Top Resorts in San José, Costa Rica for Your Perfect Getaway

A former hacienda located 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 a 15-minute drive away. The Kuö Spa at Costa Rica Marriott Hotel San Jose offers a wide variety of body and beauty treatments using coffee, volcanic ash and other natural ingredients from Costa Rica. All rooms feature flat-screen TVs with cable and satellite channels, and wired internet. The private bathrooms include amenities. Some rooms features views of the pool. The hotel serves Peruvian delicacies at La Isabella Restaurant, open for dinner, or Latin American cuisine at Antigua restaurant. The café serves gourmet Costa Rican coffee. Guests can enjoy eco-tourism activities at Poás Volcano National Park, or take a tour of the Café Britt Coffee Plantation, both within a 15-minute drive of the hotel. Juan Santamaría International airport is only 3 miles away. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas of the property.

- "Amazing venue, highly recommend" - "Perfect spot close to the airport. Nice pool, comfortable rooms." - "Staff went an above and beyond." - "Prepare to be lost in nature and beauty" - "It was amazing and can’t wait to return!" - "Very good for an airport hotel." - "very good airport hotel" - "Love this hotel" - "Amazing experience" - "Hopefully our next visit will be in a new room" - "Pura visa" - "I wish I could remember the names of some of the wonderful hard working staff. Especially in the main dining room"

Colonial resort with 2 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools
2 restaurants, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa are available at this smoke-free resort. Free WiFi in public areas and a free airport shuttle are also provided. Other amenities include 2 bars/lounges, a 24-hour fitness center, and a poolside bar.
Housekeeping is available on request.
Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen offers 299 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature down comforters. 52-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This La Asunción resort provides complimentary wired Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in January 2020.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "I liked everything " - "Beautiful 4 star hotel just 9 minute shuttle to airport, lovely green oasis, wonderful staff" - "Of heaven, this place was a slice of heaven from the very check in the social nature of the employees hear the laid-back style of the environment the delicious food, luxurious pools and spacious apartments with beautiful views of the mountains and the coffee plantations. It is an absolute wonder the two pools are lovely. One is warmer. The other one is cold which I love and the spa is fantastic. Make sure and ask for Laura. She’s incredible mind blowing massage and all I can say is the staff Jacalene And all the people who work here including Caleb and the other fantastic people who work here this is a wonder to behold anyone who comes to San Jose. They should stay here either on their way in or on their way out and possibly as long as you can. ."

The Italian-style Club Martino Costa Rica is in tropical gardens, a 10-minute drive from San José Airport. It has an outdoor pool, free Wi-Fi and a spa with sauna and gym. Air-conditioned suites feature a balcony with pool and garden views. They have a safe, minibar, cable TV and DVD player. The private bathroom comes with a hairdryer, free toiletries and a second telephone. The hotel’s Restaurant La Focaccia has been rated one of the best in the country. There are also 3 bars, including the Cigar & Club Bar. The large spa features a Roman bath and over 20 treatments are available. Costa Rica Bird Sanctuary is located right in front of the resort. The complex has 24-hour front desk and game room with billiards and ping-pong. There is free parking and you can rent a car from the tour desk, which can also arrange airport transportation.

Balcony/Terrace • Sports/Activities • Restaurant • Breakfast • Spa • Tv • Laundry • Bar • Toiletries • Other • Wheelchair Accessible • Child Friendly

Resort with a full-service spa, near Cafe Rosa Blanca Organic Coffee Farm
This smoke-free resort features a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a restaurant. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, massage/treatment rooms, and a business center.
Finca Rosa Blanca Coffee Farm and Inn offers 14 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually decorated. This Jesús resort provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include complimentary local and international calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "Beautiful gardens and friendly staff. The restaurant was delicious and accommodating to my allergies. We would stay here again on our way in or out of San Jose. " - "Beautiful place, close to the airport and easy access. Decor is beautiful and restaurant has beautiful views. Coffee tour was great. The pool is beautiful but unfortunately it is so cold, wish it was warmer. " - "This is a uniquely beautiful hotel and very eco-friendly. Hotel staff very helpful and friendly. Outside of the burger (somewhat cold /underdone) the food was very good albeit pricey. We would return in a heartbeat if we could and wished we had a longer stay"

Located in Escazu, 5.1 miles from National Stadium of Costa Rica, Fogo Resort provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 5-star hotel offers room service and free WiFi. Guests can use a bar. All guest rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a closet. Every room comes with a private bathroom with a hairdryer, while some feature pool views. The hotel offers an à la carte or American breakfast. La Sabana Metropolitan Park is 6.1 miles from Fogo Resort, while Parque Diversiones is 7 miles away. Juan Santamaría International Airport is 14 miles from the property.

- "Beautiful location" - "Memorable. It was absolutely beyoundvour expectation." - "Surreal and beautiful interiors. I felt like Alice in Wonderland." - "Amazing relax place!" - "Very good , hopefully they will take care of the few detail to improve." - "Was not too good"

Resort in La Palmeria with a full-service spa and free breakfast
Along with a full-service spa, this smoke-free resort has an outdoor pool and a restaurant. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a fitness center, a bar/lounge, and a poolside bar are onsite.
Hotel El Tucano Resort & Thermal Spa offers 87 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Televisions come with cable channels.

This La Palmeria resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "This place is a true gem! We stayed here for three days, but wish it could have been longer. The layout, the hot spring pool, and the walkway to the river were all amazing. They also make a pretty good Pina Colada at the poolside bar." - "The local food was excellent " - "Very large spacious rooms...Excellent customer service" - "Great for elders " - "Great place to stay. " - "Jordan from the pool bar was amazing. Everything we needed, he was able to help us with. Our stay would not have been the same without him."

With on-site natural springs and heated pools, El Tucano Resort and Thermal Spa offers guests a range of spa services and a restaurant. The property also features a mini-golf course and tennis courts. Each room at this secluded resort features attractive décor, a cable TV, a wardrobe and a private bathroom with free toiletries. Some rooms include air conditioning and garden views. Guests can dine at El Tucano Resort’s El Torreon Restaurant, which serves international cuisine. The property also has a snack bar. The resort’s thermal spa offers massages, body therapies, couple baths and a beauty salon. The town of Aguas Zarcas is only 3.7 mi from the property, and there is a small zoo just 0.9 mi away. San Jose’s International Airport is 1.5-hour drive from El Tucano.

- "I was very comfortable and enjoyed being able to sleep in a little later. The only problem was that the cleaning crew wa" - "Facilities need to be improved it is outdatef"

Condo resort in Santa Ana with a 24-hour fitness center and an outdoor pool
This smoke-free condo resort features an outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and a hot tub. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, a garden, and a picnic area are onsite.
Each condo provides a kitchenette with a refrigerator, an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave. Guests can appreciate conveniences like a sofa bed and a dining area, and other amenities include free WiFi and a flat-screen TV. Weekly housekeeping is available.
BEE Suites San José - Santa Ana offers 60 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations are furnished with double sofa beds and dining tables. Beds feature premium bedding. Kitchenettes offer refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

This Santa Ana condominium resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

- "Very modern, clean and quiet. We’ll definitely stay again. " - "Bee Suites was amazing! I loved the cold plunge and the views from the pool were amazing!" - "There just are not enough stars available to accurately rate how wonderful this property is. Very good location in Santa Ana, close to stores, restaurants etc, about 20 minutes to airport. Pool was lovely, sunset views from the fire pit are amazing. Laundry is on premises and the staff was friendly and able to answer my questions in English and understand my broken Spanish. If I had to find anything to pass a judgment it was reserving the grill. We wanted to use the grill at 530 and was told we could not because it was reserved for 830. Room was very clean, dishes, soap, even laundry detergent was provided. They offer a service to stock with food prior to arrival. This will be my new home whenever I am staying in San Jose."

Set amid a tropical forest and offering stunning mountain views, Xandari Resort features a spa village, yoga lessons, outdoor pools and hot tubs and 2.5 mi of natural trails. This eco-friendly hotel grows its own organic fruit and provides free WiFi access. The villas at Xandari Resort & Spa are spacious with plenty of natural light. They are decorated in a rustic-style and colorful way, plus they include safety deposit boxes, mini-bar and coffee maker, and terraces with views of the gardens and mountain. The bathrooms provide toiletries. The restaurant and bar at Xandari Resort & Spa serve local and international-style cuisine and has room services available. The staff at the hotel can help the guests with the arrangements for outings to go visit the coffee plantations, or the orchid gardens, both reachable in a 25-minute drive. The animal rescue is 20 minutes’ drive away and the Poas Volcano area is 45 minutes’ drive from Xandari.

- "Beautiful grounds" - "Magical, inspiring, and colorful." - "Fabulous hotel - check the trails are open if that is why you are booking" - "Wish we’d stayed longer!" - "Beautiful hotel with very spacious and comfortable rooms. Excellent view from our room." - "Too expensive for level of service" - "Beautiful but disappointing and uncomfortable with bugs"

Summary:

** This property can be rented by the room, too. Please reach out if you are interested in that. This is designed for individuals traveling or couples, not large groups**

Rent your own retreat center. Indoor and outdoor kitchen. Up to 30 People. A beautiful, rustic 4-acre property with a big pool, yoga/ gym space, seminar area, and outdoor dining. Meditation areas and a place to be transformed by nature. 30 minutes from the international airport (SJO). 40 minutes from beaches.

The Space:
Our facilities, accommodations and land are perfect for rental to large retreat/ workshop groups, meditation and yoga intensives, weddings, family reunions and other types of residential contemplative practices (health and wellness programs). Our guests enjoy complete privacy, a quit and peaceful surrounding and can immerse themselves in the extraordinary Costa Rican nature.

The property comes with 13 rooms that can sleep up to 30 guests. Every room has its own private bathroom (including toilet and shower). The arrangements are perfect for workshops and get-togethers as the property comes with a big outdoor workshop space and outdoor dining areas.

Location
This 4-acres property is located only 30 minutes from the San Jose International Airport (SJO) and approximately 40 minutes to some of the most popular beaches in Costa Rica.

The Property, garden and wildlife
There are three houses on this property. One main house, one bungalow and one tree house (property manager lives here). Each house comes with a fully-equipped kitchen, 1-2 restrooms in the general area, living space with sofas and chairs and dining space.

The beautiful garden is well maintained by our full-time gardener that has been taken care of this land for over 20 years. Depending on the season, he harvests and makes our homegrown fruits and vegetables available to our guests, including but not limited to: Fresh and juicy mangoes, pineapples, papayas, guava, bananas, cashew nuts, potatoes, yuca, other root vegetables and herbs.

Explore Costa Rica's wildlife on our property! You will get to see many beautiful and exotic flowers as well as huge butterflies, iguanas, geckos, frogs, hummingbirds and with a little luck even toucans and sloths. We Kindly ask you to practice a no-kill approach with all animals on our property. Our grounds manager is happy to take care of any unwanted bugs.

Climate
Atenas is known as the place with "the best climate on the planet", as we have long sunny days and cool nights. The dry season is from about November - May and the raining season from about May -November.

Excursions
We happily arrange excursions for you around the country. Popular spots are: beaches, waterfalls, volcanos, national parks, animal sanctuaries and coffee tours.
We can also arrange a chef to provide you with 1-3 meals of your choice a day. This option needs to be discussed before you book the retreat center.

Please be aware:
- We have three super cute, clean and quiet cats living on our property. All cats have been living here for over two years and are used to guests.
- We only rent to one group at the time and you will have full access to the main house, bungalow house and area and all of the garden. We do have a grounds manager staying in the treehouse, which is a separate unit and located separately from the main facilities. We Kindly ask you to respect the manager's privacy, however welcome you to always approach him if needed.
- The property is secured by a front gate, 24/7 surveillance cameras and a security guard every night.

Guest interactions:
Our full-time gardener and maid are working 6 days of the week. The maid speaks english and knows the property inside and out. You're welcome to approach her with any questions you might have.
The property manager is staying either on-site in the Treehouse or off side which will be communicated before your stay. You will be able to reach the property manager at any time of your stay.

The Neighborhood:
The property is located in Santa Eulalia, about 10 minutes from Atenas. This small and safe city is know for "having the best climate in the world". You can enjoy local cuisine, have access to multiple supermarkets, weekly farmers markets, a gym, hardware store, repair shops and boutiques.
There is a small mini market located directly across the street that is open during the day.

Getting Around:
Within 40 minutes you can reach some of Costa Rica's most popular and beautiful beaches, the huge Alajuela CityMall, the airport and other excursion highlights like hikes, waterfalls and coffee tours.

- "Before everything I want to be clear that the property manager that lives on site-Adilia, is so nice and wonderful! With that being said, this property was equal parts fantastic & a nightmare. We stayed for 5 nights, & split it between 12 people. 3 of us checked in with the rest of our party coming in later at night. We were greeted by Adilia who showed us the whole property. She showed us the entire house, the security room and how to work the gate and intercom, the bungalow, the pool, and all of the common areas. It's a huge, gorgeous property. She was also able to connect me with a wonderful local chef who was also familiar with the property, as well as a neighbor who was happy to pick up my aunt at the airport for a flat rate. Everyone got their own room/ bathroom. The two kitchens, the pool, the yoga/workout area, and the games/books are great. It's a reasonably priced property where we could all be together and bond. The negatives : -wildlife noise in the morning (slightly expected, but unless you can sleep through sirens bring ear plugs because it gets LOUD at 5am) -some windows don't have screens (bug entrance), some doors don't have locks -not all windows (one of the rooms in the bungalows) have curtains, so sleeping in despite a red eye is not an option. -bugs EVERYWHERE. I expect it in the jungle. At the beginning of rainy season. I did not expect having to check every room at night after going out all day for insects to clean out. I mean dozens and dozens of dying beetles, hoards of ants (which came for the beetles and completely covered an entire room that had 0 food in it as we kept it all in the fridge), and all kinds of spiders. Even after night 2 when we asked Adilia to clear the rooms of insects before we got back from being out we would STILL have to get rid of a lot of insects ourselves, to the point where we were sweeping ants up. The place is very 'eco friendly' and there are notes in every room requesting you call the property manager for removal rather than offing it. It's not enough. They don't use eco friendly bug repellent. We had to move a bed because something kept going #2 on the pillows from where it was on the wall. Adilia is great but the owner clearly doesn't care about the actual comfort and cleanliness for guests. There's someone famous tangentially related to the house too. That's cool. It would have been nice to get a warning that crazy fans might come by in the night. And some couldn't lock our doors."

Located in Heredia, 25 miles from Poas National Park, Hotel Cibeles Resort provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a garden. The property is around 5.9 miles from National Stadium of Costa Rica, 6.2 miles from Parque Diversiones and 6.4 miles from La Sabana Metropolitan Park. The property has a tour desk, and currency exchange for guests. All guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a coffee machine. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Hotel Cibeles Resort also have free WiFi. At the accommodation, all rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels. A buffet breakfast is available at Hotel Cibeles Resort. Speaking English and Spanish at the reception, staff are always at hand to help. Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium is 10 miles from the hotel, while Parque Viva is 12 miles away. Juan Santamaría International Airport is 9.3 miles from the property.

- "Clean and basic accommodation"

Offering an outdoor pool and a la carte restaurant, Colors LGBTIQ Boutique Hotel is located in San José, in a gay-friendly environment. Rooms here will provide you with a wardrobe and a cable TV. There is also a private bathroom with a toilet and spa bath. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout. The on-site restaurant serves inviting lunch and dinner options, and guests also enjoy a fully stocked bar. A wide range of other restaurants and bars can be found within a 5-minute walk. La Sabana Park is just 1.9 mi from the property, while Juan Santamaría International Airport is 6.2 mi away.

- "My go to hotel in San Jose" - "Awesome" - "Great little boutique hotel, getting better all the time" - "Devine! All the best going forward" - "A brilliant stay." - "Classy...no loud children" - "Great find & experience" - "Goal of relaxation reached; look forward to a return stay" - "My stay was nice, fun & relaxing at this resort." - "All in all a nice experience in a friendly atmosphere." - "Safe place for colourful guests"

Set in lush tropical mountains just 2.5 mi from Atenas town, Barons Resort offers an outdoor pool and free WiFi. Each stylish air-conditioned villa has a balcony with wonderful views. Villas feature contemporary décor and offer a bedroom with flat-screen TV, a microwave, coffee machine and oven. Bathrooms come with a shower and hairdryer. Communal BBQ facilities are available at Barons Resort. You can find local restaurants within 1.2 mi, while grocery stores can be found in nearby Atenas town. Barons Resort can arrange quad bike rental, tours and airport transfers at an extra cost. The El Toledo Organic Coffee Tour is a 10-minute drive away, while San José International Airport is within a 40-minute drive.

View • Bar • Pool • Parking • Wellness Facilities • Balcony/Terrace • Entertainment • Sports/Activities • Guest Services • Other • Restaurant • Internet

Beautiful 10 room eco-lodge with all amenities: Rooms with Private Baths + fridge, coffeemaker, free DVD movies; Restaurant, Wellness Spa with massage by appointment, Pool,Yoga & Meditation Deck. Rural setting 2KM to small town, 50 minutes drive from San Jose airport, 1 hour drive to Jaco Beach
Meal Plans available Rates are for 1-2 people
See our web page for all-inclusive vacation packages

The space
Unique, intimate mountain setting with nature trails, professional wellness services, organic garden, medicinal plants on property. Owned by an herbalist from the U.S, organic gardens, fruit trees and medicinal plants abound. Breathtaking views from spacious yoga pavillion, delicious food. Has won TripAdvisor award of excellence for the last 8 years.

Washer • Dryer • Bed linens • Essentials • Hangers • Hot water • Body soap • Conditioner • Bathtub • Shampoo

Spacious rooms and amenities.
Located just 10 minutes from San José de Costa Rica airport, this Italian resort-hotel is surrounded by lush tropical gardens and offers the perfect central location to explore Costa Rica's incredible natural diversity.
Our facilities include a semi-Olympic pool, the renowned Italian restaurant La Focaccia, a bar, six event rooms, the Cleopatra Spa, and a gym.

The space
Spacious rooms.
With a private bathroom, terrace, and green areas.

Guest access
You can access the Hotel Martino facilities

TV • Carbon monoxide alarm • Exercise equipment • Air conditioning • Pool table • Hair dryer • Iron • Smoke alarm • Fire extinguisher • First aid kit