here. Family run with real concern to make your stay exceptional.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2024

    10
    A very good stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    I like the garden and it was a good value for the money, close to the airport. I liked the neighborhood.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The host was very accommodating. Adri picked us up from the airport late at night and drove us to our rental car pickup at 8 am. the next morning for very reasonable fees. The breakfast was lovely, complete with soothing music.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 November 2024

    9.0
    Great stay near SJO
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Little off the beaten track.

    Great place to stay for 1 night near the airport. Best to have a car for dining options. Breakfast was a nice plus. Beautiful views.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent breakfast and kind hospitality.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The stairwell up to the room is a bit narrow. The few meters of driveway up to the property are quite steep.

    We booked the acomodation because we knew we would arrive after dark and didn't want to drive too long in the dark from the airport. So I was mainly looking for an affordable stay before driving up to La Fortuna the next day and didn't expect much but was positively surprised. Our room had a really beautiful view on the garden and the view from the dining room was also very nice. The room is very spacious and has everything we needed. But the absolute best thing was the nice hostess.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    10
    Great value
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Spacious room, clean, very friendly staff

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2024

    8.0
    Very quiet and relaxing place in the country,
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    It was located in what seemed to be a good suburban area of Alajuela, on the edge of the city, 20 min. from the airport They provided an airport shuttle for $12 at 6am. The hosts were very friendly. We did not get to try the breakfast, unfortunately, but the breakfast area looked very nice.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2024

    10
    Da Bene is a cute spot! Excellent value for the money and lovely hosts.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    This is a perfect spot for a quick trip to the airport or a short stay. The hosts are lovely and very accommodating.The rooms are well kept, fresh and very clean. The beds were comfortable and we had a great night's sleep. It's like a little oasis in the city. It felt like we were in the country but we were just a 15 min drive from the airport. This is the best place we have stayed around the airport by far!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2024

    10
    Perfect place to stay near the SJO airport
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Family guest house is in very nice location, with a huge garden, where we had breakfast. Perfect place to spend a night before or after flight from/to SJO. Owner is friendly and helpful lady, gave us recommendations for nice restaurant in the town. Beds were comfortable, rooms was clean, breakfast simple, but tasty. Recommend to stay here if you are in the area.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    10
    We will definitely stay here again and highly recommend Dabene as a starting point of your journey or at the end as it i
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We enjoyed everything about the property and facilities.

    We landed in SJO late and wanted a place close to airport. We were able to arrange pick up for small price from our hostess Adriana. She found us immediately! In the morning Blanquita and Adriana serve us a delicious typical CR breakfast. Later they assisted in getting tickets to Poas volcano and Adiana drove us and waited while we hiked and took pics. She later drove us to downtown market for lunch and shopping.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Little smell in the bathroom (probably from tubes) but not a big deal.

    Very friendly host. As we had an early flight, our nice host prepared our take-away breakfasts. Everything was clean. The location is perfect...you are close to the airport and in a safe quite place at the sametime.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2024

    10
    Great place to stay freindly owners
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was absolutely nothing that I didn’t like about this property

    Beautiful house converted to a B&B. It was a real treat. The owners were very helpful and was in contact with us all the time up to our visit. If you go, please be sure to get the Waze instructions from them. I would recommend them to anybody we used Uber when we were there. I noticed that going out was not that far away so the Uber‘s would not pick us up. I had to upgrade the Uber in order to get them to come once I learn that it was no problem moving around very close to the airport maybe 20 minutes is very close to a rehabilitation zoo where they bring the animals that are injured. Allow yourself to do three hours time to walk through this zoo, but it is great. I did not take any pictures of the bedroom. They had a small air conditioner. I was fine for us.

    Stayed in February 2024

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