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Hotel Bougainvillea San José

Property class: 3.5

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A hotel entrance with a covered patio, outdoor seating, and a landscaped garden.
A staircase with a brick wall on one side and a white wall on the other, leading to a room with a bed and a window.
A staircase with wooden steps and metal railings, leading to a dining area with tables and chairs.
A nighttime garden with a paved walkway, illuminated by street lamps, surrounded by lush greenery and a red bench.
A spacious atrium with a glass ceiling, potted plants, and a brick wall.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Gym
The current price is NZ$354
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept

Explore the area

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100 metros al oeste de Santo Tomas, Santo Tomas, Heredia, Nov-00
  • Place, Estadio Ricardo Saprissa Ayma
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Saprissa Stadium
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Universidad Nacional
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Mountain View

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a ceiling fan.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Mountain View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Quadruple Room Standard with Mountain View

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board (on request)

Quadruple Room Standard with Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Santo Tomas

At Hotel Bougainvillea San José you'll be 4 km (2.5 mi) from Estadio Ricardo Saprissa Ayma and 4.3 km (2.7 mi) from Saprissa Stadium. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi, balconies and LCD TVs. .The restaurant, Vitrales, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Enjoy access to 2 outdoor tennis courts along with an outdoor swimming pool and a gym. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning full breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Santo Tomas hotel include National Stadium of Costa Rica and Sabana Park.

What's nearby

  • Estadio Ricardo Saprissa Ayma - 6 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Saprissa Stadium - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Universidad Nacional - 8 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Spirogyra Butterfly Garden - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Lincoln Plaza - 9 min drive - 7.4 km

Getting around

  • Santo Domingo Santa Rosa Station - 6 min drive
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Riverside Pizzería y Gastropub - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Soda La Parada - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Doña Tina - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Chachafa - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Garden Food & Soul - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Bougainvillea San José

Hotel Bougainvillea San José offers its guests an outdoor pool, outdoor tennis courts, and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 1200 square feet (111 square metres) and includes conference space. A library, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at Hotel Bougainvillea San José. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Santo Tomas hotel.

  • 81 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • 1200 sq ft of conference space
  • 111 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1989
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel Bougainvillea San José offers 81 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: CRC 9,875 for adults and CRC 9,875 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Vitrales

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Piano

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 1,200 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1989
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Bougainvillea San José

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately CRC 9875 for adults and from CRC 9875 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Bougainvillea Hotel

Bougainvillea Santo Domingo

Hotel Bougainvillea

Hotel Bougainvillea Santo Domingo

Hotel Bougainvillea Costa Rica/Province Of Heredia

Hotel Bougainvillea Santo Tomas

Bougainvillea Santo Tomas

Hotel Bougainvillea

Bougainvillea Jose Santo Tomas

Hotel Bougainvillea San José Hotel

Hotel Bougainvillea San José Santo Tomas

Hotel Bougainvillea San José Hotel Santo Tomas

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Bougainvillea San José?

Hotel Bougainvillea San José offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Bougainvillea San José?

As of 19 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Bougainvillea San José on 22 Sept 2026 start from NZ$354, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Hotel Bougainvillea San José?

Yep, Hotel Bougainvillea San José has a free self car park.

Does Hotel Bougainvillea San José have a pool?

Hotel Bougainvillea San José has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

What makes Hotel Bougainvillea San José a romantic place to stay?

Garden-view dining and a lounge bar, as well as pillowtop beds and private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel Bougainvillea San José.

Is Hotel Bougainvillea San José family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals and babysitting services, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Hotel Bougainvillea San José is a hit with families.

Does Hotel Bougainvillea San José serve breakfast?

Sure does, full breakfast is on offer daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Bougainvillea San José?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Bougainvillea San José?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Bougainvillea San José?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Bougainvillea San José?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Hotel Bougainvillea San José Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 380 out of 482 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 482 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 482 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 482 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 482 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Hotel!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, a bit older, great staff, good location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Enrique A.

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay if you’re in the area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room; lovely staff; gorgeous grounds/gardens; they upgraded our room as I requested; delicious food.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very well mantained boutique hotel. The waiters are the highlight of the restaurant, specially Guillermo. I would like to come back and relax in the beautiful gardens and swimming pool.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, lovely food , amazing gardens , highly recommended, we have stayed 3 times and loved it all
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel garden is an oasis of plants, birds and quiet within San Jose, CR.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful large gardens in the back and an excellent restaurant make this a very special stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

clean room great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great property great garden
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Faride

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the gardens and birds were beautiful. Breakfast was very complete, lots of choices, delicious
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful restful stay. We were able to check in at 2:15p. Quiet room and beds were very comfortable. Loved the gardens. We stayed there for the wonderful birding, but felt underdressed for the restaurant and breakfast buffet. Wait staff in shirts and ties and white tablecloths on tables— felt very fancy. Food was good. About 30” to the airport from the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very friendly staff and clean hotel. Good for needing to stay near that area, but nothing to do, see or much dining options in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pete

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. Beautiful location with wonderful grounds. Rooms are a good size with a balcony. Clean and well appointed. Restaurant onsite was good value and excellent food. Breakfast offering was good. Would stay here again and recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and amazing staff!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Reinaldo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful location with world class gardens, superior, knowledgeable and courteous staff. Delicious food and great original art throughout hotel. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic grounds, a birders paradise. Staff friendly & helpful. Dinner options could be better. Room spacious vet comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pete

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another enjoyable stay. Room with Mountain View was slightly nosier than the one that faced the garden. That said good nights sleep with a good breakfast and restaurant. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spent the night here after arriving from the US. The property is absolutely beautiful. We ate at the restaurant because we were wiped out after traveling all day. The food was good and pretty reasonably priced. The room was clean, staff was friendly. Breakfast had a lot of variety and was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable room, nice balcony, great food in the dining room or bar. But the reason we always return to this hotel are the gardens. Absolutely stunning, filled with birds and other nature. Beautiful trees, plants. So relaxing and enjoyable. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Serena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has very beautiful backyard, and the food served at the restaurant is also excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was terrific, fresh and lots of choices, plus excellent coffee. Dinner, drinks and desserts were divine. This is an older hotel with a bit of that “funky” wet smell in some carpeted areas, but that was my only complaint. Pool and grounds were gorgeous and well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All very positive . I three additonal stays planned there in future. My go to in San Jose
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff and hotel with beautiful botanical gardens
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bougainvillea has a beautiful garden, 10 acres. Great when you are traveling with children. When my nephew and niece were little they really enjoyed playing in the gardens. Now in my 50's, there is nothing more relaxing then finding a secluded bench at the back of their garden and admire the beautiful garden they've preserved in the middle of bustling City. The restaurant staff are 5 stars, esp Ivan. The food is authentic to costa rica and delicious.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026