Hotel Zima

San Isidro de El General hotel with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Dates

November 2025

2

December 2025

Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, sun loungers

Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, pool views

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Near the Quebradas Biological Center, Hotel Zima offers a tranquil retreat with cooked-to-order breakfast and al fresco dining at Steak y Pasta. Relax on the sun-kissed terrace or take a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool. With an on-site gym, laundry facilities, and coworking spaces this hotel has everything you need to unwind.

Excellent

Popular amenities

Gym
24/7 front desk
Airport transfer
Bar
Pool

Main amenities (12)

Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Outdoor pool
Fitness center
Room service
Room service
24-hour business center
Business center
2 meeting rooms
Airport shuttle
Terrace
24-hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

Children stay free
Private bathroom
Cable/satellite TV service
Garden
Terrace
Daily housekeeping

$120 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Nov 2 - Nov 3

Tomorrow

Nov 3 - Nov 4

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 7 of 7 rooms

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

LCD TV

Pillow menu

Premium bedding

Tempur-Pedic bed

Private bathroom

Designer toiletries

Hair dryer

22 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

LCD TV

Pillow menu

Premium bedding

Tempur-Pedic bed

Private bathroom

Designer toiletries

Hair dryer

27 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

LCD TV

Pillow menu

Premium bedding

Tempur-Pedic bed

Private bathroom

Designer toiletries

Hair dryer

27 sq m
City view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Junior Room, 1 King Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

LCD TV

Pillow menu

Premium bedding

Tempur-Pedic bed

Private bathroom

34 sq m
Mountain view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Junior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

LCD TV

Pillow menu

Tempur-Pedic bed

Premium bedding

Private bathroom

35 sq m
Mountain view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

LCD TV

Pillow menu

Premium bedding

Tempur-Pedic bed

Private bathroom

Designer toiletries

Hair dryer

City view
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

LCD TV

Pillow menu

Premium bedding

Tempur-Pedic bed

Private bathroom

Designer toiletries

Hair dryer

34 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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Free breakfast
Parking available
Free WiFi
Restaurant

$113 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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About the neighborhood

200 mts norte 100 este de MacDonalds, Perez Zeledon, San Isidro de El General, San Jose, 11901

What's nearby

Quebradas Biological Center - 19 min drive - 10.2 km
Alexander Skutch Bird Sanctuary - 22 min drive - 14.8 km
The Secret Gardens - 24 min drive - 20.1 km
Nauyaca Waterfalls - 37 min drive - 25.7 km
Playa Dominical - 48 min drive - 35.3 km

Getting around

Quepos (XQP) - 80 min drive
Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 54.8 miles/88.2 km
Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

‪Gasolinera Coopeagri - ‬4 min walk
‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
‪Soda Ulloa - ‬8 min walk
‪Santa Burguesacr - ‬5 min walk
‪La Cascada - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Hotel Zima

Enjoy your visit to San Isidro de El General with a stay at Hotel Zima. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Steak y Pasta, which serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A bar/lounge, a fitness center, and a terrace are other highlights. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 37 rooms
- Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
- Contactless check-in available
- Express check-in/out available
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Check-out time is noon
- Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

- This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
- Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
- This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

- Up to 2 children (5 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

- No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- Free secured, uncovered onsite self parking
- Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
- Onsite parking includes off-street options

Transfers

- Airport shuttle from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM*

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Free cooked-to-order breakfast 6:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

Children stay free (see details)
Trampoline

What to do

Skydiving
Ecotours nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Hot springs nearby

Working away

24-hour business center
2 meeting rooms
Coworking spaces
Conference space (1292 square feet)

Services

24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Pool loungers

Facilities

Built in 2001
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Fitness center
An outdoor pool
Reception hall
Traditional architecture

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Handrails in stairways

Room amenities

Be entertained

26-inch LCD TV
Cable TV channels

Home comfort

Air conditioning
Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

Pillow menu
Alarm clock
Premium bedding
Tempur-Pedic mattress

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper

Stay connected

Desk
Free newspapers
Free WiFi
Free local calls

More

Daily housekeeping
Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Dining

Steak y Pasta - This poolside restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).

Fees & policies

Optional extras

Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 200 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Policies

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International

Also known as

Best Western Hotel Zima San Isidro de El General

Best Western Hotel Zima

Best Western Zima San Isidro de El General

Best Western Zima

BEST WESTERN Hotel Zima Costa Rica/San Isidro De El General

Hotel Zima Hotel

Best Western Hotel Zima

Hotel Zima San Isidro de El General

Hotel Zima Hotel San Isidro de El General

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Zima offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel Zima does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Hotel Zima?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Zima?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel Zima?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Zima?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM on request. The charge is USD 200 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Zima?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Hotel Zima and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as skydiving. Additional recreation nearby includes hot springs and ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a fitness center and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Zima?

Yes, Steak y Pasta offers alfresco dining, international cuisine, and garden views.

What's the area around Hotel Zima like?

Hotel Zima puts you in the heart of San Isidro de El General. Popular attractions include Nauyaca Waterfalls, which is 35 minutes away by car.

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Hotel Zima Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Service staff

Food

Restaurant

Breakfast

Booking

What guests liked

Complimentary breakfast was excellent with a good array of selections. (3 reviews)

From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

6/10 Good

Oct 8, 2025

Positives: (1) convenient central location and (2) excellent staff & service. Negatives: (1) we reserved & paid for a superior room with 2 double beds but reception said they didn’t have any available at check in and put us in a standard room with 1 double bed. (2) hot water in shower runs out very quickly. (3) internet in room is very weak & unreliable.

William, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Mar 27, 2024

Clean room, very friendly and helpful staff.

Jeffery, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jan 1, 2024

What I like from this hotel is the nearest from downtown.

johan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 4, 2024

The hotel is nice and comfortable, although a little bit dated.

WILSON, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 19, 2024

I return to Zima for the garden beauty, kind service and fresh mountain air. The restaurant is outstanding and please enjoy some Zima pizza with a glass of red wine. Pura Vida

Ivania, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 12, 2022

Food and installations great! Only request is to have a small fridge in the rooms

Marvin Alfaro, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jan 5, 2021

Wonderful experience!

I loved my time at Hotel Zima! The staff was fantastic. They are pricey, especially for the area, but I left there very happy. The bed was comfortable and much better than most beds I’ve stayed in, in Costa Rica. The coconut flan at service at the restaurant was wonderful. I’d suggest they put a mini fridge and coffee/tea maker in each room, or have that available for guest use for free. If it was less expensive I’d definitely spend more time there!

Victory, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 16, 2024

All good!

Cristina, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Apr 13, 2024

The menu stated that fruit was included on any combination breakfast meal, but it was not.

Harold, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Mar 5, 2023

We had a brief one night stay on our way to Sn Jose - we had changed our reservation by a day as our plans evolved and had confirmation from Expedia but when we arrived the hotel hadn’t updated the date - but , Jesus at reception assured us it was no problem and we had a a room , but it was prepared for one person , not two , so we had to ask for the extra this and that for the two of us . But - all of the staff , Jesus in particular were just so wonderful, the restaurant staff as well , always smiling , nothing was a problem , so in the end after a bumpy start we had a great stay The hotel does need a little attention some details , but again , we had a great stay

Stephen, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Apr 21, 2025

The rooms are run down. The floor had a giant dent. Our room was on the second floor and we were afraid the flooring would break and we would fall to the first floor. I am an architect and I could tell there was something wrong with the structure supporting the whole floor. If you walked you could hear the metal structure creaking and you could feel it tremble. We felt very unsafe. We had trouble sleeping, since the neighbors were running around you could hear and feel the whole floor and bed move. The tv was in pretty bad shape, had lines and dead pixels. When you showered you only had one minite of hot water. After one minute the water turned ice cold so you had to shut down the water and start running it again for the hot water to return for another minute. Overall the experience was awful. Thank goodness we only had to stay for one night. When telling the front desk manager about it he said no one has ever complained but I doubt it. Paying a $126 for that room is a scam. DO NOT STAY HERE.

Maripaz, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Aug 23, 2025

Hace falta mejorar limpieza en las habitaciones, y ya deberian ir pensando en renovación de mobiliario

Luis Ricardo, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 2, 2025

Very nice, with friendly staff and comfort.

Patricia, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Jul 31, 2025

La piscine n’était pas fonctionnel et j’ai eu des fournis dans ma chambre beaucoup de foyrnis

Judith, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jun 18, 2025

buen hotel para un par de noches

ignacio, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 8, 2025

Bien, super bien

Nessim, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 17, 2025

Hotel Zima is a great place to stay in the center of San Isidro. Staff is very good and we will definitely consider staying here again if in the area.

SETH, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 14, 2025

Great value, central Perez Zeledon, newly updated rooms, reasonable prices, great staff. Will book there again.

Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 22, 2025

Will return!

Becky, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 17, 2025

Maravilloso lugar. Con excelente personal y una exquisita comida.

Progresando en USA con Eduardo, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jan 10, 2025

Great Dinner and Breakfast

Geraldina, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jan 9, 2025

Very easy for tired travelers. Everything we needed was there. Comfortable beds, clean rooms, nice bathroom. Definitely recommend.

Becky, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jan 9, 2025

Beautiful local hotel! We loved staying there!!!

Panya, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 25, 2024

Bien

WILSON, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Apr 18, 2024

Perez Zeledon has few hotel, I have had the opportunity to stay in Los Crestones and Hotel del Sur, those are OK. I wanted to level up and stay in the supposed Perez Zeledon Best Western. We paid for the more expensive room to get a king bed...This hotel is terrible, it has structural issues, you sit in the bet and it feels like the whole place is going to colapse, the shower is terrible, not very clean and the "hot" water comes and goes, you cannot take a 5 min shower without having to step out due to cold or very hot water. And... not only that, at midnight someone had a party in their room!! so I had to go to the reception to have the security people to go to shut this people up. We decided to leave due to the terrible experience currently dealing with the refund.

Sonia, 2-night trip