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Hotel Colonial

3.0 star property
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Junior Suite | View from room
Front of property – evening/night
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Terrace/patio
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar

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, Morazan Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, National Theater of Costa Rica
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬
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Room options

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

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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

Quadruple Room

  • City view
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Junior Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Room

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Room

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

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About this property

Hotel Colonial

This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning and laundry facilities.
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
During your stay at Hotel Colonial, you're just a quick walk from Municipal Crafts Market. Enjoy features like free breakfast and free WiFi in public areas, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Sabana Park and 7 minutes from National Stadium of Costa Rica
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
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.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 7 AM to 9:30 AM.
Hotel Colonial has a restaurant on site.
Room service is available.

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 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.

  • 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

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, 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
Hotel Colonial 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. 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

  • 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

Hotel Colonial Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 231 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 85 out of 231 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 231 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 231 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 231 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room, the staff, the location, and the breakfast were all great.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Russell

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a good solid little hotel in Downtown San Jose. The room is quite acceptable although the heat was necessary but we couldn't get it to come on. The window in the bathroom sitting in the frame is a jar with the outdoor light visible through the gap. The beds were acceptable the shower had good pressure and nice hot water the room was clean enough the grounds are well kept. The front desk clerk was very charming and animated when we arrived although I would comment that the two young ladies that were the waitress staff in the dining room both seemed to want to be anywhere but there and we're polite enough but we're quite aloof and distant. The food in the morning for the breakfast was fine and the little cinnamon pancakes were quite delicious. In Costa Rica I would caution any North American Travelers to make it clear when you order an appetizer you would like that first and then the main part of the meal afterwards because we have seen pretty consistently they will serve all of the food at the same time. Once again I would recommend this hotel it was cheap and cheerful as they say good location easy walk to all of the main sites of the downtown core of San Jose
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Janus

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with great staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Felix

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean hotel/room. Free breakfast that consisted of: gallo pinto (yummy), fried banana (sooo good), scambled/boiled eggs, sausages, fruit, cereal, bread, yogurt etc. It was all very yummy. Everyone was very hospitable! Would return.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jose

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This Hotel has a parking área close by. In front of this hôtel, they have an excellent Argentine restaurant. It lack an elevator so if you have leg issues ask in advance for a first floor room. The personnel is excellent and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Stephanie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
El área donde se encuentra este hotel es un área donde hay mucho deambulante , me sentí un poco insegura en el área más que viajaba con mis hijos. Las paredes del cuarto se encontraban en mal estado y las camas ya están de cambiar. Había mucho olor a humedad en el cuarto. Entiendo el concepto vintage a la estructura pero deberían mejorar las condiciones de la habitación. El trato del personal fue amable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gilbert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hector

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente y muy bien ubicado. El desayuno super bueno.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is conveniently located in downtown San Jose. Parking was easy enough in a secure lot around the corner. Breakfast was a highlight, with an array of fresh fruits, gallo pinto, and scrambled eggs. Our room (35) had an exceedingly small bathroom and had windows facing the street, though noise was not bad. Our television did not work, but the bed was comfortable enough.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raisa

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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