500 m al norte hotel XANDARI - Tacacori, 20106 Alajuela City, Costa Rica
#9 of 41 hotels in Alajuela City
Guests' ChoiceBased on 55 hotel reviews
8.9Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.9
Location
8.8
Facilities
9.1
Staff
9.6
Value for money
8.7
Free WiFi
8.5
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Reviewed: 29 July 2025
Eimhear
United KingdomNothing
Beautiful lodges in the most gorgeous jungle gardens ! Such friendly hosts . We stayed with our children for 2 nights after a very long flight . We had two lodges , very comfortable beds and spotless ! Lovely hammock to sit out in the garden ! We were picked up from the airport very late at night and still had a lovely meal made for us ! Breakfast the next morning was wonderful! The views and the plants were amazing the best introduction to Costa Rica ! Myriam was super helpful giving recommendations of places to eat and see ! We stayed 2 nights to get over our journey before beginning our Costa Rica road trip and it was the perfect place !
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 25 May 2025
Sarah
United KingdomWas tricky getting in and out of the drive but did get used to it.
The gardens are amazing. Like really amazing. Saw a toucan within 10 mins of arriving. Breakfast was lovely.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 6 May 2025
Sandra
United KingdomLovely welcome and lovely property. Ticked all the boxes.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 16 February 2025
Eric
United KingdomNothing
Nadine is a fantastic host. Great breakfast. Peaceful location. Very comfortable accomodation
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 15 February 2025
Tamar
United StatesA bit hard to park but this was not a major problem.
Gorgeous gardens! So comfortable and relaxing! Nadine was great- very helpful and accommodating. We chose this place due to it being close to airport the night before leaving. We only wish we could’ve stayed longer!
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 26 November 2024
Joy
United StatesI didn't like that I had to leave! I wish I could have stayed longer!
Breakfast was great. Staff was wonderful. Lovely grounds with lots of nature: flowers, birds and butterflies. Nadine was able to arrange several day tours for me that were also fantastic.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 18 November 2024
Pawel
NorwayThat we had to go!
We couldn’t have asked for a better introduction to Costa Rica than our stay at Nadine’s Paradise! Despite our flight delay, Nadine kindly picked us up at midnight, and we woke up to breathtaking scenery with exotic birds all around. Even the heavy rain couldn’t dampen the beauty of this place. Nadine is a warm and thoughtful host who goes out of her way to make her guests feel welcome. We’re already hoping to book our last night here on our way back to the airport. Such a special place—merci beaucoup, Nadine! 💚
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 4 October 2024
Frederic
United KingdomVery friendly owner, very helpful and accommodating.. The property is a lovely oasis of flowers, birds and trees so close to San Jose. Super handy for the airport : easy access, no need to go into SJ, and Nadine can arrange car rental from the property. Food shops an easy taxi ride away for eating in although Nadine also has a set dinner available if needed. Would return without hesitation
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 15 May 2024
Julian
United KingdomOnly improvement I can suggest is bigger, firmer pillows
What a fantastic place. Unfortunately we only stayed one night on the last day of our trip as it is only 20 mins drive from the airport. However it is such a paradise, in the middle of a fairly developed area, that we wish we could have stayed longer. The cabin is wonderful and the gardens exceptional. An obvious work of care and love. All the little extra touches make it really enjoyable. Luckily we did have time on our final day to spend the afternon relaxing in the garden, swinging in the hammock on our balcony and generally chilling to reflect on a great holiday and prepare for the arduous journey home. Bed was really comfortable. Shower very good and the sink had a plug - the only time in 18 nights (and 5 locations) this was true. Room had fridge and safe plus tea/coffee making. Balcony area was great too with chirs, table, lounger. Perfect for what we wanted on our last day. But if you are looking to explore it's an excellent base for the main attractions of the area such as La Paz and Volca Poas (which we did visit a couple of weeks earlier from a different location). There was a large shower when we arrived and umbrellas are provided in that instance and there is even an umbrella stand outside the cabin - not much overlloked here. Only thing I can't comment on is facilities nearby such as shops, restaurants as we ate in with supplies we tok with us from previous location. The owner is a lovely lady who has a real passion for the place. Also excellent breakfast provided in lovely conservatory area.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Timo
NetherlandsThe parking area is a bit steep and narrow (bit of a challenge with a big rental SUV. There were many bugs, a spider and a lost cockroach in the room. The bathroom window faces the walkingpath and there are no curtains or anything that would ubstruct peoples view of you showering.
Nice place to overnight. Nice garden with lots of flowers. The room had a nice front porch with a hammock which was nice. Plus its only 15 minutes to the airport..
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Kerryn
United KingdomSleep slope to and from the roadside - our fault for bringing too much!
Pretty, secluded, beautiful gardens, serene
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 26 March 2024
Ronja
GermanyEverything was great
Wonderful garden, nice and clean room and bathroom, Great Place to relax
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 20 February 2024
Jaywalker
United StatesBeds rate a 6 or 7 for comfort.
The well planned property has only 4 or 5 cabins. The cabins are nicely spaced for privacy among the flowers and trees. Quiet and clean with a private deck. Small, nice, healthy breakfast. Friendly atmosphere. Very pleasant ownership. We arrived late in the evening, having traveled all day... The owner made a a very nice dinner for us (for a fee) that was greatly appreciated.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 17 February 2024
Laurie
United StatesThere are insects in room. The beds could have been better.
The garden and grounds are gorgeous. It is a beautiful oasis. The breakfast was fabulous!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 17 February 2024
Algy
United KingdomWake up in paradise! After a long flight this place was the remedy, beautiful gardens, fenced in so the kids can run around and explore. Fantastic breakfast. Close to the airport but feels like you are in the middle of nowhere!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 27 January 2024
Laurie
United StatesThe hammock folded up when you say it it
The view. The grounds The sounds The breakfast
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 15 January 2024
Diana
Germanywould be great to have breakfast earlier then at 7-30, for example from 6-30.
beautiful garden, security, tasty breakfast, location
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 14 January 2024
Jack
United StatesNo sidewalks for walking to restaurants though taxis easy to obtain
Near the airport but far better than the big hotels. The surroundings are densely populated yet inside the grounds we found an oasis.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 11 January 2024
Sunsky
United KingdomNothing
Fantastic place and wonderful host Nadine.She goes out of the way to try and help as best as she can!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 11 December 2023
Pierre
South AfricaEverything. From the incredibly committed amd passionate host to the amazing room in an amazing garden.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 25 November 2023
Laurence
United KingdomNothing
The whole place is fantastic. Beautiful jungle garden - We had a hummingbird a few feet away from the hammock outside our room. The host Nadine is so helpful & friendly. She really went out of her way to make sure we had a fabulous stay
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 9 August 2023
Lilian
Costa RicaTranquility, eco friendly
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 27 July 2023
Carrol
United StatesNothing
Location. Nadine was a very good host.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 31 May 2023
Alexandra
SwitzerlandNothing
We loved everything about our stay at Tacacori EcoLodge: the small house we stayed in, the breakfast on a small terrace with a beautiful view and breathtaking garden with birds all around. Very helpful owner with a lot of recommendations for the area. That's an oasis which is a great place to relax before or after your flight.
Stayed in May 2023
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