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Hotel Zima

3.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Quebradas Biological Center

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Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, sun loungers
Exterior
Superior Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, desk, iron/ironing board
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, pool views
Reception
Located near the Quebradas Biological Center, Hotel Zima offers a peaceful getaway with a cooked-to-order breakfast and outdoor dining. Enjoy the sunny terrace, outdoor pool, gym, laundry facilities, and coworking spaces for a comfortable stay.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pool

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Tempur-Pedic bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Tempur-Pedic bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • 291 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Junior Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Tempur-Pedic bed
Hair dryer
  • 366 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Junior Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Tempur-Pedic bed
Hair dryer
  • 377 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Tempur-Pedic bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Tempur-Pedic bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Tempur-Pedic bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
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About the neighborhood

Located in San Isidro de El General, Hotel Zima is in the city center and near a boardwalk/promenade. While the natural beauty of Eco Chontales Waterfall and Playa Dominical can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Quebradas Biological Center. Alexander Skutch Bird Sanctuary and Cerro Chirripó are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take time off to check out the hot springs in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby.
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Map
200 mts norte 100 este de MacDonalds, Perez Zeledon, San Isidro de El General, San Jose, 11901

What's nearby

  • Quebradas Biological Center - 19 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Alexander Skutch Bird Sanctuary - 22 min drive - 14.8 km
  • The Secret Gardens - 24 min drive - 20.1 km
  • Nauyaca Waterfalls - 37 min drive - 25.7 km
  • Playa Dominical - 48 min drive - 35.3 km

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gasolinera Coopeagri - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Soda Ulloa - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Santa Burguesacr - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La Cascada - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Hotel Zima

Hotel near Quebradas Biological Center
Located close to Alexander Skutch Bird Sanctuary, Hotel Zima provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Steak y Pasta, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like skydiving. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities and a bar.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a 24-hour front desk, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Zima include perks such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • 26-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and desks

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM on request
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Steak y Pasta

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skydiving

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Trampoline

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 1,292 square feet of conference space
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business center
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • 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.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2001
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 26-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

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 at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 200 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Best Western Hotel Zima San Isidro de El General
Best Western Hotel Zima
Best Western Zima San Isidro de El General
Best Western Zima
BEST WESTERN Hotel Zima Costa Rica/San Isidro De El General
Hotel Zima Hotel
Best Western Hotel Zima
Hotel Zima San Isidro de El General
Hotel Zima Hotel San Isidro de El General

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Zima have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–9:00 PM.

Is Hotel Zima pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Zima?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Zima?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hotel Zima?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Hotel Zima provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 6:00 AM–9:00 PM on request. A fee of USD 200 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Zima located?

Located in the heart of San Isidro de El General, this hotel is 5.2 mi (8.3 km) from Quebradas Biological Center and 8.4 mi (13.4 km) from Alexander Skutch Bird Sanctuary. Eco Chontales Waterfall and Playa Dominical are also within 25 mi (40 km).

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Hotel Zima Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 136 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 136 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 136 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 136 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 136 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

SETH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Zima is a great place to stay in the center of San Isidro. Staff is very good and we will definitely consider staying here again if in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value, central Perez Zeledon, newly updated rooms, reasonable prices, great staff. Will book there again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy for tired travelers. Everything we needed was there. Comfortable beds, clean rooms, nice bathroom. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotell.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will return!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, they always give great service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

johan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What I like from this hotel is the nearest from downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

WILSON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is nice and comfortable, although a little bit dated.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Selene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service. Loved the food
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ivania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I return to Zima for the garden beauty, kind service and fresh mountain air. The restaurant is outstanding and please enjoy some Zima pizza with a glass of red wine. Pura Vida
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marvin Alfaro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food and installations great! Only request is to have a small fridge in the rooms
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Victory

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

Wonderful experience!

I loved my time at Hotel Zima! The staff was fantastic. They are pricey, especially for the area, but I left there very happy. The bed was comfortable and much better than most beds I’ve stayed in, in Costa Rica. The coconut flan at service at the restaurant was wonderful. I’d suggest they put a mini fridge and coffee/tea maker in each room, or have that available for guest use for free. If it was less expensive I’d definitely spend more time there!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I felt safe at the hotel but the area outside of the walls seemed a little scary. We were surprised the room did not have a safe. We had to carry our valuables with us on our day trips. But the staff were so sweet and even gave us advice on what to see and their advice was very good. The food at the restaurant is also very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Harold

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The menu stated that fruit was included on any combination breakfast meal, but it was not.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Julio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room i had , was no door to the shower , so no privacy very disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Maripaz

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are run down. The floor had a giant dent. Our room was on the second floor and we were afraid the flooring would break and we would fall to the first floor. I am an architect and I could tell there was something wrong with the structure supporting the whole floor. If you walked you could hear the metal structure creaking and you could feel it tremble. We felt very unsafe. We had trouble sleeping, since the neighbors were running around you could hear and feel the whole floor and bed move. The tv was in pretty bad shape, had lines and dead pixels. When you showered you only had one minite of hot water. After one minute the water turned ice cold so you had to shut down the water and start running it again for the hot water to return for another minute. Overall the experience was awful. Thank goodness we only had to stay for one night. When telling the front desk manager about it he said no one has ever complained but I doubt it. Paying a $126 for that room is a scam. DO NOT STAY HERE.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Matthew

They did not answer the phone all day. So I was not able to cancel going there.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a brief one night stay on our way to Sn Jose - we had changed our reservation by a day as our plans evolved and had confirmation from Expedia but when we arrived the hotel hadn’t updated the date - but , Jesus at reception assured us it was no problem and we had a a room , but it was prepared for one person , not two , so we had to ask for the extra this and that for the two of us . But - all of the staff , Jesus in particular were just so wonderful, the restaurant staff as well , always smiling , nothing was a problem , so in the end after a bumpy start we had a great stay The hotel does need a little attention some details , but again , we had a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Sonia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perez Zeledon has few hotel, I have had the opportunity to stay in Los Crestones and Hotel del Sur, those are OK. I wanted to level up and stay in the supposed Perez Zeledon Best Western. We paid for the more expensive room to get a king bed...This hotel is terrible, it has structural issues, you sit in the bet and it feels like the whole place is going to colapse, the shower is terrible, not very clean and the "hot" water comes and goes, you cannot take a 5 min shower without having to step out due to cold or very hot water. And... not only that, at midnight someone had a party in their room!! so I had to go to the reception to have the security people to go to shut this people up. We decided to leave due to the terrible experience currently dealing with the refund.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Judith

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
La piscine n’était pas fonctionnel et j’ai eu des fournis dans ma chambre beaucoup de foyrnis
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nessim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bien, super bien
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Genesis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025