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Taormina Hotel and Casino

3.5 star property

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Snack bar
Casino
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Avenida 11, Calle 3 Bis, Barrio Amón, San José, san jose, 10101
  • Place, Morazan Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Central Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, National Theater of Costa Rica
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room | Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Taormina Hotel and Casino

A full-service spa, a casino and a restaurant are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include 3 bars/lounges, a 24-hour fitness centre and a snack bar/deli.
Taormina Hotel and Casino offers 87 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. This San José hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness centre.
Aman Massage has 1 treatment room. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is open daily.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Taormina Hotel and Casino . During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Galería Andrómeda. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy Italian cuisine while dining at Eleven Avenue
  • Treat yourself to massages, body treatments or reflexology at Aman Massage
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Sabana Park and 6 minutes from National Stadium of Costa Rica
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Taormina Hotel and Casino offers its guests a full-service spa and a 24-hour fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms. A casino, spa services, and a vending machine are also featured at Taormina Hotel and Casino . An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star San José hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 5:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Eleven Avenue – This restaurant specialises in Italian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 5:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Eleven Avenue

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • 55 slot machines
  • 6 gaming tables
  • Casino (1,292 square foot of space)
  • Full-service spa

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • In a national park

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Lift (114 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 18 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 35 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Taormina Hotel and Casino 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

  • Children 18 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

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Taormina Hotel and Casino Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 550 out of 958 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 250 out of 958 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 84 out of 958 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 958 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 958 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

kishore

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was good in the restaurant and ez walk to downtown san jose.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent spot friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kishore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great Property
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room great staff
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Patrick H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to grocery, pharmacy; very good
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DERRICK

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent clean and staff very professional will return in June
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Waqas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was 🔥🔥
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Mayank

Liked: Staff & service
Overall a pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very clean and amazing customer service
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff very friendly and helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff, excellent rooms, fine location, nice amenities. Great to have an on-site restaurant.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleased with faculty & staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Fredrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Big, clean, quiet room. Easy to walk downtown. Nice restaurant and bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great place
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, clean rooms, nice amenities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

German

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service,specially Monica was real nice,and knowledgeable of the amenities!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun casino, clean place. Plenty to enjoy. Leave the wife at home
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean añd strangely quiet. Breakfast was on point Definitely coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property/resort is a one-stop-shop. It had all the amenities you need on-site. You did not even have to go anywhere for food, entertainment, or lodging...it was already there. Outstanding Hotel!!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness
Room
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

cinque

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outstanding atmosphere, you dont have to leave the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dante

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service. Friendly staff. Excellent restaurant
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Anand

Liked: Cleanliness
It is okay kind of hotel , but I am still not clear about $105 for extra guest fees. As I booked room for 2 adults. Absolutely not for family!!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

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