Out of Bounds in Escazú, San José, is truly a **hidden gem**. From the moment we arrived, the warm welcome and smooth check-in made us feel right at home. Our room was **spotlessly clean**—basic but had everything we needed, all in perfect working order. The **stunning views** from the balcony and the upstairs terrace were such a treat, and the hot water in the shower was a nice bonus. The area felt **safe and secure**, which added to our peace of mind. Breakfast was a delight—**freshly made**, with delicious orange juice, and the lovely host went the extra mile by offering us coffee as well. Her warmth and hospitality truly enhanced our stay! What stood out most was their honesty and integrity. After we checked out, my little one realized he had left his Christmas family money in the room. We rushed back, worried, only to find that it was still there, untouched and waiting for him. That level of honesty is rare and so appreciated! We’ll definitely stay here every time we visit San José. Thank you for such a wonderful experience—this place is a **beautiful gem**!

The room was very comfortable and the area is quiet for a city as it is set back from the road. The hotel is on a hill so there is a view of the city, mountains, and the sunrise. The management was flexible in allowing us to extend our stay an extra night, and the woman who serves breakfast is especially friendly and welcoming and made us feel at home.

There is enough parking for all of the cars, but the parking area is a small space, so sometimes the cars need to be moved for people to get in and out.

It’s a true Costa Rican experience. It’s NOT the Holiday Inn, if that’s what you’re used to. It’s tile and wood with rambling walkways, bathed in local plants and flowers, laid back ambiance, sparse furnishings, a great home cooked breakfast with a view of the town and volcanoes in the background.(albeit, there are power lines in the middle). Marvin welcomes and treats you like you’ve known him for years.

The steepness of the short driveway. Make sure you don’t have a low suspension. That being said, they have secured parking behind locked gate for 4 cars and 4 more spaces with cameras just outside the gate. Parking is free!

This was the only good part of our trip. Marvin and Helen were the best hosts one could wish for. The hotel is a gem. The panoramic views from the common area at night were spectacular. The covered balconies are great when it rains. It wasn't a touristy luxurious place, but we really felt at home. We met local Costa Ricans, other Americans and made some good memories right there at the Hotel (were we were stuck our entire 12 day vacation, due to booking our rental car from booking.com and not getting it, or getting any help).

The staff were very understanding, accommodating and friendly. I really appreciated their flexibility. The view is also outstanding.

I don’t see how they could change it, but the only way to get in was to call the front desk and ask them to open the big anonymous garage-like door. I guess it’s quite safe, but it didn’t feel welcoming.

Million dollar view of the city, very affordable and excellent rooms for the price. The Manager "Marvin" will make sure your stay is nice, and the woman who runs the kitchen is just delightful.

I absolutely hate having to leave.

The view from the balcony on the top floor is amazing!! The hotel is lovely and the staff were great.

There's no "airport shuttle for an extra fee". It's just that they can arrange for a regular cab or Uber for you, or you can do it yourself. Regular cab costs about 40$US one way, as the hotel is not close to the airport. Plan for a lot of time, as it can take up to 40 min. with traffic.

The rooms upstairs have a million dollar view. Marvin, the manager goes all the way to make your stay wonderful. He even helped me with my suitcase. The location is right by a convenient bus stop. And the breakfast is great, especially the coffee.

I was 100% satisfied.

Cute place with a personal terrace to hang out outside. The room was simple but comfortable and quiet. We loved our stay :)

The boiler wasn't strong enough to actually boil the water and there were a few insects (to be expected in CR though)

The room was spacious and very clean, the bathroom had many amenities (except hair dryer), the air conditioner worked perfectly, and all very quite, to get a good rest. The breakfast had several choices a la carte. The room was a studio with one large and one small bed, kitchenette, TV and a small table with two chairs.

Hair dryer was missing.