We have created a list with the best luxury hotels in San José, Costa Rica. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Sara Lind & Adam Larsen. Updated December 2023.
Boutique hotel.Rooftop pool. Lovely interior design. Featuring a rooftop swimming pool, Studio Hotel offers rooms with free high-speed WiFi and views of the surrounding Central Valley. Set in the centre of Santa Ana, this eco-friendly hotel has an à la carte restaurant. Each air-conditioned room at the Studio Hotel has simple, attractive décor. All rooms have an iPod docking station, and tea and coffee making facilities. Solar panels heat the water. Guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast in the Studio’s restaurant or on the terrace. A range of international cuisine is available for dinner. The centre of San José is 12 km from the hotel, while the nearby CR-27 Próspero Fernández Motorway connects guests to Caldera and the coast within 1 hour. Forum I Business Centre is 750 metres away, and you can drive to the airport in 15 minutes.Show full description
Lovely property. Historic. Comfortable beds. A former hacienda set on a 30-acre coffee plantation, this hotel features 2 outdoor swimming pools, a golf driving range and a coffee-inspired spa. Downtown San Jose is about 15 minutes’ drive away. The Kuö Spa at Costa Rica Marriott Hotel San Jose offers a wide variety of body and beauty treatments using coffee, volcanic ash and other natural ingredients from Costa Rica. All rooms feature flat-screen TVs with cable and satellite channels and wired internet. Private private bathrooms include amenities. Some rooms offer views of the pool. The hotel offers Peruvian delicacies at the La Isabella Restaurant, open for dinner, or Latin American cuisine at Antigua restaurant. The café serves gourmet Costa Rican coffee. Guests can try ecotourism activities at Poás Volcano National Park, or take a tour of the Café Britt Coffee Plantation, both within 15 minutes’ drive of the hotel. Juan Santamaría International airport is only 5 km away. Free Wi-fi is available in public areas.Show full description
Delightful property. Charming. Nice interior design. Popular among couples. 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. Grano de Oro’s famous restaurant serves a fusion of Costa Rican and European cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It also features a bar with a wide selection of wines and spirits. Many of San Jose’s main sights are within a 10-minute walk of the property, and the hotel’s tour desk can arrange tours of museums, theatres and coffee plantations. Juan Santamaria International Airport is a 15-minute drive away.Show full description
In my judgement this could be one of the most beautiful, charming and elegant boutique hotels in San José! WOW!
Charming. Cool. Popular among women. A 10-minute drive from central San José, Adventure Inn Hotel offers a solar-heated infinity pool, a hot tub and gym. Each modern, air-conditioned room includes free Wi-Fi and a coffee maker. Rooms at the Adventure Inn feature 2 queen-size beds, a rental safe and cable TV with over 60 channels. The spacious bathrooms include toiletries and hairdryers, and some have a spa bath. Decorated with indigenous art, the MoonGlow bar-restaurant serves fusion cuisine, snacks and tropical cocktails. The daily buffet breakfast includes eggs, bacon and pancakes, as well as exotic fruit and fresh coffee. Adventure Inn is located in the stylish Ciudad Cariari residential neighborhood, surrounded by restaurants and shops. San Jose International Airport is a 10-minute drive away. Staff at the Inn offer local area information in English and Spanish. Car hire can be arranged, and free private parking is available on site.Show full description
Elegant. Beautiful. Popular among couples. This hotel is an urban retreat in the heart of Escazu, San Jose’s most exclusive neighborhood. The hotel is located within the city's most prestigious shopping centre complex, Multiplaza Escazu. Guest rooms are designed to fulfill the needs of today's global traveler; with streaming speed internet, soundproof windows, total blackout curtains, bedding with 300 thread Egyptian cotton sheets, alarm clock with mobile docking station and more. Escazu Corporate Center and Plaza Roble Corporate Center are just a short stroll away from the hotel. Just a few steps away from the hotel´s lobby, in Multiplaza Mall, you will find upscale stores, bars, coffee shops and restaurants. This hotel features the hottest concepts in entertainment and dining, including four trendy and lively concept restaurants: The Market, Factory Steak & Lobster, NAU Sushi Lounge and Pimento. The hotel´s full service spa blends with nature, its perfect for guests that want to escape and relax. The hotel´s updated fitness center overlooks serene tropical gardens, a Jacuzzi and three heated outdoor pools.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Romantic. Great breakfast. Popular among women. 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. Restaurants, like Novillo Alegre, can be found within 800 metres away. At Posada el Quijote guest will also enjoy of a shared lounge, a tour desk and luggage storage. The property offers free parking. The hotel is 15 minutes’ drive from the Metropolitan Cathedral, as of the National Theatre of Costa Rica and the Pre-Colombian Gold Museum. Juan Santamaría International Airport can be reached in 20 minutes by car.Show full description
Trendy. Charming. Superb interior design. Just a 5-minute drive from Tobías Bolaños Airport, Hotel Hotel Casa Roland San Joseoffers a modern gym, a business and conference centre and air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi. Central San José is 5 km away. Each stylish room at Hotel Casa Roland San Josefeatures a ceiling fan, cable TV, a minibar and a safe. You can also book a well-equipped apartment with a kitchen and living room. A typical local breakfast is served daily. Casa Roland’s tour desk can arrange day trips to visit cloud forests, volcanoes and coffee plantations. Free parking is available at the hotel, and airport transfers can be organized on request.Show full description
Elegant. Historic. Great location. Popular among couples. 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. . Show full description
Superb breakfast. Popular among women. 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. The property includes a sauna and free private parking. At Apartotel La Sabana you will find a 24-hour front desk, meeting facilities, luggage storage and dry cleaning service. Juan Santamaría International Airport can be reached in a 15 to 20-minute drive. Airport shuttle is available for an extra charge of $38 for 1-2 people and $45 for 3-6 people. Provided guests notify 48 hours before arrival or departure time.Show full description
Luxury Hotel. Featuring an outdoor pool surrounded by a garden and luxurious facilities, Doubletree offers a casino and a beauty salon in Costa Rica. Private parking and Wi-Fi is free in all rooms and public areas. The lobby boasts an impressive chandelier and marble floors in full 5-star fashion. There is also a fitness centre, an on-site gift shop with local crafts and souvenirs and a handy on-site ATM. Breakfast can be enjoyed in the many poolside shaded areas. Guests can enjoy sports on TV, cocktails and other drinks at Bar Chiquiri or gourmet Costa-Rican dishes at Las Tejas. At DoubleTree Cariari by Hilton, rooms have dark wood furniture, flat-screens with cable TV and a seating area. Some rooms feature access to the exclusive lounge, a complimentary continental breakfast and evening hors d'ouvres. The hotel is a 10-minute drive from downtown San José and a 5-minute drive from Juan Santamaria International Airport.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Historic. Great location. AC Hotel by Marriott San Jose Escazu in San José provides accommodation with a fitness center and a shared lounge. The hotel offers a Spanish restaurant. The units are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom, while some rooms at the hotel also boast a seating area. Guest rooms include a wardrobe. AC Hotel by Marriott San Jose Escazu offers a continental or American breakfast. Speaking English and Spanish at the reception, staff are always at hand to help. Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica is 5 km from AC Hotel by Marriott San Jose Escazu. The nearest airport is Juan Santamaria International Airport, 19.3 km from the property.Show full description
This luxury hotel has a great location in San José.
Cool. Comfortable beds. Situated in the Forum 2 Business Park, this modern hotel offers a 24-hour snack bar, free parking and spacious loft-style rooms with free Wi-Fi. Juan Santamaria International Airport is a 15-minute drive away. Aloft’s bright rooms feature a safe and LCD TV with cable channels, direct connection points for iPods and USB devices. The modern bathroom includes Bliss Spa toiletries. You can choose from sweet and savory snacks at any time in Aloft’s re:fuel snack bar. The hotel also has a stylish bar and lounge. There is also a sit-down restaurant serving local fresh cuisine. Aloft is located in a trendy area of San Jose, next to the Momentum Plaza shopping and leisure area. Central San Jose is around 15 km away. The property can store your luggage for free while visiting the country.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Comfortable beds. Cosy rooms. Popular among women. Hotel Villa los Candiles offers its guests an outdoor swimming pool, gardens and non-smoking facilities. Free Wi-Fi is also available. The elegantly decorated accommodations at this eco-friendly property feature DVD player, flat-screen TV, free toiletries, hairdryer and some may have equipped kitchen. The 24 hour front desk service is bilingual from 06:00 to 22:00, and the facilities are planned to suit the disabled. Massage services are also available. There is a golf course within 3 km and Juan Santamaría International Airport is 8 km away.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Elegant. Rooftop pool. This modern hotel near Costa Rica’s capital of San Jose features a casino, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Guests enjoy several on-site restaurants and bars and an outdoor swimming pool. Each air-conditioned room at Sheraton San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica includes modern décor, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a comfortable seating area. They also come with a safety-deposit box and a private bathroom with free toiletries. Curu offers delicious cuisine with a local flare. Guests will find a major shopping centre within 550 metres of the property, and San Jose City Centre is a 12 km away and features sightseeing and nightlife. Sheraton San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica is just a 5-minute walk to the Meridiano Corporate Centre, and the city’s Juan Santamaria International Airport is 20 km away.Show full description
Beautiful. Romantic. Great value. 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. All rooms offer garden or golf course views. Some have a furnished balcony and some a private garden. Each air conditioned room is equipped with a 32-inch flat-screen TV, a safe, trouser press and coffee maker. The private bathroom includes a hairdryer and toiletries. Room service is available and special diet menus can be requested. A laundry, dry cleaning and ironing service is offered. You can hire a car at the tour desk and an airport shuttle service is available for a fee. The Hotel Wyndham Herradura Conference Centre is 200 metres from the hotel while Juan Santamarina Airport is 5 km away.Show full description
Hip. Very stylish. Rooftop bar. Hotel Presidente San Jose City Center is located in the heart of San José and 100 metres from Costa Rica’s National Theatre and Plaza de la Cultura. It offers free daily breakfast and free WiFi access. The property boasts unique designed interiors. Rooms at San Jose City Center Hotel Presidente have modern décor with an LCD flat-screen TV. The amenities available also include a laptop safe and a hairdryer. Las Americas Restaurant is open just for breakfast, while the Azotea Calle 7 Restaurant is open just for dinners. There are computer terminals for guests to use in the lobby, along with currency exchange services and luggage storage. The National Museum and Gold Museum are within 5 minutes’ walk of the hotel. Many buses stop nearby and San José Airport is less than 1 km away.Show full description
This is the most stylish luxury hotel in San José. It also has a popular rooftop bar and a cool rooftop restaurant.
Great views. Cosy rooms.Opened April 2021. Set in San José, Hilton San Jose La Sabana offers 4-star accommodation with a terrace and a bar. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a fitness centre, as well as an indoor pool and a sauna. The accommodation offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. A buffet breakfast is available every morning at the hotel. Hilton San Jose La Sabana also provides a business centre and guests can use the on-site ATM machine or use the fax machine and photocopier at the accommodation. Poas National Park is 47 km from Hilton San Jose La Sabana, while Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica is 400 metres from the property. The nearest airport is Tobías Bolaños International Airport, 3 km from the hotel.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Comfortable beds. Cosy rooms. This classic hotel is located in a quiet area of San José, 3 km from the city centre. It offers an outdoor pool, tennis court and complementary WiFi connection and shuttle to and from the airport, this service must be booked 36 hours in advanced. The air-conditioned rooms at the Barceló San José feature carpeted floors, flat-screen TV and views of the city or mountains. Each one comes with a coffee-maker and mini bar. The Barceló San José has 3 restaurants, Anfora Restaurant, Miyako Japanese and El Rancho Grill Restaurant also you will find a bar on site. There is a spa with a fitness centre, hot tub and a range of treatments. Other facilities include a 3 squash court, 2 tennis court and 1 pickleball court free for guests booking in advance directly at the gym. Juan Santamaría Airport is a 15-minute drive from the hotel, and an airport shuttle service is available on request. You can drive to Sabana Park and the National Stadium in 10 minutes.Show full description
Great value. Located in central San José, just 300 metres from La Sabana Park, Hotel Suites Cristina offers its guests fully appointed accommodations with free WiFi access and daily cleaning services. Free parking is offered on site. By provisions of the Costa Rican authorities, buffets cannot be served until further notice to avoid crowds, therefore, we are modifying our breakfast service to a continental service sent to the room that is delivered to the apartment between 7 a.m. at 10:00 a.m. as indicated by the guest every day. The apartments´ bedrooms are air conditioned and fitted with an equipped kitchen, seating and dining areas, and a full bathroom providing free toiletries. Hotel Suites Cristina offers its guests a year-round outdoor pool, plus there is an on-site restaurant guests can try. Grocery delivery services can be provided upon request. The National Theatre of Costa Rica can be reached in a 5-minute drive, while Juan Santamaría International Airport is 15.7 km away.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Cosy rooms. Great value. El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse is located in the San Antonio de Belen countryside. Features include a health club, tennis court, and a steakhouse restaurant as well as free WiFi. An outdoor pool, billiards, and fitness centre can be enjoyed by all guests at El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse throughout their stay. Free parking is on site as well. In addition to an outback view, the rooms have hardwood floors and air conditioning. Some rooms have a spa bath. The El Rodeo Steak House menu includes a T-bone steak, chorizo, and Texas-style fajitas in a ranch-style ambiance. Guests can also order classic cocktails and wines from the bar. El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse is 15 minutes' drive from Juan Santamaría International Airport, and 20 minutes' drive to San Jose city centre.Show full description
This boutique hotel has very cosy rooms and great affordability.
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