Orquideas Inn

If you are looking for a good starting point or ending point for your trip to Costa Rica, the Orquideas Inn may be your answer. It is a small, intimate resort nestled in the countryside of Alajuela and centered around the Spanish-colonial style former residence of a coffee farmer.

Jerry, a fellow resident at Norma's Villas, along with his wife Betsy, had a huge part of their early days. Yesterday Jerry took us for the "royal" guided tour of the inn.

Jerry relaxing in the Marilyn Monroe Bar. Breakfast is served in this area and more formal meals are available in the restaurant up stairs.

Lucy (top) and Mary (bottom) will take care of all your reservation needs and any tours you make wish to take. Both spoke English, had warm friendly smiles and make you feel welcomed and at ease.

Both national and international cuisine are served with the chef's unique flair.

The Orquideas offers 19 rooms, 6 suites and a 2 bedroom geodesic dome. All are tastefully decorated and offer their own unique views.

View from the spacious pool looking toward the main building.

These rooms are nestled right into the slope of the terrain.

The 6 suites are housed on the neighbouring property which was purchased along the way. The former owner's home offers the perfect view of the valley below.

Also found on the property is a secluded hot-tub, a resident parrot and toucan, beautiful water garden and nature trails that wander through the 10 acre property. If you take a stroll you can pick fresh fruits and flowers along the way while you enjoy the sights and sounds of the tropics. All in all a stay at the Orquideas Inn will be a pleasant memory to add to your visit to Costa Rica.