Finca Rosa Blanca Coffee Plantation & Inn

We are on a 12 day trip in Costa Rica, moving around various areas and Finca Rosa Blanca was our first hotel stop. The hotel is a little outside San Jose about a 20-25 minute drive from the airport. It is situated in lush gardens and was formerly a coffee plantation and there are nods to its past in the entrance gates and decor which is beautiful with many painted walls and decorations. We had a lovey welcome including a cocktail. There are only 14 rooms so it has a small and cosy feeling. We had a lovely suite which was generous in size, and had a balcony overlooking the gardens and the city beyond. Again the room was beautifully decorated, it had a large bathroom and a separate enormous bath! We had dinner in the restaurant and the food and service were brilliant. Breakfast the next morning which was included for our stay was very generous and again delicious. All of the staff here were welcoming and polite and we are looking forward to returning at the end of our stay before flying on to our next destination. We would have no hesitation in recommending Finca Rosa Blanca for your stay in San Jose.

Our stay at the Finca Rosa Blanca was fabulous. The hotel building is a stunning, Gaudi inspired work of art itself, and is beautifully decorated with original works of art, hand painted murals and beautiful tile. Every detail is unique! My room was the top floor bedroom of the Blanca Rosa suite and it had panoramic views of the property and the city. The restaurant was lovely, outdoors but covered, and the food was excellent. The service was also excellent. We enjoyed the coffee the next morning in our room and had another delicious meal at breakfast before attending a very thorough and interesting tour of the coffee plantation. Our guide was very knowledgeable, and we learned a lot! I would have loved to stay another night but our itinerary was set. Transportation to and from the airport to the hotel was super easy and door to door service. This is a one of a kind hotel that should not be missed!

A nice room but breakfast was very slow. Other meals OK but not great. The staff though were good and friendly. Lovely views as well.

Rooms: pictures in Tripadvisor do not do justice to their beautiful wall paintings or to the amazing views over the valley Comfort level, please be aware that their is no air conditioning or heating for the colder nights. No Television either. Furniture is need of some updates. Although nice I would recommend some refurbishment and improvement to the expected amenities. Restaurant: the food is ok, the star are the amazing views Coffee Tour: this is a small organic coffee finca, therefore you will be shown the traditional method of coffee production We only stayed for one night prior to our departure flight from Costa Rica and it was a great way to finish our trip. For longer stays I would except a greater level of comfort in accommodation. Overall recommended for short stays

Come for the incredible rooms – skip the pretentious restaurant! The Finca Rosa Suite blew us away (book it directly!). You sleep at the very top of the iconic white tower, and the bathroom/bathtub feels like stepping into a giant mural – absolutely stunning. The restaurant, however, was a total let down. Lunch on day one was a dried out overpriced burger and for both dinners they were out of several menu options. The “breakfast boxes” (for early tours) were laughable, and despite reserving one of the four coveted open-air tables with city views, they gave it away when we returned from a day trip that they recommended. We ended up ordering Italian via Uber Eats and eating on our private lower patio – way better. Verdict: Stay for the jaw-dropping suite, skip the restaurant, and note that the property is quite far from the airport (especially in rush hour).