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The best cheap hotels in San José

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Featuring a garden and views of pool, Tres Palmas is a recently renovated guest house set in Montañita, a few steps from Montañita Beach. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. Guests can make use of the picnic area or the barbecue, or enjoy views of the garden and inner courtyard.

Absolutely everything was top notch. Room, the ocean-view restaurant/bar, food, staff. Everything.

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9.1
Superb
15 reviews
Price from
£37
per night

Situated in Montañita, a few steps from Montañita Beach, HANGA ROA HOTEL features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. With a restaurant, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available.

The staff and managers are incredible .

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9
Superb
114 reviews
Price from
£29
per night

Set in Montañita, Hostal SoleMare offers beachfront accommodation 800 metres from Olon Beach and provides various facilities, such as a garden and a terrace. The property has sea and quiet street views, and is a few steps from Montañita Beach. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, a shuttle service, full-day security and free WiFi.

In front of the beach. Quite and friendly atmosphere.

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8.5
Very good
103 reviews
Price from
£6
per night

Casa del Sol is located in Montañita, just steps away from the beach. Free WiFi access is available and a free daily breakfast is offered.

At Casa del Sol you will find a garden, barbecue facilities and a bar. The property include luggage storage. The property also features a yoga studio and offers free bike rental.

Breakfast, every day a new magic dish. Staff Jackson, Benjamin, cheff, Tamara and Christian, excellente people. The peace in the hostel is amazing best place in montañita to chill. Surf, yoga and more activities. The location is perfect near the center but far from the noise. Tia supermarket close. 20 meters the the beach I recommend 100% the hostel. Best hostel in montañita.

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9.2
Superb
476 reviews

Set in Montañita, just a few steps from Montañita Beach, Casa Caracol offers beachfront accommodation with a private beach area and free WiFi. With quiet street views, this accommodation provides a balcony. The property is non-smoking and is located 1.2 km from Olon Beach.

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10
Exceptional
3 reviews
Price from
£86
per night

Set in Montañita and only a few steps from Montañita Beach, MAKAI HOTEL offers accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property has city views. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk.

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9.5
Exceptional
2 reviews

Situated in Montañita, a few steps from Montañita Beach, Hotel Sotavento features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and barbecue facilities. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, a 24-hour front desk and organising tours for guests.

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8.5
Very good
19 reviews
Price from
£37
per night

Only a 2-minute walk from Montañita downtown, Hotel Kundalini offers large green areas and is located right in front of the sea shore. A daily a la carte breakfast is included, and free WiFi access is available.

The location is tranquil and the staff is very friendly. I enjoyed that breakfast had a menu (not a buffet). Also loved the fact they had a proper duvet in the room and not just a comforter with a sheet. The hotel had an eucalyptus sauna that we could use free of charge for 30 min per day, that was an incredible addition to an already very relaxing stay.

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9.3
Superb
1,336 reviews
Price from
£28
per night

Offering a garden and garden view, Portón Azul is located in Montañita, a few steps from Montañita Beach and 1.6 km from Olon Beach. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace and free WiFi.

The apartment consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a kettle, and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Guests can take in the views of the sea from the patio, which also has outdoor furniture. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Everything was perfect, the location is right at the beachfront and 3 mins away from a supermarket and a bus station, but far enough from the center to be calm and tranquil. The host is nice, the electric stove wasnt working in the beginning so she quickly went to buy a new one

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9.4
Superb
36 reviews
Price from
£27
per night

The colourful Tiki Limbo offers free Wi-Fi, a restaurant and bar in Montañita. It lies 100 metres from the beach.

The vivid rooms have wooden floors and beds. They have a tropical décor. Some have beds and walls made of bamboo. Each comes with a private bathroom, safe and air Conditioning.

Best location good restaurants are very clean. Happy staff

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8.3
Very good
243 reviews
Price from
£28
per night

Looking for a cheap hotel?

For those on a budget, these cheap and cheerful hotels still have a lot to offer, with most offering WiFi and convenient locations. Popular with backpackers, many properties can be found in central locations and include comfortable rooms with private or shared bathrooms. You’ll also find a number of options which feature a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage.
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