San Jose Hotel Guide. Independent Hotels in San Jose, Costa Rica

This beautiful boutique hotel has EXCELLENT customer service, and top of the line accommodations! We were treated like royalty the entire stay. Everything was clean and the grounds were gorgeous! If you like nature - this is the place to stay!

Las habitaciones son comfortables, limpias y organizadas. El hotel luce moderno y bonito. Los baños son limpios y comodos. Location was good and safe. Just a short ride to restaurants and malls. Staff was very kind and helpful. Everything in the hotel is very nice.

We went to High Dreams to escape the heat on the beach. The mountain location provided the relief we were looking for But we were the only guests at the hotel. Consequently the hot tub was cool and only upon complaint did the temperature get adjusted. Victor was great and welcoming. He did a great job convincing us that what we wanted to drink and eat was what he had available. Some people might get irritated by this tactic. We just found it humorous. The room was clean and comfortable though not luxurious. The deck area was beautiful. A perfect place to enjoy breakfast. The upstairs pool was cold and pretty dirty. But watching the birds skim the surface was quite entertaining. Victor speaks excellent English. The other employee spoke none and our weak Spanish, though usually enough to get by, was totally ineffective with her. We were here mid week. I think things might be a bit more improved if there were more people in the hotel We will probably go again.

only stayed one night..very nice desk man, and good breakfast

We spent 4 nights at El Silencio, from the welcome greeting to the last day the service was exceptional, we couldn't fault it. The was deliciousn and beautifully presented! We had a wonderful time and if highly recommend this hotel. Tip: Don't forget your walking boots (normal trainers won't suffice) and a jumper for the evenings as it gets a little colder.

One of the nicest places we have ever stayed at. Everything was perfect from the start! First we got upgraded as we were on our honeymoon to the most amazing room! Clean and big but still cozy. Everything is though over and hand picked. Staff are super proffesional and possibly the nicest people I've met! The food was unbelievable!! Both breakfast which was included plus dinner that we ate at the lodge restaurant was also great. We had a wonderful time and would definitely recommend anyone coming to this area to not miss out on this peice of paradise!!!!

Spectacular views, wonderful staff and very nice accommodations

I've stayed in amazing hotels all around the world, but Xandari has moved into first place as my all-time favorite. It's like a little Eden on Earth. The room filled with original art was wonderful - the grounds were beyond gorgeous - the free breakfast was fabulous. I could have stayed there, never leaving the grounds, for at least a week. We were there two days and didn't get to experience even half of it. It is truly a healing place. The refrigerator - with the daily replenished free snacks - was an added bonus. The view was also spectacular. I loved how each room felt so private. The shower was incredible. Also the security was reassuring. Loved this place!

I was in Costa Rica for a conference in San José and arrived a few days early. Rather than staying in San José, I looked for a hotel about an hour from San José. Even though the hotel (really cabins) is an hour away from the airport, it is completely different. It is in the hills up a little paved road from the town of Grecia. The cabin was perfect with an incredible view of the Volcano (when there are few clouds) and tropical vegetation. Lots of humming birds near the back deck. This is a great place to relax, but it may be a bit far away if you are not looking to drive a lot. I enjoyed the farmers' market in Grecia.

After spending the week in La Fortune, we drove our rental from our Nayara Hotel so we won't haven't to rush the following morning to catch our 12pm flight. The drive through San Jose proved more trying than expected so when our room was ready before 3pm and we were upgraded to a garden suite, we couldn't have been happier. We rested all day and had dinner in the court yard of the restaurant - the food, service, and even wine recommendation was on point. I highly recommend staying here for any occasion but more so if you just spent a week in the jungles of Costa Rica and aren't looking to have your last moments of vacation spend rushing to make your flight home.