Title: San Mateo Travel Guide: Best of San Mateo, Alajuela Province Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in San Mateo](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Mateo-Hotels.d3000007645.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in San Mateo](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Mateo-Holiday-Rentals.d3000007645.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[San Mateo Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-San-Mateo.d3000007645.Car-Hire-Guide)[San Mateo Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Mateo.d3000007645.Holidays-City-Breaks) # San Mateo Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ## Visit San Mateo - Top hotels in San Mateo - Top Holiday Rentals in San Mateo ![Buen Camino Hotel, San Mateo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91640000/91631200/91631109/8ee8750a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Buen Camino Hotel, San Mateo Finca Ecologica del Bosque San Mateo Alajuela Province Stay at this cabin in San Mateo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=91631109&PinnedHotelID=91631109&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000007645) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=91631109&PinnedHotelID=91631109&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000007645) ![Fiesta Resort Central Pacific - All Inclusive](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/700000/692400/692315/170293ca_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Fiesta Resort Central Pacific - All Inclusive El Roble 23 El Roble Puntarenas £181 6 Apr - 7 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach resort in El Roble. Enjoy free parking, 4 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ... 7.8/10 Good! (1,105 reviews) The elevator was broken, the air conditioning wasn't working properly, and the guest in the other room was drunk and shouting. Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F04%2F2026&endDate=07%2F04%2F2026&selected=692315&PinnedHotelID=692315&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000007645) ![Santa Lucia Jungle Hacienda, Costa Rica, Autograph Collection®](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119940000/119936200/119936166/76abd09c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Santa Lucia Jungle Hacienda, Costa Rica, Autograph Collection® 3 Km South and 600 mts East Carara National Park Tárcoles Puntarenas £283 27 Apr - 28 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Tárcoles. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Playa Tárcoles and Carara National Park are located ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (8 reviews) Gorgeous pool area. The rooms super cleans and well designed. Loved the ambiance music early morning. The staff was great and the food delicious. I will definitely come back. Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F04%2F2026&endDate=28%2F04%2F2026&selected=119936166&PinnedHotelID=119936166&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000007645) [See all 680 properties in San Mateo](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=30%2F03%2F2026&endDate=31%2F03%2F2026®ionId=3000007645) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Buen Camino Hotel, San Mateo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91640000/91631200/91631109/8ee8750a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Buen Camino Hotel, San Mateo Finca Ecologica del Bosque San Mateo Alajuela Province Stay at this cabin in San Mateo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Mateo-Hotels-Buen-Camino-Bike-Park.h91631109.Hotel-Information) ![Large 3 BR Condo, Panoramic Ocean Views, 5 Min Walk to SPECTACULAR BEACH](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21480000/21476700/21476652/14b08267_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Large 3 BR Condo, Panoramic Ocean Views, 5 Min Walk to SPECTACULAR BEACH Garabito Puntarenas Stay at this beach condo in Tárcoles. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Marina Los Sueños and Playa Blanca are located ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (183 reviews) Excellent place. Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Jaco-Hotels-Large-3-BR-Condo.h21476652.Hotel-Information) ![Nomad Living CR](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108430000/108420100/108420033/eb680011_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Nomad Living CR Calle La Barca Tárcoles Provincia de Puntarenas Stay at this aparthotel in Tárcoles. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Playa Tárcoles and Carara National Park ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (50 reviews) Beautiful property and very well stocked with anything you may need! Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tarcoles-Hotels-Nomad-Living-CR.h108420033.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in San Mateo](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=3000007645&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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