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Hotel Colonial

3.0 star property
Colonial San José hotel in Catedral with free breakfast
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Junior Suite | View from room
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
TV
Terrace/patio
Front of property - evening/night

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
The price is AU$168
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec

Room options

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
Desk
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
Desk
  • 14 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
Desk
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Room Standard

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 4 Single Beds

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Suite Junior

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Flat-screen TV

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

Breakfast included
Pet-friendly
Parking included
Free WiFi
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
The price is AU$178
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District
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About the area

Map
Calle 11, Avenidas 2 y 6, San José, San Jose, 4013

What's nearby

  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • National Theater - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Central Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sabana Park - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • National Stadium of Costa Rica - 6 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

  • San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station - 3 min walk
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Esquina de Buenos Aires - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wikiped - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sapore Trattoria - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tin Jo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Puchos - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Colonial

Hotel near Sabana Park
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe at Hotel Colonial. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers
  • Self-parking (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk
  • A front desk safe, tour/ticket information and a banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property, a gift shop and a vending machine
Room features
All guest rooms at Hotel Colonial boast perks, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and room service.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Ceiling fans, daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Parking on site (USD 14 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1947
  • Colonial architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 35 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Self-parking fee: USD 14.00 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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 fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Colonial San Jose
Hotel Colonial San Jose
Hotel Colonial Hotel
Hotel Colonial San José
Hotel Colonial Hotel San José

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Colonial have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Colonial?

As of 18 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Colonial on 19 Dec 2024 start from AU$168.45, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Hotel Colonial pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Colonial?

Self-parking is available for USD 14.00 per day.

What time is check-in at Hotel Colonial?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hotel Colonial?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Hotel Colonial provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 35 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Colonial located?

Located in Catedral, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Jade Museum, Casino Fiesta and National Museum of Costa Rica. Plaza de la Democracia and Jacob Karpio Galería are also within 10 minutes. San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station is only a 3-minute walk and San Jose Viquez Square Station is 11 minutes.

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 187 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 187 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 187 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 187 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 187 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Anneke

The bed and the shower were very good. The breakfast was varied and the staff helpful. The pool was disappointing, it really is only for kids to play in. The location is good and the price is right!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Augusto

Liked: Staff & service
Parking was not available
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ranae

Liked: Amenities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Katie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff. Good breakfast included. In-house dining and a convenient restaurants with locally superior menus made this an easy choice for foodies who like to eat well.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Caleb

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Door was flimsy. Pool was advertised ridiculously with wide angle lens photo. It’s more of a plunge/dip to cool off in than a pool to swim. Tv was impossible to figure out or turn on.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Meghan

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice colonial property, but staff were not very helpful or welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The rooms do not have air conditioning but very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good but needs improvement
The check in person was a bit inexperienced but courtous. The place is clean but all the furniture in the common areas are very dirty. And please put a reading chair in the room. Our bathroom was new and beautiful. The breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Mackenzie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I would go back. But always want the facts upfront
The positives: the breakfast was DELICIOUS! Friendly staff and clean environment. The rooms we were in did not have AC, although that was advertised. Be aware, it is an old hotel so only stairs (consider for luggage carrying purposes). Our first room would not lock due to a key being broken off into the lock but they were quick and accommodating and got us in another room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

CRAIG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hélène

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nakhon

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alanna

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Mi Mui

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fabian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Marlen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
No hay parqueo en el hotel
La ubicación muy buena, pero no hay parqueo en el hotel, está detrás de este, llegamos de noche y estaba lloviendo, tuvimos que caminar bajo la lluvia una cuadra, eso fue muy incómodo, solo por eso no volveríamos, menos con niños. La habitación no tenía aire acondicionado, a pesar de que en la reserva ofrecian aire y ventilador de techo, solo estaba este último, si estaba limpia y los paños huelen muy rico. El desayuno incluido estaba bien. El servicio del personal muy bien.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Eva

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel service was not good. The pictures that are shown on the site do not reflect the actual property. Also, the hotel is a 3 start but everything provided in the room is more like a 2 star. We had a flooding from the shower and the price for 1 night is expensive considering they do not provide you with anything (besides towels and hand soap). The hotel needs to upgrade their rooms and service for the prices they charge per night/room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shengwei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Marc

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel reminds me something you would find in Morocco as it had that kind of architect. The hotel was in a convenient area that was walk-able to the most visited areas. Pool was in a weird spot where if people were dining, you would be looked at and we didn´t see anyone use it. Their hot tub in it was broken. I would suggest they should just renovate it and just make it into a sitting area with plants and flowers. Rooms were clean but there are no elevators so it would be difficult for those that have issues with stairs. They do have a very small quaint restaurant by the pool but we went out for dinner during our two night stay. Staff were very friendly. Thank you for the hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pool and pictures are outdated
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

John, Coatesville

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022