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Irazu Hotel & Studios

3.5 star property
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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Exterior
Gym
King Standard, City View with Balcony | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Gym

Explore the area

Map
General Canas Hwy KM3, San José, San Jose
  • National Stadium of Costa Rica
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Sabana Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Museum of Costa Rican Art
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬
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Double Standard Accessible City View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Double Standard Accessible City View

  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Double Room

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Double Standard, Pool View with Balcony

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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King Standard, Pool View with Balcony | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

King Standard, Pool View with Balcony

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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King Standard, City View with Balcony | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

King Standard, City View with Balcony

  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Double Standard, City View with Balcony

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

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Double Standard

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

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About this property

Irazu Hotel & Studios

Suburban hotel with 2 restaurants and fitness centre
Along with 2 restaurants, this smoke-free hotel has an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and a 24-hour business centre are on-site.
Irazu Hotel & Studios offers 118 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Premium cable televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Irazu Hotel & Studios. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Museum of Costa Rican Art. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus 2 restaurants.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Enjoy a meal at the brasserie or drinks at the sports bar
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Just a 4-minute drive from National Stadium of Costa Rica and a few minutes from Museum of Costa Rican Art
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Irazu Hotel & Studios offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 3315 square feet (308 square metres) and includes conference space. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Irazu Hotel & Studios. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star San José hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Dennys – This brasserie serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open 24 hours.
The Best Bar Food & Drink – This sports bar specialises in Fusion cuisine and serves lunch, dinner and light fare. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: CRC 7,500 for adults and CRC 7,500 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Dennys
  • The Best Bar Food & Drink

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 3,315 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1969
  • Smoke-free property
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
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

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 27 May 2025 to 31 August 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Hallway
Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • 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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately CRC 7500 for adults and from CRC 7500 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: CRC 20250 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: CRC 20250 (one-way), (up to 12 years old)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system
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
Irazu Hotel & Studios offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • One child aged 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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Irazu Hotel & Studios Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 472 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 311 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 133 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 1005 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Branko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Great place to stay in San Jose

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel and no problems at all
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Richard, Tilaran

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Calef

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

Muy recomendado

El hotel se encuentra en una ubicación muy favorable, cerca del aeropuerto y del centro de la capital, cuenta con piscina y habitaciones con vista a ellas, tiene gym full equipado y restaurante 24/7 con Dennis, así como otros restaurantes dentro del mismo lugar, las habitaciones son muy cómodas, con todo lo necesario, las camas super cómodas, no hay ruidos lo cual es importante, está en constante remodelación, muy recomendado por el precio. El único tema sería que la habitación tenía una puerta para unirse con la habitación de la par y se puede escuchar ruido durante las noches pero se entiende cuando lo que se busca es quedarse en familia y se necesita de esa manera, no sé si hay habitaciones sin estas puertas. El desayuno tipo buffet muy bueno. En general muy recomendado todo
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

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

6/10 Okay

THEO

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was very professional and courteous. The property is old and dated, needs a bit of refresh.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extreme friendly check in.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

frank

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super good staff members
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Ronald

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rigoberto, Lancaster

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here as an airline crew for years. Property now divided into Hotel Irazu and Holiday Inn.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yeca

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julian J, Bronx

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and would go back
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pascal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

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

Comfy

Was fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodolfo

Travelled with partner
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Desiree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Israel David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Exvellent
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rich

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Please understand that this is a slightly older property, however it has been very well maintained over the years. It is physically connected to an IHG Holiday Inn, and between the 2 properties there are ample dining options. The studio room we had was excellent! And had everything we needed for our stay - fridge, microwave, utensils , etc. plus, the room was bigger with a small dining area, desk, reclining chair and even a walk-in closet! When we visit Costa Rica again this hotel is on our list to stay at again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024