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Residencial El Robledal , 60101 San José, Costa Rica

#39 of 122 hotels in San José

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 1000 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    8.3

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free Wifi

    7.8

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  • Reviewed: July 9, 2022

    10
    Luxurious stay at great value
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Premium Level - Lounge access.
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We stayed on the top floor and had wonderful views of the mountains as well as access to the premier lounge which had food and drinks available all day at no charge. Unfortunately, we did not use the pool but we ate at the restaurant in the pool area and the food and drinks were exceptional. The breakfast buffet available each morning had many selections and a made to order omelette chef. The hotel is about 10 minutes to downtown San Jose and is close to the airport. The room was well accommodated and the beds were very comfortable. We would definitely recommend this hotel.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: July 7, 2022

    10
    very much enjoyed the ambiance
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    a bit far from the airport but I had a shuttle each way so it wasn’t a problem

    very upscale and professional. never expected it for the price

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: July 6, 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was very good

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: July 3, 2022

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    They opened the bedroom door when we were in the room. The hair dryer wasn't working.

    location, food

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: July 2, 2022

    1.0
    Do NOT GO!!!!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    They stole money from me

    Not one damn thing

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: July 1, 2022

    5.0
    Fair
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I was given upgrade for $25 a night for Suite I had stayed in before #134. Went to lunch since not ready. They switched and Amanda wanted to actually not refund. 4 people and she said refund would be a month and wanted to charge more for smaller suite. I had moved in so stayed payed $25 x4. I would have given the hundred in tips ask the other staff. The room was available and more to story but she apparently wasn't happy I got upgrade for $25. Not my problem. Apparently people only gave authority to charge more. I thought maybe they would refund one day since I left early. Reservation was initially a commit to dates for better rate but it left me with a bad experience that was unnecessary. Money was a zero issue for me. I was there for Dental and spent $20000. I have told others about your hotel. The original two people who helped me knew the deal. Unfortunate! 3048208997

    This was my 3rd stay. Support staff excellent. Clean. Food.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: June 27, 2022

    4.0
    Drastically needs new management. The facilities are there but they are not well run at all.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Arranging the airport transfer was a joke, No less than four days of email back and forth. Then pre-arranged pick-up airport shuttle service would not pick us up. They were at the airport but would not take my group or another that was there. Hotel money exchange is per room, not per person. (if/when available) The dinner buffet is absolute trash! Breakfast is okay but the service was rather poor compared with all of the other places we stayed during our 14 days. The front baggage handler was angrily explaining to me that a local ride service was illegal when I was dropped off.

    The onsite Japanese restaurant prepared a wonderful meal with excellent service. A tad pricey but Japanese cuisine isn't known to be affordable. Customer service was quick to respond when the safe was locked by a previous guest.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: June 27, 2022

    10
    We were back!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Premium Level - Lounge access.
    • Stayed 1 night

    We stayed this hotel 6 years ago. We stayed several hotels in San Jose but this hotel is the best. So we came back this hotel for our comfort. I'm so glad we were there. So comfortable and stuff are so nice. Breakfast is amazing.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: June 26, 2022

    10
    all you need in for a comfortable stay
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    easy parking, clean, good amenities. equipped gym. loved the sauna and steam room

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: June 19, 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    They could make more money adding a few features more, it is really high quality and not too expensive. Feel free to contact me if you want a few ideas on how to bring more money in by actually providing value and not just a narrative. I love the place and I will for sure stay here when I come back to CR. Pura Vida

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: June 2, 2022

    5.0
    Fair
    • Business trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Superior Premium Level - Lounge access.
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The food the all inclusive package had the same meal every night. A wider selection would have been nicer. Please add more for vegan eaters. Or even more of a fish selection. I ate at your Japanese restaurant and the sushi was frozen it was awful, however the restaurant accommodated me which was really nice of them to do. I think your hotel was kind of annoyed because my friend who was traveling with me complained pretty much about what was going on and they didn't care to hear about it.The hotel is a beautiful hotel in a beautiful location and it's sad to get that kind of service when it could be an awesome hotel. I blog about my travels and have a large following I didn't care to write about the hotel because I didn't want to write anything negative about you. Just hope that you can improve because you can be in a awesome hotel.

    My room was awesome I enjoyed the view I had of San Jose the city and the park. The VIP lounge was very nice including the 2 people that were working in the lounge through my stay. They were awesome.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: May 27, 2022

    10
    Beautiful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast was excellent. I loved the variety of food and very delicious

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: May 24, 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Everything went great! It brought back memories from over 9 years ago when we first came to Costa Rica. Even the piano was still in the lobby.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: May 24, 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Most spectacular included breakfast

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: May 22, 2022

    10
    I highly recommend it for a stay in San Jose. Premium room was great value
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Suite Premium Level - Lounge Access
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was great

    Everything was excellent: service, room, great value

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: May 19, 2022

    10
    Great hotel, it is exactly what we were looking for.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite Premium Level - Lounge Access
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Loud college kids around the pool at night made it difficult to sleep early, but it is what it is.

    Location was great for having a rental car. In-house restaurants were good, and the Japanese one in particular was great.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: May 19, 2022

    6.0
    Meh. It was okay. Probably expensive given alternatives in the area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Premium Level - Lounge access.
    • Stayed 1 night

    The shower didn't drain, so you'd be standing in a few inches of water, ugh. Staff were friendly, but seemed to have no idea what was included with the pre-paid meals which was really frustrating. They really should give guests a printout of what is included with the meals and where they are located.

    Clean room. Nice property.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: May 18, 2022

    10
    great location very clean nice and quiet
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    n/a

    the price was exceptional great deal

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: May 15, 2022

    10
    the sixth floor service was fantastic, lounge service excellent experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Premium Level - Lounge access.
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    everything was perfect , can’t complain

    everything always great

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: May 15, 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    n/a. everything great

    great facility well staffed

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: May 11, 2022

    6.0
    Overall the stay was pretty good and the staff were great. However, getting charged for using the minibar when we didn’t
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I didn’t like that they charged me for using the mini bar when I didn’t. The room could use some updating and the bathroom needed a deep clean.

    The staff were lovely and very helpful. The breakfast buffet was very good. I like that the airport shuttle is included in the price.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: May 8, 2022

    3.0
    Worst hotel in San Jose
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite Premium Level - Lounge Access
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Staff unhelpful, uninterested and try to avoid you when you need them. The suit we booked was next to road and from 4am workers start digging the road!!! So noisy that we could not possibly sleep! In the morning when I told the receptionist he pretended that he didn't Know and thanks me to tell him! We paid for one of the best rooms that simply was room with very very tired furniture and broken door next to road!!! Restaurant food was the worst food ever I have had in 5 star hotels, two portions of vegetarian pasta cost 50 USD and it was basically half cock pasta with very bad quality cheese and tomatoes ! Also staff in restaurant so uninterested to give you any service! On check out they told us we can not have taxi from the front door because VIP guests are supposed to arrive!!! They guide us to back door car park and we had to stay 20 minutes on car park under hot sunshine, without anybody pay any attention to us!!! The shop inside the hotel is just a joke, they charge 3 times more then real price! Overall this must be the worst 5 star hotels in San Jose ! Don't go if you don't want headaches for every little things.

    Lobby and garden

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: May 6, 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast was really good, room was clean and the staff was very nice

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: April 29, 2022

    10
    My stay was incredibly comfortable in one of the most beautiful rooms I’ve ever stayed in!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I have no complaints!

    The staff were incredibly helpful who put my stressed out mind at ease. The room was incredibly beautiful, and the bed was very comfortable. I was even impressed with the handrests in the bathtub!

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: April 25, 2022

    3.0
    Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The service is very poor and non professional

    Stayed in April 2022

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