Alta Las Palomas Hotel

4.0 star property
VIP Access

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Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM, free pool cabanas, pool umbrellas
Lobby
Terrace/patio
Front of property
Breakfast, dinner served; Mediterranean cuisine, pool views

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Room service

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Alto de las Palomas, Santa Ana, San Jose, 10901
  • Place, Multiplaza Mall Escazu
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Hospital Cima San José
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, National Stadium of Costa Rica
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬
VIP Access
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  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Grand Suite, Multiple Beds, Balcony, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Grand Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite

  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View, Ground Floor

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Valley View

  • 35 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Granada Suite, 1 King Bed, Valley View

  • 46 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Alta Las Palomas Hotel

Art Deco hotel with a sauna and spa services
An outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a sauna, coffee/tea in a common area, and spa services.
Alta Las Palomas Hotel offers 23 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary bottled water. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a sauna.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages and massages.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Alta Las Palomas Hotel . During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Refugio Animal de Costa Rica. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and an outdoor pool are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy Mediterranean cuisine at La Luz + Bar, a fine-dining restaurant with garden views
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a steam room and a sauna
  • 6 minutes by car from Business Center Forum 1 and 7 minutes from Hospital Cima San José
  • Airport, cruise terminal, and ferry terminal shuttle service available for a fee
Alta Las Palomas Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

There are 3 meeting rooms available. Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Alta Las Palomas Hotel . An airport shuttle (available 24 hours), a cruise ship terminal shuttle, and a bus station shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Santa Ana hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
La Luz + Bar - This poolside fine-dining restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves breakfast, dinner, and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
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 on request for a surcharge
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 14 for adults and USD 14 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • La Luz + Bar

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways (105 centimetre high)
  • Lift (80 centimetre wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (120 centimetre high)

More

  • 5 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1996
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 60
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 60

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal, ferry terminal, and airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Alta Las Palomas Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 14 for adults and USD 14 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 60 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 60 (one-way)
  • Early check-in fee: USD 60 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 60 (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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Alta Las Palomas Hotel offers transfers from the cruise terminal, ferry terminal, and airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 48 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. Guests arriving after noon must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information. 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

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Reviews

Alta Las Palomas Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 336 out of 502 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 101 out of 502 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 502 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 502 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 502 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Randi

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy, Cary

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel on mountain overlooking San Jose Nice balcony Comfortable bed Great dinner and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you are looking for a quiet hotel this is the place. It has charm but a little dated. The restaurant and pool is wonderful. Nice amenities when you arrive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Junior

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridgette, Spring

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was absolutely stunning. When we arrived we were so frustrated from the drive but the staff gave us a welcome refresher drink and accompanied us to our room. We ate dinner and breakfast and both meals were hot, very tasty and simply delicious. I wish we would have stay 6 days at this luxury hotel.
Beautiful arrangement in restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerman, Richardson

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Andrey, Vista hermosa I

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to relaxing
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and the property are wonderful. Everyone is friendly and helpful, and the hotel is beautiful. The bar/restaurant is old-school cool, and the room is clean, quiet and authentic. We have loved our stay and would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lora

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If I could review them with zero stars I would. The customer service is the worst we have encountered in our multiple trips to Costa Rica. Spare yourself the trouble and spend your money at a good place that values the essence of the Pura Vida lifestyle because this place definitely leaves much to be desired.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shantel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My friend and I had a wonderful stay, highly recommend!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

GORDON

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property design. Old world Spanish.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keely

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was a gem. There were minor things in need of touch ups due to the age of the hotel which is understandable but it honestly just added to the beauty. It was private and quiet and we felt like we were in a palace. The rooms were beautiful, the hotel had so much charm and the little added touches they included for us were such a treat. Possibly my favorite hotel we stayed at.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This SLH was delightful. Thank you for the hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

jaime luis fernandez, North Miami Beach

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Spencer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I frequently stop in San Jose on my way to Guanacaste. I always stay at Alta Las Palomas! Great views, delicious breakfast and dinner. Staff is always smiling and happy to help. Next time I hope to try the outdoor pool :D
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amirhossein

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Astonishingly architected building with a lovely restaurant and a serene pool. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent on site amenities, rooms were clean and tastefully decorated.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine, New York

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angeique

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

What a beautiful hotel

We enjoyed everything about our stay. It was a very unique space that looks like a small castle. The room was spacious, the beds comfortable. We spent a fair amount of time enjoying the magnificent views from the balcony. The pool area was cool. Location was great, not far from Escazu. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025