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Hotel Colonial

3.0 star property
Colonial San José hotel in Catedral with free breakfast

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Hotel Colonial

Photo gallery for Hotel Colonial

Junior Suite | View from room
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Front of property - evening/night
Free daily buffet breakfast
Reception

Overview of Hotel Colonial

Reviews
7.8

Good

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

Explore the area

Map
Calle 11, Avenidas 2 y 6, San José, San Jose, 4013
  • Popular LocationLa Esquina de Buenos Aires1 min walk
  • Popular LocationNational Museum of Costa Rica5 min walk
  • Popular LocationSan Jose Viquez Square Station10 min walk
  • AirportSan José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)29 min drive
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Room options

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Junior Suite | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Junior Suite

Highlights

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

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Triple Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 151 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Quadruple Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Quadruple Room

Highlights

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

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Standard Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Room

Highlights

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

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Room Standard

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Full Bed(s)

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Full Bed(s) OR 4 Twin Bed(s)

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Bed(s)

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Suite Junior

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Full Bed(s)

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About the neighborhood

San José

Hotel Colonial is located in Catedral, a neighborhood in San José, and is near a train station. Simon Bolivar Zoo and Children's Museum are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Multiplaza Mall Escazu and Mercado Central. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at National Stadium of Costa Rica, or consider a night out at Parque Viva.
Visit our San José travel guideOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 5 min walk
  • National Theater - 6 min walk
  • Central Park - 8 min walk
  • San Pedro Mall - 3 min drive
  • Sabana Park - 4 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • La Esquina de Buenos Aires - 1 min walk
  • La Casa De Hot Pot - 2 min walk
  • Tin Jo - 1 min walk
  • Sapore Trattoria - 3 min walk
  • El Lobo Mestizo - 3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Colonial

Hotel located in Catedral
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 like:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Self parking (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a vending machine
  • Smoke-free premises, tour/ticket assistance, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A gift shop, luggage storage, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Colonial have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and room service.
More 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 transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–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

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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
  • In-room accessibility
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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 elevators
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 Apr 19, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Colonial on May 14, 2024 start from $78.24, excluding 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?

Check-out 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 10 minutes.

Hotel Colonial Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 163 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 163 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 163 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 163 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 163 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

6/10 Okay

Marlen

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Property Cleanliness & Great Location
Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
12:00 PM
Star Rating
3.0