Title: Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=3177&destination=San+Jos%C3%A9%2C+San+Jos%C3%A9+Province%2C+Costa+Rica&selected=19255&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District Travelers enjoy complimentary breakfast and international cuisine in a historic setting where local flavors meet intimate dining experiences ## Photo gallery for Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine - Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District (San José)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19300/19255/b4ae9c92.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Lobby - Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District (San José)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19300/19255/f2f89da0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District (San José)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19300/19255/e600742c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Deluxe Plus | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing - Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District (San José)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19300/19255/43e536cf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine - Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District (San José)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19300/19255/d9f09c85.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Balmoral Hotel in San José's Historic District offers free breakfast and international dishes at EL PATIO DEL BALMORAL. Guests can shop on-site designer stores, visit two coffee shops, and enjoy in-room WiFi. Visitors appreciate the quality dining options and attentive staff. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ## Popular amenities - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning £91 includes taxes & fees 25 Mar - 26 Mar ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Mar 22 - Mar 23](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-22&endDate=2026-03-23&selected=19255&PinnedHotelID=19255&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-22&endDate=2026-03-23&selected=19255&PinnedHotelID=19255&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Mar 23 - Mar 24](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-23&endDate=2026-03-24&selected=19255&PinnedHotelID=19255&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-23&endDate=2026-03-24&selected=19255&PinnedHotelID=19255&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Mar 27 - Mar 29](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-29&selected=19255&PinnedHotelID=19255&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-29&selected=19255&PinnedHotelID=19255&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Apr 3 - Apr 5](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=19255&PinnedHotelID=19255&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=19255&PinnedHotelID=19255&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 11 of 11 rooms ### View all photos for Deluxe ![Deluxe | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19300/19255/b50683b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe 8.0 Very good 16 reviews - City view - 409 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 4 - 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Standard Room (Plus) ![Standard Room (Plus) | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19300/19255/e158b41a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room (Plus) 8.0 Very good 37 reviews - 269 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Superior Plus ![Superior Plus | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19300/19255/a8c03074.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Plus 8.0 Very good 6 reviews - 344 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 4 - 2 Double Beds OR 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Plus ![Deluxe Plus | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19300/19255/43e536cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Plus 9.2 Wonderful 5 reviews - City view - 409 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 4 - 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Junior Suite ![In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19300/19255/5bbfa947.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Junior Suite - City view - 409 sq ft - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 4 - 2 Double Beds ### View all photos for Presidential Suite ![Presidential Suite | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19300/19255/575d9ac4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Presidential Suite - 861 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Family Suite ![Family Suite | Living room | Flat-screen TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19300/19255/ccef8bd3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Suite 8.0 Very good 3 reviews - City view - 969 sq ft - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 6 - 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds ### View all photos for Superior ![Superior | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19300/19255/69ad411e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior 8.6 Excellent 24 reviews - 344 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 4 - 2 Double Beds ### View all photos for Suite Gales ![Suite Gales | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19300/19255/00e28ce1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Suite Gales - City view - 527 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Suite 514 ![Suite 514 | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19300/19255/86bbcdd7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Suite 514 - 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More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FSan-Jose-Hotels-Balmoral-Hotel.h19255.Hotel-Information%3Frm1%3Da2)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FSan-Jose-Hotels-Balmoral-Hotel.h19255.Hotel-Information%3Frm1%3Da2) ## About the area Located in Carmen, a neighbourhood in San José, Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District is in a shopping district and near a boardwalk. Jade Museum and National Museum of Costa Rica are cultural highlights, or if an activity is on the agenda, visit Children's Museum. Plaza de la Cultura and Pre-Colombian Gold Museum are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby rafting, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours. Guests appreciate the hotel's central location. [Visit our San José travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Jose.dx603085) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C9.93375%2C-84.07538&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=u_7QdJCUU-9I6NaFb01objQJpZ8=) Central Ave, between 7th and 9th St, San José, San Jose, 3344-1000 ### What's nearby - ![Beautiful aerial view of the Morazan Park in Costa Rica ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/507589/ae1cf23c-ebe0-404a-adcb-96c9474736d7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Morazan Park 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - ![it's basically a playground for pigeons... #plaza #architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3177/21115154-32c8-432d-be8a-c7665d21a1ff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Plaza de la Cultura 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - ![Beautiful aerial view of the National theater in Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502510/18438218-b063-43f9-9baf-a725b0ecabd9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) National Theater 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - ![San Jose, Costa Rica, National Museum Building in historic city center](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502506/9198f440-9feb-4a49-a1d0-9fb86f5e1bf4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) National Museum of Costa Rica 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Mercado Central 10 min walk \- 0.6 miles ### Getting around - San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station 7 min walk - San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) 32 min drive ### Restaurants - Q'Empanadas 1 min walk - Spoon 1 min walk - El Patio del Balmoral Restaurant 1 min walk - RostiPollos 2 min walk - Azotea Calle 7 1 min walk ## About this property ### Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District Hotel near Morazan Park Located close to Pre-Colombian Gold Museum and Plaza de la Cultura, Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District provides free breakfast (local cuisine), designer shops on-site and 2 coffee shops/cafes. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, EL PATIO DEL BALMORAL, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and children's meals. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. You'll also find perks such as: - Free valet parking - A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out and a computer station - Luggage storage, multilingual staff and a 24-hour front desk - Guest reviews give top marks for the dining options, breakfast and helpful staff Room features All 119 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property. 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24-hour front desk - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage - Vending machine ### Guest services - Concierge services - Housekeeping (daily) - Multilingual staff - Porter/bellhop - Proposal/romance packages - Tour and ticket assistance - Wedding services ### Business services - 24-hour business centre - 7 meeting rooms - Computer station - Conference centre (5,909 square foot of space) ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Accessible airport shuttle - Handrails in stairways - Lift - Stair-free path to entrance - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Wheelchair-accessible path to lift - Wheelchairs on site ### More - 1 building - 7 floors - Art Deco architecture - At least 80% of food locally-sourced - Banquet hall - Built in 1955 - Double-glazed windows - Reception hall - Smoke-free property - Vegetarian dining options ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV ### Food and drink - Limited room service ### More - Air conditioning - Desk - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Iron/ironing board on request - Laptop workspace - LED lighting - Phone - Safe - Soundproofed rooms ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime Early check-in subject to availability Early check-in is available for a fee Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before noon Late check-out subject to availability A late check-out fee will be charged Express check-out available ### Special check-in instructions This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 15, per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 100 per stay Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Pets cannot be left unattended Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Children up to the age of 7 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Airport shuttle fee: USD 40 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6) - Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 15 (one-way) - Pet deposit: USD 100 per stay - Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night - Service animals are exempt from fees - Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability) - Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old. This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash Cashless transactions are available Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms ### Property is also known as Balmoral Hotel Balmoral Hotel San Jose Balmoral San Jose Hotel Balmoral ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District? ### How much is parking at Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District? ### What time is check-in at Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District? ### What time is check-out at Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District? ### Does Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District located? ### Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District Reviews 8.0 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.6 Cleanliness ### 8.2 Location ### 8.4 Staff & service ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 426 8 - Good 294 6 - Okay 158 4 - Poor 62 2 - Terrible 61 ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dr. David 4 Mar 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Great Hotel! Fantantic restaurants! Great location! And, best of all, fabulous staff!!! ##### Dr. David Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharon 5 Feb 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Good location, clean hotel, pleasant staff. It was a decent stay for the money. ##### Sharon Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Enrick 1 Mar 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities The staff were outstanding. The hotel is one of the best you will get I. The area that it’s located in and priced reasonably. It’s seem very secure and is in wonderful proximity to main attractions of San Jose. ##### Enrick Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason 6 Mar 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The staff were very friendly. The restaurant service was very good. The food was good too except some of the fruit was over ripe. But everything else was great and the location was near many stores, restaurants and parks. ##### Jason Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### SUSAN 1 Mar 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities The location is great, staff were nice, room clean, bathroom is a little small. Overall, pretty good. ##### SUSAN Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Ron 25 Feb 2026 The rooms were clean, the staff was very nice. Put it away I didn't. ##### Ron Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Robert 24 Jan 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Clean rooms and free breakfast. Really nice staff. ##### Robert Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jose 13 Jan 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Among the best locations in downtown; rooms are very quiet, staff members are extremely friendly, especially Alejandra in the front desk. ##### Jose Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachel 28 Jan 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities The room was clean & comfortable. The Cafe had great food. Roberto, our waiter, was very nice & friendly. Hotel was in a perfect location for exploring parks & museums. We had a great time there. ##### Rachel Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ana 10 Jan 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great staff. Great location. Restaurant was good ##### Ana Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### William 14 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great value and location ##### William Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thi 5 Jan 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities The room size was great, the staff was super friendly and helpful as well! I also really liked their gallo pinto for breakfast! ##### Thi Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jose 13 Jan 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The location is unbeatable; you can walk everywhere. Alejandra, the receptionist, was very helpful, friendly, and had a very nice demeanor. We will definitely come back. ##### Jose Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Cheryl 3 Mar 2026 Liked: Staff & service Location was great for visiting central San Jose. Hotel was clean, most of staff friendly & professional. Unfortunately, this could be spotty. We would deal with some who were excellent but then some not very efficient. The restaurant was the same. One night food & service good, next morning we would wait 20-30 minutes to place our order. Didn’t help that our hot water was not even hooked up in one room & one night the water was not on at all. ##### Cheryl Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cristina 14 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Staff were amazing! Free breakfast was good! ##### Cristina Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### mary 15 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Our suite was perfect. And the hotel was just 2 blocks away from the Historical District. The staff were very helpful, and breakfast was delicious. ##### mary Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kevin 5 Jan 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great staff, helpful and attentive. Friendly. Room was great. Wonderful views, Cool atmosphere. Food delicious in the restaurant. Jorge was extremely helpful and kind. Would highly recommend. Petra at the front desk could not have been more helpful. ##### Kevin Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Andrea 2 Mar 2026 Liked: Amenities Disliked: Property conditions & facilities Everything about this hotel is dated. I was in a room with a keyed entry and the door handle was so loose I thought it would fall off. On my second day there was no running water in my floor until around 11am or 12pm that day. For the hotel itself I give it two stars. The only good thing about this hotel is the free breakfast and the location. The free breakfast selections are limited but choices include fresh fruit and pancakes, fresh fruit and yogurt, omelettes, and a local specialty. As far as location the hotel is within walking distance of three museums, the national theater, shopping, restaurants, and San Jose center. This may have been overpriced for the quality but for location and amenities it was a fairly decent choice. ##### Andrea Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Seyedehmediseh 1 Jan 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Overall good experience. We had an early check-in and although the room was ready we had to pay some fees. Other than that it was a great downtown location and close to everything. ##### Seyedehmediseh Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Achintya 11 Jan 2026 Location was great - right in center of San Jose city. Free valet was great. Room in decent condition but beds were very uncomfortable. Bathroom shower kept spilling water outside. A fridge and locker would have been much appreciated. Free breakfast was meh and service was slow. ##### Achintya Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### broderick kieth 14 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great service clean good restaurant great location friendly helpful staff ##### broderick kieth Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tyson 18 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The overall property is very clean and the location is convenient for shopping and getting a quick bite to eat. The staff was very friendly and quick to offer assistance if they think you are looking a little lost. My one complaint is the free breakfast is very limited in what you can eat. But then again it is free and you have the option to pay for a regular meal ##### Tyson Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Mary 28 Jan 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities The room was nice. There was a good shower/bathtub. The free breakfast was great but it is a sit down breakfast in the restaurant, not a buffet. The location was perfect in the historic center. My only complaint is that they advertise a shuttle and there isn’t one. After multiple requests, they said I could share details of arrival and flight but no one showed up. The taxi coordinator at the airport said there wasn’t one. Other hotel guests had the same experience-no response. The airport in Alajuela is a half hour drive to the hotel in downtown San Jose. The taxi drivers overcharge and use a meter. They are also aggressive. Any ride share is only available off sight and might not be safe. I didn’t find any good options for airport transport other than renting a car. ##### Mary Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### John 26 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The hotel location is great. The employees were very polite and helpful. ##### John Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Inga 11 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Great location for shopping. ##### Inga Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > - [Hotels in Merville-Franceville-Plage](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Merville-Franceville-Plage-Hotels.d6131560.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > - [Hotel Casa Roland San José](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Jose-Hotels-Hotel-Casa-Roland-San-Jose.h1189882.Hotel-Information) > - [Hotels with Waterslides in Tunisia](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Tunisia-Hotels-With-Waterslides.0-0-d182-tHotelswithWaterslides.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > - [Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Durango-Purgatory-Hotels-Best-Western-Plus-Rio-Grande-Inn.h461.Hotel-Information) > - [travelodgeuk Hotels in Dartford](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dartford-Hotels-Travelodge-UK.0-0-d4620--bTravelodgeUK.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > - [EXPLOR Mansion - Inclusive Experience](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Heraklion-Hotels-Vergis-Epavlis.h1854014.Hotel-Information) > - [Hotels near Monuriki Island](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Monuriki-Island-Hotels.0-l553248621558928123-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > - [Crisol Tres Pastorinhos](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Fatima-Hotels-Tres-Pastorinhos.h2688811.Hotel-Information) > - [Pet-Friendly Hotels in Old Town Edinburgh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Old-Town-Edinburgh-Edinburgh-Hotels-Pet-Friendly-Hotel.0-n179568-0-tPetFriendlyHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > - [Hotels in Pineda de Mar](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pineda-De-Mar-Hotels.d182360.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > - [Hotels in Torquay City Centre](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Torquay-City-Centre-Torquay-Hotels.0-n553248635810423199-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > - [Hotels near Banke Bihari Temple](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Banke-Bihari-Temple-Hotels.0-l553248621532739901-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > - [Hotels with Balcony in Miami Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Miami-Beach-Hotels-Hotels-With-Balcony.0-0-d8833-tHotelswithBalcony.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > - [Penrhyn Farm](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dulas-Hotels-Penrhyn-Farm.h44458154.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > - [Flights from Kempton Park (JNB) to Maun (MUB)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/jnb/mub/johannesburg-to-maun) > - [Flights from Miami (MIA) to Flushing (LGA)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/mia/lga/miami-to-new-york) > - [Flights from Vantaa (HEL) to Narita (NRT)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/hel/nrt/helsinki-to-tokyo) > - [Flights from Liverpool (LPL) to Narita (NRT)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/lpl/nrt/liverpool-to-tokyo) > - [Flights from Hounslow (LHR) to Kartepe (KCO)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/lhr/kco/london-to-izmit) ### Cars > - [Car hire in Melrose](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Melrose.d11273.Car-Hire-Guide) ### Activities ### Packages > - [The Walkie Talkie Building](https://www.expedia.co.uk/The-Walkie-Talkie-Building-London-City-Centre.d553248629334661292.Attraction) > - [Nova Scotia Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nova-Scotia.d11173.Holidays-City-Breaks) > - [Varadero Shopping Centre](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Varadero-Shopping-Centre-La-Antilla.d6157625.Attraction) > - [Tokyo Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tokyo.d179900.Holidays-City-Breaks) ### General ---