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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
1,536 reviews
Price from
US$96
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. Comfortable, easy to find. Great staff who were super helpful!

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9.1
Superb
2,073 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
136 reviews
Price from
US$21.42
per night

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, Luxury Apartments Nauyaca by Paradiselodge is set in Platanillo. This aparthotel is 18 km from Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary. The property is non-smoking and is situated less than 1 km from Nauyaca Waterfalls. Immaculate , upscale . Limited # rooms . Secure entrance . Close to Dominical , Plays Hermosa , NAUYACA waterfalls, Reptilandia , close several great restaurants . Laundry perfectly done at minimal cost. Own kitchenette if chose to cook . Delicious full breakfast provided . Lovely hosts Annette & Fritz .

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9.8
Exceptional
137 reviews
Price from
US$123.50
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. Amazing view from the villa - Very clean and confortable - within a peaceful part of Costa Rica. Just did a quick stop for one night but the region would deserve to be investigated deeper.

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9.6
Exceptional
227 reviews
Price from
US$90
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
218 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. 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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9.6
Exceptional
394 reviews
Price from
US$126
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. The cabin is beautiful and in a lovely location. Quiet at night and in the morning, with just the sound of nature. The beds are comfortable and plenty of blankets available. The open fire is also lovely. The cabin is spacious and cosy. Internet was also good as was the TV.

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9.1
Superb
165 reviews
Price from
US$47.25
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. Neat and clean, all we need, nice area, great communication.

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9.7
Exceptional
190 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. Fabulous place to stay, a comfortable lodge in the middle of nature. The staff were so friendly. The food was good!

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9.1
Superb
233 reviews
Price from
US$115.04
per night

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