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Hotel Grano de Oro

4.0 star property
Victorian San José hotel in Hospital with 2 hot tubs

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, garden views
Outdoor spa tub
Bar (on property)
Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, City View
Hotel Grano de Oro's inviting atmosphere is perfect for families. Unwind in the garden, indulge in a rejuvenating spa treatment, or enjoy international cuisine at Restaurante Grano de Oro with beautiful garden views. With free WiFi and helpful staff on hand, you'll feel right at home.
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
The current price is AU$283
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar

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Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, City View

Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, City View

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • 55 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Patio | View from room

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Patio

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Pillow-top bed
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Suite, Multiple Beds

Family Suite, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Pillow-top bed
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Map
Calle 30 Avs 2 y 4, San José, San Jose

What's nearby

  • Sabana Park - 10 min walk
  • Museum of Costa Rican Art - 11 min walk
  • National Theater - 3 min drive
  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 4 min drive
  • National Stadium of Costa Rica - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • San Jose Cemetery Station - 11 min walk
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Teriyaki - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Machu Picchu - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Le Bistrot de Paris - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Grano de Oro

Upscale family-friendly hotel near Museum of Costa Rican Art
Located close to National Stadium of Costa Rica and National Theater, Hotel Grano de Oro provides a terrace, a garden and a library. For some rest and relaxation, visit the 2 hot tubs, and indulge in a body scrub, a deep-tissue massage or a detox wrap. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Restaurante Grano de Oro, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare and garden views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), airport pick-up service (surcharge) and babysitting (surcharge)
  • A banquet hall, a porter/bellboy and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually decorated, and have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Childcare services and free infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; USD 19 for adults and USD 19 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurante Grano de Oro

Things to do

  • 2 spa tubs
  • Gym
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Hot stone 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.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift (94 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 AM
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); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately USD 19 for adults and from USD 19 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 45 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 2)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 45

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Grano de Oro
Grano de Oro San Jose
Grano Hotel
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Hotel Grano de Oro San Jose
Hotel Oro
Oro Hotel
Hotel Grano De Oro San Jose Costa Rica
Hotel Grano Oro San Jose
Hotel Grano Oro
Grano Oro San Jose
Grano Oro
Hotel Grano de Oro Hotel
Hotel Grano de Oro San José
Hotel Grano de Oro Hotel San José

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Grano de Oro pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Grano de Oro?

As of 16 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Grano de Oro on 16 Mar 2025 start from AU$283.28, 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.

How much is parking at Hotel Grano de Oro?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Grano de Oro?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hotel Grano de Oro?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Hotel Grano de Oro provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of USD 45 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Grano de Oro located?

This family-friendly hotel is located in the city centre, within 1 mi (2 km) of Museum of Costa Rican Art and National Stadium of Costa Rica. National Theater and Jade Museum are also within 2 mi (3 km). San Jose Cemetery Station is 11 minutes by foot and San Jose Contraloria Station is 14 minutes.

Hotel Grano de Oro Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 809 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 159 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1001 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Romantic and beautiful establishment
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved our stay at this hotel. The staff was so helpful and friendly. The beds were great and the added garden view was a plus. We did a lot of walking but everything that was on our A list was within reach. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying in a tropical garden surrounding the rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Torben

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Heavenly hotel. Beautifully maintained with excellent restaurant and hot tubs. Staff is super helpful and kind. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very unique and charming
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Independent boutique hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Unique experience
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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4/10 Poor

Kellie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Sadly even though there was a better room available they didn’t offer an upgrade, even though we were probably the last people to check in for the night, and there was atleast one nicer room available. The bed and pillows didn’t seem to be of a quality of a hotel that I would rate excellent and the noise from the room above us was very audible. For breakfast we ordered fresh orange juice from the room service and a fruit dish, but the juice was not a fresh pressed juice and the fruit was quite bitter. Overall the staff was nice and the accommodation was clean, I just wouldn’t give it an excellent rating due to the room comforts lacking and the noise factors.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel Grano de Oro is a gem! Great restaurant, friendly service and easy parking made it an excellent choice for a couples' vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, extremely well maintained with very nice staff. Restaurant was very good though quite pricey. Only con was its location, quite a long walk to downtown area and very close to a busy unattractive stretch of highway.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clive

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at the Hotel Grano de Oro to celebrate my 60th birthday whilst in Costa Rica. Mr Marco Montoya, ensured that it was an occasion I will treasure forever. Nothing was too much trouble and the whole experience from the room and everything provided within it, to the fantastic birthday dinner proved this is an exemplary hotel with exemplary staff. We will definitely be back, as such an incredible hotel is not easy to find.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

STACEY

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant hotel with friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kris

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at Grano do Oro over 15 times since 2006. Every stay has been outstanding. The hotel is a romantic's dream. The restaurant is beyond outstanding. Perhaps this is the last place in Central America to represent the old work era. If you do not book a few nights at Grano de Oro, you are missing out on a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yorleny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I wished to stay longer
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Javier, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Gym can be better
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

nadjia

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert, las vegas

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel with excellent staff!
Very helpful and friendly staff. Beautiful grand exterior and very interesting breakfast menu. Everyone we met was extremely polite and kind, which we appreciated after a very long 2 days travelling. thank you! Sadly quite a bit of the hotel was being renovated so we weren’t able to access it but the parts we saw very very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Delicious food and good atmosphere…
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Benny

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Carpets are too old and dirty
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Luxury in Costa Rica’s Capital
A bit of relatively quiet luxury, in what is often the dusty and humid city of San Jose. Except for the absence of a swimming pool (they have two Jacuzzis on the roof instead), it is a lovely hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024