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Located just 5.3 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park, BEE Suites San José - 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. The room is well laid out which gives an impression of space, the view with the large window bay was a nice surprise. The bed was comfortable and the toiletries of high quality. Check-in was easy with no key and no need to talk to anybody. Service was fast and reliable, all through WhatsApp. The wifi was stable and high speed. They provided me additional towels upon request. The neighbourhood is super lively and the room was quiet at the same time. Room has everything you need (coffee machine, iron, ironing board, kettle, AC...) The price was very reasonable for the quality of the service / room and there were always ubers available quickly in the vicinity. The building is moder and the features of high standard. Highly recommend. Perfect if you don't want to pay a hotel or for a business stay (I checked out of the hotel to come here, and am very happy I did).

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9.2
Superb
1,495 reviews
Price from
US$112.50
per night

Located in central San Jose, Hotel Casa 69 offers a garden patio, free Wi-Fi in public areas and individually decorated rooms with cable TV. The National Museum is just a 10-minute walk away.

Each bright room at Hotel Casa 69 features a fan, a fridge, a radio-alarm clock and a safe. The private bathrooms include a shower. The breakfast was great. Our plane arrived several hours late at 1:30am and they were still waiting for us. The rooms were spacious, clean and comfortable. The staff were helpful.

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9.1
Superb
2,072 reviews
Price from
US$55
per night

Casa Pandora Hostel Women Only is situated in San José, within 7.5 km of Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica and 10 km of Parque Diversiones. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is set 6 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park. The hostel was super clean, the instructions were clear and there is everything tou need, I arrived very late and I was still able to check in. Will book again!

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9.3
Superb
117 reviews
Price from
US$21.42
per night

Set in Platanillo, less than 1 km from Nauyaca Waterfalls and 18 km from Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary, Luxury Apartments Nauyaca by Paradiselodge offers spacious air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi. The property features pool and garden views. There is free private parking and the property features paid airport shuttle service. We are so glad we picked this accomodation for our stay in Dominical. What a amazing and relaxing finish to our trip. The room way actually better looking than on the photos. Everything was clean and spotless, the staff was super nice and attentive, breakfast was delicious.. They also have a detailed photobook in each room recommending trips, restaurants and activities nearby. Super helpful. Just 10/10 experience. Thank you!

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9.7
Exceptional
120 reviews
Price from
US$76.80
per night

Featuring a spa bath, Villas Páramo Cloud Forest Hotel is located in División. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 18 km from Cerro de la Muerte. The view, the equipment if the room, is really chill and relaxing place, hot tub is fantastic

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9.6
Exceptional
198 reviews
Price from
US$80
per night

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.

There is a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries in each unit, along with a hairdryer. Memorable experience, this place is a hidden gem, and the staff was extraordinary.

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9.8
Exceptional
201 reviews
Price from
US$95
per night

Situated just 43 km from Poas National Park, XIN Bed&Breakfast features accommodation in San José with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as a housekeeping service. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The bed and breakfast has family rooms. Host went out of her way to check us in at 2 am due to flight delays. Property was very beautiful. We could park our car securely. The breakfast was freshly cooked and served by wonderful helper with smiles all the time. Balcony was huge.

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9
Superb
460 reviews
Price from
US$37
per night

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 shared lounge. 9.1 km from Parque Viva and 15 km from Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, the property features a terrace and a bar. The hotel features a sauna, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. Amazing property with a wonderful view of the sunset. We had a large room, everything was very clean, staff very friendly. The food in the restaurant a few steps away was great. Breakfast at the pool was good, too. The lodge is actually even nicer in reality than shown in the photos. We needed about 35min. by car to get to the airport. We would return any time.

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9.5
Exceptional
361 reviews
Price from
US$126
per night

Situated just 5.5 km from Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, Trebol Amarillo Bed & Breakfast provides accommodation in Escazu with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as a concierge service. Boasting a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The bed and breakfast also features free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. The breakfast was excellent, everything super clean and tidy and kept, staff is wonderful and helpful and hard working and friendly.

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9
Superb
166 reviews
Price from
US$47
per night

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. We had a very nice stay in the cabin!

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9.4
Superb
164 reviews
Price from
US$60.75
per night

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