Hotel Colonial

Property class: 3

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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.
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
The current price is AU$105
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and framed pictures on the wall.

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and four framed pictures on the wall.

Quadruple Room

  • City view
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A bedroom with a large wooden bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

Junior Suite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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? See what's going on at National Stadium of Costa Rica or 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

  • Wikiped
    3 min walk
  • La Esquina de Buenos Aires
    1 min walk
  • Sapore Trattoria
    3 min walk
  • La Casa de Hot Pot
    2 min walk
  • Panda
    4 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 24-hour front desk and a front desk safe
    • Tour/ticket information, a banquet hall and smoke-free property
    • A gift shop, a vending machine and luggage storage
  • 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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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 25 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Colonial on 25 Nov 2026 start from AU$105, including 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 within 3 miles (5 km) of Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica. 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

8.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 254 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 92 out of 254 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 254 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 254 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 254 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

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Staff was very helpful and courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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2/10 Terrible

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Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was very dirty but the staff were good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and pretty basic amenities; near a lot of restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely hotel with great staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

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
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6/10 Okay

Pool looked a bit dirty, hotel seemed tired and past its prime. Central location though
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The most helpful staff ever
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice. Small and personable. Staff very nice. Good location to walk to museums.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The rooms do not have air conditioning but very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

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
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8/10 Good

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
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8/10 Good

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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.
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8/10 Good

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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
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8/10 Good

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
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6/10 Okay

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