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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, garden views
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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, garden views
Luxury
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4.0 star property
9.6

Exceptional

Charming escape with lush elegance

Beautifully decorated with lush indoor gardens, this tranquil oasis offers a charming escape amidst the city's vibrant energy. Delight in the outstanding restaurant's exquisite cuisine and unwind in the serene hot tub area.

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Calle 30 Avs 2 y 4, San José, San Jose
  • Place, Sabana Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Museum of Costa Rican Art
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, National Stadium of Costa Rica
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬
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Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Patio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, City View | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Garden view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Suite, Multiple Beds | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Family Suite, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Hotel Grano de Oro

This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a fitness centre and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, massage/treatment rooms and concierge services.
Hotel Grano de Oro offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

2 hot tubs are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms available. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, body wraps and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Hotel Grano de Oro. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Museum of Costa Rican Art. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy international cuisine and garden views while dining at Restaurante Grano de Oro
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry and a concierge
  • On-site recreation includes a gym and 2 hot tubs -
  • 11 minutes by foot from Museum of Costa Rican Art and a 3-minute drive from National Theater of Costa Rica
  • Airport pick-up shuttle service available for a fee
Hotel Grano de Oro offers its guests 2 hot tubs and a fitness centre. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the family-friendly Hotel Grano de Oro. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 4-star San José hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM and at the weekend from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Restaurante Grano de Oro – Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; USD 19 for adults and USD 19 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurante Grano de Oro

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • Gym
  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Hot stone massages
  • Treatment room

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
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift (94 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1991
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 AM
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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

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 USD 19 for adults and from USD 19 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 45 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 2)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 45

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Hotel Grano de Oro offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 48 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children aged 2 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.

Property is also known as

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Grano de Oro San Jose
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Hotel Grano de Oro Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 820 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 146 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1001 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lachlan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean, traditionall & well maintained surroundings. Service was good however quite slow in the restaurant for breakfast with few guests
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Susan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful building, lovely staff and a fantastic breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Deedee

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, great staff. A tranquil retreat for our brief 24 hour stop in San Jose.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

PETER, Kalamazoo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our first stay at Grano de Oro. The staff was friendly and professional. The rooms were spotless and the windows opened up for fresh air. We would stay there again plus there is a restaurant attached with fine dinning.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One night stopover and thoroughly recommend. We had dinner in the courtyard and the food was delicious.
View of the courtyard whilst eating dinner
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reception was perfect. Room was perfect. Hotel was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Darryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was a little small and temperature was too warm (thermostat didn’t really work well). Nice bathroom/shower. Restaurant was superb.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
It was convienent but needs to be updated. Staff was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facility was charming, service fantastic, and food was delicious. From the reservation on, the staff was responsive and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chantal

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute room, nice dining room decorated festively.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

kerry

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Salwa

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful building, a special atmosphere in the restaurant and safe location of the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Samir

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and friendly staff and the restaurant is very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025