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Hotel de Montaña Gema del Bosque is a 5-star property located in Copey. The property is non-smoking and is situated 12 km from Cerro de la Muerte.

At the hotel, the rooms include a desk. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All rooms have a wardrobe.

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9.9
Exceptional
8 reviews

Located in Chimirol, 34 km from Cerro de la Muerte, Chirripo Art Hotel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has mountain views, and guests can enjoy access to a bar and to water sports facilities. The hotel offers a hot tub and room service. We enjoyed the relaxing and natural atmosphere. Listening to the river as we slept was so relaxing.

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9.2
Superb
10 reviews
Price from
US$419
per night

Located in Rivas, 41 km from Cerro de la Muerte, Talamanca Nature Reserve provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service. Guests can have a drink at the bar. Wonderful stay with amazing bird watching and great hikes on this beautiful nature reserve. The staff were super— friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Loved the lodge and enjoyed wonderful breakfasts and lunch. We’ll be back!

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9.5
Exceptional
93 reviews
Price from
US$175.15
per night

The rooms at Park Inn San José are air conditioned and feature a mini bar, coffee maker and a flat-screen cable TV with high definition channels. The bathroom provides free toiletries. Rooms are decorated in a modern style with colourful accessories. Great views! Great breakfast! Very nice staff!

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8.4
Very good
1,857 reviews
Price from
US$104
per night

This stylish hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool and a conference center. Each spacious room includes free Wi-Fi.

The Radisson Hotel San Jose Costa Rica is situated in central San José, 800 meters from Central Avenue. Free 24-hour secure parking is offered on site. the hotel was very nice with great staff. had all the facilities you need with a nice breakfast in the mornings. just a short distance in taxi to the town. not the best to walk because of all the traffic about but still only around 15/20min walk to shops and restaurants. the hotel was clean.

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8
Very good
2,612 reviews
Price from
US$149.15
per night

This classic hotel is located in a quiet area of San José, 3 km from the city centre. It offers an outdoor pool, tennis court and complementary WiFi connection and shuttle to and from the airport, this service must be booked 36 hours in advanced. The breakfast was good . I like where the lady cooks eggs and omelettes while I watched. Coffee was good my guest enjoyed her meal .

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8.3
Very good
2,470 reviews
Price from
US$112.39
per night

Featuring a rooftop swimming pool, Studio Hotel offers rooms with free high-speed WiFi and views of the surrounding Central Valley. Set in the centre of Santa Ana, this eco-friendly hotel has an à la carte restaurant. Brand new hotel with excellent amenities.

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8.9
Fabulous
1,814 reviews
Price from
US$159.29
per night

Located in Escazu, 8.2 km from Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, Fogo Resort provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service. Guests can have a drink at the bar. We had lunch in the dining room. My salmon salad was superb & then dinner, celebrating our grandson birthday. The food, our waiter made it memorable.The breakfast was lovely around a beautiful surrounding. The young man who attended to us was exeptional. I believe is name is Kernest but i am always bad @ remembering names. The view from our room, dining room. The entire surrounding was breath taking. The staff was above & beyound.

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8.1
Very good
156 reviews
Price from
US$101.70
per night

AC Hotel by Marriott San Jose Escazu in San José provides accommodation with a fitness center and a shared lounge. The hotel offers a Spanish restaurant.

The units are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom, while some rooms at the hotel also boast a seating area. Guest rooms include a wardrobe. This hotel was perfectly placed in the shopping district of Escazu. The food court nearby was fantastic and walking distance to nearby malls. The staff were excellent. I left my phone in a shop just before closing and they went over and beyond to help me get it back to me after I had had to leave on the early morning flight. Gebim being the exceptional staff here but all the team involved and I am very grateful for their caring and professional service.

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8.6
Fabulous
327 reviews
Price from
US$118.15
per night

Offering an outdoor pool, Hotel Alta las Palomas is located in Santa Ana, Costa Rica. Free Wi-Fi access is available and the property has a restaurant on site.

The rooms here will provide you with cable TV, balcony. Private bathrooms also come with a shower. Peaceful setting on the hill outside the city. Lovely restaurant and views. Enjoyed the animal sanctuary just a few minutes walk away. Great for a few days before our tour started.

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8.8
Fabulous
195 reviews
Price from
US$219.45
per night

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