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Our top choices for San José hotels

Terrace/patio

Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails

Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails
3.0 star property
La Fortuna
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"Beautiful place to relax and enjoy nature, clean rooms , delicious food and friendly staff."
United States
Raquel
The price is £109
includes taxes & fees
3 Jul - 4 Jul
Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails
Indoor pool, outdoor pool

Lake Arenal Hotel, Brewery & Farm

Lake Arenal Hotel, Brewery & Farm
3.0 star property
Santa Rosa
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (239 reviews)
"The farm was so charming—including the goats and pigs! It felt secluded, safe, and had an excellent view of the farm and lake. The staff were sweet and attentive and the food was amazingly tasty."
United States
Marian
The price is £79
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun
Lake Arenal Hotel, Brewery & Farm
Outdoor pool

Rancho de Lelo Ecolodge

Rancho de Lelo Ecolodge
2.5 star property
Monteverde
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (331 reviews)
"The property is beautiful and the gamily which runs it is very friendly anf helpful. "
Canada
Diya
The price is £43
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Rancho de Lelo Ecolodge
Family Chalet | Free WiFi

Tityra Lodge

Tityra Lodge
2.0 star property
Monteverde
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (78 reviews)
"Great location, friendly staff, clean room"
United States
Shravan
The price is £82
includes taxes & fees
17 Jul - 18 Jul
Tityra Lodge
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

Hotel Arenal Lodge

Hotel Arenal Lodge
3.0 star property
La Fortuna
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Excellent lodge and service"
United States
Yenni
The price is £122
includes taxes & fees
25 Jun - 26 Jun
Hotel Arenal Lodge
Breakfast and lunch served

Lucky Bug B & B

Lucky Bug B & B
3.0 star property
Arenal
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (81 reviews)
"We loved the ambience of this place. Driving in at night was whimsical with mushroom lights guiding the way. The room was artsy and fun. Breakfast was picture-worthy and the hosts were friendly and knowledgeable. This felt like a great starting point for our Costa Rica trip with a more authentic feel."
United States
Hart
The price is £60
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun
Lucky Bug B & B
Free daily full breakfast

Sangregado Lodge

Sangregado Lodge
4.0 star property
La Fortuna
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (234 reviews)
"Love everything about this hotel staff very nice 10/10"
United States
Lashaybriel
The price is £175
includes taxes & fees
8 Jul - 9 Jul
Sangregado Lodge
Outdoor spa tub

Hotel Linda Vista

Hotel Linda Vista
3.0 star property
La Fortuna
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (940 reviews)
"Helpful and friendly staff, mostly clean rooms, absolutely breathtaking view"
United States
David
The price is £63
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Hotel Linda Vista
2 outdoor pools, pool loungers

La Mansion Inn Arenal

La Mansion Inn Arenal
3.5 star property
Arenal
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (644 reviews)
"We loved everything about the stay! Christopher, Kevin, and Fernando were excellent hosts - kind, patient, and thoughtful!"
United States
Chris
The price is £122
includes taxes & fees
8 Jul - 9 Jul
La Mansion Inn Arenal
Reception

Valle Escondido Nature Reserve Hotel & Farm

Valle Escondido Nature Reserve Hotel & Farm
4.0 star property
Monteverde
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (539 reviews)
"Gorgeous location and views from both the room and the restaurant. The hiking trails are very nice and well maintained. Recommend doing the night walk! The staff are also incredibly helpful and will help you with the best options for booking tours in Monteverde."
United States
Arielle
The price is £103
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Valle Escondido Nature Reserve Hotel & Farm
View from room

Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga

Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga
3.0 star property
Peñas Blancas
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (52 reviews)
"Friendly staff, great view, many fun and educational activities, food is delicious and healthy."
United States
Yang
The price is £52
includes taxes & fees
27 Jun - 28 Jun
Essence Arenal Spa & Yoga
Resort view

Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa

Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa
4.5 star property
La Fortuna
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"We celebrated our 7 year wedding anniversary here and loved it!"
United States
Alyson
The price is £556
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun
Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa
Reception

Hospedaje Mariposa

Hospedaje Mariposa
2.5 star property
Monteverde
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (111 reviews)
"Lovely and very helpful host who made me feel welcome from the moment I arrived. The accommodation was spotless, clean, and very well-maintained. I had a wonderful stay and would highly recommend it! ☺️"
Germany
Milena Sandra
The price is £47
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun
Hospedaje Mariposa
Deluxe Apartment, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | Down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Camino Verde Bed & Breakfast

Camino Verde Bed & Breakfast
3.0 star property
Monteverde
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Close to everything, very nice hotel and spacious rooms. Breakfast was very good and staff were very friendly."
Canada
Andorra
The price is £63
includes taxes & fees
26 Jun - 27 Jun
Camino Verde Bed & Breakfast
Family Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Garden View | Premium bedding, down duvets, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Cabañas La Montaña

Cabañas La Montaña
2.5 star property
Monteverde
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (114 reviews)
"great time great place to stay "
United States
christopher
The price is £68
includes taxes & fees
25 Jun - 26 Jun
Cabañas La Montaña
Free daily local cuisine breakfast

Trapp Family Lodge

Trapp Family Lodge
3.0 star property
Monteverde
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (640 reviews)
"Excellent choise quite far from “downtown” but super close to the reserve and in the hotel you can spot flora and fauna as well as the reserve "
United States
Lisardo
The price is £123
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun
Trapp Family Lodge
Terrace/patio

Belcruz Bed & Breakfast

Belcruz Bed & Breakfast
3.0 star property
Sierra
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (97 reviews)
"Breakfast is excellent. Service is awesome. You can even view monkeys from the restaurant windows"
United States
Romay
The price is £55
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Belcruz Bed & Breakfast
Outdoor pool

Nepenthe B&B

Nepenthe B&B
2.5 star property
La Fortuna
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (118 reviews)
"The drive is dangerous traveling to location."
United States
Daisy
The price is £84
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Nepenthe B&B
Garden

Casa Jungle Monteverde Bed & Breakfast

Casa Jungle Monteverde Bed & Breakfast
2.5 star property
Monteverde
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (109 reviews)
"Enjoyed staying here for a night. The host was very helpful and nice!"
Canada
Aric
The price is £34
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Casa Jungle Monteverde Bed & Breakfast
Deluxe Suite, Balcony, Garden View | Private spa tub

Cabañas el Refugio Verde Monteverde

Cabañas el Refugio Verde Monteverde
2.0 star property
Monteverde
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (11 reviews)
"Everything was a Amazing. Owners so friendly"
United States
Angela
The price is £94
includes taxes & fees
20 Jun - 21 Jun
Cabañas el Refugio Verde Monteverde
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Top San José Hotel Reviews

Valle Escondido Nature Reserve Hotel & Farm

Valle Escondido Nature Reserve Hotel & Farm

8/10 Good
"We loved the accessibility to nature but beware the volume of families and kids running around!"
Edward 3-night trip
Posted 16 hours ago
Valle Escondido Nature Reserve Hotel & Farm

More cheap stays in San José

OutBox Inn

OutBox Inn

Center Santa Elena Monteverde Provincia de Puntarenas
The price is £30 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
£30
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to stay in San José?
Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa, located 18.3 mi (29.5 km) from the heart of San José, is a top choice for your stay, based on our traveller data. Other good options for your stay in the area are Camino Verde Bed & Breakfast and Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in San José.
What are some of the best holiday rentals that San José has to offer?
Green Forest Vacations Homes: This holiday home rental outside of San José offers an indoor pool, a balcony and free WiFi to help you feel perfectly comfortable in your new surroundings. Kitchen amenities include a stovetop, a microwave and an electric kettle. Make the most of garden in this rental home to help you unwind. See all vacation rentals in San José.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in San José, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in San José.
What is staying in San José like?
Travellers to San José will find plenty to explore and enjoy. Top sights around the area include Arenal Volcano National Park and Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve. There are 651 hotels and other accommodation options in the surrounding area. Find out more about San José.
What are the top places to visit in San José?
Notable places to visit in the surrounding area include Arenal Volcano National Park and Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve. You'll also find El Tigre Waterfalls and Lake Arenal in the area. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's San José guide.
What's the seasonal weather like in San José?
The hottest months are usually March and February, with an average temperature of 27°C, while the coldest months are January and December, with an average of 26°C. The rainiest months in San José are October, August, June and September, with each month seeing an average of 482 mm of rainfall.