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Hotel Colonial

3.0 star property
Colonial hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Free daily buffet breakfast
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
TV
Reception
At Hotel Colonial, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. In addition to a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Junior Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Quadruple Room

Highlights

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

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • National Museum of Costa Rica - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Morazan Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • National Theater - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Central Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sabana Park - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

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
  • ‪Shakti - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Puchos - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tin Jo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Casa De Hot Pot - ‬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 like:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe
  • A banquet hall, a gift shop, and a vending machine
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
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

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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); 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

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 40 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 10 per night(492 ft away; open 24 hours)

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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.

Is Hotel Colonial pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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 40 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Colonial located?

Located in Catedral, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Casino Fiesta, National Museum of Costa Rica, and Plaza de la Democracia. Jade Museum 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.

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Hotel Colonial Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 206 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 81 out of 206 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 206 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 206 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 206 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Faby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excelente ubicacion
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice. Small and personable. Staff very nice. Good location to walk to museums.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is conveniently located in downtown San Jose. Parking was easy enough in a secure lot around the corner. Breakfast was a highlight, with an array of fresh fruits, gallo pinto, and scrambled eggs. Our room (35) had an exceedingly small bathroom and had windows facing the street, though noise was not bad. Our television did not work, but the bed was comfortable enough.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

jean francois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bon petit-déjeuner, bon restaurant, très proche du centre-ville, parking extérieur sécurisé, reste un peu bruyant du fait de la cour intérieure et de certains clients pas très discret.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Places is beautiful and in a great location to be down town. Area around the hotel isn’t safe after dark but hotel does a great job to keep inside safe.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a good location, easy to walk to some of the major sites of the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable and in an excellent location to explore San Jose. Friendly, efficient, comfortable bed and a good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Felix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nettes und freundliches Personal. Gutes Frühstück, nette Lokale in der Umgebung, Innenstadt ist gut zu Fuß erreichbar
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Katie

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

Kitaro

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disponizar mais toalhas, e a tv nao estava funcionando.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ranae

Liked: Amenities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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

8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and restaurant was amazing. Very cute property. Only problem was no hot water. We stayed twice with 2 days in between and it did not get fixed.

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

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

6/10 Okay

Meghan

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

6/10 Okay

Augusto

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Juan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No idea how this place even has an 8 score on here. In costa rica for a week with 4 different hotels throughout the country and this one by far the bad one. Lobby was cute but room was filthy. Old furniture that is scratched and beat up from the tables to the shelves. Super thin pillows and toilet paper. Walls had huge stains all over them. Nothing like the photos. Also the room doesnt seem to have AC, i turned it down to 20 and it never got cool, woke up in the middle of the night sweaty. I stood on the bed to feel the smallest trickle of air come out of a single vent. We went to take a shower and no hot water. Called front desk and they said they would check on the boiler, then a callback 5 minutes later they tell us its broken and there wont be any hot water. The breakfast was above my expectstions and thats because the night before was so bad i expected it to be on par eith the room. Would not recommend this place, and I've stayed all over latin america in all different kinds of hotels and hostels. This one not worth it in my opinion.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Marlen

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

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rogelio Tinajera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivana

Stayed 1 night in May 2025