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Hotel Bougainvillea San José

3.5 star property
Hotel in Santo Tomas with fitness centre and outdoor tennis courts

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Porch
Bar (on property)
Porch
Meeting facility

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$407
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb

Explore the area

Map
100 metros al oeste de Santo Tomas, Santo Tomas, Heredia, Nov-00
  • Mercado Central
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Morazan Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Parque La Sabana
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Mountain View

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Mountain View

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Mountain View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Ceiling fan
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 33 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Santo Tomas

At Hotel Bougainvillea San José you'll be 2 km (1.2 mi) from INBio Park and 4 km (2.5 mi) from Estadio Ricardo Saprissa Ayma. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi, balconies and LCD TVs. .The restaurant, Vitrales, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Enjoy access to 2 outdoor tennis courts along with an outdoor swimming pool and a gym. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning full breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Santo Tomas hotel include National Stadium of Costa Rica and Sabana Park.

What's nearby

  • Morazan Park - 8 min drive
  • Central Park - 9 min drive
  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 9 min drive
  • National Stadium of Costa Rica - 11 min drive
  • Sabana Park - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Santo Domingo Santa Rosa Station - 6 min drive
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Soda La Parada - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Pollo A La Leña #11 - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Bar Restaurante Chumis - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Doña Tina - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Hotel Bougainvillea San José

Hotel in Santo Tomas with fitness centre and outdoor tennis courts
Hotel Bougainvillea San José offers its guests an outdoor pool, outdoor tennis courts, and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 1200 square feet (111 square metres) and includes conference space. A library, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at Hotel Bougainvillea San José. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Santo Tomas hotel.

  • 81 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • 1200 sq ft of conference space
  • 111 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1989
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel Bougainvillea San José offers 81 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

Dutch, English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: CRC 9,875 for adults and CRC 9,875 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Vitrales

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Piano

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 1,200 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 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

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Bougainvillea San José

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately CRC 9875 for adults and from CRC 9875 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 5 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 and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Bougainvillea Hotel
Bougainvillea Santo Domingo
Hotel Bougainvillea
Hotel Bougainvillea Santo Domingo
Hotel Bougainvillea Costa Rica/Province Of Heredia
Hotel Bougainvillea Santo Tomas
Bougainvillea Santo Tomas
Hotel Bougainvillea
Bougainvillea Jose Santo Tomas
Hotel Bougainvillea San José Hotel
Hotel Bougainvillea San José Santo Tomas
Hotel Bougainvillea San José Hotel Santo Tomas

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Bougainvillea San José?

Hotel Bougainvillea San José offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Bougainvillea San José?

As of 22 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Bougainvillea San José on 23 Feb 2025 start from NZ$406.68, 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 parking available at Hotel Bougainvillea San José?

Yep, Hotel Bougainvillea San José has a free self car park.

Does Hotel Bougainvillea San José have a pool?

Hotel Bougainvillea San José has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

What makes Hotel Bougainvillea San José a romantic place to stay?

Garden-view dining and a lounge bar, as well as pillowtop beds and private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel Bougainvillea San José.

Is Hotel Bougainvillea San José family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals and babysitting services, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Hotel Bougainvillea San José is a hit with families.

Does Hotel Bougainvillea San José serve breakfast?

Sure does, full breakfast is on offer daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Bougainvillea San José?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Bougainvillea San José?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Bougainvillea San José?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Bougainvillea San José?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Hotel Bougainvillea San José Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 300 out of 390 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 390 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 390 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 390 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 390 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

Emilie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just arrived…
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Maria

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Poorly trained staff. The hotel is in need of urgent repairs. Window cleaning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The gardens are beautiful. The employees very friendly. One of the gardeners showed us some sleeping owls and where to see the frogs at night.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very unique hotel with amazing garden paths and a nice pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Santiago

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

essam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice place, no AC in some rooms, ask first
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The huge botanical garden attached to the property was gorgeous and a lovely space to walk in. The lobby and dining room is beautifully decorated, with an incredible display of local rocks and minerals. The hotel ad implied our room would have handrails in the bathroom, but it did not.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Garden and great food!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful gardens with a wide variety of birds. The lobby has a mineral museum. The front desk receptionist Brian was very friendly and knowledgeable about the local wildlife. The breakfast was delicious. The room is spacious with views of the mountains and trees.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had excellent advice from the front desk after a medical incident that needed attention. They called the medical services, and an EMT group arrived within 20 minutes and attended to my injury. They were courteous, detailed, and thoroughly professional, and did not charge for the visit. We were thankful for the advice, and appreciate the medical system in Costa Rica.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

AIDA

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Serena, plano

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has very beautiful backyard, and the food served at the restaurant is also excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Beautiful clean place with gardens that must be visited
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s an older hotel so it’s somewhat outdated. I see where some will find charm in that. It’s a nice property with a nice garden area for walking. I paid for a Mountain View and honestly it was a parking lot and a roof visible from in the room. If you went outside and leaned around the corner from the balcony you could see downtown. It was quite Misleading in my opinion.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A haven of peace and beauty with attentive staff
This is such a beautiful and peaceful place to stay, from the artwork on the walls to the artefacts on shelves wherever you look. It’s also a geologist’s dream. The staff are really friendly and attentive, esp in the hotel restaurant. And the gorgeous gardens, the pool… we spent Christmas here and it was a perfect choice for peace and beauty. I can’t recommend the Bougainvillea enough .
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Bougainvillea has been here for decades and knows exactly what most of its patrons want. The rooms are clean and spacious, with fans rather than A/C (which is fine at this altitude), though the showers are getting a bit old fashioned. Probably the best garden you’ll see in a Costa Rican hotel, and a reliably good restaurant which is favoured by non-residents. I always stay here when in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

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

2/10 Terrible

Martha Ann

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had to pay for air-condition for the two bedroom. I would never stay there and I would not recommend this hotel
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
ida para mi cumpleaños
estoy muy feliz con el trato del hotel la comida todo estivo genial
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Still my favorite hotel in Costa Rica for 15 years
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023