DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica

Hotels
Hilton Worldwide
8.8 (170 reviews)
Autopista Grl. Canas, Cruce San Antonio, San Antonio Belen Intersection, La Asunción , La Asunción , CR

Pets allowed

Facilities

Full-service spa
Fitness facilities
Front entrance ramp
Proposal/romance packages available
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Sauna
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean room
Beautiful property
Great location
Friendly staff
Good food
Cons:
No fridge in room
Blocked toilets reported
No microwave available

Categories

Cleanliness
8.3
General cleanliness mentioned, but issues with toilet blockages noted.
Service
9.3
Majority of reviews praised the service; noted as friendly and helpful.
Location
8.8
Conveniently located near the airport, with good access to attractions.
Room Quality
8.3
Rooms are nice but lack amenities like a fridge and microwave.
Amenities
8.8
Nice pool and restaurant; however, some amenities are missing.
Value for Money
8.8
Fair rates given the positive aspects of the hotel's offerings.
Food and Beverage
8.8
Food is generally good with some highlights on overall quality.
Overall Experience
9.3
Overall experience is highly rated, with guests expressing satisfaction.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 15:15

Property Description

Escape to a luxurious haven at DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica, where comfort meets style in the heart of La Asunción.

Spa and Recreation
Indulge in rejuvenating treatments at our full-service spa, unwind at the outdoor pool, or take a soothing dip in the hot tub. After a refreshing day, try your luck at our exciting casino for an unforgettable evening.

Culinary Delights
Savor mouthwatering international cuisine at our Las Tejas restaurant or grab a quick coffee at our cafe. Enjoy a drink at the bar or poolside, with a delectable buffet breakfast served daily from 6 AM to 10 AM.

Business and Events
Plan seamless events in our spacious conference area with 9 meeting rooms, complemented by a 24-hour business center and concierge services. Plus, enjoy complimentary airport shuttle service for added convenience.

Book your stay today and discover an extraordinary experience!

Important information:

  • Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children 4 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • Contactless check-out is available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: SJO

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Only dogs and cats are allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 170 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.3
Service: 9.3
Location: 8.8
Room Quality: 8.3
Amenities: 8.8
Value for Money: 8.8
Food and Beverage: 8.8
Overall Experience: 9.3
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Sheila partner
8
Pros:

A lovely hotel near the airport with a beautiful pool area. We had difficulty accessing WiFi on our iPhones, but the front desk staff were incredibly helpful and got us connected. We were a bit disappointed with the quality of the food in the restaurant, but our standard king bed room was spacious and comfortable. High praise for the entire staff!

2025-10-01 via Nuitee
B
Blanca Maricela partner
10
Pros:

Lovely hotel, food and drinks at the restaurant were amazing only thing that was missing was a bartender at the swim up pool bar neither of the days we were there.

2025-09-28 via Nuitee
P
Paola family
10
Pros:

AirPort shuttle every hour, very clean room

2025-09-25 via Nuitee
T
Teddy family
10
Pros:

Beautiful property

2025-09-17 via Nuitee
O
Oscar
10
Pros:

Nice location

2025-09-16 via Nuitee
K
Kejuan
6
Pros:

PROS:
This facility is beautiful, and the rooms are nice!
The rates are good.
The pool is gorgeous.
The cookies are great.
The food at the restaurant is good, and the servers are friendly. The meals average about $20USD per person per meal.
Free coffee/tea in room
This DoubleTree offers roundtrip shuttle to/from the airport. The shuttle van picks up near the third bridge in the ground transportation area. Please bring cash to tip the driver, and FIRMLY DECLINE the taxi hustlers waiting for newly arrived travelers.

CONS:
No fridge in the room.
No complimentary bottles of water in the room.
No microwave in the room. It can be requested during/after check-in.
The plates from the restaurant don’t fit in the microwave.
If you visit San Josè, and plan to participate in the “things to do” activities advertised by Expedia, I’d suggest lodging downtown instead as it is the meeting place for most activities. Otherwise, one roundtrip taxi fare to/from the downtown San José area was about $50USD (not including tip).
Downtown is about 10mins away, but due to traffic can take about 30-40mins to arrive at the destination.

SAFETY:
I would not recommend San Josè for single, female travelers/solo travelers, female travelers with no males present.
I noticed some things about the city/area and airport shuttle experience that reminded me of the movie TAKEN. For this reason, I’d suggest traveling with no less than a party of 5 people and/or at least one MALE traveler!

2025-09-11 via Nuitee
Z
zack
10
Pros:

Nice

2025-09-08 via Nuitee
S
Steven family
10
Pros:

Great

2025-09-08 via Nuitee
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Lorraine family
4
Pros:

The staff at checkin were great. The airport shuttle is convenient. There’s a food mart across the road, with a couple of restaurants.
The club lounge not worth it, service poor, only selection was a couple of apples, selection of nut bars and terrible pastries, “McDonald type machine” for fizzy drinks and coffee. Not worth the money. The dining selection no better, season less and tasteless food.
Cherry on top was the toilet/ WC blocked three times in two days. Other patriots complained of blocked toilets as well!- infrastructure seriously needs an update! Could not regulate the aircon, had to get the technician to switch it off.
Would not recommend this hotel at all.

2025-09-03 via Nuitee
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joyce m
8
GREAT MINI RESORT ACCOMMODATIONS
Pros:

Older hotel, but updated to accompany guests with a restaurant, bar, pool, stores, like a mini resort , service was great

2025-09-02 via Nuitee
P
Paola family_with_children
10
Pros:

Convinien!

2025-09-02 via Nuitee
B
Brad Allen partner
10
Pros:

This property is amazing! I staff was knowledgeable and service was exceptional. The grounds are beautiful and clean. Highly recommend staying here.

Terri K

2025-08-20 via Nuitee
C
Chitra
10
Pros:

the rainforest look

2025-08-12 via Nuitee
K
Kyle family
10
Pros:

Excellent property, would stay there again.

2025-08-11 via Nuitee
A
Andrew friends
8
Pros:

There was a little problem with the water in my hotel room but the rest of the hotel was great!

2025-08-09 via Nuitee
A
ANGIE family
10
Pros:

This was a great property. Had a Costa Rican feel to it with the amenities you expect in a Doubletree. Beautiful pool and delicious resataurant. They even had a theme night-Italian-while we were there!

2025-08-09 via Nuitee
T
Tiffany
10
Pros:

It was a great stay, great hotel

2025-08-08 via Nuitee
G
Greg
10
Pros:

Close to the airport and a lot of things to do within a few hours drive or less

2025-08-08 via Nuitee
T
Tamika family
10
Pros:

I enjoyed my time at Doubletree Hotel in Carirari in Costa Rica. The property is really unique and the openness gave the hotel such an great vibe. While the property was a little dated, the hotel was clean and the staff were very friendly. The hotel was close enough to take an Uber to downtown San Jose to see some of the sites. The hotel has a shuttle for drop off and pick up at the airport. I highly recommend this hotel if you're staying in the San Jose area.

2025-08-06 via Nuitee
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Sloane Artisha
10
Pros:

I would definitely stay here again

2025-08-01 via Nuitee