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Hotel Colonial

3.0 star property

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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.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
The current price is ₹7,179
₹8,112 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul

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

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Quadruple Room

  • City view
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Junior Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Located in Catedral, a neighbourhood in San José, Hotel Colonial is near a train station. Shoppers can check out Multiplaza Mall Escazu, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Sabana Park and Braulio Carrillo National Park. 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 guide
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Calle 11, Avenidas 2 y 6, San José, San Jose, 4013

What's nearby

  • A yellow building with a flag, steps, and a fence.
    National Museum of Costa Rica
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A gazebo with a dome roof surrounded by trees and a park.
    Morazan Park
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • A historic building with a red roof and classical architecture, surrounded by a plaza with statues and a fountain.
    Plaza de la Cultura
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • An aerial view of a city with a prominent red-roofed building, a busy intersection, and surrounding modern and traditional architecture.
    National Theater of Costa Rica
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A public square with a fountain, steps, and modern buildings in the background.
    Central Park
    8 min walk - 0.7 km

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
  • Bao Ji
    2 min walk
  • Wikiped
    3 min walk
  • Puchos
    2 min walk
  • Sapore Trattoria
    3 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 such as:
    • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
    • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), a front desk safe and a 24-hour front desk
    • A banquet hall, smoke-free property and a vending machine
    • Luggage storage, tour/ticket information and a gift shop
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Hotel Colonial boast perks, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and room service.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
    • TVs with satellite channels
    • Ceiling fans, daily housekeeping and desks

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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 offsite parking (USD 10 per night)
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

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.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1947
  • Colonial architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

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); 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Parking height restrictions apply

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 11 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Colonial on 13 Jul 2026 start from ₹7,179, 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.

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?

Checkout 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 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Jade Museum and 2 mi (3.1 km) from Sabana Park. National Museum of Costa Rica and Plaza de la Democracia 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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel Colonial Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 240 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 240 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 240 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 240 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 240 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Rima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and pretty basic amenities; near a lot of restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Pedro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is old but has some good updates. Love the shower. Does have a limited amount of outlets. I loved the free breakfast and the restaurant food is good and not overpriced. It’s a big city and you will occasionally hear the traffic. They don’t have parking but work with a local which is around the corner.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janus

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with great staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Leela

Pool looked a bit dirty, hotel seemed tired and past its prime. Central location though
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

agnete

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The most helpful staff ever
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rumana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was at best ok. Rooms were so stuffy and hot. Internet slow, breakfast was alright. No elevators so have to drag if you have heavy luggage. You have to pay for parking but needed to remind front desk it was part of our itinerary. Staff were all very helpful and sweet. The location is very central to everything we wanted to visit, which is why we picked it.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Felix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean hotel/room. Free breakfast that consisted of: gallo pinto (yummy), fried banana (sooo good), scambled/boiled eggs, sausages, fruit, cereal, bread, yogurt etc. It was all very yummy. Everyone was very hospitable! Would return.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This Hotel has a parking área close by. In front of this hôtel, they have an excellent Argentine restaurant. It lack an elevator so if you have leg issues ask in advance for a first floor room. The personnel is excellent and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

One thing marred it

Our room’s bathroom’s ceiling had black mold. Other than that, it was good. Reception and staff were excellent and friendly. Restaurant was very good as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a good solid little hotel in Downtown San Jose. The room is quite acceptable although the heat was necessary but we couldn't get it to come on. The window in the bathroom sitting in the frame is a jar with the outdoor light visible through the gap. The beds were acceptable the shower had good pressure and nice hot water the room was clean enough the grounds are well kept. The front desk clerk was very charming and animated when we arrived although I would comment that the two young ladies that were the waitress staff in the dining room both seemed to want to be anywhere but there and we're polite enough but we're quite aloof and distant. The food in the morning for the breakfast was fine and the little cinnamon pancakes were quite delicious. In Costa Rica I would caution any North American Travelers to make it clear when you order an appetizer you would like that first and then the main part of the meal afterwards because we have seen pretty consistently they will serve all of the food at the same time. Once again I would recommend this hotel it was cheap and cheerful as they say good location easy walk to all of the main sites of the downtown core of San Jose
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room, the staff, the location, and the breakfast were all great.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Solid 3 stars. Hotel is in a good and central location. There was heavy construction going on starting very early in the morning, I woke up to sounds of drilling on the wall next to my bed. Nothing fancy, just a decent hotel to get some rest before making it out to other parts of CR.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Elaina

Disliked: Amenities
The room didn’t not even have soap, it was ok, staff didn’t seem too friendly or impressed we were there, room was clean but just very outdated
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026