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Hotel Grano de Oro

4.0 star property
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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
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Exterior
A large, historic building with a turret and multiple windows, likely a hotel or public building.
A well-lit courtyard with tables set for dining, surrounded by potted plants and a central fountain.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Calle 30 Avs 2 y 4, San José, San Jose
  • Place, Sabana Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Museum of Costa Rican Art
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, National Stadium of Costa Rica
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬
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Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Patio

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, City View

Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Suite, Multiple Beds

Family Suite, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Hotel Grano de Oro

This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, massage/treatment rooms, and concierge services.
Hotel Grano de Oro offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, and hair dryers.

This San José hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

2 hot tubs are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

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

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms available. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, body wraps, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Hotel Grano de Oro. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Museum of Costa Rican Art. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy international cuisine and garden views while dining at Restaurante Grano de Oro
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry, and a concierge
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym and 2 hot tubs
  • 11 minutes by foot from Museum of Costa Rican Art and a 3-minute drive from National Theater of Costa Rica
  • Airport pick-up shuttle service available for a fee
Hotel Grano de Oro offers its guests 2 hot tubs and a fitness center. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the family-friendly Hotel Grano de Oro. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 4-star San José hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Restaurante Grano de Oro - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; USD 19 for adults and USD 19 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurante Grano de Oro

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • Gym
  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Hot stone massages
  • Treatment room

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
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift (94 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1991
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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 19 for adults and USD 19 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 45 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 2)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 45

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Hotel Grano de Oro offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 48 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. 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

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children 2 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.

Property is also known as

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Grano de Oro San Jose
Grano Hotel
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Hotel Grano de Oro Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 819 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 147 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1000 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Yang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in town!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel restaurant was outstanding for lunch and dinner. Rooms were generous in size and comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff that were both friendly and efficient. The restaurant is excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was historic and beautiful, and our room was very nice. Breakfast and dinner at the restaurant were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Dallas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super unique and wonderful hotel with an amazing restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful building, lovely staff and a fantastic breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness
I stay here every trip to Costa Rica! Excellent service, beautiful hotel, great food. What’s not to like!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Matteo Paolo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel, very nice personnel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Samir

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and friendly staff and the restaurant is very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful building, a special atmosphere in the restaurant and safe location of the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cesar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully appointed hotel. Courteous staff, old world class.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruno

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love to stay at Grano de Oro. Room was great, dinner and staff great too. Thank you, see you next year.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place. Super clean. Nice restaurant on site. Hot tubs. Safe neighbourhood. No complaints.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, great staff. A tranquil retreat for our brief 24 hour stop in San Jose.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful character of building Friendly staff Restaurant food was wonderful too
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Deb

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facility was charming, service fantastic, and food was delicious. From the reservation on, the staff was responsive and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One night stopover and thoroughly recommend. We had dinner in the courtyard and the food was delicious.
View of the courtyard whilst eating dinner
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arun

Very friendly and professional staff everywhere! Great location and nice rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Meredith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great bed and sheets, attentive staff, good restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a really lovely stay at Grano de Oro. From the moment we arrived until we left, the staff were attentive and kind. Our room was clean and well appointed with a comfortable bed. Every detail had been attended to to ensure our comfort. We especially enjoyed the restaurant. It is beautifully decorated with a central open air courtyard. The food was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reception was perfect. Room was perfect. Hotel was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Whitney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay! Cozy, quaint & great food!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness
Yes, service on every part of the hotel was excellent. Restaurant was excellent for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PETER

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our first stay at Grano de Oro. The staff was friendly and professional. The rooms were spotless and the windows opened up for fresh air. We would stay there again plus there is a restaurant attached with fine dinning.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026