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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
Front of property - evening/night
TV
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
Main amenities
  • 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
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The price is $115
includes taxes & fees
$102 per night
Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2025

Room options

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Junior Suite | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Junior Suite

Highlights

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

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Triple Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Triple Room

Highlights

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

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Quadruple Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Quadruple Room

Highlights

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

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Standard Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • 129 sq ft
  • 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 neighborhood

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

Hotel Colonial puts you within a 10-minute drive of Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica. 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

DONE

Hotel size

    • 16 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
DONE

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
DONE

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
DONE

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
DONE

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
DONE

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
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
DONE

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.

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

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

4/10 Fair

We were charged over $80 USD for breakfast. Later I checked my email receipt from the original reservation and it said breakfast was included. The hotel website also says breakfast is included. I’m very disappointed. All noises from the hallway and seating area carried into our room on the first floor. My kids were exhausted but couldn’t sleep because of other guests making noise in common areas at 9:30 pm. The guests in the common area finally left at 10 pm but we could hear dishes being washed in the kitchen and the pool being cleaned until after 11 pm. The hotel was not dull, so I wish we had been given a room further from the noisy front desk/ restaurant. Speaking of the pool, when we arrived The hotel pool was not usable - water was dirty. There is no A.C. Fine, but the ceiling fan was useless and the only window that opened up was in the bathroom. We had to close the bathroom door because of the noise but it became too hot in the room. Finally, our bathroom and bedroom flooded when I showered! Water flowed from the shower in the opposite direction of the drain, pouring onto the floor and insert the door halfway to the bed. And when my husband went to ask for more towels to replace the ones we had used to clean the mess, it became clear this is something that is a regular occurrence. If I had paid $100 USD for this I wouldn’t be too upset. But with the breakfast up charge, it’s almost $200 USD. Not worth it!!!
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

General property information

Travelers Say
"Very nice place, clean and quiet room with common area that was very nice."
Reasons to Book
Property Cleanliness & Great Location
Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
12:00 PM