San Jose & the Central
Valley
Hotel Grano de Oro
Finca Rosa Blanca Country Inn
San Jose Marriott
Corteza Amarilla Art Lodge & Spa
Hotel Britannia
Xandari Resort & Spa
Bougainvillea Heredia
Hotel Santo Tomas
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose
White House Hotel, Restaurant, Casino &
Spa
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| Hotel Grano
de Oro
Situated on a shady street just off Paseo Colón, San José's main thoroughfare, Hotel Grano de Oro is a true oasis, a sanctuary in the heart of the city. Converted from a Tropical Victorian mansion, the recently renovated 40-room hotel maintains the warmth and comfort of a private home. Guests delight in the tranquil ambience of tropical plants and flowers found throughout the hotel. Italian tile fountains grace intimate atriums, ensuring that one is never far from the soothing melody of falling water. Additionally a rooftop garden terrace offers relaxing Jacuzzis and a blissful, secluded spot for lounging, sunbathing and stargazing. Once a simple café, the restaurant at Grano de Oro has evolved into one San Jose’s finest dining establishments, frequented by locals and visitors alike.
Location: West
San Jose (Paseo Colon)
Price: Moderate/Deluxe |
| Finca
Rosa Blanca Country Inn
In Heredia, 15 minutes from the
airport with a sweeping view of the Central Valley, volcanoes
and coffee plantations. The Inn offers two extraordinary master suites, and eleven elegant yet whimsical junior suites, four of which can be united to form two spacious villas. Each suite is unique and features fine local woods and pieces from the owners’ extensive modern art collection. All of the luxurious rooms include Jacuzzi baths and mini bars as well as private verandas overlooking the lovely Central Valley and the volcanoes above. The hillside infinity swimming
pool is surrounded by tropical gardens, secluded decks and
shaded verandas where guests can sunbathe and enjoy the
magnificent views. Personal service and gourmet, country
cuisine prepared from its fruit orchards and organic greenhouse
vegetable and herb garden create an aura of graciousness.
Location: Santa
Barbara de Heredia
Price: Deluxe |
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San
Jose Marriott
Enjoy sweeping views of coffee
plantations from this Spanish colonial style deluxe resort
conveniently located between the airport and downtown. It
offers 299 spacious rooms that feature Marriott's new bedding, plush mattress, mini-bar, bathrobe, hair dryer, two telephones, cable TV and a balcony with a view. Relaxation awaits guests by two spectacular pools and a garden Jacuzzi. The facilities also feature restaurants, health club with weight room, exercise room, saunas and fitness center, jogging and nature trails, three tennis courts, driving range and golf pro shop, martini bar, salon and full-service amenities
such as room service, concierge and complimentary airport
shuttle. Not your typical Marriott - this is a luxurious
base for day tours from San Jose.
Location: San
Antonio de Belen
Price: Deluxe |
Corteza Amarilla Art Lodge & Spa
Built on a 4500 meter property just 15 minutes from the airport, this hotel provides you a tropical atmosphere, surrounded by Costa Rican trees, which bloom through the year and all the magic of well-lit and exotic gardens. From the attractions and amenities of the city, to the rugged beauty of the Central American Wilderness, a true experience awaits. This lodge is an exclusive refugee of tranquility and peace. This place has the ambiance of a mansion with exquisite details and impeccable attention for the guests.
Guest rooms overlook the garden and consist of 11 junior and 2 master suites, decorated with the same attention to detail as the rest of the lodge. Multicolored mosaic tiles embellish the stunning bathrooms and flawless, highly polished wood floors - made from recycled wood - and old prints adorning the walls reiterate the owner's flair for interior decorating. All suites are equipped with cable TV, wireless Internet, mini-bar, coffeemaker, air conditioning and ceiling fan. Each room has a cozy sitting area with a sofa bed.
Location: San
Jose
Price: Deluxe
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Hotel Britannia
Located in downtown San Jose, this is the most elegant of the many small hotels that have been created from restored old houses in downtown San Jose. This cozy 24-room hotel features Victorian architecture,
bar & restaurant and amenities such as room service, cable
and laundry. The Britannia Hotel is situated in the heart
of Barrio Amón, a zone possessing great architectural beauty.
It is centrally located only 25 minutes from the international
airport and just six blocks from downtown San José, so as
to be close to the many tourist attractions, banks, post
office, transport services and the best nightlife spots
that San José has to offer.
Location: Downtown
San Jose
Price: Moderate |
Xandari Resort & Spa
Xandari Resort and Spa is a haven
for relaxation, tranquility and harmony. This elegant 22-villa
tropical paradise, with modern and distinctive architecture,
swimming pools and private trails, is located in Alajuela
on a 40-acre secluded coffee plantation offering panoramic views
of the Central Valley. Each spacious villa features a terrace
with panoramic view and is decorated with custom-designed
furniture and original contemporary art. The unique restaurant
features delicious healthy specialties made from the hotel’s
organic gardens and orchard. The spa highlights treatments
in your own private palm-roofed pavilion, each with its
own Jacuzzi perched on the rim.
Location: Alajuela
Price: Deluxe |
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Bougainvillea Heredia
Set among 10 acres of lush gardens,
the unique and comfortable Bougainvillea is a place where
guests can truly experience the world famous beauty of Costa
Rica. The views across the valley from this hillside location
are wonderful, and the gardens are beautifully designed
and well tended. Balconies opening from rooms display a
marvelous view of the mountains on one side and the San
José skyline on the other. Massive beam ceilings, wood paneling
and a fireplace give the hotel bar the intimate feeling
of a country inn. The gourmet restaurant features international
cuisine served elegantly with fresh flowers on every table.
Surrounded by coffee plantations and citrus orchards, the
lush gardens provide an enticing setting for jogging through
winding trails, tennis, or relaxation by the swimming pool.
Location: Heredia
Price: Moderate |
Hotel Santo
Tomas
A French Victorian turn-of-the-century
coffee plantation located in San Jose’s Historical District
and a few blocks from the National Theater. This converted
mansion features 20 non-smoking rooms, all elegantly furnished with beautiful paintings by renowned Nicaraguan artist Wenceslaus, each with their own special charm. Most have 14-foot high ceilings, wonderful hard wood or hand made tile floors reflecting Costa Rica’s rich and diverse heritage. Amenities include cable TV, fitness center,
pool and internet access. Easy walk to all shopping, museums,
night life and Costa Rica cultural events in San Jose.
Location: Downtown
San Jose
Price: Budget/Moderate |
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Courtyard
by Marriott San Jose
The hotel is close to downtown,
business complexes and nightlife in the Escazu area. This
125 room property is decorated in colonial decor reflecting Costa Rica's distinctive cultural heritage and warm hospitality. Spacious guest rooms feature Marriott's new bedding and free high-speed Internet access. Facilities include breakfast restaurant, bar,
meeting space, free parking, outdoor pool and 24-hour fitness center.
Location: Escazu,
San Jose
Price: Moderate |
| White House
Hotel, Restaurant, Casino & Spa
White House Hotel is located just
15 minutes away from downtown San Jose and 20 minutes from
the Juan Santamaria International Airport. It boasts a magnificent
view overlooking 3 volcanoes and the entire San Jose metropolitan
area. The hotel is a luxurious 14 room boutique style hotel
which is perched on the mountain slopes of the Pico Blanco
mountainside located in the small town named San Antonio
de Escazu. The unique guest rooms boasts hand-carved king or queen beds and double pillow top mattresses, elegantly crafted wood furniture, cable TV, spacious bathrooms and scenic balcony views of the lush gardens or the San José Valley below. Some of the luxury amenities offered are a shamrock
pool, 15 person Jacuzzi, and an on site helicopter pad.
Location: San
Antonio de Escazu
Price: Luxury |
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