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Hotel Colonial

3.0 star property
Colonial hotel with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Junior Suite | View from room
Reception
Free daily buffet breakfast
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
TV

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Calle 11, Avenidas 2 y 6, San José, San Jose, 4013
  • Place, National Museum of Costa Rica
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, National Theater
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Central Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Triple Room

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the area

San José

Hotel Colonial places you in the centre of San José, within a short 5-minute stroll of Casino Fiesta and National Museum of Costa Rica. Highlights at this Colonial hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free buffet breakfast. .The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Catedral hotel include Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica.

What's nearby

  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Morazan Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • National Theater - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Central Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sabana Park - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station - 3 min walk
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Esquina de Buenos Aires - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Shakti - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Puchos - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪El Panda - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tin Jo - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Colonial

Colonial hotel with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An outdoor pool, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at Hotel Colonial. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

This Colonial San José hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1947
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Hotel Colonial offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with free toiletries and a ceiling fan. Satellite televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a shower.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • 24-hour offsite parking (USD 10 per night)
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1947
  • Colonial architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Colonial

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 40 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 10 per night(492 ft away; open 24 hours)

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • 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

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Colonial?

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

Does Hotel Colonial have a pool?

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

Does Hotel Colonial serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary buffet breakfast is offered daily from 7 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Colonial?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Colonial?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Colonial?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Colonial?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Hotel Colonial Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 211 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 81 out of 211 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 211 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 211 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 211 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice. Small and personable. Staff very nice. Good location to walk to museums.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

One thing marred it

Our room’s bathroom’s ceiling had black mold. Other than that, it was good. Reception and staff were excellent and friendly. Restaurant was very good as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Juan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No idea how this place even has an 8 score on here. In costa rica for a week with 4 different hotels throughout the country and this one by far the bad one. Lobby was cute but room was filthy. Old furniture that is scratched and beat up from the tables to the shelves. Super thin pillows and toilet paper. Walls had huge stains all over them. Nothing like the photos. Also the room doesnt seem to have AC, i turned it down to 20 and it never got cool, woke up in the middle of the night sweaty. I stood on the bed to feel the smallest trickle of air come out of a single vent. We went to take a shower and no hot water. Called front desk and they said they would check on the boiler, then a callback 5 minutes later they tell us its broken and there wont be any hot water. The breakfast was above my expectstions and thats because the night before was so bad i expected it to be on par eith the room. Would not recommend this place, and I've stayed all over latin america in all different kinds of hotels and hostels. This one not worth it in my opinion.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ignacio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

holly, Post Falls

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Places is beautiful and in a great location to be down town. Area around the hotel isn’t safe after dark but hotel does a great job to keep inside safe.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a good location, easy to walk to some of the major sites of the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Brenda

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Brenda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and restaurant was amazing. Very cute property. Only problem was no hot water. We stayed twice with 2 days in between and it did not get fixed.

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable and in an excellent location to explore San Jose. Friendly, efficient, comfortable bed and a good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Anneke

The bed and the shower were very good. The breakfast was varied and the staff helpful. The pool was disappointing, it really is only for kids to play in. The location is good and the price is right!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Augusto

Liked: Staff & service
Parking was not available
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ranae

Liked: Amenities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Katie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Caleb

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Meghan

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice colonial property, but staff were not very helpful or welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The rooms do not have air conditioning but very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Mackenzie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

CRAIG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hélène

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nakhon

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alanna

Stayed 1 night in May 2024