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BEE Suites Escalante

Barrio Escalante, San José

Located just 5.3 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park, BEE Suites Escalante offers accommodation in San José with access to a fitness centre, a shared lounge, as well as a lift. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The apartment also provides free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. Awesome place ! Eduardo at front desk is the best !

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9.3
Superb
1,119 reviews
Price from
£84
per night

La Sabana Hotel Suites Apartments 4 stars

San José

Apartotel La Sabana is located 1.5 km from central San José and offers self-catering accommodation with free WiFi access, breakfast included with the rate and an outdoor pool.

The apartments at Apartotel La Sabana feature a flat-screen cable TV, air conditioning and a private bathroom that comes with a hot-water shower. A safety deposit box and a fan are also included. Some units include a seating area. very nice and clean, super friendly staff

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9
Superb
1,986 reviews
Price from
£92
per night

Viva Guest House

San José

Boasting a garden and views of city, Viva Guest House is a recently renovated guest house situated in San José, 47 km from Poas National Park. This guest house features free private parking, a shared kitchen and free WiFi. The accommodation offers luggage storage space and a minimarket for guests. Big house with all the necessary things. Beautifull backyard, chill zone. Rooms were exceptionally clean. The shower next to our room had a hot shower. There is a big kitchen. The staff were very helpfull. Applauses to then

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9.1
Superb
262 reviews
Price from
£34
per night

Curuba Lodge

Copey

Located in Copey, Curuba Lodge offers accommodation with a terrace or a balcony, free WiFi and flat-screen TV, as well as a garden and a restaurant.

Cerro de la Muerte is 33 km from the lodge, while Jardin Botanico Lankester is 41 km away. The lodge was set in beautiful gardens and lovely surrounding area in the mountains. The room was so lovely. Loved the terrace with hummingbird feeder on so we could watch the birds through the window whilst sat in bed. Everything about the place was well thought out, clean and extremely comfortable. Breakfast was really nice and they have a restaurant serving excellent food in the evening. The place is run by a lovely husband and wife team who were very friendly, spoke excellent English and were very interesting to talk to about the local area and life in Costa Rica. They were very attentive to our every need, constantly checking we were happy. We arrived early so parked the car there and went for a walk down the road. We were very impressed that they came to find us and collect us in their car when it started raining hard. They then put on a fire and made coffee for us so we could warm up. They made our last night in Costa Rica very special and we would strongly recommend anyone to stay there.

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9.8
Exceptional
119 reviews
Price from
£67
per night

Chillout Hostel Barrio Escalante

Barrio Escalante, San José

Located in San José and with La Sabana Metropolitan Park reachable within 5.3 km, Chillout Hostel Barrio Escalante provides concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. Great hostel. Comfortable bed, well equipped kitchen and very helpful staff. Would stay again

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9
Superb
529 reviews
Price from
£15
per night

Canal Grande Lodge

Piedades

Located in Piedades, 42 km from Poas National Park, Canal Grande Lodge provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Providing a restaurant, the property also has a bar, as well as a sauna. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

An American, vegetarian or gluten-free breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Fernando the host is a treasure. He is polite, a real gentleman, but upon request loads us with abundant information on all of our Costa Rica holiday plans. Silent neighborhood. Tastefully decorated rooms. Good breakfast. Can just recommend, 10 of 10 points.

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9.2
Superb
234 reviews
Price from
£86
per night

Las Bromelias Lodge

Paso Macho

Las Bromelias Lodge has garden views, free WiFi and free private parking, set in Paso Macho, 28 km from Cerro de la Muerte. There is a private entrance at the holiday home for the convenience of those who stay. The holiday home features family rooms. Excellent place to disconnect from everything. The weather was very nice. Nature is always the answer

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9.1
Superb
140 reviews
Price from
£46
per night

Cozy apartment with terrace, SJ Cosmopolitan Tower

San José

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, garden view and a patio, Cozy apartment with terrace, SJ Cosmopolitan Tower is set in San José. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. The apartment also offers free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. Beautifully decorated apartment, spotlessly clean, amenities in the building are amazing and location is super convenient. This place exceeded my expectations. Hannia is very responsive to questions as well!

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9.7
Exceptional
154 reviews
Price from
£88
per night

Villas del General

San Isidro

Boasting city views, Villas del General provides accommodation with patio, around 37 km from Cerro de la Muerte. It is set 22 km from Nauyaca Waterfalls and features a 24-hour front desk. The apartment also offers free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. The friendliness of the lady in the reception and her trust in us! In addition we got a bigger apartment which was not so warm. It is within a very safe place and with a code for the door, which makes it very easy.

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9.1
Superb
127 reviews
Price from
£42
per night

Cabañas San gerardo

San Gerardo de Dota

Boasting mountain views, Cabañas San gerardo offers accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 13 km from Cerro de la Muerte. There is an in-house restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The accommodation features a minimarket and a tour desk for guests. Excellent all round. We were welcomed into the Tico family. Views are incredible. Almost 30 species of birds seen at their feeders.

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9.2
Superb
112 reviews
Price from
£57
per night

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