When you stay at Villa San Ignacio in Tambor, you'll be near the airport and 8 minutes by car from Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center. .This family-friendly hotel is 11.4 mi (18.4 km) from Poás Volcano National Park and 14.1 mi (22.7 km) from National Stadium of Costa Rica.
What's nearby
Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center - 10 min drive - 6.0 km
Central Market Alajuela - 11 min drive - 5.3 km
Juan Santamaría Park - 12 min drive - 5.7 km
Alajuela Cathedral - 12 min drive - 6.0 km
City Mall - 13 min drive - 6.7 km
Getting around
Heredia Station - 25 min drive
Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 22 min drive
Restaurants
Las Delicias del Maíz - 5 min drive
La Parrillita de Pepe - 4 min drive
Rest. Tipico La Esquina Del Pollo - 4 min drive
Bar y Restaurante Morales - 6 min drive
El Cevichito - 6 min drive
About this property
Villa San Ignacio
Family-friendly hotel with an outdoor pool and free breakfast
Villa San Ignacio offers 22 accommodations with safes and complimentary toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. This Tambor hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 22 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and tour/ticket assistance.
Enjoy international cuisine at Pandora, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 9:00 AM.
Pandora - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.
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 transport
24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Free full breakfast available daily 7 AM to 9:00 AM
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Restaurants on site
Pandora
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Hiking/biking trails
Library
Outdoor pool
Playground
Family friendly
Arcade/game room
Outdoor pool
Playground
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Business centre
Computer station
Meeting room
Outdoors
Garden
Picnic area
Pool loungers
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lift
Wheelchair-accessible parking
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Banquet hall
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Food and drink
Limited room service
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Ceiling fan
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 22.5 per day
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: USD 23 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
Rollaway bed fee: USD 22.5 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
Cashless transactions are available
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Property is also known as
Villa San Ignacio Hotel Tambor
Villa San Ignacio Hotel
Villa San Ignacio Tambor
Villa San Ignacio
Villa San Ignacio Hotel Alajuela
Villa San Ignacio Alajuela
Orquideas Hotel Alajuela
Villa San Ignacio Costa Rica/Alajuela
Villa San Ignacio Hotel
Villa San Ignacio Tambor
Villa San Ignacio Hotel Tambor
Villa San Ignacio Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
From the front gate guard to the front desk and restaurant staff- everyone was super kind and helpful! The Villa property is absolutely gorgeous. The trail through the forest was beautiful and you’re able to see all kinds of birds. The restaurant had great food. Would 10/10 recommend staying here!
Victoria
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Yolanda
5 Nov 2025
Yolanda
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Justin
3 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff were very friendly. The room was clean and quiet. Just what was needed for our last night after exploring several regions of Costa Rica - hotel chosen as being close to the airport - just a cheap uber away.
I felt so welcome the moment I walked onto the property. It’s a very secure place and I felt very safe, especially as a female, solo traveler. The check in was very easy and the kind security guard helped me to my room. Jennifer (I believe her name is) is extremely sweet and made sure I had everything I needed for my stay. Everyone was so nice! The restaurant staff is so attentive and very efficient with the food orders. I was so happy to enjoy the free breakfast, the pool, and the wonderful room. Everything was very clean and organized. I wish to return soon! This will be my first choice for hotels in San Jose :) Muchas gracias!!
Villa San Ignacio is my new home away from home. They make you feel welcome & safe! The rooms are quaint & clean with the absolute best service I’ve ever had. The chef at the Pandora restaurant has gifted hands & everything I ate was delicious! Looking forward to visiting again!!
Cetoya
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Caitlin
Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Only there one night but it was such a treat in such a busy crazy area, felt very safe and calm within it. Staff is amazing, wish we had more time to explore the beautiful property.
Fairly basic rooms but clean and comfy beds and shower was good
Lovely gardens, we enjoyed watching the army ants carry leaves along the path
Pool was nice to sit by in the afternoon and for a refreshing dip
Breakfast was delicious, good coffee
Enjoyed cocktail hour with crisps and dips
Villa San Ignacio is a beautiful hotel creatively nestled in nature, but close to the hustle and bustle. The staff was very friendly and helpful with my late arrival. My room was clean with great little touches for a comfortable and productive stay. A small desk for working, floorspace for yoga by the bed, beautiful natural light, and a very comfortable bed. I enjoyed my breakfast, then a walk through the jungle trails on the property, and a quick dip in the pool. Highly recommend this unique stay!
What an amazing place. The room was beautiful, food was out of this world and staff was courteous and professional. The gardens and plants are mind blowing. You can spend the day walking and discovering! This is a must stay place.