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Irazu Hotel & Studios

3.5 star property
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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General Canas Hwy KM3, San José, San Jose
  • Place, Sabana Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, National Stadium of Costa Rica
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Estadio Nacional
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬
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Superior Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Double Standard, City View with Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Double Standard, Pool View with Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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King Standard, City View with Balcony

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

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Double Standard Accessible City View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Double Standard Accessible City View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Double Standard

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

Irazu Hotel & Studios

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 close to National Stadium of Costa Rica. 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.

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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 27 May 2025 to 31 January 2026 (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.
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

  • 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. 515 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 288 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 122 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 1014 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay. The room was very clean and the location was great. We loved having the restaurants right there.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El hotel excelente, el personal muy amable, el desayuno exquisito, los cuartos cómodos y limpios. Muy buena localización. Excelentes facilidades, en fin volvería.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kohuladas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was fine
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Enrique

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Para llegar al ascensor tienes que andar 500m por pasillos. Llego, y la llave no habría. A volver a por otra. Habitación vieja, con ruido, entra luz a la mañana, colchón malo, pésimo desayuno, televisión con mala señal y muy pequeña..............
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fantastic I had just left of barcelo hotel this was way better. Local food a full kitchenette full dining room $40 less I'm coming here when I return
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As always… Top Drawer Service! All Staff!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rod

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

René Adalid

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

LUIS ANGEL

Business traveller
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rigoberto, Lancaster

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rigoberto, Lancaster

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jeffrey

Disliked: Staff & service
The cleaning staff entered my room without permission, even though I told the staff supervisor that I would be departing and checking out after breakfast. Huge violation of privacy to find my room door full ajar and my wide open suitcases all over the floor for passerby's to see. Very embarrassing. This is not the first time this has happened. I will NOT stay here again. Try Holiday Inn on the same site.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Carlos

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
La propiedad en sí no estaba sucia pero las instalaciones se sienten un poco anticuadas. Especialmente las habitaciones. Staff amable, buen jacuzzi y piscina pero podrían mejorar el desayuno.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Yoana

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

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Staff & service
Average property, friendly reception and housekeeping.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

10/10 Excellent

Hubert, huntington

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room front desk was nice very polite Security guard outside was helpful y I was waiting for uber to the airport
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALEXANDER

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best experience I’ve ever had
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fabricio

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There doing construction on the property. The rooms facing the back of the property have to deal with noise, very dirty construction area and local construction workers walking constantly back and forth past your window. Guests should be warned to not request the rooms with the city view. I had to switch rooms 3 times during my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael, Brooklyn

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It’s a good place. It’s just the inside. It’s not really up to par. The rooms are older, but that’s what it is. It’s all good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Federico

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The staff was friendly and welcoming, the hotel is in OK condition. Well painted, towels and sheets are good quality. Bathroom in general and mattresses could definitely be in better conditions.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025