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Five-Star Hotels in San José

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The best five-star hotels in San José

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Hyatt Centric San José Escazú

Hotel in San José

Pura vida (pure life) is the Costa Rican motto for embracing all the magic life has to offer.

J
Jorge
From
Qatar
All brand new. Staff was amazing.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 112 reviews
Price from
US$239
1 night, 2 adults

Sheraton San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica

Hotel in San José

This modern hotel near Costa Rica’s capital of San Jose features a casino, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Guests enjoy several on-site restaurants and bars and an outdoor swimming pool.

M
May-Ling
From
Netherlands
Lovely room and really nice bed, slept very well. Breakfast buffet selection was very extensive and delicious and the views from the 8th floor are great. Nice staff. Very close to Multiplaza Escazu mall.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,011 reviews
Price from
US$166.25
1 night, 2 adults

D Sabana Hotel San José

Hotel in San José

This property is located only 500 metres from Parque Metropolitano La Sabana Park in central San José. It offers an outdoor pool, hot tub, and a fitness centre.

R
Ruediger Martin
From
Canada
Great service, great breakfast.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,937 reviews
Price from
US$117
1 night, 2 adults

Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

Hotel in San José

This stylish hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool and a conference center. Each spacious room includes free Wi-Fi.

G
Georges
From
Canada
The location was good n only a 20 minutes walk to the city center,city market. The staff was very friendly and very helpful. The free breakfast was real good every day and the restaurant on site was good. The staff looking after the tours were knowledgeable and very helpful. I would recommend this place to everyone.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,563 reviews
Price from
US$165
1 night, 2 adults

Barceló San José

Hotel in San José

This classic hotel is located in a quiet area of San José, 3 km from the city centre.

P
Petr
From
Czech Republic
Everything, especially breakfast was just overwhelming, incredible place.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,552 reviews
Price from
US$65.31
1 night, 2 adults

Studio Hotel Boutique

Hotel in San José

Featuring a rooftop swimming pool, Studio Hotel offers rooms with free high-speed WiFi and views of the surrounding Central Valley.

C
Cathy
From
Ireland
Fabulous hotel very clean comfortable beds amazing art. Roof top terrace was fab also
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,820 reviews
Price from
US$116.86
1 night, 2 adults

AC Hotel by Marriott San Jose Escazu

Hotel in San José

AC Hotel by Marriott San Jose Escazu in San José provides accommodation with a fitness center and a shared lounge. The hotel offers a Spanish restaurant.

J
Joanna
From
Turks & Caicos Islands
This hotel was perfectly placed in the shopping district of Escazu. The food court nearby was fantastic and walking distance to nearby malls. The staff were excellent. I left my phone in a shop just before closing and they went over and beyond to help me get it back to me after I had had to leave on the early morning flight. Gebim being the exceptional staff here but all the team involved and I am very grateful for their caring and professional service.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 324 reviews
Price from
US$242.10
1 night, 2 adults

Alta Las Palomas Hotel

Hotel in San José

Offering an outdoor pool, Hotel Alta las Palomas is located in Santa Ana, Costa Rica. Free Wi-Fi access is available and the property has a restaurant on site.

P
Pamela
From
Belgium
A beautiful small hotel - elegant, comfortable, excellent and helpful staff. Not in a main tourist hub but definitely good for a night or two in combo with other stays or for work.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 194 reviews
Price from
US$193.74
1 night, 2 adults

Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen

San José

A former hacienda set on a 30-acre coffee plantation, this hotel features 2 outdoor swimming pools, a golf driving range and a coffee-inspired spa. Downtown San Jose is about 15 minutes’ drive away.

J
Jeffrey
From
Bermuda
Amazing stay as always. Great pool, great food, great hot tub and great service
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 634 reviews
Price from
US$172
1 night, 2 adults

Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana by IHG

Hotel in San José

Welcome to the Central America Paradise, Costa Rica. Pura vida! Upon arrival to the Juan Santamaria International Airport, just 20 minutes away, you will find our hotel ready to welcome you,...

M
Michael
From
United Kingdom
Friendliness and helpfulness of the staff, high standards of cleanliness, excellent omelettes at breakfast, the comfort of the rooms, an air of peace and tranquility.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 463 reviews
Price from
US$111
1 night, 2 adults
All five-star hotels in San José

Looking for a five-star hotel?

When the accommodation is just as important as the destination, a five-star stay should give that extra ‘wow’ factor as you enter the lobby. As well as offering the kind of service to make you feel like royalty, you’ll usually find highly rated on-site spas, gourmet restaurants and top-of-the-line beds you won’t want to get out of.

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Travelling by car? These five-star hotels in San José and nearby offer free parking

  • Fogo Resort

    Escazu
    Free parking
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 142 reviews

    Located in Escazu, 8.2 km from Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, Fogo Resort provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

    From US$127.69 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,116 reviews

    Featuring an outdoor pool surrounded by a garden and luxurious facilities, Doubletree offers a casino and a beauty salon in Costa Rica.

    From US$128.80 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

    Located in San José, Soho Paradisus offers a private pool. Featuring a lift, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace.

Great access to the city centre. Check these five-star hotels in San José and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 3,071 reviews

    On the outskirts of San José, just a 10 minutes' drive from Juan Santamaria International Airport, Wyndham San Jose Herradura offers 3 outdoor pools and a casino.

    From US$123.17 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 190 reviews

    This hotel is an urban retreat in the heart of Escazu, San Jose’s most exclusive neighborhood. The hotel is located within the city's most prestigious shopping centre complex, Multiplaza Escazu.

    From US$223.74 per night

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  • Avg. price/night: US$190
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,820 reviews
    Superb breakfast buffet! Super luxurious and comfortable beds/pillows! Nice pool work-out room! Friendly, courteous and professional staff! And the gallery art throughout the facility was beyond our greatest expectations= I am a veteran art instructor and I loved it all so much! Thank you for a wonderful stay!!!!!
    Guest review by
    Ann
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: US$113
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,552 reviews
    Breakfast was ok - but there could have been a much better selection of juices available. There was only x1 per day, I expected more from a 5 star hotel. Also at dinner they made me sit on a shared table which I didn’t want to do because they had closed off an area.
    Guest review by
    Sarah
    Solo traveller