Title: Casa Alquimia Artes Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Casa Alquimia Artes Guesthouse in Monteverde with free parking ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22700000/22692100/22692006/ca1eee66.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22700000/22692100/22692006/f4245327.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22700000/22692100/22692006/f1351ad8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Tutayana | Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22700000/22692100/22692006/7f2ee79b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22700000/22692100/22692006/95a2b401.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Casa Alquimia Artes offers a genuinely tranquil getaway with its peaceful garden setting. Travelers appreciate the welcoming terrace for quiet moments, while practical amenities like laundry facilities and luggage storage make the stay hassle-free. 8.4 Very good ## Popular amenities - Laundry - Housekeeping - Parking included - Free WiFi £36 includes taxes & fees 10 Nov - 11 Nov ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov 9 - Nov 10](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=22692006&PinnedHotelID=22692006&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=22692006&PinnedHotelID=22692006&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov 10 - Nov 11](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-10&endDate=2025-11-11&selected=22692006&PinnedHotelID=22692006&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-10&endDate=2025-11-11&selected=22692006&PinnedHotelID=22692006&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov 14 - 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Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay: - Free self-parking - A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), tour/ticket information and smoke-free property - Luggage storage Room features All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer amenities such as free WiFi. 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Fees may include applicable taxes: - Cleaning fees vary based on the length of stay. We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Late check-out fee: USD 10 (subject to availability) - Cleaning/housekeeping/linen fee: USD 5.00 per stay - Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per day The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds This property accepts mobile payments and cash Mobile payment options include: PayPal This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ### Property is also known as Casa Alquimia Artes B&B Monteverde Casa Alquimia Artes Monteverde Casa Alquimia Artes Casa Alquimia Artes B B Casa Alquimia Artes B B Casa Alquimia Artes Guesthouse Casa Alquimia Artes Monteverde Casa Alquimia Artes Guesthouse Monteverde ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Casa Alquimia Artes pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Casa Alquimia Artes? > As of 9 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Casa Alquimia Artes on 10 Nov 2025 start from £36.06, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Monteverde-Hotels-Casa-Alquimia-Artes.h22692006.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at Casa Alquimia Artes? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Casa Alquimia Artes? > Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Casa Alquimia Artes? > Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for USD 10 (subject to availability). ### Does Casa Alquimia Artes provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle. ### Where is Casa Alquimia Artes located? > Situated in Monteverde, this guesthouse is steps away from Children's Eternal Rain Forest Bajo del Tigre and The Bat Jungle. Curi-Cancha Reserve and Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde are also within 15 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Casa Alquimia Artes Reviews 8.4 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.8 Cleanliness ### 7.6 Location ### 9.0 Staff & service ### 8.6 Eco-friendliness ### 8.2 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 13 8 - Good 14 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 2 ### 8/10 Good #### Snigdha 29 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 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 ### 8/10 Good #### Elizabeth 28 Feb 2024 Liked: Staff & service, amenities 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 Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Juan 13 Apr 2023 Disliked: Staff & service Most disappointing experience ever period. ##### Juan Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### SUSAN 24 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service 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 Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aidan 22 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities 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 Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Eva 7 Mar 2023 Disliked: Amenities Bastante deterioro ##### Eva Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nagat 5 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 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 Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nagat 4 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 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 Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Monica 26 Jan 2023 Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities 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 Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Sukhdeep 15 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very nice host and good location. Too many bugs everywhere. ##### Sukhdeep Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### DANA KARINA 28 Feb 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 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 Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Bev 30 Jan 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 Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 19 Nov 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort quaint guesthouse tucked away in the mountainside ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Oscar Eduardo 21 Sept 2021 #### Buena elección, Muy buenas y cualquier problemática se resolvía al momento. ##### Oscar Eduardo Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 20 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 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 Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 17 Feb 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 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 Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lauren 11 Mar 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 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 Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Beth 24 Apr 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort 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 Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 27 Jan 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 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 Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Alysia 5 Jan 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 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 Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 3 Jan 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Cheap B&B, friendly staff, more a hut than a roome ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Nick 19 Dec 2018 Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Our thoughts We thought the couple who had the place were lovely. However, to be honest, the place was a bit of a dump. Not the cleanest, lots of unfashioned projects, and some distance to the main town. Still, for 1 or 2 nights, it was OK ##### Nick Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 30 Nov 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort 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 Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristen 10 Aug 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort The hosts were so nice and the coffee and breakfast were delicious! ##### Kristen Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Jeffrey 31 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities ##### Jeffrey Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Casa Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chesterfield-Hotels-Casa-Hotel.h4251463.Hotel-Information) > > [Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails](https://www.expedia.co.uk/La-Fortuna-Hotels-Arenal-Observatory-Lodge-Spa.h11820519.Hotel-Information) > > [Wyndham Tamarindo](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tamarindo-Hotels-Wyndham-Tamarindo.h10356916.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Penas-Blancas-Hotels-Heliconias-Nature-Lodge.h8386216.Hotel-Information) > > [Jardín del Edén Boutique Hotel - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tamarindo-Hotels-Jardin-Del-Eden-Boutique-Hotel-Adults-Only.h2818928.Hotel-Information) > > [Hard Rock Hotel Madrid](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Madrid-Hotels-Hard-Rock-Hotel-Madrid.h66906927.Hotel-Information) > > [Axiom Park Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Axiom-Park-Hotel.h5316416.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Çeşme](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cesme-Hotels.d4275.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotel Magic Mountain SPA & Conference center](https://www.expedia.co.uk/La-Fortuna-Hotels-Hotel-Magic-Mountain-SPA-Conference-Center.h1636277.Hotel-Information) > > [Melia Athens](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Athens-Hotels-Melia-Athens.h1145049.Hotel-Information) > > [El Remanso Rainforest Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Puerto-Jimenez-Hotels-El-Remanso-Lodge.h11640675.Hotel-Information) > > [Elias Beach Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Limassol-Hotels-Elias-Beach-Hotel.h1105744.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tamarindo-Hotels-Hotel-Tamarindo-Diria-Beach-Resort.h1108151.Hotel-Information) > > [Villa Lapas Jungle Village](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Jaco-Hotels-Villa-Lapas-Jungle-Village.h1330482.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Cannes](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cannes-Hotels.d602282.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Almaria Ex Libris Chiado](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lisbon-District-Hotels-Almaria-Ex-Libris-Chiado.h15970691.Hotel-Information) > > [Another Place, The Machrie](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Islay-Island-Hotels-The-Machrie-Hotel-Golf-Links.h24029657.Hotel-Information) > > [Monteverde Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Monteverde-Hotels-Monteverde-Lodge-Gardens-By-Boena.h4497846.Hotel-Information) > > [Casa Corcovado Jungle Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Drake-Bay-Hotels-Casa-Corcovado-Jungle-Lodge.h19460167.Hotel-Information) > > [Makanda by the Sea](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Quepos-Hotels-Makanda-By-The-Sea.h2328562.Hotel-Information) > > [Azura Beach Resort - All Inclusive - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Samara-Hotels-Azura-Beach-Resort-All-Inclusive-Adults-Only.h20586535.Hotel-Information) > > [The White Hart Royal Hotel, Moreton-in-Marsh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Moreton-In-Marsh-Hotels-White-Hart-Royal-Hotel.h3848404.Hotel-Information) > > [Casa Luna Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/La-Fortuna-Hotels-Casa-Luna-Hotel-Spa.h2305532.Hotel-Information) > > [Poas Volcano Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Vara-Blanca-Hotels-Poas-Volcano-Lodge.h5259118.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from London (LHR) to Muscat (MCT)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/lhr/mct/london-to-muscat) > > [British Airways Manchester (MAN) to Rome (FCO) flights](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flight-routes/british-airways-from-manchester-to-fiumicino-leonardo-da-vinci-intl/ba/man/fco) > > [Flights from Paisley (GLA) to Rome (FCO)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/gla/fco/glasgow-to-rome) > > [Flights from Edinburgh (EDI) to Rotterdam (RTM)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/edi/rtm/edinburgh-to-rotterdam)