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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.

M
Max
From
Germany
Everything good, as we expected.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 119 reviews
Price from
US$203
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.

A
ANA MELIZA
From
Panama
Early check inn thank you sooooo much Ana chan
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,012 reviews
Price from
US$175
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.

M
McKay
From
South Africa
The staff are very friendly and helpful
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,920 reviews
Price from
US$125
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.

H
Helgi
From
Iceland
I really liked the service from all the staff, exceptional. Also the food at the restaurant in the hotel - amazing.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,566 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.

I
Indraneil Bibek
From
India
Japanese restaurant on-site is the real deal. Had their in-house warm sake with miso soup; was everything one can hope for and some... Tennis courts on site make for a lovely view... Overall 10/10...
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,545 reviews
Price from
US$72.57
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.

F
Fabiana
From
Argentina
Breakfast was good! Also the location and the room. There was a small shopping center around the corner but with very good and varied food options. I loved the art all around the hotel!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,821 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
Johann
From
Panama
Personalize service and attention once we arrived earliest than check in time. Rooms were ready early than expected with kindly contact from the hotel.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 326 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 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 196 reviews
Price from
US$189.98
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.

C
Clark
From
Canada
The Pool area is great. Proximity to the Airport make this hotel a great choice before leaving or first night of arrival.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 633 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,...

B
Bettina
From
Costa Rica
All employees were so incredibly nice and helpful, it was a true pleasure to stay at this hotel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
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, 143 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, 1,104 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$143.62 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 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 191 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$316 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 3,054 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$140.12 per night

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  • Avg. price/night: US$190
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,821 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$226.99
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,545 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