Properties are selected based on real traveler reviews and popularity among guests who’ve booked a night in San Jose on Hotels.com. These San Jose hotels consistently deliver on quality, location and traveler experience. Last updated on October 5, 2026.
Escape to this San Jose B&B with regional cuisine at Nortico23 restaurant serving three daily meals. Enjoy free breakfast, WiFi, and parking while exploring nearby attractions like Ruinas de Ujarras and Tropical Bungee.
Wake up refreshed at this Alajuela hotel just 1 mi from Juan Santamaria Airport with complimentary shuttle service. Grab a bite at one of 2 restaurants before exploring nearby City Mall or Multiplaza Mall Escazu. A 24-hour fitness center and free parking enhance your Costa Rican stay.
Wake up to free breakfast at this Rio Segundo hotel featuring an outdoor pool and fitness center. Located just 1.1 mi from the airport with 24-hour complimentary shuttle. Nearby Multiplaza Mall Escazu offers shopping convenience after a day of comfort in plush beds.
Minutes from Juan Santamaria International Airport, this Alajuela hotel offers an outdoor pool with poolside bar and 24-hour fitness center. Guests praise the helpful staff and convenient location near City Mall and Multiplaza Mall Escazu.
Kick back at this Rio Segundo hotel offering a free 24-hour airport shuttle just 1.2 mi from SJO. Enjoy the outdoor pool, fitness center, restaurant, and bar after a day of exploring nearby Multiplaza Mall Escazu.
Surrounded by mountain scenery, this modern hotel offers an outdoor pool, fitness center, and on-site bar/lounge. Just 3.2 mi from SJO Airport with free shuttle service and close to Multiplaza Mall Escazu for convenient shopping.
Take a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool or sip drinks at the poolside bar while soaking up Costa Rican sunshine. Free airport drop-off service, breakfast, and parking add value while the welcoming staff ensures a comfortable stay near Multiplaza Mall.
Dive into the outdoor pool at this convenient San Isidro retreat, offering free airport transfers, breakfast, and WiFi. Grab lunch at Quetzal Grill, enjoy drinks at the bar, and explore Doka Estate nearby. Staff and morning meals earn top marks.
Escape to this San Antonio de Belen retreat offering complimentary WiFi, parking, and 24-hour airport transfers. Cool off in the outdoor pool, savor fusion cuisine at Restaurante Riviera, or unwind at the bar. Just 9 minutes from the train station.
Experience Costa Rica's vibrant charm at this business-friendly hotel with outdoor and children's pools. Just 15 minutes from Multiplaza Mall and Sabana Park, enjoy regional cuisine at Backyard Restaurant, fitness center access, and free breakfast.
This convenient hotel offers 24-hour airport drop-off service, an outdoor pool, and on-site restaurant and bar. Located near Parque Viva and City Mall, guests praise the helpful staff and dining options. Free WiFi and parking enhance your Costa Rican stay.
Perched above San Isidro, this Art Deco retreat features 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa offering deep-tissue massages. Savor international cuisine at Xandari restaurant before unwinding on the terrace, just minutes from Juan Santamaria Historical Museum.
Inviting Mediterranean hotel near Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center offers a full-service spa with deep-tissue massages and Ayurvedic treatments. Kids enjoy a free club while adults relax at the poolside bar after a workout in the 24-hour fitness center.
Immerse in Costa Rican charm at this San Rafael retreat with a casino and 3 restaurants serving fusion cuisine. Just 10 minutes from Multiplaza Mall Escazu, enjoy the outdoor pool, fitness center, and 2 bars after exploring national landmarks nearby.
Minutes from Juan Santamaria Airport with a free shuttle, this hotel features 3 outdoor pools and 5 hot tubs. Enjoy Latin American cuisine at Quattro restaurant or unwind at the bar after trying your luck at the casino. Near Multiplaza Mall Escazu.
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I was a little worried during the taxi ride to the hotel that I had made a terrible mistake in picking the hotel as some of the areas look a little rough (by American standards), however, once at the gated hotel I realized that I indeed had made a good choice when choosing the location as the property is incredibly calming and beautiful. Just know that since you are out of the city you will need to use Uber eat or a taxi to get food as there is no onsite restaurant.
I have been here for a month and will be happily extending my stay another month.
Ronald and his wife have been exemplary hosts! She is a charming lady who makes delicious breakfasts and does my laundry as necessary for a very reasonable rate.
Ronald goes out of his way to make his guests stay a memorable experience. He is willing to drive his guests just about anywhere in the greater San Jose area. I used this service for the first few days until I rented a car. In fact he drove me to the car...
This is a brand new property, recently built. This hotel has a great location, steps from the Costa Rica Convention Center, there are shopping malls, clinics, restaurants, at walkable distance.
There is shuttle service to the SJO airport,
Breakfast was great too including costarican typical food.
Hope to be staying here again soon!
This hotel (not really kind of a retreat/B&B) is set away from the surrounding towns and is in the middle of a small working farm. You drive past cows and milking stalls on the way in....you feel that you're stepping even further away from your busy life to a simpler time. When you step inside it does take a while to realize you are really in someones home, and it's very welcoming. There are fires going in the stoves and fireplaces each evening, all the guests and staff are friendly, and feel...
We stayed here last year on our trip to Costa Rica. Last year, the young woman who works the front desk was extremely helpful to us, so we came back this year. This woman helped us get our backpack back that we accidentally left in a hotel in Manual Antonio, making numerous phone calls back and forth, ultimately arranging to have the bag delivered to another hotel near the airport in San Jose. She even used her own personal phone, and was as nice as she could be in lieu of the fact I was...
We had a wonderful Christmas week at Canal Grande Lodge! Raffael and his staff were excellent hosts who made sure we had everything we needed. The small hotel was quiet and beautifully situated. You could walk to restaurants and a few small local stores. We enjoyed Santa Margaritas down the street on 2 nights of our stay. If you know this is a small, local property that’s comfortably lived in and you don’t expect a palace for your shoestring budget, you’ll be very happily surprised by this...
Everything was excellent, service, food and the most beautiful people.
One thing that really annoyed me, every time your phone is unused for more than 10 minutes, you have to re-enter the WiFi code, as well as with your laptop
Hotel staff was very friendly and professional as was the in-house restaurant. All were more then helpful with local info and obtaining needed transport. Very safe and friendly stay.
We were pleasantly surprised at this hotel. It is just as the pictures show and better. Our room and the rest of the hotel was spotless. Front desk and restaurant/bar staff were very kind. We only stayed one night but I would definitely come back. Free shuttle to airport was great as well.
so I loved this hotel the first few nights. But there is a lot of stuff that I need to warn others. There's nothing to do here besides a few nature walks. There is a lovely fireplace in each cabin and the cabins are lovely but there is a very very long and bumpy ride to get to the villa. I literally cringe thinking about this 45 minute road just to get access to the property. The service is great, the food is great but it's all very VERY expensive. If you do not have a car, transportation...
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If you're looking for hotels in central San Jose, check out Xandari Resort And Spa and Serenity Ecolodge Costa Rica. Travelers love Xandari Resort And Spa for its location, as well as the 3 outdoor pools, 2 hot tubs and full-service spa this hotel offers. Serenity Ecolodge Costa Rica is another popular central hotel with a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe and spa services. San José and El Coyol are some of the most central neighborhoods for your San Jose vacation.