350 al Sur 80 este de la, gasolinera Monteverde, Monteverde, Puntarenas, 60109
What's nearby
Curi-Cancha Reserve - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Monteverde Butterfly Gardens - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
Monteverde Orchid Garden - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve - 6 min drive - 3.3 km
Getting around
San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 156 min drive
La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 17 miles/27.4 km
San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 51.8 miles/83.4 km
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Laggus Restaurant - 4 min drive
Café Monteverde - 4 min drive
Las Riendas Restaurant - 11 min walk
Tree House Restaurante & Cafe - 4 min drive
Restaurante Sabor Tico - 3 min drive
About this property
Casa Alquimia Artes
When you stay at Casa Alquimia Artes, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve. Guests will have free perks such as WiFi and self-parking. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
7 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in instructions and key retrieval information; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Transfers
Airport shuttle*
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Shared microwave
Shared fridge
Services
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Virtual front desk
Facilities
Garden
Terrace
Room amenities
Home comfort
Portable fan
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Balcony or patio
Garden
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Hairdryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Cleaning fees vary based on length of stay
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 10 (subject to availability)
Housekeeping is offered for an extra charge of USD 5.00 per stay
Children & extra beds
Cots/infant beds are available for USD 10.0 per day
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts mobile payments and cash.
Mobile payment options include: PayPal.
Also known as
Casa Alquimia Artes B B
Casa Alquimia Artes Guesthouse
Casa Alquimia Artes Monteverde
Casa Alquimia Artes Guesthouse Monteverde
Frequently asked questions
Does Casa Alquimia Artes offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Casa Alquimia Artes does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Casa Alquimia Artes?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Casa Alquimia Artes?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Casa Alquimia Artes?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Casa Alquimia Artes?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 10 (subject to availability).
What is there to do at Casa Alquimia Artes and nearby?
Casa Alquimia Artes has a garden.
Does Casa Alquimia Artes have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony or patio and a garden.
What's the area around Casa Alquimia Artes like?
Casa Alquimia Artes is a short 12-minute walk from Curi-Cancha Reserve and 14 minutes' walk from Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde.
Casa Alquimia Artes Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
28 February 2024
Tarcisio and his partner are so lovely, and the space is full of light and warmth. We chose the cheapest option of rooms. The walls were thin and our room was small, but our stay was comfortable, and the garden was full of life!
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
29 December 2023
The host was very nice and accommodating and was the best part of the stay. A few things could have made it better such as some lighting near the area as it’s difficult to find the place if you are checking in at night and it’s dark. The area around is very green and is around 12 minutes walk to downtown. He also helped and guided us very well with booking the nearby attractions. The room was okay with wood work, but slightly small. Overall a good stay with a hostel feel.
Snigdha
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
13 April 2023
Most disappointing experience ever period.
Juan
Juan, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
24 March 2023
Our Host Tarsicio and his partner were extremely kind people. We liked the common dining area and shared kitchen all of which were kept very clean. It is an up hill walk to Santa Elena but we really liked the closely restaurants. It was a short walk to Curi cancha park which was awesome. A taxi to Monte Verde costs $7 US. Both parks were truly amazing. Tarsicio also hooked us up with a fantastic bird guide. To improve - screens on the windows so we could leave them open without insects coming in.
SUSAN
SUSAN, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 March 2023
Quiet and comfortable place to stay in Monteverde! Easy to grab a bus to the cloud forest or walk to the a couple of coffee shops/restaurants. There's also a waterfall across the street that you can swim in.
Aidan
Aidan, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 March 2023
A perfect end to our time in Costa Rica. Driving from Monteverde. The place is tucked up in the hills with views and beautiful scenery woke up in nice sunrise. We were greeted by the host and felt at home.
Nagat
Nagat, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 March 2023
It is charming, tucked away in the mountains. Individualized rooms in home. The owner is very helpful with activities, sights to see and places to eat.
March was perfect month to visit, the weather felt amazing.
Definitely will come back again.
Nagat
Nagat, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Orbitz guest review
8/10 Very good
15 November 2022
Very nice host and good location. Too many bugs everywhere.
Sukhdeep
Sukhdeep, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 June 2022
Daniel
Daniel, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
30 January 2022
Basic but well located
This was the strangest place we've stayed in our travels around Costa Rica. It's very cheap but the rooms appear unfinished. However the owners are very nice and organised trips for us.
It's called a B&B but they don't provide breakfast and they don't clean the rooms. We even struggled to get a pillow for one of the beds as there wasn't one provided.
That said, it's really well located for the Monteverde Institute, the Cloud Forest, the amazing Stella's Cafe and the sunset benches.
If you just need somewhere to lay your head while you explore then this is just fine.
Bev
Bev, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
19 November 2021
quaint guesthouse tucked away in the mountainside
Verified traveller
7-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
20 August 2021
Very interesting and unique place, very spacious and minimalist, yet comfortable.
The owners are lovely, helpful and friendly. I would return. Location is closer to the cloud forest and a few restaurants, not close to town, which worked well for me. I walked to the cloud forest but I enjoy walking. It was @2-3 miles uphill.
Verified traveller
2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 February 2021
Beautiful rooms in a separate house. Very friendly owner Maria was pleasant and helpful. She was always working in the garden and even gave me a hat to wear horseback riding. There’s also a beautiful piano to play in the house. Great location to access the Monteverde parks.
Verified traveller
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 March 2020
Great place with a great host!
Tarsicio was a wonderful host. He greeted me when I arrived and immediately helped me book some exceptional tours. I am very grateful for his recommendations, because they made my trip to Monte Verde very special. The building is very unique and full of art. There’s a garden outside, and I saw a motmot bird through the window! The location is outside all the noise of Santa Elena and close to a small organic grocery store, as well as cafés and restaurants. It’s also much closer to the Monte Verde cloud Forest than hotels in Santa Elena. The driveway to the parking lot was a little challenging, like the roads in Monteverde; I was glad to have a high clearance vehicle. I would stay here again!
Lauren
Lauren, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
24 April 2019
A lovely family run Guesthouse surround by beautiful plants and trees.
A short walk to coffee, bakery, restaurants, a small organic market and of course hiking trails. A 20min pleasant walk to town.
Very helpful in explaining different experiences you may be interested in and organising shuttles/taxi etc.
Beth
Beth, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
27 January 2019
Great budget stay IN the Monteverde Cloud Forest!
I had a wonderful stay at the Casa. Delicious and plentiful breakfast. My own room. The hosts are the sweetest people ever. The best part is the proximity to the Monteverdi reserve. This home is well outside the little town of Santa Elena and is located up in the cloud forest. I was able to catch the local bus up to Montverde Reserva for 700 colones. Just flag it down. No need for tour. There are a couple of restaurants, a bakery and an art centre very close by. Walk to the Quaker run dairy for cheese and ice cream or walk to the ‘other Reserva’ of Curicancha which is also an excellent cloud forest park. Anyhow, Casa Alquimia is a good place to stay and I have no hesitation in recommending it to other budget travelers. There seems to be several long term renters there which is lovely.
Verified traveller
4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
5 January 2019
Great Stay for Budget
The family is amazing and so gracious. Unless you order a room with a bathroom attached you do have to share, which can get a little crowded and you may have to wait a bit. Breakfasts were timely with varied fruit, coffee or tea, eggs (cooked how you prefer), toast, and fresh mango preserves. If you are looking for a budget friendly, unique experience I recommend staying at Casa Alquimia.
Alysia
Alysia, 4-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 December 2018
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 November 2018
This is a very special place. The owners are both artists and make an incredible breakfast. They will help plan any day trips you need as well. I felt very cared for as a single woman Traveler.
Verified traveller
5-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 August 2018
The hosts were so nice and the coffee and breakfast were delicious!
Kristen
Kristen, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
7 March 2023
Bastante deterioro
Eva
Eva, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
26 January 2023
I proprietari sono due persone splendide, Tarcisio e sua moglie sono sempre disponibili, attenti ed accoglienti. La struttura è semplice ma deliziosa. Mi sono trovata molto bene
Monica
Monica, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
6 April 2022
Tatiana
Tatiana, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
28 February 2022
Anfitriones ideales
La casa tiene todo lo que necesitas y se encuentra muy bien ubicada, pero lo mejor fueron los consejos del señor Tarsicio, y su amabilidad para responder cada duda que teniamos, he incluso nos ayudo con algunas reservas.
DANA KARINA
DANA KARINA, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 September 2021
Buena elección,
Muy buenas y cualquier problemática se resolvía al momento.