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Costa Rica Hotels - San José City & Surroundings

 

San Jose Costa Rica hotels

San José, the Capital of Costa Rica, located at 1149 m above sea level, maintains an average all year round temperature of 24°C and is home to the main museums and cultural centers. This is where you might spend your first night before embarking on the unforgettable experience of discovering the natural beauty this small country has to offer.

 

Costa Rica hotels: San Jose



Hotels San José - City center

Hotel Grano de Oro ****Costa Rica hotels San Jose: Grano de Oro

The hotel Grano de Oro is located in the center of San Jose on a quiet byroad; the lively center of San José is within an easy walking distance. The 32 uniquely and tastefully decorated rooms are situated in a Victorian building, built around the turn of the century. All rooms are equipped with a private bathroom/hot water, cable TV, telephone and ceiling fan. The hotel offers first class service and comfort, combined with the charm of an historic building. Furthermore, the guests can enjoy a restaurant, an elegant roof terrace with a Jacuzzi and deck chairs, laundry and room service as well as fax and email service. Only non-smoking rooms available.

Hotel Villa Tournon ****Costa Rica hotels San Jose: Villa Tournon

Located in Barrio Tournon, about 15 minutes walking distance to the city center this hotel offers 80 rooms, all equipped with private bathroom/hot water, A/C, cable TV, telephone, and Internet access. The standard rooms feature wooden parquet and a double bed or two single beds. The superior rooms feature a carpet floor, either two double beds or one king size beds; Furthermore they include a desk, refrigerator and hairdryer. The hotel also offers a swimming pool with Jacuzzi as well as a restaurant with bar, safe (at the reception), conference rooms, souvenir shop, luggage storage and private parking.

Hotel Don Carlos ****Costa Rica hotels San Jose: Don Carlos

Hotel Don Carlos is located in an historical residential area in the north of San José, just a few minutes walk from the city center. As a former residence of 2 presidential families, it is part of the heritage of the capital. The hotel offers 33 tastefully furnished rooms featuring TV, hair dryer and room safe. Furthermore, the hotel offers a nice garden, restaurant, Jacuzzi, laundry service, souvenir shop, Internet service (free of charge) and roofed parking
Room categories: Standard, Superior and Family Room.

Hotel Fleur de Lys ***Costa Rica hotels San Jose: Fleur de Lys

This middle class hotel with its special atmosphere has been rebuilt from an old coffee baron’s mansion and is centrally located near the National Museum, at only a few minutes walking distance to downtown. The 31 elegantly and individually furnished rooms (12 are located in an extension which was accomplished in 2002), do not have numbers but the names of Costa Rica’s most famous flowers. All rooms are equipped with a private bathroom/shower, telephone and cable TV. The hotel features a restaurant with a bar as well as private and guarded parking lot (about 3 minutes walking distance). Swiss management.

Hotel Britannia ***San Jose hotels: Hotel Britannia

Hotel Britannia is located in Barrio Amón, a historical district in the center of San José. The hotel offers a total of 23 rooms: The Deluxe rooms and the Junior suites are located in the historical building, which was constructed in 1910. The new part of the hotel consists of a four story addition containing 14 standard rooms. All rooms feature A/C, private bathroom/hot water, telephone and cable TV. The Deluxe rooms and Junior suites offer more space and feature a desk and hair dryer. Moreover, the hotel offers a restaurant, bar, conference room and parking opportunities. The restaurant occupies what was once the old wine cellar of the house, appropriately named "The Cellar”.

Hotel Occidental Torremolinos ***Costa Rica hotels San Jose: Occidental Torremolinos

The middleclass hotel is situated at the north end of the Sabana Park in a quiet neighborhood at about 10 minutes walking distance to the center. The well-equipped 90 rooms are distributed on 3 floors and all of them feature a private bathroom/shower, A/C, fan, cable TV, radio alarm clock, international phone and safe. The hotel encloses a beautiful garden with a large swimming pool and Jacuzzi, a restaurant, coffee shop/bar and private parking.

Gran Hotel Costa Rica ***Costa Rica hotels San Jose: Gran Hotel Costa Rica

This historical hotel is situated in the middle of the lively center of San José, opposite of the National Theater with convenient access to numerous attractions. The building has been renovated completely in 2004 maintaining the historical structures; all rooms were newly furnished. From a total of 120 rooms, 75 are offered as standard rooms, 25 as junior suites and further 20 rooms as master suites. All rooms feature private bathroom/bath tube, telephone, and refrigerator and ceiling fan. In the Arcades of the Entrance area the cafeteria of the hotel is located. In addition, the hotel offers a 24-hours coffee shop, restaurant, Internet café, conference rooms and casino.

Hotel Kekoldi ***Costa Rica hotels San Jose: Kekoldi

The hotel, which is located in the historical district Amón, is only a few minutes away from the sights of the capital such as the Plaza de la Cultura, the National Theater, Museums and the zoo. The hotel features 10 rooms in a tastefully decorated Arc-Deco building which are all equipped with private bathroom/hot water, telephone, cable TV and room safe. The breakfast is served in a little patio garden.

Hotel Vesuvio ***Costa Rica hotels San Jose: Hotel Vesuvio

The small hotel is located in Barrio Otoya one of the oldest districts of San José only a few minutes walking distance to the city center and the most important museums and sights. All 20 rooms feature a private bathroom/shower hair dryer, telephone, cable TV, ceiling fan and a room safe (at an extra charge). Furthermore the hotel includes a restaurant with bar and a small private parking. Room categories: 17 standard and 3 Deluxe

Aparthotel El Sesteo ***Costa Rica hotels San Jose: El Sesteo

El Sesteo is located within a 15 minutes walking distance from the center of San José in a quiet, residential neighborhood district close to the Sabana Park. The hotel features a swimming pool with whirlpool, which is located within a tropical garden, as well as a breakfast restaurant, a roofed private parking and Internet service. The hotel has a total of 36 rooms. Twenty of them have fully equipped kitchens, dining and living areas and separate bedroom and bathroom. Sixteen are hotel style bedrooms with bathroom. All rooms have cable TV, telephone with direct outside line, and ceiling fans.

Hotel Colonial **(*)Costa Rica hotels San Jose: Hotel Colonial

Located near the city center of San Jose, behind the La Soledad church, street 11, Avenues 2 y 6. This small hotel offers cozy rooms and suites with private bathrooms, hot water, and air-conditioning, ceiling fan, cable TV and telephone. There are also rooms equipped for disabled people.
Facilities: Swimming pool, Internet service, parking lot, laundry, fax, money exchange.



Hotels Airport / Alajuela / Heredia (North of San José)

Hotel Xandari Plantation ****Costa Rica hotels San Jose: Xandari Plantation, Alajuela (Alajuela)

Xandari Plantation includes 19 villas that are located within a cultivated park; surrounded by coffee plantations and which offer a magnificent view of the Central Valley of Costa Rica. It is situated only 15 minutes away from the International Airport. All villas are tastefully furnished and feature an own panoramic terrace, mini-bar and either 2 double beds or one king size bed. The elegant restaurant offers a great variety of fruits and vegetables from the own organic garden. Furthermore, the plantation includes a swimming pool, Jacuzzi, library and hiking trails. An own spa area and gym center can be used (additional charge).

Buena Vista de Alajuela ***Costa Rica hotels: Buena Vista Alajuela (Alajuela)

The hotel Buena Vista is located in Alajuela, about 15 minutes from the International Airport and is a good starting point for excursions to the Volcano Poás. The hotel offers a spectacular panorama view of the volcanoes and the Central Valley of San Jose. The 25 rooms are distributed on 2 stories and all feature private bathroom/hot water, queen size beds, cable TV and carpet floor. Furthermore, the hotel includes a restaurant, bar, swimming pool, gift shop, private parking, laundry service and baggage storage.

Costa Rica Marriott Hotel *****Costa Rica hotels San Jose: Costa Rica Marriott Hotel(San Antonio de Belén)

This exclusive hotel, which is built in the style of a Mexican monastery of the 16th century, is located in a 30-acre coffee plantation in San Antonio de Belén, nearby the International Airport. All 252 rooms feature a private bathroom/shower (or bath tub) and hair dryer, flat iron and ironing board, desk, cable TV, telephone, clock radio, mini bar and room safe. Furthermore, the hotel offers 4 restaurants, a Gourmet coffeehouse, a pool bar and grill, a lobby lounge, two swimming pools with pool bar, tennis court, sauna and whirlpool.

Meliá Cariari Hotel *****Costa Rica hotels San Jose: Meliá Cariari Hotel

Nestled in the verdant central valley, the Melia Cariari is only 5 minutes from the international airport and 7 miles from downtown San Jose, Costa Rica. Each of the Melia Cariari Hotel's 220 magnificently furnished rooms and suites has remote control TV, air conditioning, safety deposit box, electronic key system, and mini bar, direct dial telephone and 24 hour room service. A total of 24 suites are available, as part of this Sol Melia’s renowned European five-star-service, wish has been designed for the discerning guest.
Facilities: There's a complete gymnasium with fitness equipment, aerobic classes, saunas, massage service, and swimming pool. The Curime Restaurant with a "Fusion Style Cuisine" offers our guests an infinite variety of cuisine, also relax at Las Tejas Coffee Shop (offers delightful assortment of international and local dishes) or just try the Bar Chiriqui Snacks situated alongside the pool. We also offer you the Melia Casino where you can always find some action, with international games of chance and video slot machines. The hotel offers the best in business set ups up to 600 people for sit-down banquets, intimate dinners, cocktail parties, incentive groups, or business meetings.

Hotel Ramada Inn Herradura ****Costa Rica hotels San Jose: Hotel Herradura

The hotel is located about 10 minutes away from the airport and was built in Spanish Colonial Style. It features 240 rooms with private bathroom, A/C, satellite TV and telephone. A swimming pool, Jacuzzi, Sauna, gym, and 18 hole golf court (in the nearby Cariari Country Club), 11 tennis courts as well as different restaurants are offered to the guests. A congress center is affiliated.

Country Inn & Suites ****Costa Rica hotels San Jose: Hotel Country Inn & Suites

The four-star hotel Country Inn & Suites is located close to the International Airport, about 20 minutes northwest of downtown San José. The 91 rooms feature air conditioning, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, and in-room safes. The Suites additionally include refrigerators, microwaves and kitchenettes. The hotel features a restaurant, two swimming pools and whirlpool, gym, sauna, 24 hours emergency service, laundry facilities and a business center.

Finca Rosa Blanca Country Inn ****Costa Rica hotels San Jose: Finca Rosa Blanca Country Inn (Santa Barbara de Heredia)

The very personally managed boutique hotel is located in Santa Barbara de Heredia, about 20 minutes from the International airport. Surrounded by coffee and fruit plantations it offers its guests a magnificent view over the Central Valley. The hotel has a total of 9 rooms, including 2 villas. All accommodations are uniquely decorated and feature private bathroom and patio or balcony. The hotel offers its guests a swimming pool with panoramic view, Jacuzzi, fitness corner, library and breakfast/dining area. At night, 4-course menus (reservation required!) with fresh fruit and vegetables from the hotels own organic orchards are served for the hotel guests. The hotel has the received the eco-label CST for sustainable tourism and was awarded the maximum Score of 5 “Green Leafs”.

Hotel Bougainvillea ****Costa Rica hotels San Jose: Bougainvillea, Heredia (Santo Domingo de Heredia)

The hotel is located in a quiet area in Santo Domingo de Heredia, about 30 – 40 minutes from the airport and surrounded by a large, beautiful garden. All rooms feature two double beds, private bathroom/shower or bathtub, cable TV, telephone and balcony. The balconies either offer a view of the city or the well-kept tropical garden, which attracts numerous birds from the region. Hotel facilities include a swimming pool, sauna and 2 tennis courts with floodlight as well as a conference room, restaurant and bar.

Hotel Martino Resort & Med Spa ****(*)Costa Rica hotels San Jose: Martino Resort & Med Spa(La Garita de Alajuela)

Situated in La Garita de Alajuela, about 15 minutes by car from the international airport Juan Santamaría, this resort offers 42 luxurious rooms with private bathroom/hot water, terrace with view of the pool or the garden, handmade wooden doors, cable TV, telephone, mini-bar and A/C. Connected to the hotel is a Spa area with Sauna, steam bath, a big, very good equipped and all around glazed fitness area with view of the surrounding gardens, as well as a big swimming pool. To the hotel also belong an Italian Gourmet-restaurant, tennis-court, conference room and casino.



Hotels Escazú / Santa Ana (West of San José)

Hotel Real Intercontinental *****Costa Rica hotels San Jose: Real Intercontinental

This 5 star hotel, about 20 minutes away from the international airport and 15 minutes from the city center is located in the west of San José. The Multiplaza Mall, one of Costa Rica’s most modern shopping malls featuring cinema is right across the street. The 260 tastefully decorated rooms offer nice views of the Central Valley. All rooms feature private bathroom, hair dryer, A/C, cable TV, Internet access, mini bar and in room safe. The guests have access to a gym, tennis court, swimming pool, and a golf court, located only five minutes away. For business travelers the hotel offers a business center including computers with Internet access, scanners, printers, color copiers, fax and cellular phone rental. Furthermore, the hotel comes up with two restaurants, a lobby bar, pool bar and grill.

Hotel Alta ****Costa Rica hotels San Jose: Alta Hotel

This small, elegant hotel is located in the hills between Escazú and Santa Ana, about 15km from the center of San José. The hotel offers a magnificent view over the Sun Valley. All 23 tastefully decorated rooms feature a private bathroom, hair dryer, telephone, cable TV, A/C, room safe and balcony or patio. Furthermore, the hotel includes a swimming pool, sauna and gym. The restaurant “La Luz“ is famous for its delicious cuisine specializing in meals of the Nouvelle Cuisine with influences of the Costa Rican, European and Californian cuisine.

Hotel Posada Canal Grande ***Costa Rica hotels San Jose: Posada Canal Grande

Located in Piedades de Santa Ana, 15 min west from San Jose, in a private, comfortable environment and surrounded by gardens with breathtaking views of the Central Valley, Gulf of Nicoya and the Poás Volcano. The 12 spacious rooms with private bathroom and hot water are comfortably furnished and nicely decorated. Furthermore, the hotel offers a restaurant, bar, sauna, swimming pool, cable TV, safe, laundry service and a small souvenir shop.

San Gildar ***Costa Rica hotels San Jose: San Gildar

The hotel is located in San Rafael de Escazú, a classy suburb of San José, about 10km west of the capital. All 30 rooms are equipped with either one king-size bed or two queen size beds and feature A/C, private bathroom with hot water and hair dryer, cable TV, telephone, alarm clock, flat iron/ironing board and safe. A swimming pool is located in the patio surrounded by lush tropical gardens. Moreover, the hotel offers a restaurant, bar, souvenir shop, room service, laundry service and private parking.


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