Hotel Bougainvillea

Hotel Bougainvillea is a favored starting point for birders and nature lovers visiting Costa Rica. Guests find the gardens an amazing paradise where they can relax and discover the beauty of many Costa Rican plants and a wide array of bird species. With its 10 acres of carefully tended tropical grounds, the Hotel Bougainvillea features…

Quick Facts on Hotel Bougainvillea
- Type of Location
  Birding Hotel
- Habitat
  Gardens, Urban
- Commonly Seen Bird Species
  White-eared Ground-Sparrow, Ferruginous Pygmy Owl:, Brown Jay, Steely-vented Hummingbird, Clay-colored Thrush, Blue-gray Tanager, Lesson’s Motmot, Great Kiskadee

What to Expect During Your Stay at the Hotel Bougainvillea...

Rooms and Amenities

The hotel offers 81 spacious rooms, each with a balcony or terrace, many overlooking the gardens or the Central Valley. All rooms feature Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, mini fridges, and in-room safes. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with international and local options, and accommodates special dietary needs.

Birding on the Property

The property’s 10-acre botanical garden is the highlight, with well-marked trails, water features, and shaded benches. Guests can spot colorful resident species within minutes of stepping outside their rooms.

Other Activities Available

Swimming pool, tennis courts, fitness center, spa, small art gallery, and gift shop.

Hotel Bougainvillea

Travel & Logistics

Conservation Initiatives
Uses native plants in landscaping and avoids chemical treatments to protect birds and pollinators.
How to Get There
Located about 20–30 minutes from Juan Santamaría International Airport, convenient for first or final nights in Costa Rica.
Seasonal Notes
Most species are present year-round, with little seasonal variation in birding opportunities.
Best Times to Visit
Year-round. Best used as a first or final night option in a Costa Rica itinerary due to location and reliable garden birding.

A Few More Notes on Hotel Bougainvillea

Hotel Bougainvillea is a favored starting point for birders and nature lovers visiting Costa Rica.

Guests find the gardens an amazing paradise where they can relax and discover the beauty of many Costa Rican plants and a wide array of bird species.

With its 10 acres of carefully tended tropical grounds, the Hotel Bougainvillea features over 50 species of bromeliads, Costa Rican native trees, and numerous species of orchids, herb and cacti gardens; and radiant hummingbirds typical of the Central Valley of Costa Rica.