DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica (San Antonio de Belen, Costa Rica)

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Doubletree Cariari by Hilton San Jose is centrally located 1 mile from Plaza Real Cariari mall and 5 miles from downtown San Jose. Show more

Swim-up bar, dining

Elegant restaurants, on-site shopping, a pool with swim-up bar, and a casino are a few of this Doubletree's many amenities. Wireless Internet access in public areas of the hotel is complimentary.

Wi-Fi, U.S. TV stations

All guestrooms have wireless Internet access, 37-inch LCD TVs with HBO and U.S. stations, and safes. Executive rooms feature a daily complimentary happy hour and a pillow menu. Hide

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King non-smoking


		One king Sweet Dreams® bed. Wireless Internet access (surcharge). 37-inch LCD TVs with cable service, HBO, ESPN, and U.S. stations. Multi-line phone with voice mail. Clock radio with MP3 player connection. Desk with ergonomic chair. Safe, minibar, and coffee/tea maker. Bathroom with black marble counters and Neutrogena bath amenities. Bathrobes and slippers. Hair dryer and iron/ironing board. Nonsmoking.

King Executive NoSmkg


		One king Sweet Dreams® bed. Wireless Internet access (surcharge). 37-inch LCD TVs with cable service, HBO, ESPN, and U.S. stations. Multi-line phone with voice mail. Clock radio with MP3 player connection. Desk with ergonomic chair. Safe, minibar, and coffee/tea maker. Bathroom with black marble counters and Neutrogena bath amenities. Bathrobes and slippers. Hair dryer and iron/ironing board. Access to private lounge. Complimentary Continental breakfast. Nonsmoking.

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Two double Sweet Dreams® beds with premium bedding including down comforter and hypo-allergenic pillows. Wireless Internet access (surcharge). 37-inch LCD TVs with cable service, HBO, ESPN, and U.S. stations. Multi-line phone with voice mail. Clock radio with MP3 player connection. Desk with ergonomic chair. Safe, minibar, and coffee/tea maker. Bathroom with black marble counters and Neutrogena bath amenities. Bathrobes and slippers. Hair dryer and iron/ironing board. Nonsmoking.

King Bed Smoking


		One king Sweet Dreams® bed. Wireless Internet access (surcharge). 37-inch LCD TVs with cable service, HBO, ESPN, and U.S. stations. Multi-line phone with voice mail. Clock radio with MP3 player connection. Desk with ergonomic chair. Safe, minibar, and coffee/tea maker. Bathroom with black marble counters and Neutrogena bath amenities. Bathrobes and slippers. Hair dryer and iron/ironing board. Smoking.

King Executive Smoking


		One king Sweet Dreams® bed. Wireless Internet access (surcharge). 37-inch LCD TVs with cable service, HBO, ESPN, and U.S. stations. Multi-line phone with voice mail. Clock radio with MP3 player connection. Desk with ergonomic chair. Safe, minibar, and coffee/tea maker. Bathroom with black marble counters and Neutrogena bath amenities. Bathrobes and slippers. Hair dryer and iron/ironing board. Access to private lounge. Complimentary Continental breakfast. Smoking.

Two Doubles smoking


Two double Sweet Dreams® beds. Wireless Internet access (surcharge). 37-inch LCD TVs with cable service, HBO, ESPN, and U.S. stations. Multi-line phone with voice mail. Clock radio with MP3 player connection. Desk with ergonomic chair. Safe, minibar, and coffee/tea maker. Bathroom with black marble counters and Neutrogena bath amenities. Bathrobes and slippers. Hair dryer and iron/ironing board. Smoking.

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		1 king bed. Premium bedding. Desk. Ergonomic chair. In-room safe. 37-inch LCD TVs with cable service, HBO, ESPN, and U.S. stations. Multi-line phone. Telephone. Voice mail. Clock radio. Minibar. Refrigerator. Coffee/tea maker. Shower/tub combination. Hair dryer. Complimentary toiletries. Iron/ironing board. Blackout drapes/curtains. Welcome amenities. Air conditioning. Climate control. Smoking rooms.

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Hotel Policies & Fees

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are 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.
Pets not allowed
Check-out time is noon
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
No elevators

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Property Amenities

Situated on 134 tropically landscaped acres, Doubletree Cariari by Hilton San Jose is is centrally located 1 mile from Plaza Real Cariari mall, 5 miles from downtown San Jose, and easily accessible to all major businesses/attractions in and near the capital.

The hotel is home to an award-winning fusion-cuisine restaurant, a casual-dining restaurant with a poolside terrace, and a lobby bar with live nightly entertainment.

A beautiful outdoor pool area features a sundeck with fountain, a swim-up bar, a children's pool, a spa tub, and a sauna.

On-site shops include a jewelry store, an art gallery, and a beauty parlor. A fitness room and staffed business center (surcharge) are also on site. Wireless Internet access is complimentary throughout public areas of the hotel.

24-hour front desk
Air-conditioned public areas
Airport transportation (surcharge)
Audio-visual equipment
Babysitting or child care
Ballroom(s)
Banquet facilities
Number of floors - 3
Bar/lounge
Barbecue grill(s)
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Complimentary newspapers in lobby
Computer rental
Concierge desk
Multiple large conference rooms
Currency exchange
Doorman/doorwoman
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Event catering
Exhibit space
Fitness facilities
Gift shops or newsstand
Hair salon

Health club
Internet access in public areas - complimentary
Internet access - wireless
Multilingual staff
Total number of rooms - 222
Parking (free)
Patio
Poolside bar
Porter/bellhop
Restaurant(s) in hotel
Room service (24 hours)
Sauna
Secretarial services
Security guard
Shoe shine
Shopping on site
Spa tub
Swimming pool - children's
Swimming pool - outdoor
Swim-up bar
Television in lobby
Tour assistance
Translation services
Umbrella
Wedding services
Number of buildings/towers - 1

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Rooms

All 222 guestrooms feature 37-inch LCD TVs with cable service, HBO, ESPN, and U.S. stations; multi-line phones with voice mail; and safes. Wireless Internet access is available (surcharge). Guest accommodations at this hotel offer the Sweet Dreams® by Doubletree Sleep Experience bed, which includes a plush-top mattress that is triple sheeted with high-thread-count linens; a down comforter (bedspread); and a supply of jumbo pillows.

Executive rooms have access to a private lounge with a daily complimentary happy hour. These rooms also feature bathrobes and slippers, a pillow menu, and down duvets.

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Room Amenities

Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Internet access (surcharge)
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
HBO
Blackout drapes/curtains
Climate control
Clock radio
Coffee/tea maker
Complimentary toiletries
Cribs (infant beds) available
Desk
Electronic/magnetic keys
Extra towels/bedding
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping

In-room safe
Wireless Internet access
Iron/ironing board
Ergonomic chair
Cable television service
Minibar
Multi-line phone
Premium television channel(s)
Rollaway beds available
Shower/tub combination
Smoking permitted
Turndown service (on request)
Voice mail
Wake-up calls
Welcome amenities
LCD television
ESPN

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Dining

Curime Restaurant - Formal dining. International-fusion cuisine and steakhouse. Views of forest landscape through floor-to-ceiling windows. Cozy bar. Live entertainment on weekends. Serves dinner.

Las Tejas Restaurant - Casual dining. International cuisine with local specialties. Terrace dining with views of the pool. À la carte lunch and dinner.

Chiriqui Bar - Located off the lobby. Light meals and cocktails. Live entertainment nightly. Open late morning till late night.

El Chapuzon - Swim-up bar. Cocktails. Open from late morning till late.

Room service - Available 24 hours a day.

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Recreation

Doubletree Cariari by Hilton San Jose has an adult pool with swim-up bar, a children's pool, a spa tub, and a poolside sauna. A small fitness center contains state-of-the-art cardio machines and strength-training equipment.

Shuttle service is provided on request to Valle de Golf, an 18-hole, par-71 golf course 10 minutes away (surcharge).

The recreational activities listed below are available on site or nearby this Costa Rica hotel; fees may apply.

Swimming on site

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Ivan C from Atlanta, GA

5.0

out of 5

“"Loved it, and will continue staying at Cariari Hilton anytime me and my family travel to SJO!"”

Beautiful property, very well maintain, not a secret to noone that food in Costa Rica is expensive, but food at Cariari Hilton is EXTREMELY expensive. Per example a cup of coffee ¢2,500.00 colones or $5.00, lunch 1 burger, 1 sandwich and 1 grilled chicken breast and steam veggies for our 21 months old infant total for all that ¢31,250.00 colones or $62.50 dollars.... get great food for half of the price at the shopping Mall across the highway... they have a great Italian retaurant, and our favorite: Rosti Pollos- awesome! also you will find McDonalds, KFC, Taco Hell, to mention a few. NOW, the staff at the Cariari Hilton is AWESOME!!!! they will make sure you are happy and they will satisfy every need, KUDOS to you maid and the housekeeping crew, they were incredible, they knew we were traveling with an infant and they made sure we had what we needed at all times. One more thing, this property should have all employees and all locals-costarican nationals attending seminars, conventions and meetin at their property (wich were a lot of them all week), parked their cars in the back of their Hotel parking lot and NOT it's guest, just an observation, overall, we will be back!

Area recommendations

STAY OUT OF SAN JOSE DOWNTOWN!!!!!

Getting around

If you never driven outside the U.S. a driver in San Jose, Costa Rica is a MOST have...no kidding!

Xavier from San Francisco, CA

4.0

out of 5

“Nice Clean and Comfortable”

We were only there overnight, but the Staff was very welcoming and made our short overnight worth it. Driving there CAN be a little awkward (as can any place in Costa Rica) so if you go, have a taxi take you there....worth the $10.00 USD. I would stay there again.

A Traveler from Palatine, IL

5.0

out of 5

“Great Hotel for Tall People”

Luisiana had awesome beds and very artistic layout of the rooms. We had the kitchen suite for 2 adults and an 7 yr old, plenty of space. Came with a Mac computer, free internet and free international and local calls. Cool bathroom, but the shower head was up around 6.5 ft. and since it was open, half the bathroom got wet from the splashing. The kitchen cabinets with the dishes were also way out of my reach. Overall we loved the beds, extra roominess, and attention to aesthetic appeal. Would happily go back again even with the "tall" quirks.

Area recommendations

Getting up early to see Poas Volcano followed by LaPaz Waterfall Gardens, is a must do!! This was by far the most exciting day of our entire trip. La Paz might be aimed at the tourists, but it was AMAZING! You can easily spend an entire day there. Each item was more amazing than the last. I think we spent 5 hours there and I felt rushed. I wished I could have had another half day. If you are traveling with kids and they are missing some American fun, the Kentucky Fried Chickent (KFC) near the hotel is a stitch. It is 2 stories, with party rooms, a glass walkway on the top floor, a multilevel play place, and 4 large screen TVs playing kids favorites. I have never, ever seen a KFC like this. The food was typical except for the deserts, which had quite a tasty selection.

When to go

We went in late July early August, which is considered the wet season. There were a couple of thunderstorms and it rained or drizzled or clouded over every afternoon around 3 or 4. Didn't stop us. You just have to get started earlier and then enjoy a slow dinner. Meals/wait staff are not to be rushed around here. One unfortunate lunch took 3 hours for us to finish.

Getting around

If you are driving, make sure you rent a GPS unti from Costa Rica at the car rental. It is worth it's weight in gold! And find out what the locals' time estimate is to get somewhere, the roads are so much slower than you would think. (It takes at least 4 hours to get from the airport to Manuel Antonio which is ~135 kilometers)

What to pack

ATM CARD!!!! VISA not Mastercard or American Express. They charge a 15-20% processing fee to MC and AM EX. Almost everything is paid in cash.

Must see

Poas Volcano and La Paz Waterfall Gardens Manuel Antonio National Park Rainmaker Rainforest Aerial Tram (if you are not a zip liner)

Dining

Make sure you allow plenty of time for food to be served if you are dining at a more authentic location.

A Traveler from Scottsdale, AZ

1.0

out of 5

“AWFUL big infested hotel.”

We checked into the hotel, seemed fine at first. Bellman forgot to tell us that the key needed to be left in the reader next to the door otherwise the power will shut off, I thought there was a blackout at the hotel. The phones didn't work in the room. I also found bugs in my bed and was bitten all over. The next morning took a shower with scalding hot water. We were promised by the front desk that our breakfast buffet would be boxed and ready by 445am when we left for the airport and it was not. Glad it was for only one night, wouldn't stay there even if it was free.

Area recommendations

We really enjoyed Le Cameleon in Puerto Viego and Tabacon in La Fortuna which were only $50/$75 more per night. The Double Tree was a horrible value in comparison.

A Traveler

4.0

out of 5

“Loved the surroundings and layout of the hotel”

The hotel employees treated us with respect. The room was really cleaned. The only issue we had is that during the entire stay, housekeeping did not replace the hand towels or replenish the soap. Each day we had to request hand towels.

Diana L from Bellevue, WA

4.0

out of 5

“Very clean - not a bug in sight.”

OK, so I saw 1 cockroach, but after staying there for 7 days and not even hardly seeing a fly or mosquito, I was so happy. The hotel seems to be a little older, which makes it hard for me to deem it 4-stars. Food was pretty, good, but expensive. If you get the basic room with no food plan included, use room service instead of eating at the buffet, the continental breakfast for room service was great and the same foods that were out on the buffet. Pool was super clean. My only wish was that there might have been more live entertainment. One night there was a piano player at the bar though. There's a grocery store very close to the hotel so you can get drinks there for a great price and bring them back if you want a private happy hour.

Area recommendations

Book a day trip to Tortuga Island on a Calypso Cruise. It is worth the trip. Make sure to take that tour, the others are not nearly as good. The food and service was great.

When to go

April was so perfect. Not humid, not buggy. Wear sunscreen!

Getting around

It's not recommended to rent a car, taxis are fast and they know all the tricks to getting out of the traffic jams.

Leslie H. from Bothell, Washington

5.0

out of 5

“Great place to begin our vacation”

After a long day of travel we loved arriving at this little jewel! The people were friendly, and the hotel lovely. Nice pool, open air restaurant and other amenities. The hot tub wasn't working but do you really need one in Costa Rica? Good for couples and families.

Comment from the hotel's management

thank you very much for your comments and for choosing Doubletree Cariari for your stay in Costa Rica. I have forwarded your note to the entire staff thanking them for providing consistent service and making our guests feel at home. We are very sorry that you encountered trouble with the hot tub. We conduct routine maintenance on this equipment; unfortunately some parts were delayed in arriving to the country in April. We have now completed the works and the facilities are restored. Once again thank you for your comments and look forward to have you back soon.

Hotel Management, General Manager

Posted Jun 15 2011

A Traveler from NY

3.0

out of 5

“Close to the airport”

I have visited CR many times over the past 13 years. I rarely stay in San Jose, but when I do I stay near the airport. Cariari is a great option, but the service is very different now than when the hotel was owned by the Real group. Back then, they would be all over you... but the rooms were $200/night so you get what you pay for. The biggest disappointment is the $12.00 taxi charge to the airport. Most all other comparable hotels have a free service... and the actual meter charge from the Cariari to SJO is about $3.00. I thought the charge was in poor taste. I would not stay here again alone just to get to the airport. There are other options that are similar. The place is very family friendly so it is worth the stay with Kids. Safe and controlled.

Area recommendations

Barrio Amon: Great historical location and most hotels are owned by Ticos. Not safe after dark, but few places are in San Jose.

What to pack

Leave your leather boots behind! If you are on an extended trip in the wet season May-Aug, you will be better off with rubber boots! Leather never dries and your feet will be very unhappy. Just look at the locals... no leather! AND NO sandals if you plan to go into any forested areas. Use close toed shoes... safer for insects and snakes!

Comment from the hotel's management

thank you so much for your comment. We take all feedback seriously and sincerely regret we did not meet your expectations this time. We believe that you have confused our hotel with another one, as Cariari has never been owned by Real group. The private taxi ride to the airport cost of $12.00 is in line with comparable hotels in the area. We do offer a shared shuttle service that operates at designated times for $8.00 per trip. All travelers can arrange this service by contacting our concierge department directly. We have conducted a survey and validated that Registered Taxi fares from Cariari to San Jose downtown are in the $20.00 range. We appreciate the feedback you provided us as it allow us to look into our customers experiences and work to improve all aspects that we can following our commitment to all our guests.

Hotel Management, General Manager

Posted Jun 15 2011

A Traveler from Long Island, NY

4.0

out of 5

“Pleasant hotel near airport”

Nice, convenient hotel. The hotel was pretty but the rooms could use an update. There were nice facilities at the hotel. The buffet breakfast was disappointing.

A Traveler from bay area, ca

4.0

out of 5

“good for family with kids”

Clean, quiet and can walk to nearby mall. Room is big and free wifi at lobby is nice. Pool is big. Jacuzzi can be 3c hotter. I would stay here again.

Area recommendations

not much area in SJ. Go to downtown Mercado for a hour or so.

Getting there

double tree is a bit hard to find and if you miss it the 1st time, hard to turn around on highway 1. Tip is, 1: stay on the right side of 3 lane from airport. 2: if you see Marriott turn off sign and when hit the peak of hill, turn right into side road.

Comment from the hotel's management

Thank you for posting your review about Doubletree Cariari. We are glad to hear that you found our facilities suitable for your family and that they had a good time here. About the hotel location, we are on the road parallel to Canas Highway #1. Because the highway runs higher than the hotel grounds and there is lots of vegetation, sometimes it is difficult to spot us as you drive by. When driving from the airport stay on the right lane, take the right exit beneath the Belen bridge and follow the road until you see the hotel sign on the right. We appreciate your feedback.

Hotel Management, General Manager

Posted Jun 16 2011

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