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A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

A spacious dining area with wooden ceiling beams, large windows, and a buffet setup.

A man and woman sitting on a red carpeted area with a glass table, in a room with large windows and a piano in the background.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, polished tile flooring, and a reception desk.

1. Barceló San José

Uruca

lachlan

$75 nightly

$85 total

Nov 4 - Nov 5

Total with taxes and fees

A rooftop pool with lounge chairs and a view of mountains.

A snack display with chips and a refrigerated beverage section in a modern store.

A modern kitchen area with a buffet setup, including a coffee station and refrigerated beverage dispensers.

A modern living room with a round coffee table, green armchairs, and a grey sofa. There is a large window with sheer curtains and a view of greenery outside.

2. Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

Ciudad Cariari

Lavasha

$110 nightly

$124 total

Oct 19 - Oct 20

Total with taxes and fees

A nighttime outdoor pool area with multiple dining tables and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a pool.

A gym with cardio equipment, weight machines, and a pool view.

A restaurant with multiple dining areas, a bar, and large windows offering a view of greenery.

A modern living room with a wooden staircase, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a compact kitchen area with a refrigerator and a coffee machine.

3. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

Ciudad Cariari

Evarista F

$85 nightly

$96 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

A modern outdoor seating area with a central fire feature, surrounded by cushioned seating and plants.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a seating area.

A buffet with various dishes, including salads, soups, and grains, in a modern kitchen setting.

A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, wooden cabinets, and a round dining table with black chairs.

4. Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu

San Rafael

Duane

$101 nightly

$115 total

Nov 14 - Nov 15

Total with taxes and fees

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a variety of seating options.

A modern lobby with a large window, a vertical plant wall, and a seating area with a lamp.

A bar area with a curved wooden counter, multiple bar stools, and shelves with bottles and decorative items.

A modern hotel entrance with a covered outdoor area, large windows, and a prominent sign.

5. Hyatt Centric San José Escazú

San Rafael

Melissa

$110 nightly

$124 total

Nov 13 - Nov 14

Total with taxes and fees

An outdoor bar area with seating and a view of a modern building.

A modern multi-story hotel with a glass facade, outdoor seating areas, and a landscaped courtyard.

A modern interior with a central reception desk, wooden paneling, and a variety of decorative items on shelves.

A modern bar area with a marble countertop, multiple bar stools, and a wine rack.

6. AC Hotel San Jose Escazu

San Rafael

Felipe

$134 nightly

$152 total

Nov 15 - Nov 16

Total with taxes and fees

A modern lobby with a high ceiling, geometric light fixtures, and contemporary furniture.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a modern building with a glass facade, and a sign for "PIZZA REPUBLICA".

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar area, and seating.

A modern bar area with a large flat-screen TV, bar stools, and a view of the city through large windows.

7. Hilton Garden Inn Santa Ana San Jose

Santa Ana

Ronald

$118 nightly

$134 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

Total with taxes and fees

A bar area with multiple stools, shelves with glassware, and hanging plants.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a sofa, and a small ottoman.

A modern bar area with a curved ceiling, bar stools, and a variety of plants.

A long dining table set with glassware, plates, and cutlery, surrounded by wicker chairs.

8. Hyatt Place San José/Pinares

Sánchez

Engel

$131 nightly

$147 total

Nov 6 - Nov 7

Total with taxes and fees

A modern hotel building with a prominent 'eLoft' sign, multiple floors, and a covered entrance area.

A restaurant with a modern interior, featuring high ceilings with exposed beams, hanging pendant lights, and a mix of seating arrangements including tables and booths.

A modern lounge area with sofas, armchairs, and ottomans arranged for socializing.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and a pool.

9. Aloft by Marriott San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica

Pozos

Emmanuel

$110 nightly

$124 total

Oct 30 - Oct 31

Total with taxes and fees

A swimming pool with a view of a sunset and buildings in the background.

A dining area with a long table, multiple chairs, and artwork on the walls.

An outdoor dining area of Studio Hotel Café Bar & Grill with tables and chairs, surrounded by greenery.

A hotel entrance with a staircase, potted plants, and a sign reading "STUDIO HOTEL BOUTIQUE".

10. Studio Hotel Boutique

Santa Ana

Irina

$81 nightly

$92 total

Nov 14 - Nov 15

Total with taxes and fees

A modern office space with a large window, a desk with computers, two grey sofas, a coffee table, and a large abstract painting on the orange wall.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining area, and a kitchen counter.

A lobby with a large orange wall, a modern art piece, and a reception desk.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

11. City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica

Ulloa

Nidia

$73 nightly

$82 total

Oct 23 - Oct 24

Total with taxes and fees

A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a chandelier, and a large mural of a forest.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a wine rack.

A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a wooden nightstand with a floral arrangement, and a lamp in the background.

A casino area with multiple slot machines and a chandelier.

12. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

Carmen

"My preferred place to stay in San Jose (have probably stayed here at least 20 times, and I have stayed at many places in town so I have a fair idea of what's "normal" here even for the high-end hotels). Large and clean rooms, great location and staff. Only downside is there is no restaurant/bar in the hotel, rather in the separate casino which is a bit sleazy for my tastes. But there are decent restaurants within a short walk."

Scott

$80 nightly

$91 total

Oct 23 - Oct 24

Total with taxes and fees

A modern outdoor patio with a fire feature, seating, and a view of mountains.

A modern outdoor pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by potted plants and a view of distant buildings.

A modern hotel with multiple floors, featuring amenities such as a restaurant, pharmacy, and convenience store.

A modern bar area with a high ceiling, exposed wooden beams, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves. There are bar stools and a counter with a green tiled backsplash.

13. Hyatt Place Cariari Convention Center

Ulloa

sergey

$106 nightly

$120 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

A modern interior with a large window, a balcony with outdoor seating, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a mural on the wall.

A rooftop garden with seating areas and a view of surrounding buildings.

A bar area with a wooden counter, shelves of bottles, and two lamps.

14. Hotel Presidente

Catedral

Brenda

$106 nightly

$120 total

Oct 17 - Oct 18

Total with taxes and fees

A modern hotel with a curved facade, multiple floors, and a central atrium.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a potted plant, and a decorative wall.

A modern reception area with a counter, a decorative plant, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a large painting, and a unique light fixture.

15. Residence Inn by Marriott San Jose Escazu

San Rafael

Gretchen

$147 nightly

$166 total

Nov 6 - Nov 7

Total with taxes and fees

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a lifebuoy, and lounge chairs.

A spacious lobby with large windows, a green wall feature, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A modern interior with seating arrangements, a decorative wall, and large windows.

An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, large windows with a city view, and hanging lamps.

16. Sheraton San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica

San Rafael

Charito Lutgarda

$137 nightly

$155 total

Nov 15 - Nov 16

Total with taxes and fees

A swimming pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by potted plants and lounge chairs.

A modern building with a central glass atrium, surrounded by lush greenery and a small water feature.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, multiple seating areas, a reception desk, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

17. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

San Francisco

Kemal

$93 nightly

$105 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Total with taxes and fees

A spacious atrium with a modern staircase, multiple seating areas, and a high ceiling.

A restaurant interior with wooden partitions, a bar area, and a tiled floor.

A spacious indoor courtyard with multiple seating areas, large windows, and potted plants.

A modern building with a courtyard featuring a gravel path, various plants, and indoor lighting.

18. Isla Verde Hotel

Pavas

Tej

$81 nightly

$92 total

Oct 22 - Oct 23

Total with taxes and fees

A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a partition with vertical lines.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a mounted TV, wooden paneling, a gray sofa with a yellow cushion, and a framed picture on the wall.

A Holiday Inn Express building with a modern design, featuring a large entrance canopy and a well-maintained landscaped area with palm trees and shrubs.

19. Holiday Inn Express San Jose Forum by IHG

Pozos

Anessa

$101 nightly

$114 total

Oct 23 - Oct 24

Total with taxes and fees

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by a stone deck, with a building in the background.

A long, tiled kitchen with a view of the street through a window.

A spacious room with high ceilings, large windows, and wooden furniture.

A staircase with decorative elements, a covered outdoor area with plants, and a building with a white facade.

20. Hotel Santo Tomás

Carmen

Andres

$60 nightly

$68 total

Oct 19 - Oct 20

Total with taxes and fees

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Top San Rafael Arriba Hotel Reviews

Hotel Presidente

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was in a good location and was very clean and neat. the staff was very friendly and helpful , breakfast was included and was very good, there was free secured parking, the one thing that I did not like was the guest policy no additional guest are allowed after check-in."

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel is very clean with big rooms and very close to the airport. The shuttle service is good. Parking at the hotel for the week of our travel was included which was very nice. We would definitely stay here again for the convenience to the airport."

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location. Friendly staff"

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

10/10 Excellent

"Limpieza excelente. Atención del personal excelente . Personal amable, responsable. Olvidé mi teléfono. En la zona cercana al comedor; pasaron algunos minutos, pude recogerlo de donde la había colocado. Cómo Enfermera pensionada. Me preocupa. El baño cuando uno se baña , el jabón y otros que usa el piso se pone muy resbaladizo. A mí me ocurrió puse un paño y asunto resuelto. Las personas mayores. Somos muy frágiles y casi siempre cualquier caída. Nos ocasionamos Fracturas en cadera , miembros inferiores o superiores. Ustedes solicitan 25 caracteres."

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

8/10 Good

"This was a short stay that didn’t start well, we booked this hotel because we had a quick overnight before continuing , and it was disappointing that the airport shuttle service was not well coordinated. It was not easy to find the lick-up location but once there, we ended up having to call the hotel after waiting more than 20 minutes. Whoever answered basically blamed us for not being visible to the driver (we were standing right in front of the sign) so he left. Once we arrived at the hotel, all was as expected- clean, friendly staff and good breakfast"

Hyatt Centric San José Escazú

10/10 Excellent

"An Exceptional Hotel - Hospitality at Its Finest It was a privilege to have stayed here. The stunning lobby and beautiful restaurant create an atmosphere of sophisticated elegance. But what truly distinguishes this hotel is its remarkable staff. The level of hospitality is outstanding - gracious, attentive, and genuinely caring. Throughout my entire stay, I felt completely looked after, with every need met with warmth and professionalism. I felt genuinely welcomed and valued. An unforgettable stay, and a hotel I wholeheartedly recommend. My sincere appreciation to the entire staff for making my visit so exceptional. Special thank you to Didsy, Fabiola, Carlos, Ronny, Waleska, Adrian, and Fernando."

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

10/10 Excellent

"We arrived into SJO at 10pm, their 24 hour free shuttle was super easy to catch just after exiting customs. The bed was very comfortable and had amazing pillows. The partnership with Alamo Rental Cars was great as the next morning our car rental was dropped off to us. We’ll stay here again on our way out of the country as they have an easy drop-off for the keys of the rental. For anyone flying into San Jose, I would 100% recommend this location for your first night. Hotel staff was friendly and helpful. Morning breakfast included was pretty good. Thank you!"

Hotel Mango

10/10 Excellent

"Excelente"

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and comfortable"

More cheap stays in San Rafael Arriba

Hotel Pacandé

200 mts Norte 50 mts Oestet Alajuela Alajuela

$19 nightly

$21 total

Oct 20 - Oct 21

Total with taxes and fees

8.2/10 Very Good! (263 reviews)

Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

Avenida 6, between Calle 21 & 25 San José San Jose

$19 nightly

$22 total

Oct 17 - Oct 18

Total with taxes and fees

8/10 Very Good! (373 reviews)

Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House

Avenida 3, Calles 2 y Central Alajuela

$28 nightly

$32 total

Oct 19 - Oct 20

Total with taxes and fees

9.2/10 Wonderful! (616 reviews)

Toucan Hostel

Barrio cacique Rio Segundo Provincia de Alajuela

$29 nightly

$33 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Total with taxes and fees

9/10 Wonderful! (47 reviews)

Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose

C. La Haya Alajuela Provincia de Alajuela

$35 nightly

$40 total

Nov 9 - Nov 10

Total with taxes and fees

Viajero San José Hostel

15 C. 13 San José San José

$40 nightly

$45 total

Oct 19 - Oct 20

Total with taxes and fees

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in San Rafael Arriba?

The best area to stay in San Rafael Arriba is the central area around the main square and church, particularly for those seeking convenience and local character.This central section of San Rafael Arriba is where most of the local activity happens. You'll find a selection of local eateries, shops, and essential services within walking distance. The main church, Iglesia de San Rafael Arcángel, is a prominent landmark, and the surrounding streets offer a glimpse into daily Costa Rican life.For travelers who appreciate a comfortable and convenient experience, staying near the town center is ideal. It provides easy access to local amenities and a sense of being connected to the community. You'll find a mix of smaller, locally-run establishments and some more modern conveniences here.Couples looking for a relaxing and authentic experience will find this area suitable. It offers a quieter pace compared to larger cities, with opportunities to enjoy local cuisine and stroll through the town without feeling overwhelmed.

When is the best time to go to San Rafael Arriba?

The best time to go to San Rafael Arriba is during the dry season, which runs from December to April.During these months, you'll experience ample sunshine and pleasant temperatures, typically ranging from the low 70s to mid-80s Fahrenheit (22-29°C). This makes it ideal for exploring the natural beauty of the region, including activities like hiking and visiting coffee plantations without the interruption of daily rain showers.The shoulder months of May and November can also be good choices. While you might encounter occasional rain, particularly in the afternoons, the landscapes are lush, and you'll find fewer crowds.

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You can cancel your hotel reservation on Expedia, though it depends on the cancellation policy of your booking. Most bookings are refundable if canceled within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by logging in, going to "My Trips", and selecting your reservation. To find flexible deals, filter your search by "Fully refundable property" for hotels in San Rafael Arriba.

How much is the nightly rate at a San Rafael Arriba hotel?

Prices for hotels in San Rafael Arriba often vary, but you can find a great deal from $21 on Expedia. All sorts of factors affect price, such as the time of year or the days of the week you choose for your stay. Find the best deals by being flexible with your dates, and sort search results by "Price: low to high" for the cheapest rate.

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Our top choices for San Rafael Arriba hotels

1. Barceló San José

2. Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose

3. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

4. Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu

5. Hyatt Centric San José Escazú

6. AC Hotel San Jose Escazu

7. Hilton Garden Inn Santa Ana San Jose

8. Hyatt Place San José/Pinares

9. Aloft by Marriott San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica

10. Studio Hotel Boutique

11. City Express by Marriott San Jose Costa Rica

12. Sleep Inn Hotel Paseo Las Damas

13. Hyatt Place Cariari Convention Center

14. Hotel Presidente

15. Residence Inn by Marriott San Jose Escazu

16. Sheraton San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica

17. Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica

18. Isla Verde Hotel

19. Holiday Inn Express San Jose Forum by IHG

20. Hotel Santo Tomás

Top San Rafael Arriba Hotel Reviews

Hotel Presidente

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

Hyatt Centric San José Escazú

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hotel Mango

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton

More cheap stays in San Rafael Arriba

Hotel Pacandé

Costa Rica Backpackers - Hostel

Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House

Toucan Hostel

Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose

Viajero San José Hostel

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