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Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

3.5 star property

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A multi-level indoor space with dining areas, a staircase, and a view of the lower level.
A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, a small table, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.
A hotel with a prominent 'HOTEL BARMORAL' sign, multiple floors, and a modern design.
A balcony with white chairs and a small table, overlooking a cityscape with buildings and mountains.
A staircase with a wooden handrail and steps, surrounded by lush greenery and a dining area with tables and chairs.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Central Ave, between 7th and 9th St, San José, San Jose, 3344-1000
  • Place, Morazan Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Plaza de la Cultura
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, National Theater of Costa Rica
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe

A hotel room with a wooden bed, a desk with a coffee maker, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • City view
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room (Plus)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a mirror, and a painting.

Standard Room (Plus)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(37 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Plus

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

Superior Plus

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Plus

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, a small table, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.

Deluxe Plus

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Junior Suite

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a television, and a painting on the wall.

Junior Suite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 38 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Presidential Suite

A modern living room with a glass dining table, red sofas, a flat-screen TV, and a kitchen area with a refrigerator and microwave.

Presidential Suite

  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Suite

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a glass coffee table, and a television mounted on the wall.

Family Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 90 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Superior

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite Gales

A modern hotel room with a bed, sofa, and a TV.

Suite Gales

  • City view
  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite 514

A hotel room with two beds, a dining table with chairs, a TV mounted on the wall, and a kitchen area visible through an open door.

Suite 514

  • City view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite Belford

A modern hotel room with a sofa, two beds, a dining table, and a TV.

Suite Belford

  • City view
  • 74 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour fitness center and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Free breakfast (local cuisine), free WiFi in public areas, and free valet parking are also provided. Other amenities include a 24-hour business center, a conference center, and conference space.
Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District offers 119 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the free breakfast at Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Pre-Colombian Gold Museum. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free valet parking, plus 2 coffee shops/cafes.
  • Free local cuisine breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free valet parking
  • Enjoy international cuisine while dining at EL PATIO DEL BALMORAL
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance, and a porter
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests love the restaurant and breakfast
  • Steps from Pre-Colombian Gold Museum and Plaza de la Cultura
  • Airport and local-area shuttle service available for a fee
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
There's a restaurant on site, along with 2 coffee shops/cafes. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and 7 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 5909 square feet (549 square meters) and includes a conference center. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. A 24-hour fitness center, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star San José hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free local cuisine breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
EL PATIO DEL BALMORAL - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, covered valet parking on site
  • Limited on-site valet parking

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • EL PATIO DEL BALMORAL

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Designer stores
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (5,909 square foot of space)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1955
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Locally sourced food prioritised
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 15 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 100 per stay
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 7 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 40 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 15 (one-way)
  • Pet deposit: USD 100 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 72 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Children 7 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Balmoral Hotel
Balmoral Hotel San Jose
Balmoral San Jose
Hotel Balmoral

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 443 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 284 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 157 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 1006 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dr. David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The personnel at this hotel are wonderful, the food at the restaurant is terrific, and the location is ideal.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dr. David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and location. I am always treated like family here at this marvelous hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, staff were very helpful even packed us a quick breakfast for our early airport departure.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Shakil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location to explore around central San Jose. Limited options in breakfast but overall a good experience.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, safe, secure, breakfast was great! Stay was friendly, great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristina Ashleigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is in a great location for seeing the main areas of San Jose. The restaurant food and service was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved location, staff friendly and accomodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ELMER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ricardo

Liked: Staff & service
Breakfast was ok
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dr. David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great Hotel! Fantantic restaurants! Great location! And, best of all, fabulous staff!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, clean hotel, pleasant staff. It was a decent stay for the money.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Guadalupe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's in a great location and the breakfast is excellent. The staff is great.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melvin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean staff amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness
It fulfilled it's purpose, a room for the night before setting off on our travels. It was clean and comfortable. We walked to a great restaurant nearby
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Enrick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were outstanding. The hotel is one of the best you will get I. The area that it’s located in and priced reasonably. It’s seem very secure and is in wonderful proximity to main attractions of San Jose.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel in historic district, great location good parking , a little hard to find, but great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value and location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and free breakfast. Really nice staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Among the best locations in downtown; rooms are very quiet, staff members are extremely friendly, especially Alejandra in the front desk.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel couldn't have a better location. The star was truly great. a bit akward entrance through the parking lot. the lighting control in the room is outdated and the decoration doll, but overall it is correct. Breakfast is somewhat poor but you can get your ommelette. Food and drinks are on the lower end, but 4 stars is correct for this place
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Agnes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a one night stay. The room was clean. The staff was accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rex

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was amazing!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Helpful staff and very clean room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room size was great, the staff was super friendly and helpful as well! I also really liked their gallo pinto for breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026