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Colorful colonial architecture frames San Rafael's central plaza where locals gather for weekend markets and traditional music. Nearby Poás Volcano National Park offers misty hiking trails with views of its striking turquoise crater lake.

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Top reviews in San Rafael




El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse
El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & SteakhouseSan Rafael
10/10 Excellent
We stayed there for 19 days. The property was beautiful and the staff was very friendly. The restaurant served delicious food. The free breakfasts were always good and the service was great!
We stayed there for 19 days. The property was beautiful and the staff was very friendly. The restaurant served delicious food. The free breakfasts were always good and the service was great!
Kenneth




Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHGCacique
10/10 Excellent
Nice hotel with all the amenities and close to the airport. Has a variety of restaurants nearby that are walkable. Will stay there again.
Nice hotel with all the amenities and close to the airport. Has a variety of restaurants nearby that are walkable. Will stay there again.
Dana




Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport AlajuelaRio Segundo
10/10 Excellent
Close to the airport, friendly staff, and clean comfortable rooms.
Close to the airport, friendly staff, and clean comfortable rooms.
Kara




Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Hampton by Hilton San Jose AirportCacique
10/10 Excellent
The hotel was right next to the airport which was great for our late arrival and early departure from Costa Rica. We arrived at 9:30pm and were able to check in and get a good night rest after our flight. We enjoyed the great breakfast in the morning before heading out. After exploring the country we came back for our second night here. We were able to walk to a restaurant nearby for our last dinner. Our flight was early in morning and we check out at 4:30am. They had a shuttle ready and took...
The hotel was right next to the airport which was great for our late arrival and early departure from Costa Rica. We arrived at 9:30pm and were able to check in and get a good night rest after our flight. We enjoyed the great breakfast in the morning before heading out. After exploring the country we came back for our second night here. We were able to walk to a restaurant nearby for our last dinner. Our flight was early in morning and we check out at 4:30am. They had a shuttle ready and took...
Tyler




Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City MallLos Molinos
10/10 Excellent
Staff was great, they have the shuttle to the airport and we were able to do an early check in
Staff was great, they have the shuttle to the airport and we were able to do an early check in
Sarahi




Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport AlajuelaRio Segundo
10/10 Excellent
We loved everything about this hotel and we are so happy we chose to stay here. The hotel was very clean; we would come in and our room would smell and look amazing. The food options at the restaurant were excellent (we tried all the local dishes and local juices/milkshakes). We felt that the location was perfect- we liked the fact that the airport shuttle was easily accessible; we felt safe walking around the area; and the best part was having a Walmart so close (walking distance) for snacks...
We loved everything about this hotel and we are so happy we chose to stay here. The hotel was very clean; we would come in and our room would smell and look amazing. The food options at the restaurant were excellent (we tried all the local dishes and local juices/milkshakes). We felt that the location was perfect- we liked the fact that the airport shuttle was easily accessible; we felt safe walking around the area; and the best part was having a Walmart so close (walking distance) for snacks...
Kristle




Hyatt Place Cariari Convention Center
Hyatt Place Cariari Convention CenterUlloa
10/10 Excellent
Great new hotel. Very clean and friendly staff. Will be back
Great new hotel. Very clean and friendly staff. Will be back
Jenson




Aloft by Marriott San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica
Aloft by Marriott San Jose Hotel, Costa RicaPozos
10/10 Excellent
The hotel was clean, the staff was friendly and the breakfast buffet exceeded my expectations. You can even request a bag breakfast to go when leaving the hotel before 6am.
The hotel was clean, the staff was friendly and the breakfast buffet exceeded my expectations. You can even request a bag breakfast to go when leaving the hotel before 6am.
Claudia




Hotel Mango
Hotel MangoCacique
10/10 Excellent
A great hotel convenient to the airport. Very nice staff. Nice dinner restaurant in site - free transport to the airport.
A great hotel convenient to the airport. Very nice staff. Nice dinner restaurant in site - free transport to the airport.
Jana




Holiday Inn Express San Jose Forum by IHG
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Forum by IHGPozos
10/10 Excellent
Una excelente atención, y la calidad del
Desayuno muy buena
Una excelente atención, y la calidad del
Desayuno muy buena
Luis




Hilton Garden Inn Santa Ana San Jose
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Ana San JoseSanta Ana
10/10 Excellent
Staff was very friendly and helpful. Rooms clean. Had some cute boutique shops for woman and 7 restaurants near hotel.
Staff was very friendly and helpful. Rooms clean. Had some cute boutique shops for woman and 7 restaurants near hotel.
Leilani Fung-on




Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen
Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda BelenLa Asunción
10/10 Excellent
This property was absolutely wonderful from the amenities to the very nice staff to the beautiful location. Keep in mind that the hotel is about 20 to 30 minutes from the city area and taxis can get expensive however this hotel is worth it. Activities multiple restaurants, great spa tennis golf course and a historical tour available..
This property was absolutely wonderful from the amenities to the very nice staff to the beautiful location. Keep in mind that the hotel is about 20 to 30 minutes from the city area and taxis can get expensive however this hotel is worth it. Activities multiple restaurants, great spa tennis golf course and a historical tour available..
Rachel




DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica
DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa RicaCiudad Cariari
10/10 Excellent
The pool was the highlight of the stay very nice facilities outside close to the airport
The pool was the highlight of the stay very nice facilities outside close to the airport
Glen




La Riviera Hotel B&B
La Riviera Hotel B&BSan Antonio de Belen
10/10 Excellent
It was a very nice place. The bed was a little uncomfortable but it was a nice place. And the restaurant was absolutely delicious!
It was a very nice place. The bed was a little uncomfortable but it was a nice place. And the restaurant was absolutely delicious!
Anonymous traveler




AC Hotel San Jose Airport Belen
AC Hotel San Jose Airport BelenLa Ribera
10/10 Excellent
Beautiful hotel, clean, very friendly staff. Nice gym and gorgeous rooftop pool and bar. Breakfast was delicious. Shuttle to airport was seamless. We would stay here again!
Beautiful hotel, clean, very friendly staff. Nice gym and gorgeous rooftop pool and bar. Breakfast was delicious. Shuttle to airport was seamless. We would stay here again!
NICOLE




Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose
Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San JoseCiudad Cariari
10/10 Excellent
This is a brand new property, recently built. This hotel has a great location, steps from the Costa Rica Convention Center, there are shopping malls, clinics, restaurants, at walkable distance.
There is shuttle service to the SJO airport,
Breakfast was great too including costarican typical food.
Hope to be staying here again soon!
This is a brand new property, recently built. This hotel has a great location, steps from the Costa Rica Convention Center, there are shopping malls, clinics, restaurants, at walkable distance.
There is shuttle service to the SJO airport,
Breakfast was great too including costarican typical food.
Hope to be staying here again soon!
Luis




Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose
Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San JoseBajo Cornizal
10/10 Excellent
Going to CR by myself; the staff at Gardens House were awesome. They treated me and those I met that also stayed there very well. I will def return to this place when I come back.
Going to CR by myself; the staff at Gardens House were awesome. They treated me and those I met that also stayed there very well. I will def return to this place when I come back.
Alberto




Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa RicaCiudad Cariari
10/10 Excellent
We loved the view of the pool from our room. The service was great and the property was clean. The pool was spectacular. Breakfast was fantastic!
We loved the view of the pool from our room. The service was great and the property was clean. The pool was spectacular. Breakfast was fantastic!
Michael




Residence Inn By Marriott San Jose Alajuela El Coyol
Residence Inn By Marriott San Jose Alajuela El CoyolSan José
10/10 Excellent
Definitivamente excelente opción, en cuánto a instalaciones y un excelente trato de todo el personal.
Definitivamente excelente opción, en cuánto a instalaciones y un excelente trato de todo el personal.
Mauricio




Studio Hotel Boutique
Studio Hotel BoutiqueSanta Ana
10/10 Excellent
We stayed and Studio Hotel for the second time after the first experience was very pleasurable. The rooms are great, the staff extremely friendly, and the location is hard to beat. I would recommend this hotel to anyone.
We stayed and Studio Hotel for the second time after the first experience was very pleasurable. The rooms are great, the staff extremely friendly, and the location is hard to beat. I would recommend this hotel to anyone.
Andrew
