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Casa Laurin B&B
Average price*: £35 ($70) (year-round)
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 5.0 based on 70 reviews 70 reviews
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 28 B&Bs in San Jose
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  • Rooms: 6
Description: Ginette, a French Canadian who speaks English and Spanish, offers an ideal"base camp" between the airport and downtown San Jose one suite with... This description is based on information provided by the B&B / inn.
Address:
Escazu
San Jose
Costa Rica

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Reviews of Casa Laurin B&B

( 13-17 of 70 )
“Supior B&B experience”

Casa Laurin B&B

3 Feb 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

Our first out of USA travels were made excetional by Ginette the owner of Casa Laurin B&B in Escazu a province of San Jose, Costa Rica. She made sure every detail for our stay ran smoothly. From making sure our car rental was set up right to the small details of how to mobilize around Costa Rica. She listened to our needs and provided information or help in meeting our desires. We observed this was done for the other guests who were staying at her B&B. We recommend this B&B if you want a supior personalized stay.

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“Best B&B”

Casa Laurin B&B

30 Jan 2008

Casa Laurin is a great place to stay. Ginette takes a genuine interest in her guests and facilitates their interests, whether it is lining up rental cars, taxis, tour recommendations, etc. The house is immaculate with a lot of open common areas. Highly recommended, a standard of service that I haven't seen in any other B&B worldwide.

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3WT's Summary
Date of Stay: January 2008
Travelled with: Solo traveler
Visit was for: Business
Age group: 50-64
Member since: 24 October 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older Travellers, tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Other
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“an oasis”

Casa Laurin B&B

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5 of 5 stars
montreal
22 Jan 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Casa Laurin is a haven and a wonderful launching pad for visits to Costa Rica. The owner, Ginette Laurin runs a spacious and serene B&B. Her breakfasts are superb and the staff are very fine people.
Staying here is like being in a lovely home. Many guide books to read, gardens to sit in and Ginette is there with excellent advice and suggestions about what to do and see. Will always stay there. C Scott

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dunany66's Summary
Date of Stay: December 2007
Member since: 22 January 2008
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“Just Super!!!”

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5 of 5 stars
Phoenix, AZ
28 Dec 2007

It was just blind incredible luck that I chose to stay at Casa Laurin. It is perfectly situated for whatever you want to do - just rest, or travel about Costa Rica. Ginette, the owner, a Canadian speaks English, French, and Spanish perfectly. She has been in Costa Rica for 8 years, and there is NOTHING she does not know about the country. Her Bed and Breakfast is in a wonderful house with a beautiful garden setting. The guest rooms are great, and varied. Breakfast is a real treat with tropical fruit, great Costa Rican coffee, with eggs, or whatever you wish. Best of all, however, is Ginette. She is extremely helpful, and arranged a rental car that was waiting for me on my arrival. Her driver picked me up at the airport for only $20. Beyond that, she helped me search for a house, spending hours with me on the exciting Costa Rican roads. Her advice on Costa Rica was priceless, and I was so lucky to have met her. At the end of my stay, Ginette arranged to have my rental car picked up, and her driver took me to the airport. All this - a great place to stay - expert advice on Costa Rica - wonderful guests - all for a very very reasonable price. You will thank yourself (and Ginette) should you decide to stay at Casa Laurin.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The ambiance, and the great helpfulness of the owner, Ginette.
    • Disliked — That I didn't have the time to stay longer.
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jbharding's Summary
Date of Stay: December 2007
Travelled with: Solo traveler
Visit was for: Hobbies / interest / culture
Age group: 65+
Member since: 28 December 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older Travellers, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Other
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“What a great B&B”

Casa Laurin B&B

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5 of 5 stars
Arlington, Virginia
11 Dec 2007

Ginette has a first class B&B. It is a great mid-Century modern type house with lots of public space to hang out in, lovely gardens and very close to the action (a short walk or cab ride away). Ginette is a great innkeeper- she was very helpful in making arrangements for us before our arrival and when we arrived starving she quickly got us menus and helped us order carry out food. Then she helped us plan our last day in beautiful Costa Rica- the butterfly farm was totally worth the time and money- the pictures are just great ! This is the place to stay when you are in San Jose- the price is right, the rooms are great and the innkeeper is stupendous.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Ginette- she is just so helpful.
    • Disliked — No chair in the room I selected but it was obvious on the photo- I just missed it.
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KateSW's Summary
Date of Stay: December 2007
Travelled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 50-64
Member since: 07 February 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older Travellers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, Great pool scene, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Shopping
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Escazu, San Jose, Costa Rica