La Sabana
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About this property
Relax at this spa hotel with an outdoor pool, restaurant, and complimentary breakfast, just steps from Sabana Park.
Location
Hotel Suites and Apartments La Sabana has a privileged location as it’s just 220 yards from the entrance of La Sabana Metropolotan Park and also offers easy access to various attractions in San Jose Costa Rica, such as museums, shopping malls and the bus station
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Restaurant
24-Hour Reception
Business Center
Room Service
Concierge
Location
150 Metros Norte De Restaurante Rostipollos,Sabana Norte,Pavas,658-1200 San José,CR, La Sabana, San José, Cantón San José, Costa Rica
Room options
4
Twin Standard
Sleeps 4
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Guest reviews of La Sabana
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Fabulous
Based on 1,445 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
11%
Couple
36%
Family
28%
Group
11%
Solo
11%
What guests think
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La Sabana draws praise for its friendly, attentive staff, immaculate spaces, and a relaxing boutique atmosphere around a pretty pool, with many appreciating the quiet setting by Sabana Park and the overall sense of comfort and safety throughout the property.
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What guests think
La Sabana draws praise for its friendly, attentive staff, immaculate spaces, and a relaxing boutique atmosphere around a pretty pool, with many appreciating the quiet setting by Sabana Park and the overall sense of comfort and safety throughout the property.
The location is convenient for the park and nearby eateries, but it is not right in the downtown core, so guests frequently use taxis or Uber and some find walks to central sights longer. Rooms range from compact spaces to apartment-style suites with kitchens; beds are generally comfortable though a few found them firm or lumpy, Wi-Fi is usually solid with occasional issues, and some poolside or street noise can be heard. The pool area is lovely yet the water is often reported as very cold; breakfast is widely praised for quality and freshness, though variety can feel limited over longer stays, and several guests enjoyed additional on-site meal options. Expect a charming, clean stay with standout service in a quieter San José base.
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Facilities
Attractive courtyard and pool create a calm setting, though several guests found the water very cold. Secure on-site parking is available, and a sauna is present.
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Jacky
Feb 22, 2024
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Stayed 8 nights
The Pool was at 68 Fahrenheit, much too cold for most. That was our only disappointment. Everything else was Outstanding.
The Pool was at 68 Fahrenheit, much too cold for most. That was our only disappointment. Everything else was Outstanding.
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glenys
Jan 19, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
This is one of the nicest hotels i have stayed at. Very pretty and traditional, comfy beds, excellent food and service. A 7 dollar taxi into the centre. The pool was very cold so I couldnt use it at all. Most people just sat around it or had a very quick dip. Only sell wine by the bottle so, being solo, sitting with a glass of wine around the pool in the evening and chatting to the visitors was not an option.
This is one of the nicest hotels i have stayed at. Very pretty and traditional, comfy beds, excellent food and service. A 7 dollar taxi into the centre. The pool was very cold so I couldnt use it at all. Most people just sat around it or had a very quick dip. Only sell wine by the bottle so, being solo, sitting with a glass of wine around the pool in the evening and chatting to the visitors was not an option.
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Uri
Jan 26, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Staff are super friendly and accommodating. They will go out of their way to make you happy. The pull is charming and well kept. Parking inside is safe.
Staff are super friendly and accommodating. They will go out of their way to make you happy. The pull is charming and well kept. Parking inside is safe.
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John
Dec 30, 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Nice place. The sauna was not working, even before it was supposed to close at 8 p.m.
Nice place. The sauna was not working, even before it was supposed to close at 8 p.m.
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donal
Jul 16, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Our first night in the country was here. We thought it was very relaxing and enjoyable. The staff was very welcoming and helpful. The pool was nice--though a bit bracing for long swims. But the sauna was also available, however, so going back and forth to the pool was revitalizing. The restaurant was nice. Breakfast was our only meal there, but we also bought a decent bottle of wine from them the night we got in. We spent quite a bit of time sitting around by the pool that evening and the next morning and were refreshed by departure the next day.
Our first night in the country was here. We thought it was very relaxing and enjoyable. The staff was very welcoming and helpful. The pool was nice--though a bit bracing for long swims. But the sauna was also available, however, so going back and forth to the pool was revitalizing. The restaurant was nice. Breakfast was our only meal there, but we also bought a decent bottle of wine from them the night we got in. We spent quite a bit of time sitting around by the pool that evening and the next morning and were refreshed by departure the next day.
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Doris
Feb 29, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Nice hotel near park in San Jose. Nice pool and central area. Good breakfast included. Staff helpful, hotel felt safe. Room was a little small.
Nice hotel near park in San Jose. Nice pool and central area. Good breakfast included. Staff helpful, hotel felt safe. Room was a little small.
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Craig
Aug 13, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
This hotel is only two stories tall and very quaint. The pool area is small, but beautiful. The service at this hotel is second to none. Valentina and Enrique are fabulous and an asset to the hotel. There is nothing they would not help you with. They would do it with a smile. The restaurant staff was very attentive, and the food was fantastic, the cleaning crew just as friendly and efficient. The rooms were amazing. The hotel is not perfect. The rooms are a little on the small side. It is not a modern hotel by any standard and still use a physical key. There is no elevator so pack lightly. Highly recommended and I will stay here again.
This hotel is only two stories tall and very quaint. The pool area is small, but beautiful. The service at this hotel is second to none. Valentina and Enrique are fabulous and an asset to the hotel. There is nothing they would not help you with. They would do it with a smile. The restaurant staff was very attentive, and the food was fantastic, the cleaning crew just as friendly and efficient. The rooms were amazing. The hotel is not perfect. The rooms are a little on the small side. It is not a modern hotel by any standard and still use a physical key. There is no elevator so pack lightly. Highly recommended and I will stay here again.
10
Bobby
May 13, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Great boutique hotel with a pool and breakfast included. Off one of the main roads so very quiet. No late night food (8pm) but delivery is plentiful. Room had a kitchen, clean and wifi worked great. Enjoyed the time there. Staff friendly and speaks great English.
Great boutique hotel with a pool and breakfast included. Off one of the main roads so very quiet. No late night food (8pm) but delivery is plentiful. Room had a kitchen, clean and wifi worked great. Enjoyed the time there. Staff friendly and speaks great English.
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Liam
Jan 16, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
A perfect hotel to either start your Costa Rica trip, to recover from a long flight, or end your trip with a bit of relaxation before a long flight. Was a little apprehensive about the location at first, having never experienced San Jose, but relaxed soon. The hotel is nice and quiet, with a very relaxed vibe. Great breakfast offering, and a great team onsite taking good care of guests (really went out of their way to help and assist us). Relaxing by the pool was great (even if the pool is VERY cold). Only recommendation for a better experience is for tea/coffee facilities to be provided in the standard rooms (assuming these are in the studio rooms).
A perfect hotel to either start your Costa Rica trip, to recover from a long flight, or end your trip with a bit of relaxation before a long flight. Was a little apprehensive about the location at first, having never experienced San Jose, but relaxed soon. The hotel is nice and quiet, with a very relaxed vibe. Great breakfast offering, and a great team onsite taking good care of guests (really went out of their way to help and assist us). Relaxing by the pool was great (even if the pool is VERY cold). Only recommendation for a better experience is for tea/coffee facilities to be provided in the standard rooms (assuming these are in the studio rooms).
10
Donald
Mar 23, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
I found that the hotel was fine in all respects. Good wifi, nice breakfast, pleasent service, efficient checkin, reasonable price. Parking is limited and when I checked out they had to move a few cars around for me to leave but it only added 5 or so minutes. Also the room doe.s not have a safe which I like in my room in Costa Rica for my passport etc. Pool, room, bathroom and bed are all nice.
I found that the hotel was fine in all respects. Good wifi, nice breakfast, pleasent service, efficient checkin, reasonable price. Parking is limited and when I checked out they had to move a few cars around for me to leave but it only added 5 or so minutes. Also the room doe.s not have a safe which I like in my room in Costa Rica for my passport etc. Pool, room, bathroom and bed are all nice.
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Cleanliness
Cleanliness is a strong point across rooms and public areas, with multiple guests calling the property spotless and housekeeping efficient. A few minor misses were reported, such as a delayed sheet change or water escaping a shower curtain.
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Miguel
Jun 23, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
All the personal are very kind and professional. Very clean and beautiful hotel. Breakfast is very good. I rented a suite with a kitchen and was very convenient
All the personal are very kind and professional. Very clean and beautiful hotel. Breakfast is very good. I rented a suite with a kitchen and was very convenient
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Glendys Maria Ferreiro
Aug 9, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
El hotel es tranquilo, limpio, las personas son muy amables y educadas y sirven un delicioso y fresco desayuno hecho en casa.
El hotel es tranquilo, limpio, las personas son muy amables y educadas y sirven un delicioso y fresco desayuno hecho en casa.
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Iris
Mar 19, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Nos encantó la estadía en el hotel, en especial el servicio del personal. 10/10. El desayuno muy rico, y se sentía como en casa. Si habría que mejorar algo, sería la cortina del baño, que al ser de tela el agua mojaba el piso hacia afuera de la ducha y puede ser peligroso, aún teniendo alfombra antiresbalante. También, un día solicitamos cambio de sábana con los letreros y no lo realizaron, solo la limpieza del cuarto. Pero son cosas que se pueden mejorar. De resto, las instalaciones, el personal, el desayuno, el trato al cliente 10/10. En mi próxima estadía regresaría al hotel.
Nos encantó la estadía en el hotel, en especial el servicio del personal. 10/10. El desayuno muy rico, y se sentía como en casa. Si habría que mejorar algo, sería la cortina del baño, que al ser de tela el agua mojaba el piso hacia afuera de la ducha y puede ser peligroso, aún teniendo alfombra antiresbalante. También, un día solicitamos cambio de sábana con los letreros y no lo realizaron, solo la limpieza del cuarto. Pero son cosas que se pueden mejorar. De resto, las instalaciones, el personal, el desayuno, el trato al cliente 10/10. En mi próxima estadía regresaría al hotel.
10
Richard
Mar 10, 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
La Sabana is the perfect botique hotel perfectly located by Sabana Park and a variety of restaurants within a 5 minute walk. A complimentary and very healthy full breakfast is served poolside every morning. The staff is extremely courteous and friendly, keeping the hotel spotlessly clean.
La Sabana is the perfect botique hotel perfectly located by Sabana Park and a variety of restaurants within a 5 minute walk. A complimentary and very healthy full breakfast is served poolside every morning. The staff is extremely courteous and friendly, keeping the hotel spotlessly clean.
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EVANGELINE
Oct 24, 2023
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Stayed 7 nights
We stayed at this facility for one (1) week. The facility is very clean especially the bathroom. I like the flooring of the room. The kitchen unit is well-equipped and very clean. The bed and beddings are so clean and very comfortable. The daily breakfast is very healthy. We have very good WiFi connection. The staff are very client/customer oriented. The hotel is situated in a very quiet location. There are many very good restaurants within few meters of walking. We can't ask for anything better. We will definitely be staying at this facility again. OVERALL: EXCELLENT FACILITY.
We stayed at this facility for one (1) week. The facility is very clean especially the bathroom. I like the flooring of the room. The kitchen unit is well-equipped and very clean. The bed and beddings are so clean and very comfortable. The daily breakfast is very healthy. We have very good WiFi connection. The staff are very client/customer oriented. The hotel is situated in a very quiet location. There are many very good restaurants within few meters of walking. We can't ask for anything better. We will definitely be staying at this facility again. OVERALL: EXCELLENT FACILITY.
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K
May 10, 2024
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Stayed 11 nights
The cafeteria staff is wonderful and the food as well. The housekeeper does keeps the room neat and clean.
The cafeteria staff is wonderful and the food as well. The housekeeper does keeps the room neat and clean.
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Sophie
Mar 28, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
This is a beautiful property, I spent a couple of nights here and it was a perfect way to end an amazing trip, the staff could not have been friendlier, service was excellent, the rooms were spotlessly clean. There is so much lovely artwork around the hotel. Breakfast was amazing, there were also lunch and dinner options. From check in to check out I had a great stay and would highly recommend this place. It's so peaceful and relaxing.
This is a beautiful property, I spent a couple of nights here and it was a perfect way to end an amazing trip, the staff could not have been friendlier, service was excellent, the rooms were spotlessly clean. There is so much lovely artwork around the hotel. Breakfast was amazing, there were also lunch and dinner options. From check in to check out I had a great stay and would highly recommend this place. It's so peaceful and relaxing.
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Nick
Apr 30, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
A lovely hotel near everything I needed to be near but on a quiet calm street. The hosts were very polite helpful and gracious. I will definitely stay here again. It’s not new but it’s immaculate.
A lovely hotel near everything I needed to be near but on a quiet calm street. The hosts were very polite helpful and gracious. I will definitely stay here again. It’s not new but it’s immaculate.
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Hagit
Dec 15, 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Our Stay at the hotel was very nice. it was our 1st night of arrival and it fell like home. the staff was very friendly and helpful. the room was very clean and quiet.
Our Stay at the hotel was very nice. it was our 1st night of arrival and it fell like home. the staff was very friendly and helpful. the room was very clean and quiet.
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DANIEL
Aug 11, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
El personal fue muy amable en todo momento, buena limpieza, la habitacion amplia.
El personal fue muy amable en todo momento, buena limpieza, la habitacion amplia.
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Rooms
Rooms range from compact to spacious suites with kitchens; beds suit most, though some found them firm or lumpy. Wi-Fi is generally reliable with a few issues reported, and occasional noise affects some pool-facing or street-side rooms.
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David
May 9, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Sweet place, clean and tidy, attentive and friendly staff. Good breakfast. Were given a one bedroom suite which was a surprise, but didn't have any outside space. Loads of room inside though. Handy for park and good local restaurants.
Sweet place, clean and tidy, attentive and friendly staff. Good breakfast. Were given a one bedroom suite which was a surprise, but didn't have any outside space. Loads of room inside though. Handy for park and good local restaurants.
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Jennifer
Mar 27, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Nice suites, great atmosphere, great breakfast, friendly staff. Only complaint is we all thought the beds were too firm.
Nice suites, great atmosphere, great breakfast, friendly staff. Only complaint is we all thought the beds were too firm.
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Anna
Jul 29, 2025
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Stayed 8 nights
I can only say good things . The room was nice . The bed was comfortable. The staff super friendly. Highly recommend it . Coming back to Costa Rica in about 6 months and definitely going to stay
I can only say good things . The room was nice . The bed was comfortable. The staff super friendly. Highly recommend it . Coming back to Costa Rica in about 6 months and definitely going to stay
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Kim
Feb 12, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Very nice small hotel about a 20 minute walk from the centre of town. Great breakfast. Poor internet. Nice eating spots close by.
Very nice small hotel about a 20 minute walk from the centre of town. Great breakfast. Poor internet. Nice eating spots close by.
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Doris
Feb 29, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Nice hotel near park in San Jose. Nice pool and central area. Good breakfast included. Staff helpful, hotel felt safe. Room was a little small.
Nice hotel near park in San Jose. Nice pool and central area. Good breakfast included. Staff helpful, hotel felt safe. Room was a little small.
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EVANGELINE
Oct 24, 2023
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Stayed 7 nights
We stayed at this facility for one (1) week. The facility is very clean especially the bathroom. I like the flooring of the room. The kitchen unit is well-equipped and very clean. The bed and beddings are so clean and very comfortable. The daily breakfast is very healthy. We have very good WiFi connection. The staff are very client/customer oriented. The hotel is situated in a very quiet location. There are many very good restaurants within few meters of walking. We can't ask for anything better. We will definitely be staying at this facility again. OVERALL: EXCELLENT FACILITY.
We stayed at this facility for one (1) week. The facility is very clean especially the bathroom. I like the flooring of the room. The kitchen unit is well-equipped and very clean. The bed and beddings are so clean and very comfortable. The daily breakfast is very healthy. We have very good WiFi connection. The staff are very client/customer oriented. The hotel is situated in a very quiet location. There are many very good restaurants within few meters of walking. We can't ask for anything better. We will definitely be staying at this facility again. OVERALL: EXCELLENT FACILITY.
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Aysegul
Jan 8, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff was very friendly, breakfast was amazing. It is a quiet area and easy to walk around. My room was on the ground level looking to the pool, so it was a bit noisy. Maybe they can improve the condition of the windows so that they are sound-proof. Overall, I would recommend this hotel.
Staff was very friendly, breakfast was amazing. It is a quiet area and easy to walk around. My room was on the ground level looking to the pool, so it was a bit noisy. Maybe they can improve the condition of the windows so that they are sound-proof. Overall, I would recommend this hotel.
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Kyla
Jul 5, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
La Sabana is a beautiful hotel located in walking distance of Sabana park, the Costa Rican Art museum, and lots of delicious restaurants. The rooms were a great size and we liked that it was apartment style with a small living room and kitchen. The breakfasts were delicious and included in the price so a great deal! It was perfect for our 3 days in San Jose.
La Sabana is a beautiful hotel located in walking distance of Sabana park, the Costa Rican Art museum, and lots of delicious restaurants. The rooms were a great size and we liked that it was apartment style with a small living room and kitchen. The breakfasts were delicious and included in the price so a great deal! It was perfect for our 3 days in San Jose.
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Michael
Feb 23, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
The staff was wonderful. The mattress was a bit lumpy, but it didn't keep me from sleeping. Shower head/ water pressure meant a fairly small cone of water. Once I adjusted the angle of my tablet the wi-fi signal strength improved dramatically. Good breakfast served by very pleasant ladies. Location is a bit out of the way, so front desk had to call me a cab each day I was there. On the last day, no cabs were available, so Maria called me an Uber.
The staff was wonderful. The mattress was a bit lumpy, but it didn't keep me from sleeping. Shower head/ water pressure meant a fairly small cone of water. Once I adjusted the angle of my tablet the wi-fi signal strength improved dramatically. Good breakfast served by very pleasant ladies. Location is a bit out of the way, so front desk had to call me a cab each day I was there. On the last day, no cabs were available, so Maria called me an Uber.
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K
May 31, 2024
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Stayed 6 nights
Overall it was pretty good, only that the air conditioner so close to the floor and the beds forced us to moved the beds against the other side of the room
Overall it was pretty good, only that the air conditioner so close to the floor and the beds forced us to moved the beds against the other side of the room
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Service
Service consistently earns high marks for warmth, professionalism, and going above and beyond, including help with taxis and early breakfasts. Overall impressions of staff are excellent.
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Timothy
Jan 7, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Amazing staff!
Amazing staff!
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Miguel
Jun 23, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
All the personal are very kind and professional. Very clean and beautiful hotel. Breakfast is very good. I rented a suite with a kitchen and was very convenient
All the personal are very kind and professional. Very clean and beautiful hotel. Breakfast is very good. I rented a suite with a kitchen and was very convenient
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Wayne
May 7, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The staff was very friendly and accommodating with our stay. This is a great location.
The staff was very friendly and accommodating with our stay. This is a great location.
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Richard
Mar 10, 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
La Sabana is the perfect botique hotel perfectly located by Sabana Park and a variety of restaurants within a 5 minute walk. A complimentary and very healthy full breakfast is served poolside every morning. The staff is extremely courteous and friendly, keeping the hotel spotlessly clean.
La Sabana is the perfect botique hotel perfectly located by Sabana Park and a variety of restaurants within a 5 minute walk. A complimentary and very healthy full breakfast is served poolside every morning. The staff is extremely courteous and friendly, keeping the hotel spotlessly clean.
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Craig
Aug 13, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
This hotel is only two stories tall and very quaint. The pool area is small, but beautiful. The service at this hotel is second to none. Valentina and Enrique are fabulous and an asset to the hotel. There is nothing they would not help you with. They would do it with a smile. The restaurant staff was very attentive, and the food was fantastic, the cleaning crew just as friendly and efficient. The rooms were amazing. The hotel is not perfect. The rooms are a little on the small side. It is not a modern hotel by any standard and still use a physical key. There is no elevator so pack lightly. Highly recommended and I will stay here again.
This hotel is only two stories tall and very quaint. The pool area is small, but beautiful. The service at this hotel is second to none. Valentina and Enrique are fabulous and an asset to the hotel. There is nothing they would not help you with. They would do it with a smile. The restaurant staff was very attentive, and the food was fantastic, the cleaning crew just as friendly and efficient. The rooms were amazing. The hotel is not perfect. The rooms are a little on the small side. It is not a modern hotel by any standard and still use a physical key. There is no elevator so pack lightly. Highly recommended and I will stay here again.
10
Sophie
Mar 28, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
This is a beautiful property, I spent a couple of nights here and it was a perfect way to end an amazing trip, the staff could not have been friendlier, service was excellent, the rooms were spotlessly clean. There is so much lovely artwork around the hotel. Breakfast was amazing, there were also lunch and dinner options. From check in to check out I had a great stay and would highly recommend this place. It's so peaceful and relaxing.
This is a beautiful property, I spent a couple of nights here and it was a perfect way to end an amazing trip, the staff could not have been friendlier, service was excellent, the rooms were spotlessly clean. There is so much lovely artwork around the hotel. Breakfast was amazing, there were also lunch and dinner options. From check in to check out I had a great stay and would highly recommend this place. It's so peaceful and relaxing.
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Nick
Apr 30, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
A lovely hotel near everything I needed to be near but on a quiet calm street. The hosts were very polite helpful and gracious. I will definitely stay here again. It’s not new but it’s immaculate.
A lovely hotel near everything I needed to be near but on a quiet calm street. The hosts were very polite helpful and gracious. I will definitely stay here again. It’s not new but it’s immaculate.
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Dianna
Jul 9, 2025
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Stayed 10 nights
We always stay at La Sabana whenever in San Jose, and we are always so happy with out stay. It is an oasis of calm in a busy city. Not only is it beautiful, but all the staff is wonderful and goes above and beyond to make your stay perfect.
We always stay at La Sabana whenever in San Jose, and we are always so happy with out stay. It is an oasis of calm in a busy city. Not only is it beautiful, but all the staff is wonderful and goes above and beyond to make your stay perfect.
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E
Jan 24, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
The quietness, the welcoming staff, and the outstanding service are second to none. I have another business trip coming this summer, La Sabana will be the one and only place I will be staying at.
The quietness, the welcoming staff, and the outstanding service are second to none. I have another business trip coming this summer, La Sabana will be the one and only place I will be staying at.
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Michael
Feb 23, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
The staff was wonderful. The mattress was a bit lumpy, but it didn't keep me from sleeping. Shower head/ water pressure meant a fairly small cone of water. Once I adjusted the angle of my tablet the wi-fi signal strength improved dramatically. Good breakfast served by very pleasant ladies. Location is a bit out of the way, so front desk had to call me a cab each day I was there. On the last day, no cabs were available, so Maria called me an Uber.
The staff was wonderful. The mattress was a bit lumpy, but it didn't keep me from sleeping. Shower head/ water pressure meant a fairly small cone of water. Once I adjusted the angle of my tablet the wi-fi signal strength improved dramatically. Good breakfast served by very pleasant ladies. Location is a bit out of the way, so front desk had to call me a cab each day I was there. On the last day, no cabs were available, so Maria called me an Uber.
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Location
By Sabana Park with restaurants within walking distance, the area feels quiet and safe. It sits outside the downtown core, so guests often use short taxi or Uber rides and some find the walk to central sights longer.
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Jeffrey Kirk
Mar 21, 2024
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Stayed 8 nights
Quaint property, as advertised. Good amenities, restaurants close by. A bit of a hike if you are walking to the main market area, but we used Uber to get around and always within $5-10$ to get anywhere needed.
Quaint property, as advertised. Good amenities, restaurants close by. A bit of a hike if you are walking to the main market area, but we used Uber to get around and always within $5-10$ to get anywhere needed.
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Stefan
Dec 18, 2022
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Stayed 19,339 nights
Great, well maintained property, friendly staff. Good location by the park and stadium near car rental offices. Nice breakfast by the pool! No complaints.
Great, well maintained property, friendly staff. Good location by the park and stadium near car rental offices. Nice breakfast by the pool! No complaints.
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Kim
Feb 12, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Very nice small hotel about a 20 minute walk from the centre of town. Great breakfast. Poor internet. Nice eating spots close by.
Very nice small hotel about a 20 minute walk from the centre of town. Great breakfast. Poor internet. Nice eating spots close by.
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Richard
Mar 10, 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
La Sabana is the perfect botique hotel perfectly located by Sabana Park and a variety of restaurants within a 5 minute walk. A complimentary and very healthy full breakfast is served poolside every morning. The staff is extremely courteous and friendly, keeping the hotel spotlessly clean.
La Sabana is the perfect botique hotel perfectly located by Sabana Park and a variety of restaurants within a 5 minute walk. A complimentary and very healthy full breakfast is served poolside every morning. The staff is extremely courteous and friendly, keeping the hotel spotlessly clean.
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Doris
Feb 29, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Nice hotel near park in San Jose. Nice pool and central area. Good breakfast included. Staff helpful, hotel felt safe. Room was a little small.
Nice hotel near park in San Jose. Nice pool and central area. Good breakfast included. Staff helpful, hotel felt safe. Room was a little small.
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Susan
Mar 16, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely boutique hotel with nice amenities in the room and a beautiful pool area. The breakfast was included and was full service even though they said continental. We were pleasantly surprised. Not right in downtown but a quick $5 taxi ride got us to the restaurants and attractions.
Lovely boutique hotel with nice amenities in the room and a beautiful pool area. The breakfast was included and was full service even though they said continental. We were pleasantly surprised. Not right in downtown but a quick $5 taxi ride got us to the restaurants and attractions.
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Nick
Apr 30, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
A lovely hotel near everything I needed to be near but on a quiet calm street. The hosts were very polite helpful and gracious. I will definitely stay here again. It’s not new but it’s immaculate.
A lovely hotel near everything I needed to be near but on a quiet calm street. The hosts were very polite helpful and gracious. I will definitely stay here again. It’s not new but it’s immaculate.
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Jose
Aug 27, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Good location for business travelers.
Good location for business travelers.
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Kyla
Jul 5, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
La Sabana is a beautiful hotel located in walking distance of Sabana park, the Costa Rican Art museum, and lots of delicious restaurants. The rooms were a great size and we liked that it was apartment style with a small living room and kitchen. The breakfasts were delicious and included in the price so a great deal! It was perfect for our 3 days in San Jose.
La Sabana is a beautiful hotel located in walking distance of Sabana park, the Costa Rican Art museum, and lots of delicious restaurants. The rooms were a great size and we liked that it was apartment style with a small living room and kitchen. The breakfasts were delicious and included in the price so a great deal! It was perfect for our 3 days in San Jose.
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Michael
Feb 23, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
The staff was wonderful. The mattress was a bit lumpy, but it didn't keep me from sleeping. Shower head/ water pressure meant a fairly small cone of water. Once I adjusted the angle of my tablet the wi-fi signal strength improved dramatically. Good breakfast served by very pleasant ladies. Location is a bit out of the way, so front desk had to call me a cab each day I was there. On the last day, no cabs were available, so Maria called me an Uber.
The staff was wonderful. The mattress was a bit lumpy, but it didn't keep me from sleeping. Shower head/ water pressure meant a fairly small cone of water. Once I adjusted the angle of my tablet the wi-fi signal strength improved dramatically. Good breakfast served by very pleasant ladies. Location is a bit out of the way, so front desk had to call me a cab each day I was there. On the last day, no cabs were available, so Maria called me an Uber.
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Breakfast is widely praised for quality and freshness, sometimes served poolside; a couple of guests found the selection limited over longer stays. Several reviewers also enjoyed on-site meals beyond breakfast.
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Ildefonso
Nov 25, 2024
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Stayed 6 nights
El personal es muy amable El desayuno no es muy variado en estancias largas si puede aburrir lo mismo
El personal es muy amable El desayuno no es muy variado en estancias largas si puede aburrir lo mismo
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Glendys Maria Ferreiro
Aug 9, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
El hotel es tranquilo, limpio, las personas son muy amables y educadas y sirven un delicioso y fresco desayuno hecho en casa.
El hotel es tranquilo, limpio, las personas son muy amables y educadas y sirven un delicioso y fresco desayuno hecho en casa.
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Hilda
Apr 28, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Amabilidad de todo el personal excelente!! El desayuno es muy bueno pero hay pocas opciones !!
Amabilidad de todo el personal excelente!! El desayuno es muy bueno pero hay pocas opciones !!
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Esdras
Mar 27, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
This place was wonderful! Great rooms, comfortable beds, incredible breakfast, staff goes above and beyond and secure parking. It’s also very affordable (except laundry).
This place was wonderful! Great rooms, comfortable beds, incredible breakfast, staff goes above and beyond and secure parking. It’s also very affordable (except laundry).
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Richard
Mar 10, 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
La Sabana is the perfect botique hotel perfectly located by Sabana Park and a variety of restaurants within a 5 minute walk. A complimentary and very healthy full breakfast is served poolside every morning. The staff is extremely courteous and friendly, keeping the hotel spotlessly clean.
La Sabana is the perfect botique hotel perfectly located by Sabana Park and a variety of restaurants within a 5 minute walk. A complimentary and very healthy full breakfast is served poolside every morning. The staff is extremely courteous and friendly, keeping the hotel spotlessly clean.
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Susan
Mar 16, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely boutique hotel with nice amenities in the room and a beautiful pool area. The breakfast was included and was full service even though they said continental. We were pleasantly surprised. Not right in downtown but a quick $5 taxi ride got us to the restaurants and attractions.
Lovely boutique hotel with nice amenities in the room and a beautiful pool area. The breakfast was included and was full service even though they said continental. We were pleasantly surprised. Not right in downtown but a quick $5 taxi ride got us to the restaurants and attractions.
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Craig
Aug 13, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
This hotel is only two stories tall and very quaint. The pool area is small, but beautiful. The service at this hotel is second to none. Valentina and Enrique are fabulous and an asset to the hotel. There is nothing they would not help you with. They would do it with a smile. The restaurant staff was very attentive, and the food was fantastic, the cleaning crew just as friendly and efficient. The rooms were amazing. The hotel is not perfect. The rooms are a little on the small side. It is not a modern hotel by any standard and still use a physical key. There is no elevator so pack lightly. Highly recommended and I will stay here again.
This hotel is only two stories tall and very quaint. The pool area is small, but beautiful. The service at this hotel is second to none. Valentina and Enrique are fabulous and an asset to the hotel. There is nothing they would not help you with. They would do it with a smile. The restaurant staff was very attentive, and the food was fantastic, the cleaning crew just as friendly and efficient. The rooms were amazing. The hotel is not perfect. The rooms are a little on the small side. It is not a modern hotel by any standard and still use a physical key. There is no elevator so pack lightly. Highly recommended and I will stay here again.
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Bobby
May 13, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Great boutique hotel with a pool and breakfast included. Off one of the main roads so very quiet. No late night food (8pm) but delivery is plentiful. Room had a kitchen, clean and wifi worked great. Enjoyed the time there. Staff friendly and speaks great English.
Great boutique hotel with a pool and breakfast included. Off one of the main roads so very quiet. No late night food (8pm) but delivery is plentiful. Room had a kitchen, clean and wifi worked great. Enjoyed the time there. Staff friendly and speaks great English.
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Malia
Dec 15, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
For the value this is a great property. Everything is very clean, staff is very friendly and helpful. The inner courtyard with the pool feels like an oasis in a big city. My only complaint was the service on the food. Servers were friendly but service was a bit slow and orders got confused. If it weren't for that I would give it 5 stars for friendlines, value and cleanliness!!
For the value this is a great property. Everything is very clean, staff is very friendly and helpful. The inner courtyard with the pool feels like an oasis in a big city. My only complaint was the service on the food. Servers were friendly but service was a bit slow and orders got confused. If it weren't for that I would give it 5 stars for friendlines, value and cleanliness!!
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Sophie
Mar 28, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
This is a beautiful property, I spent a couple of nights here and it was a perfect way to end an amazing trip, the staff could not have been friendlier, service was excellent, the rooms were spotlessly clean. There is so much lovely artwork around the hotel. Breakfast was amazing, there were also lunch and dinner options. From check in to check out I had a great stay and would highly recommend this place. It's so peaceful and relaxing.
This is a beautiful property, I spent a couple of nights here and it was a perfect way to end an amazing trip, the staff could not have been friendlier, service was excellent, the rooms were spotlessly clean. There is so much lovely artwork around the hotel. Breakfast was amazing, there were also lunch and dinner options. From check in to check out I had a great stay and would highly recommend this place. It's so peaceful and relaxing.
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LARRY W.
Feb 26, 2023
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Stayed 13 nights
I have stayed here before,great place.
I have stayed here before,great place.
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Stephanie
Feb 12, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
This is an urban area, and the noise level is a bit loud at times, but the hotel is cleverly landscaped, and arranged in such a manner that it has its own little oasis. The staff was wonderful, comfy beds, good free breakfast included.
This is an urban area, and the noise level is a bit loud at times, but the hotel is cleverly landscaped, and arranged in such a manner that it has its own little oasis. The staff was wonderful, comfy beds, good free breakfast included.
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Kim
Feb 12, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Very nice small hotel about a 20 minute walk from the centre of town. Great breakfast. Poor internet. Nice eating spots close by.
Very nice small hotel about a 20 minute walk from the centre of town. Great breakfast. Poor internet. Nice eating spots close by.
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Stephanie
Feb 3, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff are very kind and so helpful
Staff are very kind and so helpful
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Paul
Feb 2, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Great 1 night stay. Very clean, relaxing pool area, friendly staff. A couple blocks off the main drag but walkable to a few restaurants. They were helpful arranging taxi to airport at 5 am and also opened up continental breakfast area early for us. Great altrrnative to much higher priced hotels in the area.
Great 1 night stay. Very clean, relaxing pool area, friendly staff. A couple blocks off the main drag but walkable to a few restaurants. They were helpful arranging taxi to airport at 5 am and also opened up continental breakfast area early for us. Great altrrnative to much higher priced hotels in the area.
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Is parking available at the property?
Self-parking is available at a fee of USD 5 per day. The parking is secured, but height restrictions apply.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
A complimentary breakfast is provided, although specific details on the type of breakfast are not mentioned. Serving hours are not specified.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in time starts at 14:00 and ends at 21:00. Check-out time is at 12:00. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee, subject to availability, and must be arranged in advance.
Are airport shuttle services available?
Yes, airport shuttle services are available for a fee of USD 45 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6). Guests must arrange the transfer at least 72 hours prior to arrival.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible facilities. Specific details on accessible rooms and bathrooms are not provided.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The hotel is located just 220 yards from the entrance of La Sabana Metropolitan Park, providing easy access to various attractions in San Jose, Costa Rica, including museums, shopping malls, and the bus station.
Does the property have a swimming pool?
Yes, there is an outdoor swimming pool available for guests. Specific operational hours and seasonal availability are not mentioned.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, and there is no mention of a minimum age for children to stay for free.
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Infant under 1 year old. Stay for free if using existing bedding. Baby cot/crib may be requested directly from the property.Children 0-2. Stay for free if using existing bedding. If you need an extra bed, it will incur an additional charge.Guests 3 years and older are considered as adults. Must use an extra bed which will incur an additional charge.
Juan Santamaría International Airport can be reached in a 15 to 20 minutes' drive and the transfer service from and to the airport runs all day. The transfer from and to the Airport is available for an extra charge of $30 for 1-2 people and $35 for 3-6 people, provided guests notify 48 hours before arrival or departure time.A transfer from the Airport is available for an extra charge of $30 for 1-2 people and $35 for 3-6 people, provided guests notify 48 hours before arrival or departure time.Juan Santamaría International Airport can be reached in a 15 to 20 minutes' drive and the transfer service from and to the airport runs all day. The transfer from and to the Airport is available for an extra charge of $35 for 1-2 people and $40 for 3-6 people, provided guests notify 48 hours before arrival or departure time. A transfer from the Airport is available for an extra charge of $35 for 1-2 people and $40 for 3-6 people, provided guests notify 48 hours before arrival or departure time.Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
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