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A wooden building with a stone foundation, a porch, and a door.

A wooden house with a stone facade, a porch, and a garden with tropical plants.

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a window, and a bathroom.

1. Rio Nino Lodge

San José

฿3,354

฿3,789 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A lush garden with a circular pool surrounded by tropical plants and a wooden fence.

A wooden cabin-style room with four beds, a ceiling fan, a television, and a dining area.

A lush garden with rock formations and dense foliage.

A stone bridge over a small pond, surrounded by lush greenery and a rocky backdrop.

2. Blue River Resort & Hot Springs

Guayabo

Joseph

฿4,637

฿5,240 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

A wooden cabin with a porch, a bed, and a small table.

A wooden cabin with a bed, a staircase, and a small seating area with chairs.

A room with a wooden ceiling, a window with a grid pattern, and a white sofa.

A rustic wooden building with a tiled roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a dirt path.

3. Santa Maria Volcano Lodge

Guayabo

Carol

฿1,855

฿2,096 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

A wooden deck with a hammock and benches, overlooking a lush green landscape.

A wooden bathroom with a sink, towel rack, and large windows offering a view of greenery.

A building with a red roof surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained lawn.

A wooden house with a tiled roof surrounded by lush greenery.

4. La Anita Rainforest Ranch

Guayabo

Kathryn

฿3,666

฿4,143 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A stone-walled room with a fireplace, sofas, and a pool table.

A large, green-roofed building with a swimming pool and a small waterfall, surrounded by lush greenery and hills.

A nighttime swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by lush greenery and a building with illuminated windows.

A stone-walled room with a high ceiling, furnished with sofas and a coffee table, and a large window providing natural light.

5. Malekus Mountain Lodge

Guayabo

Jennifer

฿2,989

฿3,378 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A woman sitting by a clear pool with a stone wall and lush greenery in the background.

A two-story house with a front porch, a covered patio, and a well-maintained garden.

A woman in a floral dress standing on a wooden bridge surrounded by lush greenery.

A spacious restaurant with wooden walls and large windows, offering a view of lush greenery. Tables are set with chairs and dining essentials.

6. Buena Vista del Rincon Eco Adventure Park, Hotel & Spa

Canas Dulces

Amanda

฿2,729

฿3,084 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A wooden deck with a hammock, a bench, and a table.

A lodge surrounded by dense greenery, with a prominent green roof and wooden exterior.

An indoor swimming pool with a view of lush greenery outside.

A wooden bar area with stools, a bench, and a hammock.

7. Cataratas Bijagua Lodge

Bijagua

Michael

฿2,857

฿3,228 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A person sitting by a clear water body surrounded by rocks and trees.

A bar area with a wooden bar counter, multiple stools, and hanging wicker lamps.

A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a mounted TV, and a view of an outdoor pool area.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a gazebo.

8. Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin

Curubandé

Alicia

฿4,669

฿5,276 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A wooden outdoor seating area with a table and benches, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky.

A wooden pedestrian bridge with metal railings, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, nightstand, lamp, and large windows overlooking a forest.

A wooden cabin with a sloped roof, a porch with lattice railings, and a small entrance.

9. Cabañas Don Ramiro

Guayabo

Grant

฿3,254

฿4,170 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A clear blue pool surrounded by tropical vegetation and a thatched-roof structure.

A person standing on a wooden deck with a metal railing, overlooking a lush landscape with trees and hills.

A wooden bridge with a sign reading "Pet Zone" in a forested area.

A wooden cabin with a wooden deck, surrounded by dense tropical foliage.

10. Borinquen Thermal Resort

Canas Dulces

Eugene

฿6,112

฿6,907 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A wooden cabin with a covered porch, surrounded by lush greenery and a hillside.

A wooden outdoor seating area with a bench and chairs, a table, and a lantern.

A swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery and a small building structure.

A large wooden tree trunk supporting a staircase in a spacious room with large windows.

11. Mei Tai Cacao Lodge

Bijagua

Maribel

฿5,777

฿6,528 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

A wooden cabin with two beds, a fan, and a view of greenery outside.

A rustic wooden cabin with a corrugated metal roof, surrounded by a garden with various plants and a small pond.

A swimming pool with a blue water slide and inflatable toys, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

An indoor space with a wooden floor, a bench, and a hammock.

12. 0ski Logde Rincón de la Vieja

Colonia Dos Rios

Maria

฿3,085

฿3,486 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A wooden deck with wicker chairs overlooking a lush landscape.

A room with a bed, a tray with food and drinks, and a window with curtains.

A compact living space with a wooden floor, a dining area with a table and chairs, a kitchenette, and a bunk bed.

A wooden structure with a red roof and balconies, situated on stilts in a lush green hillside area.

13. Bungalows Paraíso Celeste

Bijagua

Tim

฿4,657

฿5,263 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with curtains, and two wicker chairs.

A geodesic dome structure with a transparent facade, surrounded by dense green foliage.

A room with a large glass dome, wicker chairs, a small table, and a view of a green landscape.

A pool area with a wooden deck, a small pool, and a covered seating area with a red roof.

14. Vida Aventura Ranch

Mogote de Bagaces

Linda

฿3,607

฿4,076 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A swimming pool with a rocky edge and a green alligator statue.

A restaurant with a rustic interior, featuring exposed wooden beams and a stone wall.

A person reading a book on a bed with a wooden headboard, a potted plant, and a straw hat on the bed.

A water feature with a waterfall, surrounded by rocks and greenery.

15. Thermomania

Fortuna

Ani

฿3,177

฿3,590 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

A room with large windows offering a view of a lush green landscape and mountains. There are wooden tables and chairs arranged for seating.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a kitchen area, and large windows.

A room with a bed, a small table, and a view of greenery through the window.

A modern interior with a leather sofa, a wooden table, and a vase with plants.

16. Celeste Mountain Lodge

Bijagua

Louisa

฿4,221

฿4,770 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

An outdoor swimming pool with wooden deck and lounge chairs, surrounded by a wooden fence and tropical foliage.

A wooden house with a porch, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

A wooden deck with a hammock, rocking chairs, and a round table.

A modern interior with a wooden floor and a view of lush greenery outside.

17. Finca Amistad Cacao Lodge

Bijagua

Klementina

฿3,394

฿3,835 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A wooden cabin with a glass door, surrounded by dense foliage.

A compact kitchen with a built-in microwave, a small refrigerator, a coffee maker, and a wooden cabinet.

A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with a floral bedspread, a chair, and a view of greenery through large windows.

A wooden cabin with a covered deck, surrounded by lush greenery.

18. Casitas Tenorio B&B

Bijagua

Sandra

฿5,200

฿5,876 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

A covered walkway with benches and potted plants, leading to a garden area.

A hotel room with two beds, a small kitchenette, a ceiling fan, and an air conditioning unit.

A group of people rafting on a river surrounded by rocks and trees.

A gravel parking area with a large tree and a fence in the background.

19. Hotel Sueño Real Rio Celeste

Katira

Jeffry

฿3,561

฿4,023 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a wooden deck, and a garden with tropical plants and a hammock.

A rustic building with a sign indicating a reception, restaurant, and rooms.

A room with a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor deck with a hammock and a chair.

A buffet setup with various food items and a person serving food.

20. Rinconcito Lodge

Mogote de Bagaces

Bryan

฿2,840

฿3,210 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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Top San José Hotel Reviews

Santa Maria Volcano Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"The meals were delicious, the room was always clean, a few dogs helped to make it feel like home. This family run ecolodge was perfect for a relaxing week. Rosa and Yoki had their chef prepare a wonderful little birthday celebration for me…how good is that!!"

Borinquen Thermal Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Very good."

Rio Perdido Hotel & Thermal River

8/10 Good

"Good"

Buena Vista del Rincon Eco Adventure Park, Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful location, friendly staff and a variety of activities."

Destino Hotel & Hot Spring

8/10 Good

"Suite deluxe propre, accueil chaleureuse, ambiance détente et excellente vue sur les montagnes/volcans. Resto de pizza/pâtes excellent. Plusieurs activités sur place incluse !!"

Rio Celeste Jungle Glamping

10/10 Excellent

"This stay was so beautiful! The accommodations and the views were amazing, highly recommend!"

Blue River Resort & Hot Springs

10/10 Excellent

"Loved everything about the property lush, tropical, sounds of birds and animals. Just what everyone needs to relax."

Malekus Mountain Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely magical. Pictures do not do Malekus Mountain Lodge justice - it's truly so special and lovely, a work of art not just a place to stay. Roger and Rosey were kind, attentive hosts. The location was beautiful. We had wonderful breakfasts on site and a fantastic dinner just 600 meters away. With only 7 rooms and an intimate feel, this would be a perfect place for a family reunion, small destination wedding, or friends trip. Do know going in that the rooms are small and intimate, and there is no air-conditioning. However, the climate was temperate and the rooms and lodge are well-suited and comfortable. We loved everything about our stay - except for that we didn't get to stay longer! Already hoping to come again!!"

Thermomania

8/10 Good

"Un lugar amplio para disfrutar de diferentes piscinas "

More cheap stays in San José

Kakao Lodge & Garden Río Celeste

300m North Palí Bijagua Alajuela

฿1,393

฿1,574 total

28 Sept - 29 Sept

includes taxes & fees

9.2/10 Wonderful! (34 reviews)

Posada Río Celeste La Amistad

1 mile from the entrance to the Katira Alajuela

฿1,729

฿1,954 total

19 Oct - 20 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Santa Maria Volcano Lodge

Colonia Blanca Guayabo

฿1,855

฿2,096 total

24 Sept - 25 Sept

includes taxes & fees

9.6/10 Exceptional! (99 reviews)

Cataratas Bijagua Lodge

Bijagua Bijagua Alajuela

฿2,857

฿3,228 total

28 Sept - 29 Sept

includes taxes & fees

8.8/10 Excellent! (73 reviews)

Volcano Tenorio Glamping Ranch - 3 Tents

600 Norte Antigua Empacadora San Rafael de Guatuso Alajuela Province

฿3,279

฿3,705 total

23 Oct - 24 Oct

includes taxes & fees

9/10 Wonderful! (8 reviews)

Destino Hotel & Hot Spring

La Fortuna de Bagaces Fortuna Provincia de Guanacaste

฿6,624

฿7,485 total

7 Oct - 8 Oct

includes taxes & fees

9/10 Wonderful! (25 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place for a stay in San José?

Buena Vista del Rincon Eco Adventure Park, Hotel & Spa, located 19.4 mi (31.3 km) from the heart of San José, is a top choice for your stay, based on our traveller data. Two other options for your trip to the area are Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin and Rio Perdido Hotel & Thermal River. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in San José.

What are some of the best holiday rentals that San José has to offer?

Hotel Finca L'Étoile Celeste: This holiday home rental outside of San José offers a rooftop pool, a furnished balcony and air conditioning to help you feel perfectly comfortable in your new surroundings. This holiday rental also comes with free parking to give you added peace of mind. You can relax into your holiday with a terrace and a garden. See all vacation rentals in San José.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in San José, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in San José.

What is staying in San José like?

Visitors to San José will definitely find plenty to explore and enjoy. There are 163 hotels and other accommodation options in the surrounding area. Find out more about San José.

What is there to see in San José?

Places to visit in the wider area include Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park, Rincón de la Vieja Volcano and Miravalles Volcano. You'll also find Las Hornillas Hot Springs and Rio Negro Hot Springs in the area. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's San José guide.

What's the weather like in San José?

The hottest months are usually April and May, with an average temperature of 26°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 25°C. The rainiest months in San José are October, September, June and August, with each month seeing an average of 357 mm of rainfall.

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Our top choices for San José hotels

1. Rio Nino Lodge

2. Blue River Resort & Hot Springs

3. Santa Maria Volcano Lodge

4. La Anita Rainforest Ranch

5. Malekus Mountain Lodge

6. Buena Vista del Rincon Eco Adventure Park, Hotel & Spa

7. Cataratas Bijagua Lodge

8. Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin

9. Cabañas Don Ramiro

10. Borinquen Thermal Resort

11. Mei Tai Cacao Lodge

12. 0ski Logde Rincón de la Vieja

13. Bungalows Paraíso Celeste

14. Vida Aventura Ranch

15. Thermomania

16. Celeste Mountain Lodge

17. Finca Amistad Cacao Lodge

18. Casitas Tenorio B&B

19. Hotel Sueño Real Rio Celeste

20. Rinconcito Lodge

Top San José Hotel Reviews

Santa Maria Volcano Lodge

Borinquen Thermal Resort

Rio Perdido Hotel & Thermal River

Buena Vista del Rincon Eco Adventure Park, Hotel & Spa

Destino Hotel & Hot Spring

Rio Celeste Jungle Glamping

Blue River Resort & Hot Springs

Malekus Mountain Lodge

Thermomania

More cheap stays in San José

Kakao Lodge & Garden Río Celeste

Posada Río Celeste La Amistad

Santa Maria Volcano Lodge

Cataratas Bijagua Lodge

Volcano Tenorio Glamping Ranch - 3 Tents

Destino Hotel & Hot Spring

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