KC Hotel San José

Hotels
Independent
8.2 (116 reviews)
100m W, 100m S from La Contraloría, de la República, Calle Morenos, San José, San Jose, 10108 , San José , CR

Facilities

Free breakfast
Fitness facilities
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Designated smoking area
Concierge service
Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor pool - seasonal
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great service
Clean and spacious rooms
Good amenities
Cons:
Neighborhood safety concerns
Worn-out furnishings

Categories

Cleanliness
8.03
Clean, comfortable hotel with spacious and clean rooms.
Service
9
The staff are incredibly helpful and friendly.
Location
7.54
The neighborhood is not that great, but close to attractions.
Room Quality
7.99
Rooms are spacious but furnishings are a bit worn out.
Amenities
8.52
Heated pool is a notable amenity; additional amenities needed.
Value for Money
7.98
Good food but a bit expensive.
Food and Beverage
8.03
Good food at the restaurant, though a little pricey.
Overall Experience
8.5
Overall, a very good experience with a recommendation.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 21:44

Property Description

Experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at KC Hotel San José, your ideal escape in the heart of Costa Rica's vibrant capital.

Recreational Amenities
Dive into relaxation at our sparkling outdoor pool or break a sweat at the fully-equipped fitness center. You'll never run out of things to do, whether you’re lounging by the poolside bar or joining our engaging daily receptions.

Dining Delights
Savor exquisite dishes at our on-site restaurant or order room service for in-room dining during limited hours. Kickstart your mornings with a complimentary buffet breakfast served from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM, promising a delicious start to your day.

Convenience & Connectivity
Stay connected with free wireless and wired internet throughout the hotel. With additional amenities like dry cleaning services, a computer station, and a complimentary shuttle service to the airport, we ensure your every need is met seamlessly.

Book your next getaway at KC Hotel San José today!

Important information:

  • This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Up to 2 children 3 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Pets

    Service animals not allowed

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 116 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.03
Service: 9
Location: 7.54
Room Quality: 7.99
Amenities: 8.52
Value for Money: 7.98
Food and Beverage: 8.03
Overall Experience: 8.5
M
Mayra
8
Comfort, Cleanliness Great Service
Pros:

Amzing experience.

2025-08-31 via Nuitee
A
ANDRES family
6
Pros:

staff and quite

2025-08-27 via Nuitee
F
Fabian partner
10
Pros:

El hotel está muy bien, pero deben cuidar el tipo de personas que reciben para pasar el día.

Hoy habían mujeres de mala reputación en la piscina y algunos clientes nos sentimos incómodos por el tipo de conversación sexual que ellas tenían.

2025-08-24 via Nuitee
C
Cheryl partner
8
Pros:

The hotel is an old style one. Poor lighting. Staff are soooo nice and friendly.

2025-08-23 via Nuitee
S
Savica family
8
Pros:

Heated pool is a welcome amenity! Room and bathroom was spacious and clean. Queen beds seemed a bit small, but comfortable. Furnishings are a bit worn out. Convenience stores and park very close by.

2025-08-18 via Nuitee
L
Lilian
10
Pros:

Very good.

2025-08-02 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
10
Pros:

Clean, comfortable hotel with good food at the restaurant (if a little expensive). Nice swimming pool. Neighbourhood is not that great but it is only a short taxi drive from attractions

2025-07-29 via Nuitee
A
Andres
10
Pros:

Great service and Ambience. The breakfast was light and fulfilling. Only thing I would say is maybe adding an iron and board and fridge in the superior rooms. Other than that great stay and will be booking again.

2025-07-25 via Nuitee
J
Jonathan
10
Pros:

Had a great 2 night stay.

2025-07-23 via Nuitee
F
Fabian partner
10
Pros:

El hotel está excelente, el staff es amable y servicial y es totalmente seguro.

100% recomendado.

2025-07-20 via Nuitee
D
Dana partner
8
Pros:

The pool area is lovely. The staff were incredibly helpful

2025-07-10 via Nuitee
L
Lilian
10
Pros:

Very good.

2025-06-30 via Nuitee
A
anthony
2
Pros:

They charged me for towels that I used to clean myself with. Said they could not wash the towels clean. $40 lost.

2025-06-30 via Nuitee
J
Jose Antonio
10
Pros:

Is and excellent and friendly Hotel, secure, clean and Excellent employees .

2025-06-21 via Nuitee
B
Brad
10
Pros:

Staff we friendly and helpful. The breakfast and dinner any the restaurant were delicious.

2025-06-15 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
2
Bad experience in terms of cleanliness and service
Pros:

The location is convenient, and the room was spacious and quiet. However, this is the end of the upside. The hotel is located on a roach infested street, with minimal street lighting. The duvet was also dirty, with stains (like blood) peeling off. We tried to contact housekeeping for a replacement, but we were told that there is no housekeeping at night for this. This is quite digusting and an unacceptable response from a hotel.

2025-05-09 via Nuitee
M
Meryem
6
Not worth it
Pros:

Not worth the money at all

2025-04-01 via Nuitee
R
Roman
10
Very nice
Pros:

After a long flight, it was a great 1 day stay to relax and get back to ourselves, recommend

2025-03-16 via Nuitee
C
Caroline
10
Hope we will come back soon
Pros:

The kids had fun in the pool (the water was warm).
Near the Sabana Park but it was very quiet.

2025-03-02 via Nuitee
R
Richard family_with_children
10
Pros:

We didn’t get to the hotel until 2:00am and whoever was at the desk was so helpful. There isn’t an elevator so they helped us with bags while we carried our sleeping kids. The hotel was quiet and beautiful- the breakfast delicious- service was beyond- would absolutely recommend for nice retreat!

2025-01-19 via Nuitee