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Posada el Quijote 4 stars

San José

Posada el Quijote is located in San José and housed in a colonial-style building. It has a spacious garden, free Wi-Fi access and a snack bar.

The bright rooms have wooden furniture and will provide you with a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Featuring a shower, the private bathrooms also come with a bath or shower and free toiletries. All rooms offer garden views. Quiet place, not too far from the city center. If you're an animal lover (especially cats), this is the place to stay!

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9
Superb
1,212 reviews
Price from
£60
per night

La Sabana Hotel Suites Apartments 4 stars

San José

Apartotel La Sabana is located 1.5 km from central San José and offers self-catering accommodation with free WiFi access, breakfast included with the rate and an outdoor pool.

The apartments at Apartotel La Sabana feature a flat-screen cable TV, air conditioning and a private bathroom that comes with a hot-water shower. A safety deposit box and a fan are also included. Some units include a seating area. We loved everything. Staff were super helpful and friendly. Hotel is fantastic. Our room was great, a/c essential in the heat, amenities excellent, etc. The included breakfast was OUTSTANDING. Wow. Made to order from the menu. Wow again.

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9
Superb
2,015 reviews
Price from
£116
per night

Alameda Cariari Boutique Hotel

Asuncion, San José

Located in San Jose, Alameda Cariari features an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi access and a tour desk.

Each air-conditioned room here will provide you with a cable TV, a minibar and a view of the property's garden.You will also find a private bathroom with a shower, hairdryer and free toiletries. We can’t recommend it enough! very clean, the property was nice and in a nice neighborhood! The breakfast looked good, however we didn’t try it. We arrived late at night and the receptionist was very friendly and nice!

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9.1
Superb
872 reviews
Price from
£87
per night

Isla Verde Hotel 3 stars

San José

This luxurious hotel is located in the heart of San Jose and boasts an on-site restaurant. Isla Verde Hotel also offers guests a fitness centre, free Wi-Fi and a free shuttle service to Tobías Bolaños Airport. Spacious rooms, great breakfast!

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9
Superb
844 reviews
Price from
£79
per night

Grano de Oro Hotel 4 stars

San José

This luxurious hotel is located in San Jose City Centre and features an on-site gourmet restaurant, free parking and free Wi-Fi. Hotel Grano de Oro also offers massage services and a rooftop garden.

Each spectacular, air-conditioned room at this property features beautiful wood décor, vaulted ceilings and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. They also boast free toiletries, plush linens and a coffee maker. Location is great also the place is beautiful

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9
Superb
481 reviews
Price from
£154
per night

Terrazas de Golf Boutique Hotel 4 stars

Asuncion, San José

Terrazas de Golf Boutique Hotel offers direct access to Cariari Golf Course and transportation to Juan Santamaría International Airport, which is 5 km away. It offers free WiFi, massage, free parking and 24-hour reception. Start to end, full of wow moments. Location, staff hospitality, breakfast, clean and spacious rooms with great garden views

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9.3
Superb
203 reviews
Price from
£95
per night

Hotel Casa 69

San José

Located in central San Jose, Hotel Casa 69 offers a garden patio, free Wi-Fi in public areas and individually decorated rooms with cable TV. The National Museum is just a 10-minute walk away.

Each bright room at Hotel Casa 69 features a fan, a fridge, a radio-alarm clock and a safe. The private bathrooms include a shower. Excellent communication, very accommodating host, fabulous breakfast. Perfect location for exploring San Jose. Highly recommend.

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8.8
Fabulous
1,618 reviews
Price from
£45
per night

Wyndham Garden San Jose Escazu, Costa Rica 4 stars

San José

Featuring an indoor swimming pool, a terrace, hot tub and free high speed WiFi in all areas, this hotel is 5 minutes’ drive from the La Sabana Metropolitan Park and Multiplaza Mall.

The rooms and suites offer modern décor, air conditioning, wardrobe, laptop safe, minibar and flat-screen cable TV. The bathrooms come with shower, hairdryer and free toiletries. Great location, free shuttle back and forth to multiplaza, free main highway city tour, and good price. Awesome combo!

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8.3
Very good
3,127 reviews
Price from
£96
per night

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection By Hilton 4 stars

San José

Located in the heart of San José, surrounded by national museums, plazas and walking boulevards, the venue is within walking distance to the main cultural and tourist attractions.

The hotel is within 5-minute walk of San José Cathedral and the National Theatre. Location. I chose this property for the short distance to an event venue I was attending.

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8.7
Fabulous
1,249 reviews
Price from
£154
per night

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica 5 stars

San José

This stylish hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool and a conference center. Each spacious room includes free Wi-Fi.

The spacious rooms feature classic-style décor and elegant carved wood furniture. Each room offers a coffee maker and a stylish bathroom with toiletries and a hairdryer. Nice rooms, big beds, good mattresses and TV. WIFi worked well and it was nice to be able to use the pool. Walking distance (about 10-15 to SJO city center.

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8
Very good
2,932 reviews
Price from
£111
per night

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