3-Star Hotels in San Jose, Costa Rica
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GGuest User 2025.05.13
My wife and I stayed here a few nights both at the beginning and end of our three-week trip to Costa Rica. The location is attractive as it is very easy to get to the city center, and very near the newly completed ring road which goes all around the city. This is a big plus, since the traffic in San Jose (and Costa Rica in general) can be truly horrendous. We would have liked to have laundry services, which are only available by appointment at certain times and days. Breakfast was simple but good. The staff were mostly friendly and helpful.
44 reviews
8.8/10
Price from
PHP 3,667
per night
Hotel near San Jose
When you stay at Apartotel Don Francisco in San Rafael, you'll be in the business district, a 3-minute drive from Multiplaza Mall Escazu and 9 minutes from Sabana Park. This aparthotel is 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from National Stadium of Costa Rica and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Refugio Animal de Costa Rica.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a communal living room.
Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 12 individually furnished guestrooms. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access is available. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads. Conveniences include safes and ceiling fans, as well as phones with free international calls.
25 reviews
9.0/10
Price from
PHP 2,956
per night
Hotel near San Jose
GGuest User 2023.12.26
It may be that the locals are like this, the hotel service attitude is average, and the breakfast service staff is also walking. The room was OK, that is, I encountered a day of water and power outage during the day. It was speechless and there was no compensation. The washing machine dryer is sold together and washes for $10 a time, but the washing is not clean, and the drying is no different from the drying. Will not live again next time.
101 reviews
8.9/10
Price from
PHP 5,532
per night
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GGuest User 2023.08.28
I also stayed at this hotel on a business trip a few years ago, not far from the airport, the environment is good, the cafe next door is downstairs, and the transportation is convenient. There were security exercises on the day before leaving, which was quite good.
It is more cost-effective to set a breakfast package on Trip.com. Check in did not find breakfast at the beginning, and then it was no problem soon.
108 reviews
8.9/10
Price from
PHP 6,638
per night
Hotel near San Jose
TThongvilu 2023.01.06
Excellent location 10-15 minutes walk the the Zoo/Botanic Garden, city parks, museum and Chinatown
Walking distance to the city Main Street shops
Next door to Club Colonial ****** for sport bar and entertainments
Locate take out or eat in
Airport Shuttle pick up and drop off USD11.50 per person
Private Taxi normally USD25
108 reviews
8.4/10
Price from
PHP 4,162
per night
Hotel near San Jose
CCHENGLI 2021.06.23
During the three nights I stayed, I changed rooms in the next two nights, but found that the sound insulation of the rooms in the next two nights was relatively poor, and the bed sheets also had red blood-like stains. Other services are great, breakfast/gym/swimming pool, etc.
68 reviews
8.6/10
Price from
PHP 6,391
per night
Very Good
59 reviews
9.2/10
Price from
PHP 8,093
per night
Hotel near San Jose
GGuest User 2023.05.08
It is a truly special place. But it is not a 5 star as claimed, its just a 4 star and just for minor things that cheapen the experience. One thing that irked me is that they have a coffee machine in the room but one has to go downstairs and buy pods for $1.50 each. This is cheap, small TV, channel guide is not accurate or changed. Having a price list for said breakfast items as simple as oatmeal is also ludicrous and takes away from what should be exceptional for 5 stars
the ambiance is wonderful as you feel as if you are staying in an art museum. Will stay again but do not expect a 5 star hotel. exceptional for
106 reviews
9.0/10
Price from
PHP 4,526
per night
Hotel near San Jose
蔡蔡 2022.10.16
Thanks to Trip.com staff for coordinating the check-in time and adjusting the quiet room in time. The front desk staff of the hotel has a young lady's professionalism and is better to find the staff to connect to Wi-Fi in time.
104 reviews
8.0/10
Price from
PHP 6,081
per night
Hotel near San Jose
GGuest User 2023.07.11
We had a good time while staying in the hotel rooms were clean and very quiet at night breakfast was very good and the hotel is close to downtown as well as to the airport. Staff members were very friendly and helpful
133 reviews
7.9/10
Price from
PHP 4,511
per night
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8.5/10
TTessa_assetUndiscovered gem of a hotel near San Pedro.
Pros: We were looking for a place on the lower end of the price spectrum that was a one night romantic getaway for two, that I could also use my free trip coins at toward the cost of the room. Preferably including breakfast and a swimming pool with jacuzzi 😉 Not much to ask!
We booked one of the cheaper rooms on the ground floor.
Before check in we took an Uber to San Pedro mall to do some essential shopping and see a movie. Then we checked in and I relaxed in the jacuzzi under the San José night sky while my husband enjoyed a full workout in the gym/weights room. TV with cable was great for my husband who enjoyed the football while I enjoyed the hot shower and relaxed in the bed afterwards. We had an amazingly comfortable sleep and a delicious breakfast in the morning of gallo pinto, fresh tropical fruits, freshly squeezed watermelon juice and hot coffee. A generous check out time of 12pm meant we had more than enough time to get our things together and leave when it suited.
Cons: Not many cons at this price point and value. The guy at the desk was a bit weird when we asked him for a second glass for water as there was only one in the room but not a big deal. We also had to ask him for the TV remote. The towels were a bit small like a mini dress on me after my shower. But good quality (with a third extra towel for the jacuzzi) and high quality bed linen. It also is in a slightly rough looking neighborhood but this is not a problem if you travel to and from the hotel by Uber or use a hire car (which you can park privately inside the property).
Overall impression: The other photos on trip.com and similar booking sites do not do this hotel justice - it looks far better in person. It has real character since it is a restored historic hotel from an era bygone, but that is why everything is such high quality from the bed linen to the floor tiles. Everything is also in good shape and freshly painted. There a little hidden nooks around the hotel that make it very charming. The breakfast area is lovely and the jacuzzi, pool and water slide were a real highlight. We WILL be back.
9.0/10
GGuest UserIt is a truly special place. But it is not a 5 star as claimed, its just a 4 star and just for minor things that cheapen the experience. One thing that irked me is that they have a coffee machine in the room but one has to go downstairs and buy pods for $1.50 each. This is cheap, small TV, channel guide is not accurate or changed. Having a price list for said breakfast items as simple as oatmeal is also ludicrous and takes away from what should be exceptional for 5 stars
the ambiance is wonderful as you feel as if you are staying in an art museum. Will stay again but do not expect a 5 star hotel. exceptional for
8.8/10
GGuest UserMy wife and I stayed here a few nights both at the beginning and end of our three-week trip to Costa Rica. The location is attractive as it is very easy to get to the city center, and very near the newly completed ring road which goes all around the city. This is a big plus, since the traffic in San Jose (and Costa Rica in general) can be truly horrendous. We would have liked to have laundry services, which are only available by appointment at certain times and days. Breakfast was simple but good. The staff were mostly friendly and helpful.
8.2/10
Iisa.mendezThe exteriors and the pool are nice but the rooms are very old and the smell was very bad inside, i think maybe because the carpet looks also old and dirty. I had to change from the first room because of that and the second one wasn't much better. The breakfast is buffet but very basic with a few options so i just got it one day. The a/c very old and noisy during the night.
8.4/10
TThongviluExcellent location 10-15 minutes walk the the Zoo/Botanic Garden, city parks, museum and Chinatown
Walking distance to the city Main Street shops
Next door to Club Colonial ****** for sport bar and entertainments
Locate take out or eat in
Airport Shuttle pick up and drop off USD11.50 per person
Private Taxi normally USD25
7.7/10
JJJin87The hotel is a lot smaller than the pictures. The room is also small but has great shower and comfortable beds. There is no free parking, the reception will provide a voucher and you need to pay $7 to park next door. The hotel location is awesome, you can walk to most of the attractions. Breakfast buffet is great.
7.0/10
GGuest UserI was happy to find an AirBnB close to the Terminal Bus and to have a 27/7 service, because due to my flight; I was able to do the check-in at 1:30 am
I will note this Hotel for my next trip to Costa Rica.
Thanks to Trip.com & Milan Hotel.
7.9/10
GGuest UserWe had a good time while staying in the hotel rooms were clean and very quiet at night breakfast was very good and the hotel is close to downtown as well as to the airport. Staff members were very friendly and helpful
8.1/10
GGuest UserThe room is good, the price is the highest, the environment, sanitation and service are very satisfactory.
What I have to complain about is that the network is extremely poor, the connection is often dropped in the lobby, and the Wi-Fi and traffic in the room change in seconds. If you fall asleep watching the video, wake up in the morning and prepare to recharge.
7.2/10
AAshleigh LynneThis was a comfortable stay. The rooms are quite and spacious. In the communal area, was complementary coffee and biscuits for everyone. The location is great for coffee shops and restaurants.
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Property Information for Tourists
| Total Properties | 76 |
|---|---|
| Number of Reviews | 4,636 |
| Highest Price | PHP 21,613 |
| Lowest Price | PHP 1,651 |
| Average Price (Weekends) | PHP 5,635 |
| Average Price (Weekdays) | PHP 5,670 |
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