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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. Very nice staff, we got everything we asked for, the apartment is very nice, modern and clean, the rooftop jacuzzi is amazing.

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9.3
Superb
1,038 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. Good location to relax & recharge after long flight. Comfortable bed & pillows & nice sheets. Hot water shower. Good food & choice for breakfast. Food also available till 8pm. Club sandwich was excellent Staff were all friendly & helpful. Nice pool area with sunbeds, didn't use the pool but water was clean,at time of our stay, just a bit cold unless full sunshine to warm up after swimming. Would recommend

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9
Superb
2,037 reviews
Price from
£115
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. Beautiful hotel with clean rooms. Great shared kitchen. Missed out on the full breakfast experience due to an early morning flight but were packed off with a lovely fruit salad & juice. Very big spacious, cool room.

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9.1
Superb
203 reviews
Price from
£36
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 nearest airport is Tobías Bolaños International Airport, 53 km from Curuba Lodge. Fantastic hosts! Norem, Esteban and Valeria made us feel at home right away and went out of their way to accommodate us. Breakfast and dinner (with the hummingbirds around) were delicious, prepared to the point and with several dishes to choose from. The cabins are all new, very well designed and furnished, the bathroom with steady and immediate hot and cold water supply. A garden with a small trail are in the making and will make spending time in the crisp and clean mountain air even more worthwhile. We can highly recommend Curuba Lodge which became our favorite place in Costa Rica! Tip: Esteban can connect you with a few guides to see the rare and iconic Quetzal birds.

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9.9
Exceptional
100 reviews
Price from
£66
per night

XIN Bed&Breakfast

Asuncion, San José

Boasting free bikes and views of garden, XIN Bed&Breakfast is a recently renovated bed and breakfast situated in San José, 46 km from Poas National Park. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. Best place to stay in SJ. This is my 4th time and it’s a second home.

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9.3
Superb
435 reviews
Price from
£31
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. Staff was very helpful, beds were clean. They accommodated my late check in

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9.1
Superb
496 reviews
Price from
£20
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. Canl Grande Lodge is a very cozy hotel not far from San Josè International Airport, immersed in nature. The staff was utmost kind and helpful in assisting me since my luggages weren't loaded on the flight and I didn't have anything with me, apart from a little bag. The hotel provided me with basic stuffs in a stressful moment for me. Breakfast was very good, definitely to come and stay more nights in this hotel. The cleanliness of the room and the transfer service from the airport arranged by the hotel were very appreciated.

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9.1
Superb
196 reviews
Price from
£91
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. There were lots of warm blankets and some firewood to help keep warm.

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9.1
Superb
125 reviews
Price from
£45
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. Nice and elegant Building with all amenities (Gym, pool, living, hall) Cozy appartement with all functionalities (terrace, living room with TV, kitchen, bedroom with TV, good bathroom) Position not so central, but 10 mins by Uber from downtown

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9.7
Exceptional
137 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. It‘s a nice big apartment with everything you need and it‘s really stylish. It‘s not far from the center. You can park your car inside and feel safe.

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9.1
Superb
114 reviews
Price from
£49
per night

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