The following is a list of some hotels we recommend. The descriptions are mostly excerpts taken from the official webpage of each hotel. Click on the hotel's name to view the hotel's official webpage (Will open on a new page).

Aeropuerto

Only 5 minutes from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO). Free transportation to/from the San Jose International Airport. Free full breakfast buffet.

It offers you its 24 bedrooms, each room is design to bring you comfort while your staying in Costa Rica at a very near location to the International Airport at 5 minutes drive.

At Airport Hotel in Costa Rica all our bedrooms have the following facilities, air conditioning, cable TV, Queen size beds, telephone, coffee maker, hot water, tub and private bathrooms in each room and all of out rooms are also wall to wall carpet.

Cariari

Doubletree Cariari by Hilton San José hotel, a modern full-service hotel, is conveniently located only five minutes from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) and 10 minutes from downtown San José, the centrally located capital city of beautiful Costa Rica.

Built and vigorously maintained as Costa Rica's first true resort-style hotel, our handsomely appointed hotel features attractive fabrics, warm woodwork and local works of art. Enjoy mountain vistas or tropical pool views. Spacious guestrooms, suites, and executive accommodations with concierge services offer air-conditioned comfort, luxurious Sweet Dreams Beds, cable TV with Spanish and English networks, and internet access. For our guests' convenience, 24-hour room service is available. Enjoy a delightful assortment of international and freshly prepared local dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily at Las Tejas Restaurant. For fine dining at its best, join us for dinner in the elegant Curime Steak House, where you'll find excellent beef and seafood selections presented with an international flare and fusion-style cuisine.

Corobici

The Hotel Crowne Plaza Corobicí is the ideal place to enjoy your visit to San Jose. Is located just 5 minutes away from the financial district and 15 minutes away from the Juan Santamaría International Airport. Is perfect for your business travels or to spend your vacation.

The Hotel has its own outdoor swimming pool, casino and variety of gambling games, souvenir shop, 24hour medical service, free parking, car rental offices and a local tour operator.

One of the best Fitness Center in Costa Rica, with aerobics, swimming pool, sauna, jacuzzi, spinning and beauty Parlor.

Country Inn and Suites

We are the Country Inns & Suites San Jose, Costa Rica, in the middle of everything and located on the avenue that connects the capital with the International Airport and situated in Ciudad Cariari. We are conveniently close to shopping and easy access to the downtown financial and historic centre of the city.

Each of the spacious guest rooms and suites at the Country Inn & Suites San Jose, Costa Rica hotel offer free High-Speed Internet Access in all rooms, air conditioning, hair dryers, coffeemakers, safety box, iron & ironing board, and cable TV just to name a few.

Guests of our Costa Rican hotel enjoy the following services and amenities: free High-Speed Internet Access, currency exchange, valet laundry, full service restaurant, room service, meeting rooms, business services, ample parking, swimming pool, whirlpool and sauna.

Don Carlos

Located in the oldest historical section of San José, the ‘Four Star’ Hotel Don Carlos is a small, but significant part of Costa Rica’s rich heritage. Once upon a time residence for two past Presidential families, the historical Hotel Don Carlos’ warmth and charm, graciously awaits you. Enjoy Costa Rica’s finest art works as you stroll through the gallery-like corridors and maze of quiet, garden & fountain settings, restaurant and mini pool. Wander into Annemarie's Boutique and get lost within this unique world of local artistic creations in Costa Rica's # 1 gift shop.

Hotel Don Carlos is situated in the perfect part of town. Within minutes walk of the hotel lobby, you’ll discover San José’s Downtown, the Zoo, the pre-Columbian Jade Museum, the National Museum, the Gold Museum, a variety of interesting and beautiful city parks and of course a wide selection of restaurants, casinos, nightlife and the spirit of San José, the hub of Costa Rica.

Gran Hotel Costa Rica

The only hotel in Costa Rica declared as a Historical - Architectural landmark by the Costa Rican Government. The Best Location in town! In the heart of the city... yet in between National Monuments, squares, museums and pedestrian streets. It is vivid during the day but quiet during the night thanks to the fact that no streets with vehicles surround the hotel.

Located in the heart of downtown San Jose, this five-story hotel, built in 1930, is adjacent to the Culture Square and the National Theater.

In addition to free parking, this entirely nonsmoking hotel offers laundry facilities, fitness equipment, and airport transportation (surcharge), Valet Parking Service.

Grano de Oro

Hampton Inn

The Hampton Inn & Suites Airport-San Jose hotel in Costa Rica is located just a couple of minutes from the Juan Santa Maria International Airport in San Jose, which means it is also conveniently located close to several of the most important companies, the free trade zones and our national parks.

Coming to San Jose, Costa Rica for business or leisure? Then look no further. Come and enjoy our hotel facilities such as our business center, conference rooms, exercise room, swimming pool and much more. And for your comfort, our hotel studio suites give you much more room for almost the same rate as a regular room.

Irazu Best Western

Ideally located just 8 miles from San Jose’s international airport and 2 miles from downtown, this hotel is the perfect choice for those that want to be close to the city’s facilities and services but yet away from the hassle. The Best Western Irazú, a resort within the city, offers a large swimming pool, 2 lighted tennis courts, an in house gym, and beautiful garden areas. In addition to these facilities, the hotel also offers the following:

• 24 hour restaurant and 24 hour casino.
• 325 rooms with coffee maker, safety deposit boxes, iron & ironing board, private bath with tub and shower, alarm clock/radio and much more.
• 10 mini apartments with counter top stove, fridge, microwave oven and cooking and dining utensils.

Peace Lodge

Presidente

A four-star, 100-room hotel in the heart of Downtown San José, Costa Rica, the Hotel Presidente is located on the corner of the Central Avenue Pedestrian Boulevard and Seventh Street, just 20 minutes from the San Jose, Costa Rica International Airport (SJO).

Guests staying at the Hotel Presidente will be gratified by its ideal location, only a few blocks from the most important cultural and historical landmarks in Downtown San Jose: the Costa Rica National Theatre, the Gold -, Jade - and National Museums, the Asamblea Legislativa (Costa Rican Congress), the Plaza de La Cultura and Plaza de la Democracia and the National Cathedral. San Jose is Costa Rica's most important financial, economical and political centre.

Business travellers find the many business services, including our free wireless Internet access, free breakfast buffet, gym and hot tub, make it easy to remain productive while staying at the city's top hotel for business travel to Costa Rica.  All of our guests at the Hotel Presidente are sure to enjoy the many amenities the hotel offers, such as our restaurants and lounges, concierge services and rooftop spa.

Xandari

Xandari Resort & Spa is a tropical paradise of 22 individually designed villas nestled on a 40 acre plantation overlooking the Central Valley of Costa Rica, and only 20 minutes from the San Jose International Airport. At an elevation of 3900 feet (1200 meters), Xandari enjoys a near–perfect temperature of around 70 degrees Fahrenheit all year.

Each spacious villa, surrounded by gardens, has a large view terrace for enjoying the sunset and lights of the valley at night, plus a walled–in terrace for privacy and solitude.

Our spa village is set in a tropical garden and includes 5 private palm–roofed jalapas with jacuzzis and a picturesque view of the Central Valley. Enjoy a massage, mud wrap, facial, and various exotic body treatments with a distinctive Costa Rican flavor. Xandari Resort & Spa was named by World Travel Award as Costa Rica’s Leading Spa Resort.