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Hotel Palma Real

3.5 star property
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Master Suite | Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk
Master Suite | Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk
Rooftop terrace
Master Suite | Private kitchenette | Coffee/tea maker

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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200 Mts. Norte del ICE, Sabana Norte, San José, San Jose, 694-1005
  • Place, Sabana Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, National Stadium of Costa Rica
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Museum of Costa Rican Art
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬
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Room options

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Standard Room, 1 or 2 Beds | Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 or 2 Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Junior Suite | Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Master Suite | Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

Master Suite

  • 105 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Hotel Palma Real

Along with a casino, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre. Free full breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and a rooftop terrace are on-site.
Hotel Palma Real offers 68 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, hairdryers and toothbrushes and toothpaste.

This San José hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Hotel Palma Real. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Sabana Park. You'll find features such as free breakfast and free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Within a 15-minute walk of National Stadium of Costa Rica and Museum of Costa Rican Art
  • Airport pick-up shuttle service available for a fee
  • Pets welcome for a fee
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre and meeting rooms are available. A casino, a 24-hour fitness centre, and a rooftop terrace are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Palma Real. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

This 3.5-star San José hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free full breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
On-site venue – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.
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

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour offsite parking (USD 12 per night)
  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • 7 gaming tables
  • 90 slot machines
  • Bingo
  • Casino (538 square foot of space)
  • Shopping centre
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 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: USD 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay), plus a deposit of USD 150 per stay
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 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 person
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 40 (from 5 to 12 years old)
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 12 per night(131 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Pet deposit: USD 150 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Hotel Palma Real offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 24 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

  • Up to 2 children aged 12 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

Hotel Palma Real San Jose

Palma Real Hotel

Palma Real San Jose

Hotel Palma Real

Hotel Palma Real Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 421 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 355 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 143 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1001 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jarell

Great stay. The onsite restaurant was delicious.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

udson

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities
The rooms are very basic to say the least. For what we paid, been to many hotels in the San Jose gam area and this hotel was the most expensive so far, when we arrived the reception said they just finished preparing the room for us, there was 1 towel we were 4, the pillows were terrible. there was no soap in the shower. Not going there ever.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

james

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ken, Rockwood

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Late check-in, staff helpful, room great. Breakfast nt huge but lots of local and north American choices. Place out on an open terrace to eat with tropical plants and bird noises.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Ann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a good location for downtown accessibility. It is a 45 min walk or a 13 min Uber ride. The rooms are basic and clean. We had to be moved twice due to lack of hot water the in first room and the shower flooding the room the second room. The third room was good. The hotel staff that we connected with on these issues were very sympathetic and accommodating to get things right for us. The breakfast was good with 4 hot table options, an omelette and waffle table, fresh fruit and juices, cereal and yogurt and of course great coffee. The lounge bar was comfortable and a nice place to meet fellow travellers. The pool area is shared with the adjacent hotel property but the gym is in Palma Real property. The best part of Palma are the 2 concierges that we met and helped us navigate the highlights of San Jose and the surrounding area tours. They rate 6 stars.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, great service, accommodating. Very noisy - on 3rd floor you can still hear people talking on the street. The motorcycles and truck drivers engine sounds are loud enough to keep you awake so bring ear plugs.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anne, Indiana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless, but what stood out was the helpfulness of the staff, particularly the concierge. We appreciated his assistance in resolving an issue with our car rental, even after we had checked out and left. Above and beyond expectations!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

ALESIA, GUATEMALA

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Aylin

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Was good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
All good on hotel choice
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super helpful and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the master suite and it was very spacious, great view especially at night.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Keylor Ruiz

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

conrad

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff Was amazing! Cleaning service, breakfast and the bar was amazing. We booked our excursions through the hotel and we had an absolutely fantastic experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Elvira

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes The staff was very courteous and helpful. The room was cleaned everyday.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stanley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Todo excelente pero en la publicación decia parqueo con cochera y no menciona que este tiene un costo extra adicional. Deberian aclararlo en la pagina.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

milton

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dwayne

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean well managed gem of a hotel. Helpful, friendly staff. A very reasonable price. Nice bar and sitting area.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabra

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Guadalupe

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Do not trust this hotel , i pay Expedia for this reservation and the hotel charged my wife for a new reservation, they ask my wife for a credit card for any additional charges and they just make a new reservation, Expedia need to stop using this hotel or solved this matter or i won't uses Expedia again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

FLORY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I always feel welcome and at home when I stay at Hotel Palma Real. Everyone at the hotel is always so nice and attentive. The food is great, and rooms are always clean. Plus, there are nearby buses to go anywhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025