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Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

3.5 star property

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Flat-screen TV
Presidential Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Family Suite | Living room | Flat-screen TV
Exterior
Suite Belford | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Central Ave, between 7th and 9th St, San José, San Jose, 3344-1000
  • Morazan Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • National Theater
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • National Museum of Costa Rica
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 409 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 409 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Presidential Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Presidential Suite

  • 861 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite Belford | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite Belford

  • 797 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Standard Room (Plus) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room (Plus)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(28 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Plus | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Plus

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 409 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Family Suite | Living room | Flat-screen TV

Family Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 969 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

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Superior Plus | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Plus

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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Suite 514 | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite 514

  • 428 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite Gales | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite Gales

  • 527 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District

3.5-star hotel in Carmen
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour fitness center and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast (local cuisine), free WiFi in public areas, and free valet parking are also provided. Additionally, 2 coffee shops/cafes, a 24-hour business center, and a conference center are onsite.
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.

Dining is available at the hotel's restaurant and guests can grab coffee at one of the 2 coffee shops/cafes. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Business-related amenities at this 3.5-star property consist of a 24-hour business center and 7 meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 5909 square feet (549 square meters) include a conference center. This Art Deco hotel also offers a 24-hour fitness center, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. For a surcharge, the property provides an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Balmoral Hotel San José CR, Historic District is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 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.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • A bar/lounge
  • 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 center
  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (5,909 square feet 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
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1955
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 100 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 7 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

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. 409 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 314 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 163 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 54 out of 1001 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Analiza

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ramesh

Traveled with group
Disliked: Amenities
It is neat and clean hotel, right in the middle of all tourist attractions. Standard room feels very spartan with a single queen size bed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Louise, ENGLEWOOD

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was nice. Hotel room was ok. Old and cheap feeling beds. Breakfast was ok. I did not care for the area despite the hotel being very central.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Costa Rica

Looks like the hotel was refurbished to three years ago. Very clean very nice good location as far as being in the city not exactly the prettiest area as far as the main street for cleanness.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denis

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Edda

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hot water intermitent, dirty and uncared rooms, old towels. Restaurant staff (ladies) awful...food with no taste No worth the money paid Years ago was a better place to stay
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very closely located to places I wanted to see in the city..
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Inga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location for shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and wonderful people. The staff is always on point with the guests needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

William Jason, Amherstdale

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Front Decks staff was wonderful. They really made the stay easier, because they could handle any issue with ease. There was not many issue, other than the staff helping us navigate the city. The advised us on events, local cultural sites, and even how to use the train. The cleaning staff was great, but we did not interact with them as much. The breakfast wait staff was very professional and always had a smile. We had dinner twice at the hotel, the food was excellent, thanks Chefs. The courtesy and helpful staff made the base of our trip. Thank you Hotel Balmoral
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Javier

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Buena hubicacion y servicio
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Millicent

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Bad WIFI. breakfast poor.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Millicent

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is good. Breakfast poor. WIFI very bad. Room need to upgrade.

8/10 Good

Lisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to museums. All walkable. I suggest not going too far after dark, especially after 9 or 10 PM ( 21.00 or 22.00)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Teresita

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness
Transportation offer by the hotel not reliable. Bedrooms smelled. Breakfast offering only 4 choices if not need to pay extra. Very disappointed. Instead of 4 stars hotel should be reduced to 2.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Candy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is in the central of the downtown, the location is good. Staffs are very friendly and nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Ana M

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Limpieza pobre y mal funcionamiento del aire acondicionado
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was nice clean and quiet, i enjoyed the dinning area very spacious and clean

10/10 Excellent

Shirleen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was in center of historic district and easily walkable. Room was clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ravindra, Oakville

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Balmoral was gem of a find in downtown San Jose, close to everything, excellent restaurant attached, staff was excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place in a good location, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Barna

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