Hotel El Arca, Jardin Botanico Y Restaurante - Santa Barbara de Heredia

3-star botanical garden retreat with a farm-to-table restaurant in Santa Barbara de Heredia

Botanical Garden Experience

Hotel El Arca, Jardin Botanico Y Restaurante offers guests access to a botanical garden with labeled plants, medicinal plants, and kitchen sections. The garden includes a tree house and walking trails for self-guided tours. A tour or class about local culture takes place on the property.

On-Site Dining

The restaurant at El Arca serves a six-course meal that changes weekly, featuring ingredients from the gardens and edible flowers. Diners can also order from a bar offering drinks like a Jaboticaba margarita and a Jaboticaba sangria. Themed dinner nights and outdoor terrace seating with views of San Jose are available.

Accommodations

Double rooms with a terrace provide mountain views and a private bathroom. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, and free toiletries. Daily housekeeping is offered, and rooms are available with family configurations.

Property Amenities

Hotel El Arca has a garden, a minimarket on site, and free private parking with accessible parking spaces. A shuttle service transports guests to nearby locations. Security is provided by CCTV in common areas and outside the property, plus fire extinguishers.

Location and Nearby Attractions

The hotel sits 6 miles from Juan Santamaría International Airport and 4 miles from Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium. Poas National Park is 19 miles away, and La Paz Waterfall Gardens is 17 miles from the property. Parque Viva is located 9 miles from Hotel El Arca.

• Gardens: Botanic garden with labeled medicinal and kitchen plants
• Dining: Six-course weekly menu with farm-to-table ingredients
• Rooms: Double rooms with terrace and mountain views
• Amenities: Shuttle service and minimarket on site
• Activities: Walking tours and themed dinner nights