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A pathway leading to a pool surrounded by lush greenery and purple flowers.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, and a view of greenery outside.

A wooden deck with a view of a lake and hills.

A bar with a counter, chairs, and a view of the mountains.

1. Lake Arenal Hotel, Brewery & Farm

Santa Rosa

$82

$93 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A cozy room with wicker furniture, a patterned rug, and a decorative wall.

A staircase leading to a lush garden with a view of a green landscape and a clear blue sky.

A covered patio with a glass table and chairs, overlooking a lush garden and a view of the sea.

A pool with clear blue water, a stone statue, and a view of a lake and mountains.

2. La Mansion Inn Arenal

Arenal

$122

$137 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A traditional building with a tiled roof, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

A spacious living area with a kitchen in the background, featuring wooden beams, brick walls, and large windows.

A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by palm trees and a building in the background.

An outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by greenery and a stone wall.

3. Hacienda La Pacífica Eco-Lodge

Cañas

$122

$138 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A building with multiple air conditioning units, a pool with clear reflections, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A building with a covered entrance, multiple windows, and a balcony with a railing.

A building with a red roof, a central staircase, and a balcony with balustrades.

A building with a covered walkway and multiple balconies.

4. Hotel Kam Tu

Cañas

$53

$60 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden flooring, and a view through a glass door.

A stone patio with a small waterfall, a wooden lounge chair, a table with a drink and flowers, and a covered area with a red roof.

A covered wooden deck with a stone pathway leading to a lush green landscape.

A bedroom with a large window, wooden furniture, and a unique wall art piece.

5. Hotel Mystica

Santa Rosa

$135

$153 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A wooden deck with a pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone pathway.

A room with wooden flooring, a sofa, a dining table, and chairs. Large windows offer a view of greenery outside.

A balcony with wooden tables and chairs, overlooking a dense forest.

A two-story building with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone wall.

6. Agua Inn

Arenal

$86

$97 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, string lights, and a view of the landscape.

A hotel room with a bed, a television mounted on the wall, a coffee machine, and a view of the outdoors.

A covered outdoor seating area with a wooden railing, a pergola, and a view of the surrounding trees.

7. Calathea Hotel Monteverde

Monteverde

$89

$100 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

8. Hotel Guadalupe

Tilaran

$78

$89 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A person standing by a glass wall overlooking a scenic sunset view.

A wooden bench area with a view of a sunset over a hilly landscape.

A bedroom with a large window overlooking a mountainous landscape at sunset.

A hot tub in a wooden room with a Netflix sign, chairs, and a glass door leading to a kitchen.

9. Amalú Luxury View Cabins

Sierra

$117

$132 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A swimming pool with a stone border, a waterfall feature, and surrounding greenery.

A rustic wooden interior with a large dining table surrounded by chairs and rustic wooden stools.

A wooden house with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and banana plants.

A lush garden with a wooden fence, a pond, and dense greenery.

10. Rancho de Lelo Ecolodge

Monteverde

$52

$59 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A person sitting on a boat with a view of a lake, a bridge, and a building in the background.

A wooden dock leading to a building with a modern design, surrounded by lush greenery and a calm body of water.

A room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of a lush green landscape.

A hotel room with two beds, a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony, and a wooden headboard.

11. Burbi Lake Lodge Monteverde

Cabeceras

$109

$124 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

A wooden deck with a chair, overlooking a lush garden with a river and mountains in the background.

A wooden cabin with two beds, a balcony, and large windows.

A view of a garden with a pathway leading to a wooden bench, surrounded by lush greenery and a backdrop of a sunset sky.

A table set for two with a view of the outdoors.

12. Belcruz Bed & Breakfast

Sierra

$81

$92 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A covered outdoor area with hammocks and a tiled floor.

A building with a pathway leading to the entrance, surrounded by well-maintained greenery and a clear blue sky.

A kitchen with a red wall, a white refrigerator, and a wooden bar counter with stools.

A room with two beds, wooden ceiling, orange walls, and a window with curtains.

13. El Nido Lodge

Monteverde

$35

$40 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A wooden cabin with a balcony, surrounded by dense forest.

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden walls, and a view of the forest through large windows.

A metal bridge with a metal railing, surrounded by dense green foliage and trees.

A wooden interior with a bed, pillows, and a view of trees through a window.

14. Tityra Lodge

Monteverde

$106

$120 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window, and a view of the outdoors.

A building with a red roof and multiple windows, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

A lush garden with banana trees, a pond, and a building with a blue roof.

A bedroom with a bed, two chairs, a desk, a ceiling fan, and large windows.

15. Lucky Bug B & B

Arenal

$81

$92 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A bed with a rolled towel, a quilted pillow, and a view of the sky with birds.

A spacious dining area with high ceilings, large windows, and natural light.

A wooden structure with a green roof, surrounded by a garden with various plants and flowers.

A courtyard with two-story buildings, lush greenery, and a clear sky.

16. Hotel Selva Mística Monteverde

Monteverde

$104

$117 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

17. Happy Paradise Lodge

Arenal

$57

$64 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A poolside area with lounge chairs and a building with a balcony.

A building with a water feature cascading down its side, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained lawn.

A restaurant interior with wooden floors, a bar area, and a dining section with tables and chairs.

A wooden interior with a view of a mountain.

18. Hotel Arenal Lodge

La Fortuna

$108

$122 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

A clear pool with a stone border, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of distant hills.

A wooden cabin with a bed, a dining table, and a view of the mountains.

A wooden deck with a hot tub, chairs, and a table, overlooking a mountainous landscape.

A hammock in a room with large windows overlooking a lush garden.

19. El Sol Monteverde

Monteverde

$144

$163 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern building with large windows overlooking a lake and distant hills.

A room with a bed, a table, and a view of the sea at sunset.

A room with a view of a sunset over a body of water, a small round table with a vase of flowers, and a green sofa.

A modern house with a concrete pathway leading to a white building with large windows and a balcony overlooking a body of water.

20. Hotel Laguna Arenal

Arenal

$205

$232 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

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Check out reviews of San José hotels guests love

La Mansion Inn Arenal

Arenal

10/10 Exceptional

Greg

Agua Inn

Arenal

10/10 Exceptional

Donna

Amalú Luxury View Cabins

Sierra

10/10 Exceptional

Anonymous traveler

Hacienda La Pacífica Eco-Lodge

Cañas

10/10 Exceptional

Jerome

Calathea Hotel Monteverde

Monteverde

10/10 Exceptional

Room was nicely decorated. Staff was friendly. Nice view out back of room into the woods. We had a 7:00 am tour so we couldn’t utilize regular breakfast. They made us a sandwich, fruit, and juice which was appreciated, but if all that was done, they could have just as easily fed us normal breakfast a little early. Also, a little difficult to check out and still be able to access your car when you return. Overall, enjoyed it!

Robert

Hotel Laguna Arenal

Arenal

10/10 Exceptional

Julieth

Happy Paradise Lodge

Arenal

10/10 Exceptional

Angela

Tityra Lodge

Monteverde

10/10 Exceptional

Yailen

Lake Arenal Hotel, Brewery & Farm

Santa Rosa

10/10 Exceptional

Jo Ann

Lucky Bug B & B

Arenal

10/10 Exceptional

Our family of three (2 adults and one six year old) stayed at Lucky Bug B&B for one night in April on our way from LIR airport to La Fortuna to break up our travel day. We selected the B&B based on other reviews and we were so glad we did. Check-in was easy and quick; we were greeted by Monika, Rob, and their cats and dog (which my son loved!). We were able to park our car right next to the B&B, which is set back away from the main road and through a gate that is closed to those not staying at...

Anonymous traveler

El Sol Monteverde

Monteverde

10/10 Exceptional

Olivia

Rancho de Lelo Ecolodge

Monteverde

10/10 Exceptional

My partner and I recently had the most incredible experience at Rancho de Lelo , nestled in the heart of the Costa Rican rainforest. From the moment we arrived, we were enveloped in the serene beauty of the lush surroundings and the warm hospitality of the staff. The lodge itself is a true gem, seamlessly blending with its natural environment. Our secluded cabin was beautifully appointed, offering breathtaking views of the mountain range and the soothing sounds of wildlife all around us. We...

Jeffery

A pathway leading to a building with a view of the sunset.

A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a large bed, a wicker chair, and a view of greenery outside.

A house with a green roof and a porch, surrounded by greenery.

A cozy living room with a sofa, a coffee table with a magazine, a potted plant, and a large window with curtains.

Hotel Trópico Monteverde

Monteverde

10/10 Exceptional

Carlos

A spacious tented room with a large bed, wooden flooring, and a view of the outdoors.

A person in a red swimsuit sitting in a hot tub surrounded by lush greenery.

A tented accommodation with a bed, chairs, and a view of a green landscape.

A white dome-shaped structure surrounded by lush banana trees and tropical foliage.

Macas Moon Glamping

Sierra

10/10 Exceptional

Fabio

Belcruz Bed & Breakfast

Sierra

10/10 Exceptional

Dinesh

A modern, circular-shaped house nestled in a lush forest. It features large glass windows and doors, allowing for ample natural light. The interior includes a dining area with a table and chairs, and a cozy seating area with cushions.

A bedroom with a large curved window, wooden walls, a bed with a quilted blanket, and a hanging light fixture.

A stone-walled bathroom with a large window offering a scenic view.

A modern, dome-shaped house surrounded by dense forest.

Finca Sunset Monteverde

Monteverde

10/10 Exceptional

Deena

A resort with a pool, lush greenery, and a mountain view.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a view of a natural landscape.

A wooden deck with a restaurant, overlooking a scenic landscape with a sunset view.

A hotel with a mountain view, a reflective pond, and lush greenery.

Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails

La Fortuna

10/10 Exceptional

kelley

Hotel Guadalupe

Tilaran

10/10 Exceptional

Anonymous traveler

Frequently Asked Questions

What hotels do travelers recommend in San José?

Guests like Lake Arenal Hotel, Brewery & Farm.

Can I book refundable hotels in San José?

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What will the weather in San José be like during my trip?

With an average temperature of 79°F during the coldest months, San José is a great place to visit any time of year.

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