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Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

3.5 star property

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Flat-screen TV
Suite Belford | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Exterior
Free valet parking

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Central Ave, between 7th and 9th St, San José, San Jose, 3344-1000
  • Morazan Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • National Theater
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • National Museum of Costa Rica
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Presidential Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Presidential Suite

  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite Belford | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite Belford

  • 74 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Standard Room (Plus) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room (Plus)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(30 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Plus | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Plus

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Family Suite | Living room | Flat-screen TV

Family Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 90 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

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Superior Plus | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Plus

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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Suite 514 | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite 514

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite Gales | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite Gales

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

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Superior | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

Art Deco hotel with free breakfast and free valet parking
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour fitness centre and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast (local cuisine), free WiFi in public areas and free valet parking are also provided. Additionally, 2 coffee shops/cafes, a 24-hour business centre and a conference centre are on-site.
Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District offers 119 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness centre.

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

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the free breakfast at Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Casino Fiesta. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free valet parking, plus 2 coffee shops/cafes.
  • Free local cuisine breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free valet parking
  • Enjoy international cuisine while dining at EL PATIO DEL BALMORAL
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and a porter
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests love the restaurant and breakfast
  • Steps from Pre-Colombian Gold Museum and Plaza de la Cultura
  • Airport and local-area shuttle service available for a fee
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
There's a restaurant on site, along with 2 coffee shops/cafes. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and 7 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 5909 square feet (549 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A 24-hour fitness centre, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star San José hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free local cuisine breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
EL PATIO DEL BALMORAL – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, covered valet parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • EL PATIO DEL BALMORAL

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Designer stores
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (5,909 square foot of space)

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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1955
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 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); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 15 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 100 per stay
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 7 years old and younger stay 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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 40 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 15 (one-way)
  • Pet deposit: USD 100 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • 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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector 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
Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 72 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

  • Children aged 7 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.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Balmoral Hotel
Balmoral Hotel San Jose
Balmoral San Jose
Hotel Balmoral

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 410 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 309 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 162 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 57 out of 1000 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

PANXIAN

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Normal
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Nityanand

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

John, Henrico

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel location is great. The employees were very polite and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

sundara

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Overall ok for the price.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Boris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
In a center, close to all points of interest in San Jose.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was in a great location and the staff was very nice. It’s a little on the older side and could use some refreshing. But it was clean and comfortable for our stay. The location is perfect for walking to the central market and the cultural museums.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lissette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Super bueno el lugar. Personal muy amable
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

8/10 Good

Oksana, Lakeland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

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

10/10 Excellent

Sedrick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Montgomery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our short stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

malcolm

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good location for exploring central San Jose. Value for money hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable, efficient, professional
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Faye

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

2/10 Terrible

Miguel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very dirty bathrooms. Images doesnt show the real condition
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jaime

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
It was the perfect location for walking around and getting to all the major "attractions" for us first timers. Unfortunately the hotel needs a lift to bring into the present. They say for"eco" reasons they don't give you but two towels but can you at least but some new ones,. You can tell they've used the same ones for over a decade at least. The staff was great, the inc breakfast wasn't bad. Overall, i wouldn't stay more than 1-2 days there.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Analiza

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ramesh

Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities
It is neat and clean hotel, right in the middle of all tourist attractions. Standard room feels very spartan with a single queen size bed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Louise, ENGLEWOOD

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was nice. Hotel room was ok. Old and cheap feeling beds. Breakfast was ok. I did not care for the area despite the hotel being very central.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Costa Rica

Looks like the hotel was refurbished to three years ago. Very clean very nice good location as far as being in the city not exactly the prettiest area as far as the main street for cleanness.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denis

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Edda

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hot water intermitent, dirty and uncared rooms, old towels. Restaurant staff (ladies) awful...food with no taste No worth the money paid Years ago was a better place to stay
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025