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5.3 km from La Sabana Metropolitan Park in San José, BEE Suites San José - Escalante provides accommodation with access to a hot tub and fitness room. Featuring a lift, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. Great view, very clean, the amenities are in excellent shape, the bed very comfortable. The receptionist is very very kind always willing to help.

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9.1
Superb
1,535 reviews
Price from
US$102
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. Staff were great. They supported us on everything we needed. The room was very reasonable, nice breakfast too.

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9.1
Superb
2,066 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. Staff responded so quickly to any messages, and were very friendly. Great quiet and clean hostel, had everything I needed and felt really safe.

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9.3
Superb
135 reviews
Price from
US$21.42
per night

Set within less than 1 km of Nauyaca Waterfalls and 18 km of Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary, Luxury Apartments Nauyaca by Paradiselodge offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Platanillo. The hotel has a garden and features an outdoor swimming pool. The property nestled in this beautiful forest near the falls. Frtiz and his wife are very friendly and gave us local recommendation. They had welcome drinks a s breakfast was delicious. The overall setting of the rooms were great. AC worked fine which is super important in humid climate. The rooms had distinct fragrance of euclyptus. I thought that was a good touch. Hot water also worked fine. Highly recommend.

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9.8
Exceptional
134 reviews
Price from
US$136.50
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
223 reviews
Price from
US$120
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. The hosts are super nice and will help you with arranging anything. They gave us very helpful tips about guided tours and hiking trails nearby. We recommend to get breakfast and dinner there, it is really good and freshly prepared.

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9.8
Exceptional
215 reviews
Price from
US$95
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. Spacious, clean, tasteful, little oasis on the fringe of the city. Would def stay again

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9.6
Exceptional
390 reviews
Price from
US$144
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. nice location in the heart of the mountains, friendly owners and absolute privacy.

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9.2
Superb
163 reviews
Price from
US$60.75
per night

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, garden view and a patio, Cozy apartment with terrace, SJ Cosmopolitan Tower #402 is set in San José. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. The apartment also offers free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. The location is very good, safe, a lot of restaurants around. The apartment has a lovely terrace, it is all you need for a short stay.

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9.7
Exceptional
189 reviews
Price from
US$90
per night

With Manuel Antonio National Park reachable in 47 km, El Toucanet Lodge & Restaurante provides accommodation, a restaurant, a garden, a terrace and a bar. The lodge features both WiFi and private parking free of charge. El Toucanet is a delightful small hotel in the mountains with rustic cottages and a spacious, beautiful restaurant overlooking a garden. Moises, at the desk, was a gracious and caring host, as was the kitchen staff. Dinner and breakfast were excellent. Navigation is a must, as the hotel is about 30 minutes from the Pan American Hwy (Hwy 2) - absolutely worth the effort to get there. The sunny morning at breakfast with windows open and many species of hummingbirds feeding was most memorable.

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9.1
Superb
231 reviews
Price from
US$115.04
per night

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