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Hotel Colonial

3.0 star property
Catedral hotel with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Junior Suite | View from room
TV
Terrace/patio
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Front of property - evening/night

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Self parking
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The price is CA $117
CA $132 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 15 - Jan 16

Room options

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 14 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 12 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Room Standard

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Full Bed(s)

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Full Bed(s) OR 4 Twin Bed(s)

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Bed(s)

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Suite Junior

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Full Bed(s)

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About the area

Map
Calle 11, Avenidas 2 y 6, San José, San Jose, 4013

What's nearby

  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • National Theater - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Plaza de la Cultura - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Central Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sabana Park - 4 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 23 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 30 min drive
  • San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station - 3 min walk
  • San Jose Viquez Square Station - 11 min walk
  • San Jose Atlantic Station - 12 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪La Esquina de Buenos Aires - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wikiped - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sapore Trattoria - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tin Jo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Puchos - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Colonial

Located near a train station, Hotel Colonial is a great choice for a stay in San José. After having fun at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other highlights at this Colonial hotel include a terrace and a garden.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 16 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite self parking (USD 14.00 per day)
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 7 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Room service

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1947
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool
  • Banquet hall
  • Colonial architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 35 per vehicle (one-way)

Parking

  • Self parking costs USD 14.00 per day
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Colonial San Jose
Hotel Colonial San Jose
Hotel Colonial Hotel
Hotel Colonial San José
Hotel Colonial Hotel San José

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Colonial offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Colonial does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Hotel Colonial?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Colonial?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Colonial?
Yes. Self parking costs USD 14.00 per day.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Colonial?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 35 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Colonial?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.
Is there an onsite casino at Hotel Colonial?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Fiesta (4-min walk) and Casino Fiesta Heredia (14-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Hotel Colonial and nearby?
Hotel Colonial has an outdoor pool and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Colonial?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Hotel Colonial like?
Hotel Colonial is in Catedral, a short 3-minute walk from San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station and 5 minutes' walk from National Museum of Costa Rica.

Hotel Colonial Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable and in an excellent location to explore San Jose. Friendly, efficient, comfortable bed and a good breakfast
Chris, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

David, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

R&R after surgery
After some emergency surgery in hospial, as the result of a twisting hernia, I knew which Hotel in San Jose I wanted to come back to for spme R&R, having already stayed at the Clonial already this week!
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Nice staff. Good breakfast included. In-house dining and a convenient restaurants with locally superior menus made this an easy choice for foodies who like to eat well.
Katie, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Caleb, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Door was flimsy. Pool was advertised ridiculously with wide angle lens photo. It’s more of a plunge/dip to cool off in than a pool to swim. Tv was impossible to figure out or turn on.
Mario, 1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

6/10 Good

Nice colonial property, but staff were not very helpful or welcoming
Meghan, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The rooms do not have air conditioning but very comfortable.
Maria, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Good but needs improvement
The check in person was a bit inexperienced but courtous. The place is clean but all the furniture in the common areas are very dirty. And please put a reading chair in the room. Our bathroom was new and beautiful. The breakfast was delicious.
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

I would go back. But always want the facts upfront
The positives: the breakfast was DELICIOUS! Friendly staff and clean environment. The rooms we were in did not have AC, although that was advertised. Be aware, it is an old hotel so only stairs (consider for luggage carrying purposes). Our first room would not lock due to a key being broken off into the lock but they were quick and accommodating and got us in another room.
Mackenzie, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

CRAIG, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Hélène, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nakhon, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Alanna, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Pamela, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Mi Mui, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fabian, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

No hay parqueo en el hotel
La ubicación muy buena, pero no hay parqueo en el hotel, está detrás de este, llegamos de noche y estaba lloviendo, tuvimos que caminar bajo la lluvia una cuadra, eso fue muy incómodo, solo por eso no volveríamos, menos con niños. La habitación no tenía aire acondicionado, a pesar de que en la reserva ofrecian aire y ventilador de techo, solo estaba este último, si estaba limpia y los paños huelen muy rico. El desayuno incluido estaba bien. El servicio del personal muy bien.
Marlen, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

The hotel service was not good. The pictures that are shown on the site do not reflect the actual property. Also, the hotel is a 3 start but everything provided in the room is more like a 2 star. We had a flooding from the shower and the price for 1 night is expensive considering they do not provide you with anything (besides towels and hand soap). The hotel needs to upgrade their rooms and service for the prices they charge per night/room.
Eva, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Kelley, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Don, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Shengwei, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

The hotel reminds me something you would find in Morocco as it had that kind of architect. The hotel was in a convenient area that was walk-able to the most visited areas. Pool was in a weird spot where if people were dining, you would be looked at and we didn´t see anyone use it. Their hot tub in it was broken. I would suggest they should just renovate it and just make it into a sitting area with plants and flowers. Rooms were clean but there are no elevators so it would be difficult for those that have issues with stairs. They do have a very small quaint restaurant by the pool but we went out for dinner during our two night stay. Staff were very friendly. Thank you for the hospitality.
Marc, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Pool and pictures are outdated
Cheryl, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

John, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review