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Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Interior
Standard Room
Reception

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
1.5 sur del Parque Industrial, Tejar del Guarco, El Tejar, 30801
  • Parque Nacional Tapantí-Macizo Cerro de la Muerte
  • Our Lady of the Angels Basilica
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Sabana Park
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 90 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room

Standard Room

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Basic Studio, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette

Basic Studio, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette

Basic Studio, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

El Tejar

When you stay at Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco in El Tejar, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Cartago Sports Center and Paseo Metrópoli. .This hotel is 16.7 mi (26.9 km) from Sabana Park and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Elias Leiva Museum of Ethnography.

What's nearby

  • Las Ruinas de la Parroquia - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Our Lady of the Angels Basilica - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • University of Costa Rica - 26 min drive - 22.4 km
  • Sabana Park - 32 min drive - 28.2 km
  • National Stadium of Costa Rica - 34 min drive - 29.6 km

Getting around

  • San Jose Fercori Station - 25 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Tejano - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks La Lima - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪La Casona Del Pollo - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco

Hotel in El Tejar with free breakfast and a restaurant
Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco offers 38 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

Make yourself at home in one of the 38 air-conditioned guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 120.00 per room (roundtrip)
  • Pet deposit: USD 25 per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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

Property is also known as

Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco Cartago
Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco
y Restaurante El Guarco Cartago
y Restaurante El Guarco
Y Restaurante Guarco Tejar
Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco Hotel
Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco El Tejar
Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco Hotel El Tejar

Hotel y Restaurante El Guarco Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 179 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 179 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 179 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 179 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 179 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Bradford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find right of the main route. Staff was very pleasant and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Patricio

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

El Guarco

In general the hotel is good and with all the necessary things of a time to rest. The only thing was that the cable tv didn’t work and service wasn’t restored after three days.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giorginella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

SAman

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Staff in all areas is very friendly and do their best to provide great service. For instance, the staff in the restaurant was very accommodating on our dietary needs, since my family is allergic to gluten and dairy products. Since the day we visit it was breakfast buffet, they helped us to cook some eggs for us to avoid cross contamination. The only thing that we noticed is that the hotel is could be a little noisy, as is quite close to the main street. (which at the same time is convenient for easy access).
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great spot.

Easy access and very clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Alfonso

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey, red deer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the food and staff. Bed was a bit firm for me but room was beautiful. Only downfall is do not follow the map expedia has linked to this hotel it is the wrong location! Hopefully expedia can update this for future tourists
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love everything specially the back open eating area
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis miguel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Suepr recomendado! La atención es muy buena, ligar seguro, limpio y comida muy buena!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Wade and Tonya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One of the only large hotels to stay in this area. Unfortunately it’s on a very busy road and traffic is heard 24/7. We enjoyed the Dinning a the staff was very helpful and nice. Parking felt secure as they allowed us to park within the alcove which had a gate and foot security. We stayed here for convenience but did not sleep well at all.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rodolfo

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bien para negocios o para las horas que se usa
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

manton

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

ADRIAN, QUINCY

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recently stayed at Hotel El Guarco in Cartago for three nights with my partner and my service dog, and once again, it was an outstanding experience. This isn’t our first time staying here, and every time, the service gets better. The staff is always incredibly attentive and friendly, making us feel very welcome. The delicious breakfast included with our stay is always a highlight—there’s a great variety, and everything is fresh and flavorful. It’s also a bonus that some of the staff speak English, which makes communication easy and comfortable. I highly recommend this hotel for anyone visiting the area—whether for business or leisure. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The traffic was annoying
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff. Good food at the restaurant. Breakfast included.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Najhua

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iliana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente servicio, limpias y lindas y amplias instalaciones. Un lugar muy apropiado para descansar. Parqueo techado y seguro. Definitivamente volvería a regresar :)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mauricio

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David Cree, Westlake Hills

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Kind, wonderful and generous Staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria Cristina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place. The staff was welcoming and extremely nice. Breakfast was delicious
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Freddy

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Is the best Option in the Area, rooms are little bit old, can be improved! Breakfast is great!! Staff amazing!! Is Safe and has a covered garage which is amazing having the fact that rains a lot in Costa Rica!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024