Hotel Don Ernesto By La Chimba - San Jose (San Jose)
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Hotel Don Ernesto By La Chimba offers a 200 acre coffee plantation retreat in the mountains above San Jose.
Grounds and Amenities
The hotel occupies 200 acres of a working coffee plantation, surrounded by lush tropical gardens. An outdoor swimming pool with a view overlooks the valley, and a full-service spa provides massage and wellness packages. The on-site Mantra trail offers hiking through the plantation, and the grounds include a picnic area and sun terrace.
Accommodations
Rooms at Don Ernesto are individually decorated with garden views and patios, including family rooms and a panoramic room with mountain views. Each room features a private bathroom and balcony, with some offering claw-foot tubs. The property also has a library with historical exhibits on Costa Rica's railroad and coffee heritage.
Dining
The on-site restaurant serves local Costa Rican cuisine for lunch and dinner, with a bar called El Gato offering cocktails. A complimentary continental breakfast is included, featuring local specialties, pancakes, and fresh fruit. The coffee house on site offers plantation-grown coffee, and room service is available.
Wellness and Activities
The full-service spa at La Chimba San Jose offers various massages, including back, foot, full body, and head massages, along with spa packages. Guests can join guided walking tours or tours about local culture, and hike the Mantra trail on the property. The spa also has a relaxation area and sun loungers by the pool.
Location and Services
Hotel Don Ernesto is 8 miles from Juan Santamaría International Airport and near attractions like Parque Viva and Poás National Park. The property is pet-friendly, has 24-hour security, and offers concierge and tour desk services. Currency exchange and meeting facilities are available for business travelers.
- Location: 8 miles from airport, on a 200 acre coffee plantation
- Rooms: Individually decorated with patios and garden views
- Dining: Complimentary continental breakfast and bar El Gato
- Wellness: Full-service spa with massages and hiking trails
- Pets: Pet-friendly policy
- Activities: Mantra trail and cultural tours
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Garden view
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Shower
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Coffee machine
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Max:4 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Garden view
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Shower
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Coffee machine
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed2 King Size Beds1 Double bed
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Garden view
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Shower
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Coffee machine
Facilities
Main facilities
24-hour security
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Coffee shop
Outdoor swimming pool
Back massage
Head massage
Full body massage
Spa & wellness center
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Sports & Fitness
- Hiking
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
Business
- Business center
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness center
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Public Bath
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
Room view
- Garden view
- Mountain view
Room features
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- AM/FM alarm clock
Essential information about Hotel Don Ernesto By La Chimba
| 💵 Lowest room price | 87 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 7.8 mi |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 11.2 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Juan Santamaria International, SJO |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
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