Sabana Norte, (200 Metros Norte del ICE), 01005 San José, Costa Rica
#42 of 122 hotels in San José
Guests' ChoiceBased on 231 hotel reviews
8.1Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.7
Location
8.5
Facilities
8.2
Staff
8.8
Value for money
8.2
Free WiFi
8.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 30 May 2022
Ivan
SwitzerlandA lot of noise till 2a.m. (music and loud chatting)
Big size of the room and the friendly staff.
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 14 May 2022
Matthew
United Statesthe floor with the suite is shared by the rooftop balcony and gym. you can hear some activity from the gym in the suite. some outdated equipment disc player with no Bluetooth or smart tv for streaming.
quiet great view and air flow. there is a roof top balcony adjacent to the room.
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 13 May 2022
Monika
Czech RepublicMissing electric sockets, found hardly one. When staying at a hotel having a long journey ahead, charging all your devices is essential.
Good location if travelling to South Carribean. Clean and fragrant :-). Close to bus terminals, 15 minutes ride from the airport.
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 21 April 2022
Jan
CanadaWe were initially given a room that was not cleaned, then twice given a room that was partially cleaned. Room cleaning process and records need to be improved
breakfast was good, close to national stadium
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 16 April 2025
Oxana
United StatesEverything good
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 9 April 2025
Michael
Costa RicaUsed to love this hotel. No more. We've been staying here for 10 years. On this visit they've started charging $12/night for parking, no top sheet on the bed, the air conditioning wasn't working well even after they sent someone to check it and the TV sound quality was terrible regardless of adjustments.
Nice older property. Good location for our purposes. Good value for the area. It appears that they've been struggling to maintain the property over the last few years. Bathrooms have been partially updated. Beds are good and comfortable.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 28 March 2025
Paulina
NetherlandsFriendly personnel, hotel has a good location in a quiet and safe area a bit away from the city center (only 10 min drive). The facilities are old and need renovation. Multiple things did not work in my room (fan, extractor, tv remote control). Not enough breakfast options. At moments the hotel gets loud as rooms are not sound proof and there are multiple groups interacting at the hallways.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 17 February 2025
Juan
SpainExtremely unprofessional service. • We booked a room a week in advance and received a confirmation. • On the day of arrival, they confirmed our check-in time (9–10 p.m.). • When we arrived at 10 p.m., exhausted, the receptionist told us our reservation had been canceled—without any prior notice or explanation. • He was indifferent and unhelpful, simply saying, “I cannot do anything for you.” • Even after showing him our confirmed reservation and messages, he barely made an effort to assist us. • He wandered around instead of helping, showing no urgency or concern. • We had to contact Booking.com ourselves to resolve the issue. • In the end, we were left scrambling to find alternative accommodation late at night. • A truly frustrating, disgusting and disappointing experience.
Couldn’t tell.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 7 February 2025
Jill
United StatesI left my charger in my room during my first visit. When our tour leader called the hotel she was told the charger wasn't turned in. I knew exactly where I left it so that only meant it was taken. During my second stay, the water from my shower flooded the bathroom, went into the hallway and towards the front door and into the bedroom. I was only there one night during the second visit so I used all the towels and made a pathway so I wouldn't slip if I woke up in the middle of the night.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 17 January 2025
Maosong
CanadaWe did not like breakfast.
We like room.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 4 January 2025
Justin
United StatesFront desk is wonderful
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 10 December 2024
Charles
Costa RicaLove the beds
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 5 November 2024
Sarah
GermanyThe swimming pool only opens at 10 am so we couldn’t use it and the breakfast buffet is VERY, VERY basic
Just the usual hotel room
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 10 April 2024
Tiffany
United StatesThe facility was very misleading. The hotel rooms were out of date and of poor quality. It reminded me of an old motel, that I would never book. The pictures presented are not a true testament to what the in person quality is.
Breakfast was good, and staff were lovely. The only thing positive about the room was the restroom was semi updated, but the shower water would run out the shower so aesthetics don't matter if the things are flooding. Outside of that nothing us was worth writing about.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 19 March 2024
Natalie
Costa RicaFriendliness and flexibility. Very kind
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 10 March 2024
Dana
United StatesI was able to leave early and they wouldn’t refund the 2 nights I didn’t stay there. Breakfast isn’t the best. The restaurant staff. Isn’t the nicest, but the food I had for dinner was excellent. Especially the fish. The rest of the hotel staff is very nice. Don’t bother with the mini bar.
The staff was excellent, however most don’t speak English. There is a man in the restaurant, maybe the manager who is rude but the rest were nice. My room was very clean. The restaurant for dinner is excellent!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 10 March 2024
Michelle
United StatesRestaurant was average
The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 2 March 2024
John
CanadaIt seemed like most of the staff didn’t want tourists staying there
The place was very clean and a few of the staff were friendly
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 5 February 2024
Orestis
GreeceI had more expectations about the breakfast but it was alright for one time.
Very comfortable beds and nice bathroom.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 24 January 2024
Sm
United StatesI have to think hard about this.
Breakfast was excellent and so were services.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 21 January 2024
Joseph
United StatesNothing
Super comfortable hotel, with beautiful appointed, guestrooms, a delicious breakfast, and an absolutely outstanding hotel staff
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 19 January 2024
Sandra
United StatesWIFI was spotty. Not sure why. It worked for 5 mins, then went out, then worked for 5 more minutes Was unable to do a work conference call. However, if on vacation, it works long enough to download maps.
Room was nice. Price was good considering location
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 5 January 2024
Florian
GermanyGreat place, very helpful staff. I returned to Palma Real another 2 times during my trip. It was a cozy safe heaven.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 4 January 2024
Christian
United StatesRoom floor in bad conditions. Wifi didn't work in the room. Room was frizzing at night and there is no way i can make it warm, next day i was congested and with sore throat. Street doesn't feel safe at night.
Breakfast was good
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 20 December 2023
Azucena
United StatesThe hotel is at most 2 stars. It is old in urgent need of full renovation. I am adding pictures to support my review. Carlos the front desk staff working at the time I arrived was unconsidered gave me a room next to an event room from 6 A.M the next day there were kids running around . The Air-conditioning didn't work properly and the room never got to a pleasant temperature. Thanks so much to Nelson and Boanerges from the bar a day restaurant for helping us to feel a little.more welcome. Thanks also to Jose for arranging out day trip.
The most benefit of the hotel is its location.
Stayed in December 2023
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