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Hotel Colonial

3.0 star property
Colonial San José hotel in Catedral with free breakfast
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
January 2025
February 2025

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Junior Suite | View from room
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Front of property - evening/night
Terrace/patio
TV

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
The price is NZ$191
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan

Explore the area

Map
Calle 11, Avenidas 2 y 6, San José, San Jose, 4013
  • National Museum of Costa Rica
    5 min walk
  • La Esquina de Buenos Aires
    1 min walk
  • San Jose Procuradiria Museum Station
    3 min walk
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.)
    23 min drive

Room options

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 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
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 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
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 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
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 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

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for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
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About the area

San José

Hotel Colonial places you in the centre of San José, within a short 5-minute stroll of Jade Museum and Casino Fiesta. Highlights at this Colonial hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free buffet breakfast. .The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 3-property class Catedral hotel include National Museum of Costa Rica and Plaza de la Democracia.

What's nearby

  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 5 min walk
  • National Theater - 6 min walk
  • Plaza de la Cultura - 7 min walk
  • Central Park - 8 min walk
  • Sabana Park - 4 min drive

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

Colonial San José hotel in Catedral with free breakfast
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An outdoor pool, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at Hotel Colonial. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. For a fee, parking is available.

This Colonial San José hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1947
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Hotel Colonial offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with free toiletries and a ceiling fan. Satellite televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a shower.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

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)

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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Colonial

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

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)
  • Self-parking fee: USD 14.00 per day

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • 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

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Colonial?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Colonial?

As of 7 Jan 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Colonial on 19 Jan 2025 start from NZ$190.52, 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 Colonial?

Yep, Hotel Colonial has a self car park for USD 14.00 per day.

Does Hotel Colonial have a pool?

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

Does Hotel Colonial serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary buffet breakfast is offered daily from 7 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Colonial?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Colonial?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Colonial?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Colonial?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Hotel Colonial Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
R&R after surgery
After some emergency surgery in hospial, as the result of a twisting hernia, I knew which Hotel in San Jose I wanted to come back to for spme R&R, having already stayed at the Clonial already this week!
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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were charged over $80 USD for breakfast. Later I checked my email receipt from the original reservation and it said breakfast was included. The hotel website also says breakfast is included. I’m very disappointed. All noises from the hallway and seating area carried into our room on the first floor. My kids were exhausted but couldn’t sleep because of other guests making noise in common areas at 9:30 pm. The guests in the common area finally left at 10 pm but we could hear dishes being washed in the kitchen and the pool being cleaned until after 11 pm. The hotel was not dull, so I wish we had been given a room further from the noisy front desk/ restaurant. Speaking of the pool, when we arrived The hotel pool was not usable - water was dirty. There is no A.C. Fine, but the ceiling fan was useless and the only window that opened up was in the bathroom. We had to close the bathroom door because of the noise but it became too hot in the room. Finally, our bathroom and bedroom flooded when I showered! Water flowed from the shower in the opposite direction of the drain, pouring onto the floor and insert the door halfway to the bed. And when my husband went to ask for more towels to replace the ones we had used to clean the mess, it became clear this is something that is a regular occurrence. If I had paid $100 USD for this I wouldn’t be too upset. But with the breakfast up charge, it’s almost $200 USD. Not worth it!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and nice location close to the National Museum. Hotel is nice and clean and has great breakfast. But, I wouldn’t ask staff for any travel tips (we almost got stranded based on their suggestions)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022