The hotel properties we recommend in this area are diversified and give you the option of choosing the best one for your vacation plans. Three are in San José proper for those looking for nightlife and a short transfer to the golf courses, two are situated next to the Cariari Country Club, and two are west of the airport in beautiful natural settings. Pura vida,

The Doubletree Cariari is located 10 minutes from the airport and 20 minutes to downtown San José. The hotel property backs up to the Cariari Country Club and originally was part of the club. The hotel is operated separate from the country club now and has no affiliation. Clients of Costa Rica Golf Adventures do have access through an arrangement we have with the club. Nicely appointed guest rooms, suites, and executive floor accommodations make this an excellent choice in the San José area.

The Ramada Herradura is located ten minutes from the San José Airport and 20 minutes from the center of San Jose with its clubs and casinos. For our clients spending the night in the San José area it is perfect for playing the Cariari Country Club in the morning. The hotel has two pools, three restaurants, casino and Internet access in all the rooms. Great junior suites and reasonably priced.

The Sleep Inn Hotel is conveniently located in the heart of the city, only fifteen kilometers from the Juan Santamaría International Airport. In July of 2005, the Casino Colonial celebrated the grand opening of its first hotel. Affiliated with Choice Hotels and carrying the Sleep Inn brand, it is the newest hotel in San José. Besides the Sleep Inn, there have been no new hotels in the area in the last fourteen years.

The hotel is on the north side of the Casino Colonial and in front of the old street known as "Paseo de las Damas" (This street has had its name, which refers to the trees within five blocks of the area, since the eighteenth century.) The hotel is close to some of the most historic parks in the city Morazán, Spain and the Democracy Parks. It is only a short distance from tourist attractions like the Teatro Nacional, Museo de Jade, and the Museo de Oro. The hotel has 86 rooms including 4 mini-suites and 12 connecting rooms. A full American buffet breakfast is included in the rate.

Just a short 20 minutes west of the international airport with spectacular views of the Central Valley it is the perfect place to start and finish your Costa Rica vacation as well as to use as a base for explorations.

A former Presidential retreat a visit to Villa Blanca is the perfect spot to change gears and begin your relaxing visit to Costa Rica. Villa Blanca is located one hour west of the airport and is a 75-acre boutique hotel surrounded by the spectacular Los Angeles Private Biological Reserve. Clients from around the world come to Villa Blanca to soak in the charming ambiance, to experience the authentic Central American flavor, and to explore the most bio-diverse ecosystem on the planet. There are 35 casitas to choose from, including 5 romantic Honeymoon Casitas, each with breathtaking views of pristine tropical cloud forest.

Situated on a shady street just off Paseo Colon, San Jose’s main thoroughfare, Hotel Grano de Oro is a true oasis, a sanctuary in the heart of the city. Converted from a Tropical Victorian mansion, the 40-room hotel maintains the warmth and comfort of a private home. Hallways lined with period photographs and original art meander through the building and present lush tropical flower arrangements and luxurious plants at every turn. Spanish tile fountains grace intimate atriums, ensuring that one is never far from the soothing melody of falling water.