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Taormina Hotel and Casino

3.5 star property

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Lobby sitting area
Reception
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Italian cuisine
Front of property

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Avenida 11, Calle 3 Bis, Barrio Amón, San José, san jose, 10101
  • Morazan Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Central Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Sabana Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi

Premium Room

  • 4 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi

Premium Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Taormina Hotel and Casino

Hotel in San José with a full-service spa and a casino
A full-service spa, a casino, and a restaurant are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include 3 bars/lounges, a 24-hour fitness center, and a snack bar/deli.
Taormina Hotel and Casino offers 87 accommodations with minibars and safes. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. This San José hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
Aman Massage has 1 treatment room. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is open daily.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Taormina Hotel and Casino . During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Morazan Park. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy Italian cuisine while dining at Eleven Avenue
  • Treat yourself to facials, body scrubs, or manicures and pedicures at Aman Massage
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Sabana Park and 6 minutes from National Stadium of Costa Rica
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Taormina Hotel and Casino offers its guests a full-service spa and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. A casino, spa services, and a vending machine are also featured at Taormina Hotel and Casino . An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star San José hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast daily from 5:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Eleven Avenue - This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 5:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Eleven Avenue

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • 55 slot machines
  • 6 gaming tables
  • Casino (1,292 square foot of space)
  • Full-service spa

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • In a national park

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports 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.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Lift (114 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless 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 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 18 are welcome.
  • 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 35 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Taormina Hotel and Casino offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 24 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 18 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Taormina Hotel and Casino Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 435 out of 790 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 226 out of 790 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 790 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 790 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 790 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John, Greenwich

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John, Pharr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So great I decided to stay another week
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

pierre

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Looks like the hotel was upgraded in the past couple of years as it really needed it. Nice rooms good bed good AC convenient restaurant
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

ed

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John, Pharr

Liked: Amenities
Nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John, Pharr

Liked: Amenities
I like it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Md

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a good time
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness
The experience was worth its cost.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hugh

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice people always helpful!
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A nice hotel but one that is designed for children
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Duane

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
It was a great location to ships and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

'wil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient , rooms are insulated well from sounds from the bar / casino downstairs
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jack

Travelled with group

Terrible

Booked and paid for 2 rooms with Hotel.com and when we got there they only showed 1 room booked and made me pay for a 2 nd room that I am going to stop payment on
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOSE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like the security and guest service
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Darryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Kelsi

Travelled with group
I was not happy with my stay at this hotel. The lobby was filled with prostitutes, once I got to my room, the air conditioning didn’t work, the AC unit wouldn’t even turn on. The glass door for the closet wouldn’t stay in its track and fell into the closet when we tried to use it. It was very hot but we couldn’t open the windows because it was so loud outside our window until 4am. There was constant music, people yelling and car alarms. The hallways were also very noisy with clientele. On our second night, the neighbor was smoking and our room was so full of smoke it was causing us to cough, even though smoking in the hotel rooms is not allowed. We checked out after 2 nights and found another hotel. The rooms were clean and the bed comfortable but this hotel felt like a brothel and changing rooms would not have made me any more comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason, Conyers

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The casino had a wide range of gambling options and the 24hr bar has a lot of "social butterflies" to engage with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradford George Mullins

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ted

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a beautiful hotel casino. The staff are amazing and they keep improving the facility. A very friendly place to go.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Avinash

Disliked: Staff & service
Unfriendly and rude desk staff, poor maintenance and ac not working
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Cecile

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

el peor hotel visitado

la peor estadía de mí vida es un hotel donde no deben ir sras solas. Es un hotel que se usa para reencuentros sexuales con prostitutas. Soy una Sra viuda y fue muy feo. deberían avisar eso en vuestro sitio. Pagué muy caro por un mal servicio y peor hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024